Compliments

Teaching Kids the Value of Compliments

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A sincere compliment from someone really can change your mood. Sincere, kind words can make the receiver feel appreciated, valued, and give them a feeling of happiness. RELATED READING :: 6 Tips for Teaching Kids...

Where to Take Grandparents Visiting in Austin

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I love Austin, but having moved from the sightseeing and museum hot spot of Washington D.C., it took me a little while to uncover the best places to bring grandparents who came to visit...
grocery stores

Which Austin-area grocery stores are open as we battle power outages?

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As we continue to experience power and water outages across Central Texas, our local grocery stores are struggling to keep their doors open to Texans in need. H-E-B Grocery Store locations in Austin and Central...
Eatingfor2vs2xashealthy

Eating for Two vs. Two Times as Healthy

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I hear alot of expectant mamas, new mamas, and even veteran mamas say, "I'll do things different with the next pregnancy". They've realized that they may have either overindulged, or even underindulged in their first...

Galentine’s Day: Celebrating Love & Friendship

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Hey, y’all, hey! After the longest January ever, it’s finally February – not only Black History Month but a month set aside to celebrate love! Back in the Day, this month would instantly insight...
pet

Everything You Need to Know About Fostering a Pet

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Fostering animals is pretty much the best. My boys love animals and are always asking for more pets...but I was hesitant, anticipating that when the excitement wore off, mom would be left with the...
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

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Thank you from a Law Enforcement Officer's Wife. One day, I met my husband on his “lunch break," not that he really has one of those, to pick up something. After the very few...

I can’t make you care about my child with special needs, but here is...

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As a mom of a “ typical” child and a neuro-diverse child, I’ve spent my time in a careful balance of exposure and protection. I can’t make you care about my child with special...

Social Media Doesn’t Show How We Each Struggle With the Pandemic

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Social media has become one of our main windows into others’ lives as we’ve isolated ourselves this past year during the pandemic. We’ve seen the car parades, the road trips, the masked outings, and...

{UPDATE} Thunderbirds to fly over Austin TODAY!

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Potential bad weather caused the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to move their planned Austin flyover from Tuesday to THIS Wednesday, which is today! The demonstration group will now perform its flyover as part of “Operation...