Kristen Jansen

One question I get asked more often than any other is, "Which transition was the toughest...two to three or three to four? I never actually answer this question directly, because if I'm being completely honest,...

Today we have some creative ideas for the kids for after school. From relaxation to a home work station, here are some great ideas for school-age kiddos!   Relaxation Jar/Bottle: This is a great way...

For most of us parents with school-age children, our window of summer is quickly diminishing as the first day of school is a week away!   If you haven't already (I sure haven't), now would be...

If you've been a reader of Austin Moms Blog for any length of time, you'll know we're huge OneDay fans.  You can read about their website from my previous post here, but what I...

Gosh, this summer is flying by...isn't it!?!  I was in Walmart today and was shocked to already see school supply lists front and center.  Even though it signals the end of summer approaching, we...

Like most moms, I have what seems like millions of photos stored on my computer, phone, and don't even get me started on my social media.   My Facebook account alone stores hundreds of pictures...

Whether you are visiting Austin for the first time or are still getting acquainted with the area, a bucket list is always a great place to start for making the most out of exploring a...

1. Love their mother...tell your wife how beautiful she is, how much you love her, and allow your girls to see PDA. Doing these things can set an example of the type of husband...

Raise your hand if you've been to the new See's Candies location in north Austin (Arboretum area)?  If not, pack up your kids, get in the car and head there today.  I promise you'll thank...

We'd like to express our utmost thanks to our attendees and vendor sponsors from our Mommy Foodie Fair last week!  The evening was put on in partnership with Dishcrawl and was Austin Moms Blog's first experience...