Adoption

Sometimes I’m struck by just how much we humans can endure, without anyone else ever guessing a thing. Once the initial wound has turned to scar, we put on a brave face and go...

Easy, Non-Toxic Indoor Plants For The Family Home   I love watching things grow and bloom. Hence, I adore kids. . .and plants. The value of our rainforests, trees and plants in the ecosystem is well-known and...

Limiting Screen Time I grew up in the woods.  I mean, I wasn’t raised by wolves or anything like that, but as soon as my sisters and I broke free from school and chores we...

This week is National Infertility Awareness Week and this year the focus is to #flip the script and serves a reminder that ANYONE can be challenged in creating a family. Talking about it is...

Holy crap! I haven’t blogged since November 20th back when I was whining about Thanksgiving, which is nearly 7 weeks ago. So thank you to all of our contributors for holding down the blogging...

In celebration of National Adoption Month, I talked with some good friends of mine about how adoption has touched their lives. They graciously allowed me to share their story. The Illig Family: Carl Illig was not...

Hi. My name is Elora Nicole Ramirez, and I've been telling stories my whole life. Some of my earliest memories include reading Dr. Seuss books to the point I knew them by heart, editing...

Dogs can enrich your life and the life of your family in so many ways. They are loving, loyal creatures that can show the true meaning of unconditional love. And lucky for us, Austin...

Yesterday Allison shared her story on how she became an unwed mommy and today, it's my turn. I was brought up to believe that things happen for a reason and this situation is no...

Hey, hey Austin Mamas!  I’m Beth Ward, lover of butter coffee, wine, shoes and all things Kendra Scott and mama to 2 adorable little girls, Harper and Emmy.  I live in SW Austin with...