Were you “ready” to become a parent? Was it planned? Our first pregnancy was not planned and was not ideal timing, however I wanted nothing more in life to be a mother so I adjusted to the idea very well...
There is only one thing I hate more than people who hang onto cardio equipment (for the record you burn up to 30% less calories when holding on. And you look ridiculous. There are no hand rails on the...
Sorry we didn't have the opportunity to recap last week.  Allison and I were selected to judge the Miss Rio Grande Valley pageant in Edinburg, Texas and after a combined 14 hours in the car with two toddlers, writing...
I am an Austin girl through and through and love talking about all things pertaining to Austin! I love to brag on things that make us (Austinites) cool and unique and I love love love to give credit where...
A few weeks ago, one of my Facebook friends posted the picture below.  I didn't know what to think.  These are two out of many images Georgia is using as part of their Obesity Awareness Campaign.  Today's blog activity,...
We love giveaways just as much as you do, but we love them EVEN more when they come from avid readers! A few weeks ago fellow Austin Moms Blog follower, Rexine donated a Willow House giveaway and today she’s...
When Allison blogged about her homemade detergent, I honestly chucked.  I envisioned her tiny 5'2 frame stirring that big ole container of lavender scented detergent for the good of saving a few bucks.  Well, last month Matt was...
I'm not going to lie. I love doing the "Worth it Wednesday" posts because I just can't help being the know-it-all mom who wants to register FOR my friends when they get pregnant so that they get the best...
When you're the first of your friends to get pregnant, it's hard NOT to worry about that future of those friendships. No matter how you slice it, parenting and friendships do not always mix.  You could be the only one...
So...week three of spotlighting our amazing mamas! You've heard from Vanessa and Allison and now it's Jessica's turn.  We're getting close to wrapping up with our blogging mamas and we're ready to hear from you!  E-mail [email protected]. Were you "ready"...