Top 10 Picks For A One Year Old’s Birthday
Gift Guide for a 1-Year-Olds You’ve spent months planning the perfect first birthday for your little one and closer to the date have had all your family and friends ask,…
Top 10 Best Motorcycle Roads in Texas
Where are the best Texas motorcycle rides? A while back, we did a popular post on some great Motorcycle rides near Austin. Well, now we’re taking it further and covering…
Eco Friendly Wrapping Ideas
My Tips for Eco-Friendly Wrapping Ideas Do you want to be more environmentally friendly with your gift wrapping in 2022? Then you’ve come to the right place! Christmas wrapping paper…
Things to do at Lake LBJ
Lake Lyndon B Johnson – Texas Hill Country Lake LBJ is named after former President Lyndon B. Johnson, a Texas native, and is one of several lakes along the Texas…
Lockhart: Barbecue Capital of Texas?
Barbecue is a big deal in Texas. Other parts of the country claim to have the best barbecue. North Carolina, Kansas City, and Memphis are all proud of their BBQ…
South Padre Island Family Vacations
Family Things to do on South Padre Island South Padre Island is most often associated with spring break when thousands of college students descend on the beach and then cross…
Pros and Cons on Living at Home During College
Is living with parents during college a smart choice? According to the Pew Research Center, 40% of young adults live at home with their parents. Some people might like living…
Best Tween Girls Swimsuits
Best Swimsuits for Tweens Guide Shopping for swim suits with Tweens is less than easy. Stuck in that space between being a kid and a teenager, Tweens are wanting to…
Top 5 Best Wifi Cooking Thermometer for 2022 Reviews
Best WiFi thermometers for Smoking & Grilling Just like wifi has been becoming the backbone of our lives, and everything is now coming with enabled wifi, so there’s nothing peculiar…
Holiday Gift Guide – Board Games for Tweens and Teens
Best Board Games for Teeens & Tweens Here is a list of 30 of our favorite board games that we enjoy as a family with tweens and teenagers. These are…
Turkey Leftovers Ideas: Leftover Turkey Meals after Thanksgiving
Not sure what to do with turkey, stuffing, and other Thanksgiving Day leftovers? Here are some quick ideas for easy turkey leftover recipes. Whether you’re eating a large, 6-course Thanksgiving…
Holiday Gift Guide – Foodie Edition
Hi! I am back for another installment of the Holiday Gift Guide. Today, we will be focusing on gifts for the foodies in your life. I am quite the foodie…
Holiday Gift Guide – Health & Beauty Edition
As promised, today we are going to talk health and beauty. While most women love to pamper themselves with good products, many do not want to spend money on themselves….
Holiday Gift Guide – Kids Edition
First, I apologize for not being as consistent as I would like to with the blog posts. I have taken on a new project that I will share with you…
How Often Do You Replace a Roof?
If you asked most car owners if they would ever let their vehicle go without maintenance work and oil changes, the answer would almost inevitably be no. But if you…
Texas-Style Pulled Pork Recipes
Long ago, settlers brought pigs to the United States and left them to wander the wild. This climate where cattle perished was ideal for hogs, and therefore became the meat…
Halloween Costume Ideas for Couples
Best Couples Halloween Costume Ideas If you are drawing a blank when it comes to matching Halloween costumes for the two of you as a couple for a costume party,…
What Is the Cost of Water Damage Restoration?
Water Damage Repair and Cleanup Costs Water damage is the one household disaster that can cause significant damage. Water’s problem is that it can spread and penetrate various materials, making…
Dinosaurs are making an exciting comeback to Austin with Jurassic Quest!
Jurassic Quest Returns to Austin: September 3-6, 2021 Fans will be able to walk among the dinosaurs once more when North America’s most popular, can’t-miss dinosaur adventure returns to Austin,…
Top 40 Best Muffin Recipes
Best Muffin Recipes Around the Web Homemade muffins are far superior to anything available at your local cafe. The muffins on this list come in a wide range of flavors…
How to Find a Nanny – Search Tips
Are you Looking for an Austin Nanny? 10 Steps to Find the Perfect Candidates Because of the pandemic, it’s more challenging than ever to find the right childcare solution for…
Zoom Transformation: 5 Tips To Look Great On Zoom
How to Look Good on Zoom 101 2020 will go down in history as the year of Zoom calls. Zoom weddings, birthdays— you name it. That’s all well and good,…
What’s a CBD Facial and Where in Austin can I get one?
Austin CBD Facials A relaxing facial is the ultimate form of self-care for many of us. It not only forces you to slow down for an hour or so, but…
The Baby Registry Necessities
The other day I was talking to a friend and future new mother. She said she went and registered for their baby, so I had to take a look. And,…
50 Ways to Save on Pet Expenses
Pet Expense Savings Ask any pet owner and they’ll tell you the love and companionship of a pet is priceless. Unfortunately, caring for a pet can get pretty expensive. If…
Investing for Inflation
Ideas to Protect Against Inflation One of the things I noticed on my trip last week was, that after returning to the city where I hadn’t been in about a…
5 Classic Books to Revisit Over Summer Break
As the summer arrives, you may notice some empty space in your schedule. (Or, it might get busier than ever, in which case you’ll need a good way to de-stress.)…
DIY Plumbing Repair: This is Why Plumbers Are Well-Paid
A couple weekends ago our guest bathroom toilet developed a slow flush. I plunged a few times thinking someone was probably guilty of not being frugal with the toilet paper,…
Fun, Inexpensive Things to Do with Kids This Summer
School is out and kids are free to do what they want for the summer. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long for the kids to get tired with playing in the…
Student Summer Jobs that let you Enjoy the Summer
Looking for a Summer Job in Austin? For many college students, summer represents an opportunity to pad the old resume with important (at least on paper) work. However, in today’s…