lizbsmith
Born and raised in San Antonio, Liz is a UT grad who has called Austin home for 18 years. During the week she works full time in pharmaceutical sales, but otherwise can be found wrangling her two small boys, loading the dishwasher, trying to find time for a glass of wine with her husband and attempting to sleep. She also moonlights as a patient advocate for her younger son who was born with a rare syndrome. You can follow her family’s journey at www.happinesssyndrome.com and on Instagram @lizbarnettsmith.
8 Organizations to Support, Adopting a Family for the Holidays
Due to the pandemic, more families than usual are facing financial hardships this holiday season. The unemployment rate in Austin was 5.1% this October, up from 2.6% last year. One great way to help...
Craniofacial Acceptance Month | How to avoid an awkward encounter
My son has a craniofacial difference due to Pfeiffer syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes his eyes to appear unusually large. When other children first notice him, sometimes they react in a negative...
Summer 2020 Bucket List in and around Austin – Social Distancing Style
Well... normally we'd have 100 things for you to do this summer in and around Austin, but since we are in the era of social distancing, our Summer 2020 Bucket List looks... a bit...
Mom’s Guide To Conversations With Parents Of Medically Complex Kids
When a child receives a complex medical diagnosis, it’s difficult to know the right thing to say to their parents. You want to be supportive and let them know you care. When my son...
Chicken Soup from Around the World
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As cold-cool-chilly-ish weather finally makes its appearance in Austin, I find myself craving hearty comfort foods like pot roast, chili and chicken noodle soup. Chicken noodle soup has been a staple of the...
Craniofacial Acceptance Month: My Son’s Story
Most people probably have never heard the term “craniofacial disorder,” yet an estimated 600,000 individuals in the United States have been diagnosed with one. One of these individuals is my son. In its simplest...
Ridiculously Rich Raspberry Recipes
Raspberries contain eight grams of fiber per cup, making them one of the most fibrous fruits in the world. They are also a good source of anthocyanin, flavonols and ellagitannins which are nutritious things...
Family-Friendly Port Aransas
I grew up in San Antonio and since Port Aransas is only 160 miles away from my hometown, I spent many family vacations in this quaint coastal town. In a few weeks, I will...
Offbeat Summer Reads
As an avid reader, I constantly pester my female friends and peruse reading lists searching for my next favorite book. Often, the recommendations I get are beautifully written, uplifting and emotional stories that have...
Mom’s Guide to Indoor Summer Activities
The brutally hot days of summer are quickly approaching us here in Austin. Air conditioning bills are quickly rising, thoughts of moving to Colorado have probably crossed more than a few minds, and the...