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.

Disney Finds at Aldi: Mickey Mouse Items, Surprise Finds, and Seasonal Shopping Fun

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026Glenda C.Leave a Comment

One of my favorite days of the week is Wednesday when David is off and were able to go on adventures or do errands together. More times than not one of the errands will take us to Aldi’s so I can visit the aisle of shame which is one of my favorite things to do. […]

Homeschool Reality: Bonus Day Reflections: How David & Charlie Shaped Our Homeschool

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026Glenda C.Leave a Comment

As a mom and former homeschool teacher I wanted to remind you when #Homeschooling follow your heart and think outside the box and teach what your children are interested in. For Charlie this was being outside or playing video games. For Suzzane it was going to work with me and working with the different businesses […]

Teamwork (Hugo the Happy Starfish – Island Adventures – Educational Children’s Book Collection

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026Glenda C.Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you but I’ve always liked to start my book reviews at home because that’s where every story I read ends up landing in real life. And this one takes me back a few years when Charlie was still younger and I was constantly trying to teach Charlie and his friends simple […]