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 Adopting is something my husband and I have wanted to do since we had our first son, we just didn’t know when. We also knew we wanted more biological children, and when (timing wise)...

Dear Moms working on a degree, first let me say, I see you and I appreciate you. Second, no you aren’t crazy, it is hard. It is infinitely harder with children around. This past summer,...

Spoiler alert! Spoiler alert! So do you start off your kid’s childhood memories by lying to them or not? How do you deal with the innocent questions of whether or not Santa Claus is real?...

Going Fragrance Free When I moved to Austin about 10 years ago I started working at a Wellness Clinic. One day a client came in and was waiting in the lobby. She complained to me...

Starting kindergarten.....one of the most emotional moments for me as a mommy. My mama friends that work say it isn't as bad for them because they had that difficult moment of letting go with...

I’ve moved plenty of times before. I can count this Reno to Austin move as my tenth one in 17 years. There’s not much I loathe more than the entire packing process. Pile, wrap,...

Four Go-To Seasonings For Whole 30 And Beyond The toughest part of testing the Whole 30 challenge was learning what not to eat. It wasn’t as simple as “no sodas” or “no cheese.” Other sneaky...

Healthier Holiday Cookies Halloween 2018 at the Rosenthal house should be re-named Sugar Apocalypse 2018 due to the terrifying aftermath of our 2 ½ year old consuming 4-5 mini candies from his trick or treat...

Best Yoga Studios In Austin Yoga found me in 2009. For nearly three months, my friend Victoria begged me to join her for yoga– I finally and reluctantly agreed. Knowing nothing about yoga, I assumed...

Meet Cortney Zieky I’m so excited to be here!  I’m an Arizona born, fitness fanatic, foodie, loving life in Austin, TX! I’m married to my soul mate, Max, who I was lucky enough to meet...