Author: Glenda C.

Glenda Cates is the owner/ operator of The Mommies Reviews as well as Branding BeyondBlogging.biz I am married to my high school sweetheart David Cates Jr. We have a son Charles who own Charlies Reviews. We have 3 dogs. I love to read, swim and shop. As well as play Soccer with my son. We reside in Dallas/ Fort Worth, Texas. Where I work with local business through my company Frogs where I offer Events, Business Building and Networking Services. To teach people how to run a business with a family and friends without breaking the bank in new and unusual ways.

🌿Simple Family Nature Week: Crafts, Outdoor Fun & Summer Prep for Real Life Families (Thursday April 14) 7am

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026Glenda C.

A lot of children will be getting out of school next week while other children may be in school a while longer. Or they may go year-round if there homeschooling. My family thought we would share 🌿 Simple Family Nature Week: Crafts, Outdoor Fun & Summer Prep for Real Life Families you can do with […]

🦋 Welcome to the Lived-In Review Series

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026Glenda C.

My family would like to welcome you to the Lived-In Review series. This space was created for something simple, and that is real product testing inside a real home. Not marketing language, not polished descriptions copied from packaging, and not overly structured reviews that feel disconnected from everyday life. Just honest experiences with products as […]

🌿 Lived-In Review: Avo Essentials Lavender Essential Oil

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026Glenda C.

In my home there are products you use and immediately forget where they came from, and then there are products that make you pause a little longer because the story behind them isn’t as clear as the experience in your hands. The Avo Essentials Lavender Essential Oil fell into that second category for me. I […]