Tag: family
She’s NOT My Mini | Mothers, Daughters, and Identity
Lately, as my daughter enters her preteens, I've been thinking more about identity- mine, hers, and the complicated relationship between mothers and daughters. I’ve...
No Mama, You DON’T Need to be Productive During Naptime
Fellow moms, let’s take a moment to talk about unrealistic expectations even for the little things like naptime. If this pandemic world has taught...
Best Glamping Spots for Families in the Texas Hill Country
Confession: I love the outdoors, but I hate the idea of camping with my kids. I hope I’ll change my mind when they’re older,...
Family Fun Activities at Home
We are officially now 11 months into this pandemic. So, let’s just be honest, we are all bored AF and the kids are driving...
Best Drive-in Movie Theaters in Austin
Remember the days when we could all sit freely in a full house movie theater, popping popcorn in our mouths, drinking the extra-large sodas...
Breaking Bread with Your Neighbors
So long California… Moving away from family and friends in California and creating a new life in a new city (Austin) can be challenging....
To The Moms Who Are Getting That Degree
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...
5 Ways to a Stress-Free, Happy, and Healthy Family
It's so easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of daily life. So many changes are happening outside of the home and those...
Trick-or-treating is not going to happen, but here’s what we will...
About a month ago my three year old fully grasped the concept of Halloween and trick-or-treating. Thanks to some of her favorite shows on...
Why I’m Saying “No!” to ALL the Extracurricular Activities
I want to start this post with a warning/confession: my only child is only 20 months, so in some ways, the following words are...