Extra Curricular Activities

Favorite Family Board Games We are a total board-game-family. I can't think of a single holiday or birthday growing up that didn't include a board game or two at some point during the day (they...

Piano Lessons Help The Development of Life Skills Through Capital Music Center   One thing I hear consistently from the parents of my piano students, is “I wish my parents had made me stick with piano!”    Well...

🍂November is here and it brings with it it's lovely autumn colors, fresh fall fashion 👢, and cooler weather! ☁️ There is so much to be thankful for!  Take a step back and just breathe...

Best Snacks For Extracurricular Activities Who else goes through snacks like they're going outta style? So. many. snacks. If my 3-year-old had it her way, she'd survive on snacks alone. I don't indulge too much...

Competitive Parenting From my son's Kindergarten class to my daughter's swim school, even in the drop-off line, competitive parents are lurking.  I know them, because I am one.  And for the record, I'm perfectly okay...

I Do NOT Want My Son To Play Football At the risk of being kicked out of Texas, I will admit that I do NOT want my son to grow up playing football. I feel...

Best Austin Area Libraries (And Things To Do At Them) When I walk into a library, local or school, I feel a sense of warmth and gratitude. Libraries are so amazing, mind blowing really. Am...

Best Sunscreen For Little Kids Although summer vacation is coming to a close, the high heat & bright sun are still out in full force. The school nurse even sent out a reminder to send...

Top 20 Disney Tips Planning a family trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth? Here are my Top 20 Disney Tips: Use a Travel Agent: Their services are completely free to you. There are...

Limiting Social Media About My Kids  We announced the birth of my son on Facebook. This was back in 2009. Living away from family and friends, it seemed the best way to share this life-changing...