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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.
Meet Kaylee
Kaylee Baggerly is the lovable, honest to goodness, south-Austin mom-blogger behind Balancing By Design.
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.
Sweet Potatoes in Orange Cups
A fun twist on a beloved recipe…
Making Time for Self-Care
As women we spend a ton of our energy, probably most of it, caring for the needs of others…To make that sustainable you must take time to love yourself.
Homemade Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds a packed with nutritional benefits for both you and your kids so you can feel great about them disappearing quickly.
How to raise a Bilingual Child
Much like learning to swim or ski, it’s a heck of a lot easier to learn a second language when you’re young. But did you know the other benefits to growing up bilingual?
Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese from Anna Gass
Once cold weather months are upon us, we begin craving the dishes that keep us warm and stick to our ribs. One fall favorite for my family is good old fashion, macaroni and cheese. It’s filling, super comforting and meal my kids always request. Because...
Orange Is the New Black’s Laura Prepon Shares Her Mom Life
Actress and director Laura Prepon has played plenty of memorable roles in her life—feminist teenager Donna Pinciotti on That ‘70s Show and prison inmate Alex Vause on Orange Is the New Black both come to mind—but her newest one is mom to 1-year-old Ella…
Freezer Friendly Treats
Now that we’ve covered easy, healthy lunchbox ideas—let’s talk snacks and sweets. Because at the end of the day, we all know snack time is where it’s really at.
Fall Shoe Picks
Fall is in the Air! A few favorite shoe finds to get you through the season — boots, slippers, loafers, sneakers and more! It is time to transition from Summer sandals to Fall boots. Happy shopping!
Why I Wear A Dress
In December 2012 I was reading something from IJM about someone else who wanted to join in the fight and how her journey led her to start Dressember to bring awareness.
Getting Your Toddler to Eat Better
Yummy Toddler Food is one of our absolute favorite resources online for, well, really yummy toddler food.
How to Travel With Kids
What are some ways to ensure more fun and less meltdowns (from them and you…)?
Vital Proteins
Click for some great recipes to add your Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides to!
The New Birds and Bees: Teaching Kids About Boundaries and Consent
What we can learn from the Dutch: Talking openly about bodies helps keep shame at bay, and may help a child speak up if there is a problem. By Bonnie J. Rough As a growing number of #MeToo and #WhyIDidntReport stories have put a new focus on childhood...
Expressing Thankfulness Daily
Several years ago we began this simple tradition of making a Thanksgiving tree each November, and now our children eagerly anticipate and remind us when November draws near. Over time it has become a tradition that sparks conversation year round when one of our...
Stylish Mompreneur Karina Drake
Like many of us, Karina Drake says that having her first child completely changed her perspective. “We were living in New York City where I was attending a merchandising program at…
Meet Carissa: Co-Founder of Wolf + Friends
Wolf + Friends is a free app made for—and by—moms raising kids with special needs, from developmental delays to autism.
Austin Film Festival
You can still catch the 2018 Austin Film Festival for three more nights this week!