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Style Your New Year’s Eve Bar Cart to Wow!
If you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party this year, stocking the bar is likely a priority. But in this Instagram age, why not make the cocktail setup as beautiful as it is functional? Your guests will surely appreciate the extra effort, whether or not...
Holiday Stress and How to Beat It
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or…is it? The truth is that many individuals have a difficult time during the holiday season…
Eva Amurri Martino’s Christmas Champagne Cocktail
Eva Amurri Martino—the blogger behind Happily Eva After—loves putting together classic Christmas cocktail parties, which she says satisfies her annual case of holiday nostalgia.
A New Subscription Service Gets Personal
These days, you can get subscriptions sent to your home for everything from steaks to flowers. And naturally, we’re all about them—because what mom doesn’t have a soft spot for something that helps eliminate one more errand on a never-ending list?
Melissa Joan Hart’s Holiday Plans
Actress Melissa Joan Hart is best known for her memorable leading roles on Clarissa Explains It All and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. But to her family and friends, she’s also known for being something of a Christmas nut.
Paper Greats: Pretty Paper Goods That Will Give You Back Time
As moms, disposable paper goods (particularly in the hazy first post-partum weeks or when hosting family for the holidays) can be a lifesaver. But, we also don’t want to feel like we’re trashing the earth that our kids will inherit or “giving up” and not making meal time special. That’s where Paper Greats is, well, great.
Where Designer Chris Roughan Shops for Holiday Décor
Chris Roughan of Roughan Interiors is well-known in Greenwich, New York City, Palm Beach and beyond for her warm and sophisticated style. These are the places she goes to as she invests in quality pieces that will stand the test of time.
Winter Favorites from Fjall Raven
When giving clothing or accessories, we’re always looking for pieces that are made well and will last for years. From a go-anywhere backpack to a warm coat that will never go out of style…
Holiday Appetizer from Anna Gass
Anna loves brie and when you wrap it in puff pastry and stuff it with sweet filling, it can’t really get any better. She make this appetizer for every get together and there is never, ever any leftover.
Everything Is Better With A Monogram
If you’re looking for some special gifts this holiday season, then you’ll probably appreciate the mantra Brooke Shepard—aka “Monogram Mary”—keeps in mind at all times: Everything Is Better With A Monogram. Having found a passion for monograms early on…
Custom Hair Care for Busy Moms
One of our favorite finds of this fall is Prose Professional Hair Care, a custom hair care brand that is made-to-order for each client in NYC. The best part? All the active ingredients are natural—a must for so many moms.
Local Lunch Date
My husband and I met for a quick lunch date today at the new Austin Java location on Manchaca…
Your Holistic 1st Aid Kit ™
Here are our favorite solutions to common ailments and illnesses broken down simply so you can start using the remedies right away. Consider this a cheat sheet for healing your family.
The Elf on the Shelf Interview: Behind the Book & Brand
Anyone else taking on Elf on the Shelf moving responsibilities this time of year? Since 2004, The Elf on the Shelf brand has grown from a single children’s book, written by mother…
A Break With Brunch
We tried out TLC, a new place to us, last weekend and LOVED it…
Meet Aubrey
Aubrey Williamson is the mom behind Austintatious Living, bringing us 5 fun things to do in Austin each week, great date night ideas, and a blossoming real estate business! Read on to learn about how she got started, her adorable little boy and very unique anniversary date(s).
2018 Holiday Gift Guide
We’ve got the perfect gift for everyone on your list!
Getting to Know Beloved Author Sandra Boynton
The name Sandra Boynton is instantly recognizable to most parents who read to, or have read to, their kids.
New Fall Flavors
While traditional flavors like pumpkin, apple, cinnamon and caramel will continue to dominate, they will become far more sophisticated, mirroring broader culinary trends.
Meet Kaylee
Kaylee Baggerly is the lovable, honest to goodness, south-Austin mom-blogger behind Balancing By Design.