Frugal Living

Growing up, I was not a fan of the Fall.  It meant that summer was over, school had begun and Winter was coming.  But now, as I get older, I have grown to adore...

Austin has a LOT of playgrounds, from your standard one-slide-and-two-swings variety to really incredible climbing, slides that tempt adults and shady seating to boot. Here are ten totally awesome playgrounds, Westlake to Georgetown, that...

Mom’s Guide To Finances Do you know how many dollars you spend each month? I don’t and…I’m in debt. Credit card debt. I honestly can’t tell you how I got here. I’m ashamed and embarrassed. It’s...

Leasing a Vehicle vs Buying a Vehicle | Hewlett Automotive Group - Let’s face it, technology changes rapidly, especially when it comes to our vehicles! All the new technology drives up manufacturing costs, leaving drivers...

I love Halloween, I enjoy the costumes, the decorating and the trick-or-treating. If there is a fall festival or Halloween party near me, I will be attending in costume. When I found out I was...

  I am a hope-to-be mom dreaming of vacations with my soon-to-be children. Since I have no experience with being the mom in family vacations, I researched by asking all my favorite moms for their...

If you’re a mom, and chances are you wouldn’t be reading this otherwise, then you’ve probably heard by now that the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) has a provision to cover breast pumps for...

Ah, springtime in central Texas! Contrary to popular belief, springtime doesn't just mean adorable bluebonnet pictures and unbearable allergies... it also means spring cleaning! Before the advent of the vacuum cleaner, households all across America would...

I love, love Halloween. And I love Halloween decorations! We recently bought a new house (our first!) and have a great space for a cool larger centerpiece. I’ve always coveted those large “scary” trees...

Last month we shared a few of our favorite local ideas for birthday parties for ages 1-5, this month we are doing the same for ages 5-9. Two of my kiddos fall into this...