Life moves quickly. You start with one kid, blink once, and suddenly there’s three of them running around. A simultaneously quick occurrence: those friends from college aren’t so close anymore. Maybe they’re in a different stage of life, they’ve...
Ever since I moved to San Antonio two-and-a-half years ago, I've noticed that I feel calmer and more connected to myself. I attribute this internal peace to the surrounding landscape, offering aesthetically calming visuals and the opportunity to ground...
Did you know that in the 2022 Texas Governor Election, 55% of registered voters did not vote? That is an incredible 9.6 million people! ^1 And did you also know there is an election coming up on 5 March 2024? Registering...
Welcome to one of my favorite times of the year: the season of Parent-Teacher Conferences. I just love hearing the insights my kids teachers have to offer, and their perceptions about all things related to my children. Some of...
I consider myself to be incredibly lucky that I was born in 1989. Still (barely) an ‘80s babe, I experienced my childhood in the very best of all decades: the nineties. Growing up in the ‘90s was completely, mind-blowingly wonderful....
This post is brought to you by Vivaldi Music Academy Music is with us almost everywhere we go – it fills the air in supermarkets, gives life to our celebrations, and turns every car journey into a sing-along adventure. Engaging with...
The world of slumber parties is becoming a familiar landscape in my parenting journey. As my oldest son approaches the age where these events become a hot topic, the question of whether to allow sleepovers or opt for sleepunders...

366 Goals

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I was picking up my kids from school and saw a marquee for a restaurant that said “New Years Goals: 366 Margaritas” It took me a couple days passing the sign for it to sink in…. Oh yeah! It’s a...
My daughter is a proud Scout. To be clear, she is a Scout in Scouts BSA (you probably know it as Boy Scouts of America). Yes, you read it right - my daughter. When she was in 1st grade,...

One Big Party

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I have twin boys. They just celebrated their 8th birthday, with a guest list that could quite literally rival a wedding. That may sound absolutely insane to every other parent - and it is! - but somehow we make it...
Dear fellow moms and dads who've found themselves lost in the tangled jungle of parenting styles – Grab your machetes and join me on a quest for sanity! It's a wild world out here in the land of gentle parenting...
While I am by no means against the idea of making New Year’s resolutions, for the past few years - really, since I became a mother - I simply haven’t made any. At first, in the thick of the fourth...
New Year’s Eve gets a lot of attention for ringing in the new year. For families with young kids, staying up until midnight is not always an option! Thankfully, there are lots of local and family friendly New Year’s...

Facing Fears

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We’ve spent a lot of time in our house discussing fears. My kids have inherited anxiety from a long line of anxious people… sometimes it is the little things, but we have some biggies too. One of my boys struggles...

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What to Wear for Bluebonnet Photos

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Spring is here! And beside most of San Antonio’s highways, parkways, and pathways, bluebonnets have appeared. The state flower of Texas since 1901, the...

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