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.

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 […]

Walking Through Cedar Cove — A Return to Small-Town Stories

May 19, 2026May 21, 2026Glenda C.

David found me a new shelf for my books the other day in the trash because one man’s trash is another man’s treasure and that is what that shelf has become to me. As I was putting my books on the shelf, I found my Debbie McComber books I hadn’t read in a while. Tomorrow […]

Smart Games Jump In Travel Board Game Review: A Portable Puzzle Game Kids and Adults Will Love Year-Round

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026Glenda C.

My family wanted to share a fun game we originally featured in our Easter Gift Guide, but Smart Games Jump In Travel Board Game for kids ages 7 and up is one of those board games that doesn’t really belong to just one season. Jump In naturally fits into everyday family life, which is why […]