Erin Ellis
Erin owns Events by Erin, a custom event planning business and co-owns Ellis Designs LLC, a custom woodworking business with her husband, John Ellis. Together, their greatest design is their wonderful daughter, Elizabeth. Erin is an Austin native and graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a degree in English. She lives in Round Rock, enjoys running, going to the movies and the beach, and of course, writing for Austin Moms Blog!
Dear teachers, I hope you go back feeling like the heroes you have been...
Dear Teachers, thank you. Thank you for the at-home lessons and activities. In many ways, they have been a life-saver, a connection to other humans and a means of accountability at times when my...
Primary Infertility Insurance: A New Option for the Next Generation
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Well, here we are, after five years of fertility treatments. Five years of sonograms, blood tests, surgeries, shots, medications, and appointments. To be specific, we tried 7 rounds of IUI...
Give the Gift of Reading from LOCAL Authors
This Christmas, consider giving the gift of reading…from LOCAL authors. The following list outlines 20 FANTASTIC reads from Austin and surrounding area authors and well-known, Texan authors for children, young adults and adults!
Children's Books
Candynomics...
The Best Places to Play Putt-Putt Golf in Austin
There’s just something about whacking a ball through the spinning blades of a windmill and sinking a hole in one, beating your hubby’s score! Even better is the look on your kiddo’s face when...
Friendsgiving Guidelines
Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, or for some of us, Friendsgiving, the time of year when you break bread with your besties while breaking tradition with sharing a meal with your extended family. I...
Swimming Lessons in Austin and Surrounding Areas
With the heat creeping up and the kids getting restless, it’s time to start heading towards the water (if you are not already there now)! Whether you are splashing at the pool, diving in...
Mardi Gras… For Kids?
Mardi Gras… For Kids?
FYI, it is possible! Mardi Gras is all about enjoying life, being a tad extra, and treating yourself…oh, and above all, HAVING FUN! Kids know a thing or two about unfiltered,...
February Is Heart Health Month
February Is Heart Health Month
And coincidentally, I started having heart issues a few weeks ago. It all started with two cups of coffee…and a small soda (I know, bad choice); way more caffeine than...
Mama’s Guide To Making Gingerbread Houses
Mama’s Guide To Making Gingerbread Houses
T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for me…trying to glue together two pieces of cardboard-gingerbread using nothing but frosting,...
How to Finish Christmas Shopping BEFORE Christmas Eve
How to Finish Christmas Shopping
BEFORE Christmas Eve
Are you a perfectionist? Do you procrastinate? Do you put things off until “later” then find that “later” has passed and the original task is no longer relevant...