My husband and I met for a quick lunch date today at the new Austin Java location on Manchaca. In spite of the rainy day it was light and bright inside with a cheerful modern vibe. There are tables for enjoying a sit down meal with the family, but also some low...
Fall flavors are hitting our grocery stores! Pumpkin spice coffee, Honeycrisp apple pie, Maple bacon…who doesn’t love the nostalgia and comfort of seasonal products? While traditional flavors like pumpkin, apple, cinnamon and caramel will continue to dominate, they...
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. From hand-blown glass Christmas tree bulbs to beautifully packaged candles, these are the chic gifts we’ll be...
As women we spend a ton of our energy, probably most of it, caring for the needs of others… and that is wonderful! We were made for that! But often it leaves us feeling like martyrs, or feeling guilty when we take time or spend money to do something kind for...
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? “Learning a second language has lifelong benefits from cognitive to social to...
How do I begin to tell my journey to be wearing a dress for 31 days in December? Compassion for the less fortunate is rooted in my childhood by the example my mother lived out in front of me. Although my full understanding of who the “less fortunate” were and what...
