Allison is the Co-founder and Owner of AustinMoms.com and has lived in Austins her entire life. She has a degree in English from The University of Texas-Austin {Hook ‘Em}. A former advertising executive and media planner, Allison spent much of her career executing creative advertising campaigns for her clients. Allison is the proud mom of 3 to Lincoln (2010), Townsend (2013) and Larkin (2016) and wife to Wesley {2010}. Allison now juggles the complexities of being a work from home mom of 3. She loves conquering anything DIY or Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, Boxed Wine, Sushi, and finding new projects for her husband to complete… oh and of course, writing.

Erin, AMB’s social girl, is a local Austinite and mama to one sweet, crazy, little boy. Her and her husband run a digital agency in Texas’ Silicon Valley (i.e. Austin). She’s a Texas born, Texas raised girl with an extreme love of traveling and hopes to sail the world one day. She also runs a lovely little blog, Hi Lovely, a place to share outfits, babies, treats and travels. She’s easily seduced by a good cup of coffee, a well designed handbag or a margarita. You can connect with Erin on Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Pinterest, and Twitter.

Lauren Wiatrek is a native Austinite who has a heart for writing, food and travel. In 2011, she married her husband, Evan and they have their beautiful daughters: Halen and Henley. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 at age 32, Lauren chose to change gears and work on writing, wellness and online teaching. Lover of coffee, Jesus, choosing joy, all things outdoors, hosting gatherings and all things on the natural side, which birthed her oily life with YoungLiving. Lauren tries to travel every chance she gets and her happy place is in Northern Michigan. You can follow her journey at Be Still and Smile and follow her at @be_still_and_smile.    

Lydia is the Sales Manager for Austin Moms Blog, and she works with our amazing advertising sponsors who enable our site to continue to flourish and grow! She loves to help businesses spread the word about how they can support and serve Austin Moms. Lydia has been married to Scott for almost 10 years, and she is Mom to Violet and Ezra. She loves God, church, people, going out to eat and especially enjoys spending time with her friends and family outdoors.

Malu is the Family Calendar Coordinator for Austin Moms Blog. Originally from Mexico City, she has been in Texas most of her life and considers herself an honorary Austinite. UT drew her here, kept her here and she believes it is the reason why the sky has such beautiful burnt orange glow at sunrise and sunset . (Hook ‘Em) “The Music Capital of the World” and “Keep Austin Weird” are the mottos that sealed her love for this city. She is excited to find fun and family friendly events to keep the celebration going for our kids. She is married to Tom and mama to Mario and Travis. They are her everything. She loves festivals, crafts (even if they end up as Pinterest Fails), reading to, singing with, learning from and being silly with her boys as much as possible.