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How old should kids be before getting a cell phone? 01/25/2011 09:40 PM
Recently, a little girl I know received an iphone 4G for Christmas. Her parents have already upgraded her plan to include unlimited texting because she went over her limit. She's only 9. So, I wonder, how old should kids be before getting a cell phone? Does she really need it? For that matter, do any kids that are 9 years old really need it? It makes me wonder so many things.

Reflections on our Christmas traditions 12/28/2010 06:25 PM
Even though we're still celebrating Christmas, we're taking a moment to reflect on our Christmas traditions. Are they really all they're cracked up to be? Is it so important to include them each and every year? Why do we care about them? What's so special about traditions anyway? I mean come on, it's a lot of work to keep up traditions don't you think? Does your family really care if you have holiday traditions? Well, our family is young, but I can tell you in simplicity the way we feel.

Ever feel like you need a vacation from a vacation 11/30/2010 04:51 PM
Ever feel like you need a vacation from a vacation? I know I do. We just got back from celebrating Thanksgiving with family and celebrating my daughter’s birthday out of town, but now I need a break!

Memorial Day 05/31/2010 04:07 PM
Most kids are not in school today because it is Memorial Day. So, when my kids found out they had to do studies, they weren't too thrilled! Not that I really blame them because I probably would have felt the same way. After all, most other Corpus Christi kids are probably having fun with their families. That is, after all, what many families do during this holiday. Still, once they started their studies, they realized that today's studies were all about Memorial Day and had a change of heart!

Fat Albert is Dead! 05/18/2010 10:04 PM
'Fat Albert' is dead! He died yesterday during the day. In the morning we knew he wasn't doing that well. His tail looked like it had been taken off somehow and we were worried for him. We were right to be worried, he died later in the afternoon. Our son said......'this time it's for real,' and it was.

Did you know 'tired' is a state of mind? 03/03/2010 09:42 AM
Did you know 'Tired' is a state of mind? At least I keep telling myself that. After a long and sleepless night, I get up looking towards a busy day. So, even though physically I'm tired, mentally it's only a state of mind because there is no time for 'tired' today.

Reading on schedule 01/26/2010 06:25 PM
When we started homeschooling, I thought it would be easier for the kids to pick up a book and read or practice reading whenever they felt like it. I mean, after all, the kids weren't on a set schedule to read, unlike at school where reading is 'on demand' and for homework. As I quickly found out, I was wrong. That's when I knew something needed to change.

Adopt a Beach Lessons Learned 09/26/2009 11:14 PM
Having to tell a six and seven year old that they have to wake up early the next day to pick up trash was something we thought would not go over well. After all, how many kids their age really enjoy doing their chores or picking up anything? Add to that the agony of waking up extra early on a Saturday morning, you would think that you would end up with grouchy children and a very long day for the parent.

The benefits of homeschooling the beginning reader 09/22/2009 04:18 PM
The process of becoming a good reader is one that is nurtured over several years, but most especially during the 'critical stages' of a child's development. A dedicated, loving, and supportive parent will begin that nurturing at birth.

Thanking My Lucky Stars for my Homeschooling Opportunity 08/24/2009 12:18 AM
As school is ready to begin at most public schools in the area and across the state, I'm thanking my lucky stars that I homeschool! Over the last few weeks, I have been hearing over and over again about different situations that are related to traditional schooling that have caused people I know heartache, headaches, and unwanted stress and with the economy as bad as it is, who really wants or needs that?

Christi Family is a blog and local family resource for Corpus Christi and surrounding areas of the coastal bend.Created by a family of five, we blog about everything that matters to us. We invite you to read about our journey as we catalogue our thoughts about Family Matters, Fun Matters, Home Matters, Faith Matters, School Matters, and other things that Just Matter (at least to us). We’re exploring Corpus Christi and are providing you with what we find. Whether you’re looking for local resources, wanting to find local events geared just for families, or are wanting a quick reference guide on everything local, this might just be the place for you and yours. We’re filling our pages with resources for mom’s, kids, visitors, newbies, and families in general. As we continue our adventures in life, we’ll also continue our exploration of what we can do with this site and hopefully you'll benefit! Our focus is family, it’s that simple. You won’t find business meetings listed on our calendars, instead you’ll see calendars for families, toddlers, or just parents. It’s your choice! Join the fun! Let us know what you’d like to see or what you think we should explore! We’ll share our thoughts!