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.

🥪 I Wanted to Share Our $5 Turkey Lunch Before This Lunch Meat Goes to Waste

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026Glenda C.Leave a Comment

David has been home the past couple days so we’ve been able to have lunch with Bradley and Charlie. I wanted to share our $5 lunch idea with you today, or really just what we’re having for lunch, which is one of our $5 meals and under as we finish the turkey that’s left in […]

Wednesday Morning Life: Aldi Runs, Family Chaos, and Budget Living That Keeps Us Going

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026Glenda C.Leave a Comment

My favorite part of the week is Wednesday morning because it is the day David if off and I can do things then. This Wednesday started like most mornings around here — not quiet, not slow, and definitely not organized in the way people imagine when they think about home life. David was already talking […]

Breakfast Date at Rise and Shine Cafe in Fort Worth: Good Food, Beautiful Fish, and Time Together

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026Glenda C.Leave a Comment

As I sat down to work this morning David reminded me we needed to go to the Social Security Office which was one of with those errands that we’ve been waiting on for a while. David and I headed out, and thankfully, we were able to get his Social Security card. Since he needed it […]