Malu Talan
Hola! I am Malu. I am a UT graduated bilingual mama raising two energetic boys who love with ALL of their heart. They are my greatest teachers and they make me try to be a better person even when I am not ready. I have been married to the love of my life since 2006 and can’t wait for FOREVER more. He is my rock, my sanity and makes me feel beautiful even in my worst days. I run the Family Events Calendar for AMB and have been part of this amazing team since 2014. I love how AMB lets mamas from all over Austin share their vision, their humor, their frustrations and whatever other stories they like to tell in this platform. It is a much needed safe space for mamas navigating this wild ride we are on. When I am not being mama or finding family events, my side hustles include searching for fun ways to help my boys love languages, writing silly picture books, running my own Rodan and Fields biz, helping out at their school when I can and getting my kids excited about it all!!
Things “Mommy” Bloggers DON’T Like to Hear
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Dude, I Totally Get You!
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When Schedules Change :: 7 Tips
Is there something new in your life that has altered your family’s schedule? Has the schedule that you had worked so hard to set up and everyone was accustomed to changed? Has your partner...
Sometimes Motherhood Isn’t Rainbows, Butterflies, & White Sand Beaches
Sometimes Motherhood Isn't Rainbows, Butterflies, & White Sand Beaches.
Sometimes we feel like referees. Like our whole entire days are spent stopping our kids from hurting each other.
Sometimes we feel like we failed in some...
A Letter from a Hands-On Mama
Dear socially outgoing mamas,
Hello, I have a favor to ask of you today: please don't judge my ways
As a hands on mama, I love being a part of my kids activities. On any given day,...
Top 5 Summer Parenting Tips for Elementary Moms
Guest Blogger: Mary Mearig
I love summer...lazy mornings around the house, family outings to the lake, afternoons at the pool, playdates with friends, and adventures all around Austin. While playing in the sun and spending...
An Open Letter to My Sons
Hello to my beautiful boys. You have brightened my world in a way I couldn’t have ever even imagined. The way you look at me with such love and complete trust warms me to...
Ways to Survive the Terrible Twos…And Beyond
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Kids Eat Free in Austin! :: A Complete Guide
Having kids changes everything. We are all living that first hand. One of those things is something that used to be so simple once upon a time: dining out. Sometimes you may just need a little break from...