Lindsey J. Wiese
Hi AMB, I'm Lindsey: Christian. Proud Texan. Wife to Ryan & Mama to Alexandra. I'm a SAHM but never actually "stay-at-home" --we go out everyday in the name of adventure & enrichment...and mama's sanity! Current faves are swimming, music, MOPS & hiking nature trails. When I'm not off traveling, in a barre workout class, or cooking dinner (ready at 6:30 sharp, don't mess with my schedule!), I blog about mom-friendly fashion, beauty products, and my motherhood journey at Blog Joie de Vivre.
How to Dress for Fall in the Texas Heat
Fall in Texas has got to be the most welcomed season of the year. After a long, hot and humid summer, nearly everyone is looking out for those first crisp cool signs of Fall....
Best Staycations in Austin
Big fan of staycations over here. When you become parents, spontaneity gets tossed out the window -- especially when it comes to overnight travel. Luckily, staycations provide a scenery change without the usual exhaustive...
Best Options for Drop-in Childcare this Summer
Busy parents, summer break is here! --Yaaaay?!? While yes, I am looking forward to slower days, splash pads and picnic lunches with my dear little one, part of me is also kind of freaking out....
How To Dry Up Your Milk Supply
After 17 months of breastfeeding, one day my baby decided to wean herself. It was a good run, but it was time -- she knew it and I knew it. My body, on the other...
IVF, The Second Time Around
After successfully getting pregnant via in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and giving birth to my first child, many well-meaning friends and family members would attempt to reassure me with platitudes like, "Now your body knows exactly what...
Magic Items to Help Your Baby Sleep
My transition into motherhood wasn't exactly a smooth one... Besides falling off a hormonal cliff after giving birth, the sleep deprivation really shook me. Immediately postpartum, I remember being riddled with anxiety and was...
Best Venues for Winter Birthday Parties
Ah, wintertime in Austin...wait, can we even call it "winter"? -- Temperatures were in the 80s last week and will be again this week. Either way, it IS officially January, so we'll take it....
Dad’s Gift Guide
For some, holiday shopping is an adrenaline rush. For others, it's an annual headache served with a side of long lines and out-of-stock disappointments. About half of the names on my Christmas list are...
Where to Volunteer as a Family this Holiday Season
Want to teach your littles the true meaning of Christmas? How about celebrating by helping feed our city's hungry & homeless? Do you have a heart for service but feel scrapped for the time,...
Best Places Around Austin to Host a Unique Baby Shower
Want to throw a baby shower as unique & different as Austin itself? For all our local Mamas-to-Be (and their MILs & BFFs), here are 6 of the coolest, newest, "weirdest" --in a chic sense!--...