Kelly I. Hitchcock
Endometriosis Awareness Month–What It Means For Me (And You)
Last week, I found myself watching the 18th season of Grey’s Anatomy, both because I have no idea what’s good on TV anymore, and because I’m a masochist. As soon as I heard the...
Books, Podcasts & More To Share With Your Kids This Black History Month
February is Black History Month. If you’re anything like me, you want to talk to your kids about our nation’s history, even when it means talking about the parts of it we’re not so...
Dry January is Not for Me
In case you’ve been living under a rock (or a Rolling Rock), “Dry January” is a growing phenomenon in the US, years after its inception as a public health initiative in the UK starting...
No-ooo Elf! No Elf! Our house does not do the Elf on the Shelf
The Elf on the Shelf was easy enough to avoid when it was just a Christmas thing my overachieving mom friends did, but nowadays even my lazy comrade Netflix tries to sell my kids...
It’s Okay If Your Thanksgiving Table Wasn’t Set By Martha
Thanksgiving was a big deal in my family growing up. It was my dad’s favorite holiday (football, food, family, yes please!). But what wasn’t a big deal in my family: dishes. We had them,...
I’m on team “November is for Thanksgiving”
October is for Halloween. December is for Christmas. And November is for Thanksgiving.
Last month I walked into a kolache shop and was immediately punched in the ear by loud Christmas music. I turned to...
Ultimate Guide to Austin Kiddie Limits
After a three-year hiatus, the family-friendly arm of the Austin City Limits music festival-- Austin Kiddie Limits -- returns this October. If you’ve got a wristband for either weekend of ACL, there’s no reason...
Working Parents, We See You
Being a parent and balancing a full-time (or even a part-time) job can feel incredibly isolating, even though 71% of moms and 92% of dads work. This is especially true when you bring that...
Must-visit Bookstores in ATX
The Austin metropolitan area is home to many bookstores you can enjoy by yourself or with the family to celebrate Book Lovers Day – large and small, general and specialized, North and South and...
Packing for the Water Park
Congratulations! You’ve carved out time this summer to take your kids to the water park where everyone will have the time of their lives, then hopefully crash out early and sleep in the next...