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.

Father’s Day Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive: Dollar Tree & Budget Gift Ideas Dad Will Actually Love

June 6, 2026June 6, 2026Glenda C.Leave a Comment

I don’t know about for your family but for Charlie and I Father’s Day has a way of sneaking up on us every year. Between summer activities, keeping up with work, grocery shopping, and trying to keep the household running smoothly, it seems like June arrives before I know it. Then suddenly I’m looking at […]

Aldi Father’s Day Gift Guide Finds: Budget-Friendly Gifts Dad Will Actually Use

June 5, 2026June 6, 2026Glenda C.Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you but Father’s Day has a way of sneaking up on my family every year One minute it’s spring, and the next we’re trying to figure out how to celebrate the dads, grandfathers, husbands, and father figures in our lives without blowing the family budget. I wanted to share a little […]

Octopus Unit Study (Homeschool Series) — Day 2: Hands-On Activities

June 5, 2026June 6, 2026Glenda C.Leave a Comment

Charlie and I wanted to share another post in our Octopus Unit Study (Homeschool Series) — Day 2: Hands-On Learning Lesson with you. This lesson plan is good for younger children through middle school. If you’ve studied Octopus in your classroom and have tips you would like to share leave me a comment and I […]