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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.
Black-Owned Businesses in Austin
You can use your purchasing power to speak volumes! Support these businesses owned by PoC in our community to shout it from the rooftops that we love, value and honor them…
Brighten Your Home With Flowers
How to use florals to brighten up your quarantine life.
Meet Holly
Meet the Mom behind Sanctuary Project- bringing hope to survivors of trafficking, addiction and violence…
Cheers to Mom with 2 Simple Sangria Recipes!
A master mixologist and mom of two shares her favorite two ways to make this refreshing cocktail…
New Gear & Toys for 2020
Highlights from the (virtual) Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association Awards…
Preserving Precious Memories for Mother’s Day and Beyond
Finding a way to preserve and store our photos is essential, so I decided to open my door to Doorstep Digital
Soles4Souls- Clean Out Your Closet for Earth Day!
Sharing a new-to-us organization that is helping us get organized and give back…
