Valentine’s Day at Home

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Last year, we really couldn’t leave the house on February 14th, as Snowmaggedon rained, errr, snowed down upon us. We had no choice but to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home; and we LOVED it! The...

The Best Thanksgiving Dining & Takeout Spots in Austin

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The Best Thanksgiving Dining & Takeout Spots in Austin | Autumn is one of my favorite seasons of the year. My excitement over the dying persistent summer heat and welcomed cool breezes means ‘Hello,...

Oktoberfest Brews and Festivals Near Austin You Have to Try

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It is finally my favorite time of year: Fall! The weather is (slightly) cooler (maybe?), Halloween is around the corner, and fun activities are starting to pop up every weekend! One of my favorite...
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Lowering Your Birthday Party Expectations

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Bouncy house rentals, the leased furry friends, gift baggies, themes, the 500 saved photo ideas and all the Pinterest pins on your phone. Planning your child’s birthday party can be an overwhelming experience! The...

Tips for Halloween Trick or Treating in the Era of Social Distancing

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If you’re like me, you are probably LOVING the cooler weather and excited about Halloween being on a Saturday and during a rare Blue Moon! The stars have aligned for a fantastic evening of...

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo…. at home

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In our family, Cinco de Mayo has always been an excuse to go out to our favorite Mexican restaurant, order a pitcher of margaritas and eat way too much guac. Unfortunately, the pandemic has...

Mom’s Guide to Celebrating While Still Social Distancing

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It’s no secret life is strange right now with social distancing. Not knowing what the next day holds, the latest update from local or state government and the anxiety of needing to do anything...

Friendsgiving Guidelines

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Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, or for some of us, Friendsgiving, the time of year when you break bread with your besties while breaking tradition with sharing a meal with your extended family. I...

A Mom’s (Tongue-In-Cheek) Guide To A Dinner Party

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Count the number of chairs around your table. Subtract 1 or 2 (single mom or partnered-up). Now, quick-think of that many of your favorite friends. 2. Don’t pause. Just text or email a date...

Summer Birthday Party Themes & Ideas

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Summertime Birthdays in Austin can go one of two ways - Escaping the heat or Embracing the heat! Either way, let’s agree planning a birthday party is A LOT OF WORK!  Once a year about...