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.

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 […]

Dollar Tree Father’s Day Finds: Celebrating Dad Without Breaking the Budget

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

When Charlie was little I’ve always stressed that he must go shopping for his dad on Christmas and Father’s Day and Charlie must pick out the gifts on his own. When Charlie was little I would give him $5 to spend at Dollar Tree then it went to $10 and now it’s $20. While David […]

North Richland Hills Discovery Day: Food, Bookstores & Hidden Finds Along Davis Boulevard

📚 Troop’s Bookstore: A Cozy Women-Owned Bookstore in Smithfield, Texas You’ll Want to Spend All Day In

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

There are places that don’t just sell books—they create an entire feeling around slowing down, connecting, and staying awhile. Troop’s Bookstore in Smithfield, Texas is exactly that kind of place.📚 A Cozy Women-Owned Bookstore in Smithfield, Texas You’ll Want to Spend All Day In. Or at least I did. From the moment I walked through […]