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.

Teacher Appreciation on a Budget — Simple Gifts That Feel Personal (and Don’t Look Rushed)

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026Glenda C.

For a lot of children attending public school they will be getting out of school this week for the Summer. This usually hits somewhere between the last permission slip and the first stack of returned notebooks. The school year is almost over, and suddenly there’s that quiet realization that someone has been showing up every […]

German Week Chicken Schnitzel with Apple Strudel Dessert

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026Glenda C.

I wanted to share the second pack of Schnitzel David and I purchased at Aldi’s. This was the Chicken Schnitzel which carries that “German Week” feeling from the first moment it comes together, the kind of comfort food spread that feels both nostalgic and a little bit like a special event at home. The chicken […]

Why We Miss Trapper Keepers, Lisa Frank & School Shopping So Much

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026Glenda C.

It seems like I like to age myself because today I thought I would share Trapper Keepers, Lisa Franks Stickers and School Shopping back in the day when I went to school. When Dinosaurs roamed the Earth as Charlie likes to say. LOL Not.. Eye roll. For me there was a very specific kind of […]