Hayley Hengst
Hello AM readers! I'm Hayley. Stay-at-home mom to three boys/angels/tyrants (primarily tyrants). Most days, I am very content in that role. Other days, well, you know how it goes. I absolutely love writing for Austin Moms Blog. I also love: books, bubble baths, Mexican food, porch swings, and traveling. I hate: the hustle and bustle of trying to get out the door, on time, with all three of my kids. Seriously, I just kind of give up. You can read more about my crazy crew at www.motherfreaking.com!
Best Christmas Lights In and Around Austin
You've got a fun night ahead of you. All you need is a car, pajama-clad children, cups of hot chocolate, and THIS LIST. There are Christmas lights to be seen, and memories to be...
Take it Easy
You know that idiot driver? The one who, even though it's smack in the middle of 5:00 traffic, and NO ONE can move, or go fast, or do anything at all other than sit...
Battling Addiction
Earlier this year I shared the thoughts, feelings, experiences, and advice of someone who loves an addict, and whose life has been effected BY an addict. As I discussed then, there are things that I believe...
Show and Tell Ideas, A-Z
Show and Tell. It's a great thing. It gives your child the opportunity to practice public speaking skills. It encourages creativity. A sense of pride. Kids learn from each other. It's something to look...
Parking Lot Survival Guide – My Scariest Moment
My dad. Known (to his children) for having four or five pieces of advice that he VERY frequently reminds us of. "When you are at an intersection, and are first at a stoplight, and...
Bullying: Talking About It, Dealing With It, Avoiding It
First of all, just to be clear here, we are talking about PRESCHOOL bullying in this article. I understand that bullying is a BIG problem, and that children can suffer serious and irrevocable physical,...
What Will Your Kids Say About You?
What Will Your Kids Say About You?
Picture this: It's like 20 years from now. Your kids are all grown up. They are on a first date. Or in some sort of discussion group setting....
Suffering from “Mom Guilt”? Consider this…
Suffering from "Mom Guilt"? Consider this...
My "mom-guilt" has been at an all-time high lately. If you are a mom, I'm betting I don't even need to define "mom-guilt" to you. I'm sure you yourself...
Why I Love My Husband MORE THAN My Kids!
Before we begin, I adore my kids. If my husband is my #1, there is no question that they are my #1.25, #1.5, and #1.75. One day I'll write another article titled "Why I Love...
Annoying Things People Tell You When You are Pregnant…That Aren’t Even True!
If you are pregnant right now, whether it's your first, second, or third (if you're on more than your third, I've got nothin' for ya. Three is all I know) and you are feeling downtrodden by...