5 Tips to Moving During the School Year
My family is gonna need some kind of medal come the end of this school year because we will have moved not once, but twice...in one single semester. I'll let that marinate for just...
The Power of Choices & How to Handle Bad Behavior
Most seasoned parents have either said, or heard other moms say, “I believe in giving my child choices,” although it seems every parent has their own way of offering choices. Some methods are effective,...
5 Signs of Autism & 5 Ways to Cope as a Parent
April is Autism Awareness Month
Three years ago I didn’t even know this designated month existed. Scratch that. I actually did know it existed- just didn’t know that it would ever have any significance to...
Navigating Austin School Districts
Whether you are new to Austin or lived in Austin your entire life, if you have children, today's post is for you! Thanks to our special guest, real estate agent, wife, CPA, AND MOM,...
When Friendships and Motherhood Collide
Understatement of the Year: "Things change when you become a mom."
Sometimes things you didn't expect to change do too - like friendships. As your life becomes fuller with children and changes to your life...
Being a Working Mom Is Different Than I Thought
As Lucy is about to turn four (!) I do the same thing all moms do and reflect on those months/weeks/days before that baby girl exited my body and took over my life. For...
Changes in Austin Are Just Around the Corner! It’s Voting Time
Look out ladies, things are about to get crazy during November elections. Not really, but there are some changes headed your way. I know November seems like a million miles away, but in election...
The Gear Guide 2014: Advice From the BabyGuy Jamie Grayson
I had the honor of attending Gearapalooza 2014 last Saturday, hosted by Bump Club and Beyond and Baby Earth, and for me it was like going to the Oscars (okay, not quite, but close)!...
Let’s Hear It For The Hubs!
We are beginning a new series here at Austin Moms Blog: a Q & A with the special men in our lives! Sure, this is Austin MOMs Blog, but we decided to let the...
When Daddy is out of town my life is turned upside down.
My husband doesn't travel near as often as he used to but when he does, I'm literally counting down the hours until he gets home. As much as I get annoyed about his Tasmanian...