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.

Everyday Comforts: Books, Coffee, Chili, and Small Finds That Carry a Lot of Heart

May 23, 2026May 23, 2026Glenda C.

I don’t know about for you but for me some days are built from big milestones, but other days are made from small comforts that quietly hold a family together. A children’s book shared across generations. Coffee that tastes like memory. A warm bowl of chili waiting in the kitchen for another meal tomorrow. Small […]

Small Signs, Big Feelings — Budget Decor That Changes a Space

May 23, 2026May 23, 2026Glenda C.

I love walking into a store and something reminding me of a movie I loved or my family. Which is my not every home update comes from a renovation or a big design plan. Sometimes it comes from three small signs placed on a desk, a shelf, or a porch—and the way they quietly change […]

Texas Chili Company Old-Fashioned Beef Chili — A Two-Day Meal That Still Keeps Giving

May 23, 2026June 20, 2026Glenda C.

Chili has always been a staple in my home especially Wolf Brand Chili because I can find it on sale a lot of times. Growing up we always used brick Chili. When David and I first got together I made dinner for us using Texas Chili and not that is our go to Chili. Even […]