Around Town
7 Spring Style Trends You’ll Love
I don’t know about you, but I have had enough of winter and sweaters, coats, and tights and bundling up the family to step outside. I have been slowly incorporating some of my favorite spring trends into my wardrobe, including polka dots, ruffles, bright colors, and fun prints. I swear, it’s already brightening my mood.
Healthy Screen Time Habits
Eliminating screens is not an option, so how do you create healthy habits that will last your kids a lifetime? We asked three leaders in the field of screen time…
Lavender Essential Oil (aka the Oil for Everything)
If there’s one thing at the top of my packing list, always in my bag, ready for innumerable uses it is Lavender Essential Oil.
Girlfriend Collective Leggings
Allow me to introduce you to your new best friend…well, at least your new favorite leggings. Meet Girlfriend Collective, y’all.
Bruschetta & Goat Cheese Toast
A versatile favorite in our home for a quick light dinner or a classy appetizer for hosting…
Thrive Causemetics- Liquid Lash Extensions
Because you deserve to have eyelashes that touch your eyebrows while making a difference, mommas!
An Interview With Emma Heming Willis
The former model turned entrepreneur tells us what Bruce is really like as a dad, her thoughts on marrying into a blended family and the essentials of her “mom uniform”…
The Press Pause Project: CBD Products Created By Women, For Women
The story behind this CBD product line, launched by two moms
Why I Shop Second-Hand First
Read on for tips about how and where to shop second-hand for your family without sacrificing quality, style and brands you love…
5 Pieces Every Mom Needs In Her Closet
We asked Kristin Koch, executive director of Seventeen magazine and the blogger behind Closetful of Clothes, for her mom uniform essentials. Spoiler alert: we love them all.
Making Room for More “Yes”
Yesterday I only shaved one leg, my deodorant stopped working, and my strapless bra slid its way down to my waist… in church…
My SUPER (easy) Valentines
Is there anything better to celebrate than love? We think not. We are talking about the things we do for our sweet Valentines. School cards, Galentines, and a date night idea from the comfort of your own home. About 5 years ago some dear friends started a...
Black History Month Reads for Kids
A list of top picks to read with your children throughout the month of February.
2019 Fitness Guide
2018 was a year of discovering what makes me feel healthiest. With four kids in tow, I had been saying "Kids are my cardio" for over a decade, and that excuse just wasn't cutting it anymore. I felt weak and tired ALL the time, so I had to make real changes...
Bonding Over Great Books
My kids are now 11, 10, 8 and 8 and it is crazy noisy around here, but we did manage to foster a love for great literature by building family traditions and routines around reading excellent books as a family…
Family Field Trip to the Central Public Library
Did you know that Austin’s very own Central Library earned a place in Time Magazine’s list of 100 Greatest Places to visit in the world? Whether it had made the list or not, it makes our family’s list of choice hot-spots in Austin.
Holiday Stress and How to Beat It
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or…is it? The truth is that many individuals have a difficult time during the holiday season…
Local Lunch Date
My husband and I met for a quick lunch date today at the new Austin Java location on Manchaca…
New Fall Flavors
While traditional flavors like pumpkin, apple, cinnamon and caramel will continue to dominate, they will become far more sophisticated, mirroring broader culinary trends.
Hostess Gifts that Wow
A bottle of wine is always a nice gesture, but these hostess gifts will set you apart from the pack of Pinots and Merlots this holiday party season.