Rest in Peace, Olivia
Vanessa and I met Lauren Sapaugh when we were vying for the title of Miss Texas USA in the mid 2000s. Throughout the years, thanks to Facebook, baby showers, and weddings (of course), we've...
I Hate Elf On The Shelf
I Hate Elf On The Shelf
Oh, Elf on the Shelf, how I loathe thee.
This time last year, I viewed Elf on the Shelf as a whimsical tradition beloved by many. So, I nabbed one...
12 Months Of Austin Activities In 2019
12 Months Of Austin Activities In 2019
Happy 2019!
If you’re seeking a new year’s goal and/or you find yourself month after month, year after year, thinking of all the Austin things you’d like to...
Do You Love Santa Or Is He Totally Icky and Germ Infested?
I love Santa! I love Santa so much that every year as a child I remember going to get my picture taken with him at the mall. I never noticed that every year he...
My Daughter Is My Best Friend
My Daughter Is My Best Friend
“Mommy, I’m your best friend.”
This phrase from my daughter, Henley, melts my heart, every.single.time. It also happens to be completely true. My daughter is my best friend. After all,...
Unique Subscription Boxes For Adults
Unique Subscription Boxes For Adults
With Christmas fast approaching, you may be searching for a unique gift for friends and family. A big trend right now are subscription boxes. You can find any type of...
My Hysterectomy
My Hysterectomy
I’d been having abnormally heavy periods, enough that after two months of having to leave work early due to embarrassing leaks, large clots and the seemingly impossible task of taming the flow, I...
3 Reasons Why I Still Like Pamela Druckerman’s Book Bringing Up Bébé
Reasons Why I Still Like Pamela Druckerman's Book: Bringing Up Bébé
I only read one parenting book while pregnant with my first child and it was Pamela Druckerman’s 2012 best-selling book, Bringing Up Bébé: One...
5 Tips For A Zero-Waste Summer
5 Tips For A Zero-Waste Summer
It's summer! For most families this means trips to the beach, camping, exploring a new city, or enjoying a stay-cation. No matter what adventure awaits you and your family...
Single Parents Have a Harder Job Than You
My husband recently injured his back making me a single parent for the next 6-8 weeks. I know I'm not the only mama of a two parent household that has experienced this. Even with...