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.

Mile Marker Grace: A Prayer for the Road Ahead

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026Glenda C.

This morning, I paused at a mile marker — not just on the road, but in my spirit. Whether you’re sipping tea, wrangling chaos, or chasing peace, this prayer is for the journey you’re on. May grace be your pace today. For every mama, dreamer, and weary traveler. Let grace be your pace. Let faith […]

MOM TIME / BALCONY TIME / READING TIME

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026Glenda C.

8 PM is sacred. Balcony. Book. Blanket. Silence. Nobody needing anything. Just you and the night air Before the night gets away from you, pause. Look at your day: What worked? What didn’t? Where did grace show up? Where did you show grit? You didn’t quit. You didn’t disappear. You kept going — even if […]

Morning from our little corner of Route 66 life.

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026Glenda C.

Coffee is poured, the dogs are already judging us, and the men in this house are on their own time zones. Here’s today’s Coffee & Chats moment: “Every family has a highway. Ours just happens to include Sonic cups, dog hair, and a man who wakes up at 3 AM for no reason.” Thank you, […]