Vanessa Barry
Vanessa is the co-founder of Austin Moms Blog. She is also the Director of Communications for IDEA Public Schools, a nationally recognized network of K-12 public charter schools serving more than 15,000 students. She has a blast learning, loving and laughing with her four-year-old little lady, Caroline Grace.
Which TV Mom are You?
I watch Parenthood. And by watch Parenthood I mean that I saw one episode this time last year and watched every.single.episode a-la-binge-watching and am now in love with this TV family. As a mom, I can't help...
We’re Taking a Turkey Break!
Austin Moms: We're taking a turkey break to enjoy this special time of year with friends and family. We'll be back to normal bloggin' business on Monday, December 2 with a look at how...
Thanksgiving Craft | Kids Table
We've got a Thanksgiving Throwback for you today. With Turkey Day less than a week away, I'm sure you're trying to figure out where all the little people will sit come Thursday. Check out...
I Don’t Know How She Does It…Vanessa
Borrowing from ourfriends at Reno Moms Blog, here is Part 3 of the series I Don’t Know How She Does It. You can read April’s Part 1 here and Lisa C's Part 2 here.
As a working mom, I am often asked, "How...
I’m Pinstrated and I Know It…
So the new Facebook is totally getting on my nerves {Don't get me wrong...I LOVE Facebook, but we're having relationship struggles right now.}
I liked Facebook in 2006--your news feed was the perfect combination of...
Veterans Day. Honoring All Who Served.
In honor of Veterans Day we will be taking today off. Make it a great day remembering and honoring all who served.
Managing Behavior…Advice from an Expert in Practice
I feel like I'm always the mom who rolls her eyes at advice or has her arms crossed when people attempt to say something philosophical. Maybe I'm more of a realist...or maybe I'm just...
Dear Diary, While I was Cleaning Out My Closet I FREAKED OUT!
This past weekend I had a midlife closet crisis and I went crazy. It started as I was putting away my undergarments...polka dot bras, panties that I can't remember wearing (not in a gross,...
Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning
Gosh, I can't believe it's been twelve years since the horror of 9/11. Every year as the anniversary passes I can't help but remember what I was doing and how much has changed since...
Confession: My Kids Make Me Proud
How When I think about my three kids, I instantly think about how different they each are. Even though they came from the same two people and are being raised by the same two...