Party Planning

My mom and I love creating menus, for pretty much every holiday, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. Since, I am a mom of young girls, it is essential that my menus remain simple, yet delicious....

I love celebrating birthdays. I don't go all pin-tastically crazy or anything like that, but I love making that someone feel really special on their day. Especially my kiddos. To me, nothing says I love...

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...

Last week Austin Moms Blog hosted its first ever play date at Hoppin' House off South Lamar. We have been dreaming of this event for almost two years and it couldn't have gone better....

Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips Carving pumpkins can be a fun Halloween activity to do together as a family. From picking out pumpkins, to choosing fun faces and shapes to carve, everyone can get involved. However,...

This is the year 2014, but for whatever reason, new moms are still doing the exact same things that their friends did in '05, and their mothers did in '85. Let's move towards the...

2017 is the year of the Rooster in the Chinese zodiac. In Chinese element theory, each zodiac year is associated with one of five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood, Water, Fire, or Earth, which means that...

“I don’t do gifts for Baby #2,” says the baby Grinch. Just kidding (sorta.) Many people have many feelings about baby showers past their first baby. My take is…Welcome to 2016, and whatever you feel...

It's OFFICIALLY July... one of my favorite holidays is making its way to town this weekend and I want us to all be prepared! There are so many ideas that you can share with your...

Ah, wintertime in Austin...wait, can we even call it "winter"?  -- Temperatures were in the 80s last week and will be again this week. Either way, it IS officially January, so we'll take it....