Elisa Botello

 A wise person once said that in life, there are no regrets--only opportunities to learn lessons. I'm willing to bet that person was probably not a mother. One of the most shocking things I realized about...

Sponsored By: Schlotzsky's Italy has taken over Austin! I recently had the pleasure of trying out Schlotzsky's new Italian menu, and let me just say, it was an experience I was not expecting! Freshly-baked pasta dishes...

Sponsored By: IDEA Public Schools A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on. -John F. Kennedy As my son’s first school year comes into spring, I reflect on the challenges and gifts...

Married? Treat yo self!...Single? Treat yo self!...Divorced? Treat yo self! The confidence you gain from wearing beautiful, flattering lingerie is an underestimated tool in any situation, not just sexual. But since this is Valentine's season,...

"Reading to your child daily" is the kale of parenting routines; intellectually, emotionally, and socially, it's a power food for your child's brain. Studies have even shown that parents who read to their children as...

My time with WonderLab and the revelation that followed... I graduated with my bachelor's from Texas State University in 2008, the year that has likely gone down as one of the worst possible years to attempt...

As a co-parent to a young child, nothing in the last 5 years quite hit my son's father and me like the subject of school—REAL school! Not preschool at the local church or learning center...

Austin Moms Blog is always growing and we’re thrilled to introduce our newest contributor, Elisa Botello! Show her some love! Elisa was raised in football-worshiping La Marque, Texas, and later graduated with honors from Texas...