Archive - Notes from the Homefront

Eldest Daughter Syndrome

Balancing her burgeoning "leadership skills" with her mental sanity while raising our eldest daughter

Jul 16 •

Serena Houlihan

June 2025

Some Frivolous Things for a (very) Serious Time

The world is in quite a serious place at the moment.

Jun 23 •

Serena Houlihan

May 2025

Food, Books and Fashion

Buckle up, this is going to be a meaty newsletter.

May 12 •

Serena Houlihan

April 2025

Books, recipes and a head of broccoli

It’s been a very long while since my last missive.

Apr 9 •

Serena Houlihan

February 2025

The news, shopping differently and flu season

Some things on my mind and in our home

Feb 21 •

Serena Houlihan

January has finally ended

And some inspiration for the months ahead

Feb 3 •

Serena Houlihan

November 2024

Looking close to home for comfort, and inspiration

It's been a week.

Nov 13, 2024 •

Serena Houlihan

October 2024

September 2024

My So-Called Soccer Mom Life

And the finer details of being a sports mom in South Texas.

Sep 17, 2024 •

Serena Houlihan

Sweater Weather

Fall fashion at its hottest and most middle aged, an update on my DIY crisis and a new core meal plan

Sep 11, 2024 •

Serena Houlihan

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