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5 Ways to Fill Yourself Up and Find Your Momma Superpower
Changing our energy can have profound effects on our lives and our relationships, and it’s not as hard as you think. Here are a few easy steps…
Your Guide to Pumpkin Patches in Central Texas
Fall just doesn’t get any cuter than the delight of kids in a pumpkin patch. I’ve rounded up a list of Central Texas Pumpkin Patches close enough to Austin for a day trip…
Fall Fashion: From School Drop Off to Pumpkin Patches
Seventeen Magazine editor and Closetful of Clothes blogger shares her go-to favorites for fall…
The Best Apple Crumble Recipe
Wondering what to do with all those apples you picked this weekend? We love this classic recipe from the talented sisters behind Host to Perfection, using pantry ingredients we all have…
How to Choose the Best Austin Community when Renting with Kids
If you’re looking for an Austin apartment, there are plenty of options to choose from. Use this list as a starting point for your family’s must-haves..
This Isn’t A New “Normal”
None of the past few months makes much sense, and if you’re like us, you’re getting pretty darn tired. And not the kind of tired a solid 8 hours can fix (even though yes, that would be lovely anyway). It just isn’t normal to….
How to Get Your Kids to Wear Masks
With many schools requiring kids to wear masks, teaching kids to keep their mask on is going hand in hand with teaching ABCs and geometry. Help your child’s teacher by encouraging your kids with these easy tips! Practice During Screen Time We’ve hearing...
Favorite Homeschool Resources
These resources are rigorous academically, but FUN and user-friendly for mom!
Help Your Child Prepare for COVID-19 Protocols at School
To help understand what kids may go through and how to help them, we spoke to Verna Esposito, the Director at Little Friends Child Care & Early Education in Greenwich, CT
Beyond COVID-19: Keeping Kids Safe This Summer
Of course, coronavirus is on all of our minds this summer, particularly as we look towards the Fall and various back to school plans. But as we spend more time at home and continue to stay safe through social distancing, experts urge parents not to forget about the…
National Ice Cream Day is July 19th!
With Sunday’s balmy forecast, it’ll be the perfect to day to take a break with a scoop of your favorite flavor!
So You’re Thinking About Homeschooling? 9 Ways to Ease Your Transition
When I homeschooled overseas, Sonlight was an invaluable resource I turned to year after year. I’m sharing, Sonlight founder, Sarita Holzmann’s tips for transitioning to homeschool…
Good Science Beauty: The Science Behind the Brand!
Good Science Beauty is a new skincare line founded in science. As busy moms, we are always looking for skincare products that truly deliver, so we’re not wasting precious time (or money). Plus, these days, taking care of our skin at home feels even more important than…
Talking to Kids About Race
As we speak to our children about race, it can be hard to know what to say and how to say it. To get some input on how to address these complex issues in a way that kids can understand, we reached out to Dr. Carlin Barnes, MD and Dr. Marketa Wills, MD, MBA, both…
Where Can You Still See Fireworks Near South Austin?
I’ve rounded up a few fireworks displays that are still be lighting up the night sky on Independence Day.
Home Video Organization with Doorstep Digital
Doorstep Digital to the rescue their mad digital organization skills. The goal: deduplication of photos and consolidation of favorite family videos in one location.
Tips for Hitting Up Austin Pools This Summer
How to make reservations and our experience so far at 3 beloved pools…
7 Tips for a Successful Pediatric Telemedicine Appointment
Follow these suggestions to get the most out of your time with the doc.
Covid & Kids: What to Know About the New Inflammatory Syndrome
New information from Yale New Haven Hospital Experts
Early Literacy Tips to Spark Summer Reading
Every child development expert we’ve spoken to over the past few weeks, from teachers to pediatricians, has said that keeping kids reading (and reading to younger kids) is one of, if not the most, important thing you can do to keep kids learning at home.
