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.

👉 Hugo the Happy Starfish: A Children’s Book That Taught Us More Than We Expected

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026Glenda C.Leave a Comment

Inside this post is our affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase I will make a small percentage from the products you purchase. When Charlie was little and I first began blogging, we discovered the Hugo the Happy Starfish series of children’s books through a website called Thompson. That site […]

WorkMate II – Black – Letter/A4 (00552) – Saunders Manufacturing

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026Glenda C.Leave a Comment

David isn’t one to ask for products very often and when he does I like to get them if I can. A couple years ago he wanted a clip board for work and picked out WorkMate II – Black – Letter/A4 (00552) – Saunders Manufacturing even though it was only $20 I didn”t have the […]

🎁 Aldi Father’s Day Gift Guide Finds

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026Glenda C.Leave a Comment

When David and I stopped in ALDI this week, we found even more Father’s Day inspiration tucked into the aisles than we expected. It wasn’t just food this time—it felt like a mix of practical, seasonal, and little “life things” that actually make sense for real families. David spotted a lunch cooler that immediately stood […]