How to Overcome Your Fear of DIYing
I always thought of myself as a creative person, but never crafty. My version of a scrapbook was glossy rectangle photos glued on white paper shoved in clear paper sleeves inside a binder. Then...
Easy DIY Summer Crafts & Activities
We've been talking a lot about summer lately and even though summer doesn't officially start until June21st, it's hot and school has ended for my kids so to me, it is OFFICIALLY summer!
Over the...
Remembering the First Year (and Beyond)!
My son Justus turned 1 in March. While celebrating his birthday I realized that the previous 12 months was the fastest year of my life. It literally seemed to flash by in an instant. ...
Austin Moms Blog: Summer Approved Drinks
I'm sure most of you are counting down the days until schools out whether you be a mom or a teacher. (Or both!) We compiled some yummy, EASY libations for both moms and kids...
Dream Dinners = Fairy Godmother of Good Eats
As a wife, boy-mom to two littles, and now, a full-time working mom, it has a been a major challenge to get any dinner on the table every night - much less a tasty,...
“What’s for Dinner?” 10 Meal Planning Tips!
You'd think as moms, our excellent multitasking skills such as texting while making sandwiches, getting the kids to baseball practices and recitals while still managing time to do our nails, that we'd do better in the...
Teacher Gift Ideas {Teacher Appreciation Week}
If you haven't caught the memo, it's Teacher Appreciation Week!
Teachers are hard to gift so I went to the source itself (my mother - teacher of 30+ years) and asked what her most common...
Easy Ways to Add Sensory Play to Your Day
As a stay-at-home mom I find myself constantly looking for activities to make the most of my time at home with my son, Howard. When you’re a new parent it is sometimes difficult to...
10 Ways To Be More Green {Celebrate Earth Day}
Happy Earth Day, Austin Moms Blog! "Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970,...
Kid Friendly DIY Herb Garden + Planter
In case it's not on your calendar, tomorrow April 22nd is Earth Day! Last year we featured a fun DIY craft to do with the kids or by yourself and it was so popular...