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The Future of A Family Village
Posted by Catherine on November 12, 2012“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” Milton Berle Four years ago, Tiziana and I built a door, a door that opened A Family Village. We dreamed of bringing families…
“In His Own Time” by contributing blogger Kristin Shaw
Posted by Catherine on October 17, 2012A few days ago, I was watching my son at swimming lessons from the sidelines, and the instructor said to me, "He's doing great. He's jumping off much better without…
“What Is A Weekday Solo Mommy?” by Liz Bronson
Posted by Catherine on September 19, 2012What Is A Weekday Solo Mommy? by Liz Bronson I can’t count on my husband. Yes, I count on him to support our family, be a loving father and husband,…
“Back on Track” by contributing blogger Kristin Shaw
Posted by Catherine on September 14, 2012A few weeks ago, I experienced some chest pain and tingling up my left arm, and it scared me. I called my husband, but he was at a client dinner…
Stepping Up to Big Boy Undies by contributing blogger Kristin Shaw
Posted by Catherine on August 19, 2012Potty training is progressing very slowly at the house of Shaw, with an almost-three-year-old boy who knows how it works but is just not that excited about it. I’d convinced…
The Summer Slow Down by Catherine Scott
Posted by Catherine on August 14, 2012I am a pretty regimented, routine-oriented, organized person for whom the school year (my kids are only in preschool) works so well. I’ve got a schedule; I know when I’ve…
“Only the blue ones”, a Lesson from Nature by Catherine Scott
Posted by Catherine on August 01, 2012“Only the blue ones”, a Lesson from Nature by Catherine Scott My family and I feel fortunate to spend our summers in Maine, complete with big, red lobsters,…
“Graduating from the Pack-n-Play” by contributing blogger Kristin VanderHey Shaw
Posted by Catherine on July 26, 2012"Graduating from the Pack-n-Play" by contributing blogger Kristin VanderHey Shaw My child is a terrible sleeper. He's notorious for taking a long time to fall asleep, and adding insult to…
“Mosaic Veggie Pizzas: Arts and Crafts that you can eat!” by guest blogger Evin Cooper
Posted by Catherine on July 18, 2012Getting kids to eat vegetables can be rough. I think we all know that. There's all kinds of creative ways to get kids to eat them - from hiding…
“The Do-Over Date” by contributing blogger Kristin VanderHey Shaw
Posted by Catherine on July 16, 2012Two weeks ago, we had a date night planned on a Saturday night. I had asked our former nanny to babysit and we headed out. For whatever reason, we…
“Do I tell the mother?” By Catherine Scott
Posted by Catherine on July 11, 2012Do I tell the mother? By Catherine Pees Scott If parenting has taught me anything, I’ve learned how hard it is to judge other parents. Wow, was I…
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Partner Spotlight: Little Green Bean Consignment Shop
Posted by Christina on July 06, 2012Have you heard about the Rewards Program at Little Green Beans? It’s called Magic Beans. Like in the story Jack in the Beanstalk, these magic beans pack a lot…
“Read with Me Mama” by contributing blogger Kristin VanderHey Shaw
Posted by Christina on July 02, 2012When I was a kid, I was a voracious reader. I read everything I could get my hands on, and we had a quaint library on wheels called…
Giveaway: Sid’s Backyard Campout DVD
Posted by Tiziana on June 18, 2012Catchy, Bubbly, bouncy, and curious are the words that come to mind when humming “beautiful trees we know we love them, beautiful trees we need more of them” from the…
“Celebrate Your Mistakes” by contributing blogger Kristin Vander Hey Shaw
Posted by Catherine on June 14, 2012"Celebrate Your Mistakes" by Kristin Vander Hey Shaw For some of us, when it comes to marriage, getting it right the first time didn't happen. We pick ourselves…
“A Shopping Guide for New Moms” by Jodi Helman
Posted by Catherine on June 13, 2012"A Shopping Guide for New Moms" by Jodi Helman I heard some wonderful news from one of my oldest friends. She’s expecting twins. Her road hasn’t been easy,…
“Kryptonite” by contributing blogger Kristin
Posted by Catherine on June 04, 2012Kryptonite I grew up with a whole lotta allergies and pretty severe asthma. I lugged a nebulizer around, pocketed an inhaler, and spent weeks every year in the hospital… to…
“The Snack-O-Maniac” by guest blogger Jodi Helman
Posted by Catherine on May 30, 2012The Snack-O-Maniac It starts around 9:30 in the morning. The first of many “Mom, can I have a snack?”s It ends about a half hour…
“Sleep Sheep” by guest blogger Kristin Vander Hey Shaw
Posted by Tiziana on May 22, 2012Before my son was born, a new friend handed me a book and said, “Read this. I used it with all three of my kids and I swear…
“How I Got Into Making Baby Food” by guest blogger Jodi Helman
Posted by Catherine on May 16, 2012How I Got Into Making Baby Food by Jodi Helman Warning: This is not a blog post about which is better for your baby. Whether you choose…
“For (More) Mature Audiences Only” by guest blogger Christi Wampler
Posted by Catherine on May 15, 2012For (More) Mature Audiences Only There is no greater sign that your child is getting older than his television preferences. Oh, your kids don't watch TV? Good for…
“The Non-Menu Planner, Planner” by new guest blogger Leah Smith
Posted by Catherine on May 10, 2012The Non-Menu Planner, Planner. I’m a planner, but only in some parts of my life. My friends can’t believe that I don’t plan my meals….I guess because I am…
Jennifer Rustgi’s Advanced Maternal Age Project is having a Mother’s Day Essay Contest!
Posted by Catherine on May 08, 2012Mother’s Day Essay Contest What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than to share your journey to motherhood? The Advanced Maternal Age Project is sponsoring its 1st annual Mother’s…
“Someone tell my kid I’m not that great” by guest blogger Christi Wampler
Posted by Admin on May 08, 2012Someone tell my kid I'm not that great At the end of the month, Paul and I are flying with the boys to New Jersey (pray for…
“A Reason to Say No” by contributing blogger Kristin Vander Hey Shaw
Posted by Catherine on May 03, 2012A Reason to Say No My name is Kristin, and I’m a joiner. “We need you on this committee. Will you join?” Yes. “Could you pick up this…
“No Kiddie Menus, Just Good Food,” by new guest blogger Jodi Helman
Posted by Catherine on May 02, 2012“No Kiddie Menus, Just Good Food,” by Jodi Helman I admit it: I’m a sucker for a new restaurant. Give me a cozy trattoria with a wood-burning oven, or an…
“How to make your husband help around the house” by contributing blogger Dr. Mandy Menzer
Posted by Catherine on May 01, 2012How to make your husband help around the house? Does this sound familiar? “My husband never helps around the house. He never does anything with the kids. I feel…
A Family Village in DC
Posted by Tiziana on April 26, 2012Did you guys hear? One of our founders - Tiziana Barrow - has moved to DC. Here, here is a post to get you up to speed. I…
Two Dreaded Words by new guest blogger Christi Wampler
Posted by Christina on April 23, 2012We are still weeks away from summer vacation, and already I've heard the two worst words in the English language: "I'm bored." Even worse, it's only been about 3 weeks…
Reconnecting by Guest Blogger Kristin VanderHey Shaw
Posted by Christina on April 19, 2012Sometimes at the end of the workday, errands must be run, and I feel as though my son and I are going opposite directions, even when we're together. If we…
Sid the Science Kid FREE Event!
Posted by Christina on April 18, 2012THE JIM HENSON COMPANY, PBS KIDS + VINCI EARLY LEARNING SYSTEMS INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THE 2nd ANNUAL U.S.A. SCIENCE + ENGINEERING WITH SID THE SCIENCE KID ON APRIL 28th…
Cleaning up my Act by Guest Blogger Evin Cooper
Posted by Christina on April 17, 2012On my blog Food Good, Laundry Bad, I swear a lot. I'm known for saying exactly what I'm thinking and pretty much having zero filter. It's “my thing”. The…
A Family Village Mother’s Day 2012 CASH Giveaway
Posted by Christina on April 16, 2012We are excited to collaborate with 26 of our closest friends to bring you a fun cash giveaway! This is honoring you MOM, just in time for Mother's Day!…
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Moving Beyond the Advanced Maternal Age Stamp by Guest Blogger Jennifer Rustgi
Posted by Christina on April 12, 2012Image: DavidCastilloDominici Not too long ago, I wrote a humorous post about getting the AMA stamp on my medical chart when I was pregnant ( at age…
Why am I always the one that fills up the ice cube trays? by guest blogger Dr. Mandy Menzer
Posted by Christina on April 11, 2012Recently our ice maker has been broken, which means that we have to fill up the ice cube trays over and over again (using the filtered water), a repetitive…
Not a Mama’s Boy! from guest blogger Kristin VanderHey Shaw
Posted by Christina on April 05, 2012When our son was 1, our first nanny thought it was best to teach him to be "tougher" and more independent. Since I work from home, I saw them frequently,…
Do We Do Too Much For Our Kids? Guest post by Chaunie Brusie
Posted by Christina on April 03, 2012A Family Village is thrilled to bring you a brand new guest blogger, Chaunie Brusie of Tiny Blue Lines. Enjoy! Ok, answer me this: Do you kids…
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“Date Night” by guest blogger Jennifer Rustgi
Posted by Catherine on March 27, 2012It’s no secret that couples who find time to go on a regular date night are supposedly happier and better connected than those who don’t. My husband and I are…
“Party of Three” from guest blogger Kristin VanderHey Shaw
Posted by Catherine on March 22, 2012Party of Three I always wanted two kids. My sister and I fought like divas when we were growing up, but by the time we both got to high school,…
“The honest truth: I let my kids watch TV everyday”, by guest blogger Taryn Skees
Posted by Catherine on March 14, 2012The honest truth: I let my kids watch TV everyday While at my son’s 5 year checkup the other day, I sat there filling out the questionnaire about his health…
“Teaching Kids to Be Savvy Consumers” by guest blogger Jennifer Rustgi
Posted by Catherine on March 13, 2012Teaching Kids to Be Savvy Consumers by Jennifer Rustgi at momopins.com Are you deliriously excited about the release of the new ipad3? Do you lament that the phone you bought…
Latest from guest blogger Kristin Vanderhey Shaw, “Patience”
Posted by Catherine on March 08, 2012Patience I am not typically a patient person. Books are not read from front to back. They are begun, and then skipped to the back to skim the details of…
New Guest Blogger, attorney Scott Morgan, on “Parenting After Divorce – Tips From A Divorce Lawyer
Posted by Catherine on March 06, 2012Parenting After Divorce – Tips From A Divorce Lawyer Divorce isn’t easy for any member of a family. There is no doubt that parents go through a lot of…
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Latest from guest blogger Taryn Skees on, “Four Against One”
Posted by Catherine on February 29, 2012Four against One I’m already outnumbered. The testosterone to estrogen ratio in my house is 3:1. And soon, it will increase once more. I’m due in August with our third…
Latest from Jennifer Rustgi, “Why The Idealized Version of Yourself Is the Superior Parent”
Posted by Catherine on February 28, 2012"Why The Idealized Version of Yourself Is the Superior Parent" There has been a lot of hubbub recently surrounding the rash of "All Parents from That Country Are Better Than…
Gearapalooza: Gear up to ROCK Parenthood with The BabyGuyNYC
Posted by Christina on February 25, 2012Join Bump Club and Beyond for Austin's premiere baby gear event of the year and the chance to WIN $7,000+ of the BEST baby gear! Join us as…
Latest from guest blogger Kristin Vanderhey Shaw: NOT THE SAME KIND OF MOM
Posted by Catherine on February 23, 2012(Mama at Work) NOT THE SAME KIND OF MOM When I was growing up, my mom was a stay-at-home mom (“Domestic Engineer,” she would assert). I remember coming home from…
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax…Win Passes to an Advanced Screening
Posted by Christina on February 16, 2012ENTER TO WIN PASSES TO A SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING 10:30 AM – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 (At a South Austin Theater) FOR A CHANCE TO…
Latest from guest blogger Taryn Skees on, “On Motherhood and Politics”
Posted by Catherine on February 15, 2012On Motherhood and Politics As an active member of the Friends of the House – a group of young professionals dedicated to impacting the community and the families served by…
Latest from guest blogger Kristin Vanderhey Shaw: ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
Posted by Catherine on February 09, 2012ON-THE-JOB TRAINING When we brought our son home from the hospital after four days (I have to go home now? No more room service? I’m ON MY OWN??), I was…
Latest from Nicole Moulton, “Putting ROMANCE back into date night!”
Posted by Catherine on February 07, 2012Putting ROMANCE back into date night! by Nicole Moulton, hersocialnetwork.com I had to laugh as my newlywed nurse and I were chatting it up about our lives. She and I…
Latest from guest blogger Jennifer Rustgi, “Special Places Magical Objects”
Posted by Catherine on January 31, 2012Special Places Magical Objects I remember my friends and I “discovering” a piece of land at the end of our street. I must have been around eight or nine at…
Latest from guest blogger Kristin Vanderhey Shaw: I Want Daddy!
Posted by Catherine on January 26, 2012I Want Daddy Most of the time, my son wants Mama. Mama! Mama! Mama! He'll get right in my face and say it, if he thinks I'm not paying attention. …
GIVEAWAY - Enter a chance to win tickets to Big Miracle
Posted by Tiziana on January 24, 2012Big Miracle, a film that is based on the inspiring true story that united the world, is coming to theaters everywhere on February 3, 2012. The rescue adventure tells the…
From guest blogger Nicole Moulton: Mom’s #1 worry: Will they listen to your advice in an emergency?
Posted by Catherine on January 23, 2012This past week the news stations here have been airing a story about a man who's attempting to take young children. As a mom you have those conversations with your…
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Latest from guest blogger Taryn Skees on, “Social Networking and Our Children”
Posted by Catherine on January 18, 2012Social Networking and Our Children Every day I read a handful of status updates on Facebook that make me cringe. Whether it’s people exposing a little more than I’d care…
Latest from guest blogger Jennifer Rustgi, “Dealing with Discord”
Posted by Catherine on January 17, 2012My husband and I heard a talk at the Texas Book Festival a few years ago in which the author, Po Bronson, touted the benefits of children seeing the occasional parental argument…
Latest from guest blogger Kristin Vanderhey Shaw: STREAMLINING
Posted by Catherine on January 13, 2012STREAMLINING In December, I committed to going to the gym two or three times per week, and I have scheduled it on my calendar to make it more likely I…
New Guest Blogger, Nicole Moulton: a place a woman can call HER own, her social network
Posted by Catherine on January 10, 2012Have you ever wondered how people find their nitches, are driven to go for their dreams, or create social networks? I don't know how most people do this, I only…
From Guest Blogger Taryn Skees, “Mommy Guilt: Sending my kids to preschool”
Posted by Catherine on January 04, 2012Mommy Guilt: Sending my kids to preschool When we started our children in preschool at ages 2 and 3, my husband and I looked at this as an excellent way…
A Family Village Giveaway! Enter to win a $25 Target gift Card!
Posted by Catherine on December 27, 2011Happy Tuesday after Christmas to you all! This week at A Family Village we are giving away a $25 gift card to Target. We know a village is crucial and…
Taking time to being present with your family this Holiday Season
Posted by Tiziana on December 24, 2011Ring, Ring… the house phone. I am in the kitchen cleaning up after dinner, when baby G shows up carrying the telephone as if holding a precious gift. She lifts…
Contest to Win an iTunes Gift card = starts today 12/19, ends 12/23 12pmCST
Posted by Catherine on December 19, 2011Happy Monday to you all! This week at A Family Village we are giving away a $15 gift card to the iTunes store. We know a village is crucial and…
Guest Blogger Kristin Shaw’s blog, “Making Friends is like Dating”
Posted by Catherine on December 19, 2011Guest Blogger Kristin Shaw’s blog, “Making Friends is like Dating” Making friends is like dating, and that is never as clear as when you’re the new girl in town. Does…
Membership Drive Starts Today! Ends 12/16/11 12pmCST
Posted by Catherine on December 12, 2011We are thrilled to announce our very first membership drive here at A Family Village. What is a membership drive you might ask? No, we are not asking you to…
Guest Blogger Jennifer Rustgi’s “The Birth of Uncool”
Posted by Catherine on December 12, 2011From Guest Blogger Jennifer Rustgi at momopins.com "The Birth of Uncool" Ughhh, how they used to annoy me. Every time I saw someone pushing a child around in one of…
From Guest Blogger Taryn Skees “Throw the “How-To” books out the window”
Posted by Catherine on December 06, 2011From Guest Blogger Taryn Skees at http://www.moreskeesplease.com Throw the "How-To" books out the window One of the gifts most received by parents-to-be are parenting books – you know the ones,…
2 Under Two: 24 Hour Recharge
Posted by Catherine on November 15, 20112 under Two: 24-hour Recharge Becoming a mother later in life, I think one of the hardest parts of the transition was trying to find time for me. And when…
Good night kisses from 1000 miles away
Posted by Tiziana on November 04, 2011Like many newly married couples my wife and I don’t always see eye to eye when it come to raising our daughter, we are from different cultures and countries but…
Born too Soon
Posted by Tiziana on October 26, 2011Do you know a baby who was born too soon, too small, and/or unable to nurse? It is very likely that you do, given that 1 in every 8 babies…
What Took me so Long to try these New Shoes On
Posted by Tiziana on October 19, 2011While I had worked with a lot of men, I never dated a lot … commitment phobia indeed! But when I started dating my husband things were different, we actually…
Austin Family Brunch: A Wildfire Benefit
Posted by Tiziana on September 10, 2011What was planned as a laid back event to hang out and get to know our neighbors better has turned into an event to help our neighbors who are in…
Dr. Mandy Menzer’s Parenting Book Recommendations
Posted by Catherine on August 31, 2011Generally, I don't like to read parenting books. I often find that the authors get so caught up in telling you that their way is the one and only right…
Introduction from Dr. Mandy Menzer: “I wish I had Known”
Posted by Catherine on August 19, 2011A Family Village welcomes Dr. Mandy Menzer as a guest blogger! Thank you Mandy! I am new to the blogging world but am excited about the opportunity to share my…
Juice in the City coming to Austin, TX
Posted by Catherine on August 02, 2011Ladies, let’s be honest: some stereotypes are based on truth, some. And for me, the truth is, I’m a shopper who hunts for deals. I like to tell my friends,…
Food Fest and Family Dynamics
Posted by Tiziana on July 12, 2011I walked into my cousin Lella house after 18 months since our last visited and after the initial greetings I realize this is a full blown celebration. An amazingly white…
Hooray Hooray - Our new site is up and running!
Posted by Tiziana on June 14, 2011Hello & Welcome Parents and Families! A Family Village is a social network for families to connect, support, and grow. Find families like yours, near and far, and share and…
Teens say parents most influence their decision about sex
Posted by Tiziana on June 13, 2011Nationally, over 700,000 teens get pregnant each year. Wow! I didn’t realize this was such a major issue. After the birth of my daughter I now feel a sense of…
Cooking up a Storm
Posted by Tiziana on May 11, 2011Waking up and feeling inspired! Inspired to cook up a storm and for weeks to come…… a rare occasion for me. I love how cooking is second nature for some…
The Best Predictor of How Your Children Will Turn Out is YOU
Posted by Tiziana on April 06, 2011Notes from the speech on “The gift of imperfection parenting: raising children with courage, compassion and connection” by Brené Brown We cannot love our children more than we love ourselves!…
A Family Village Recipe
Posted by Tiziana on March 03, 2011Shared interest + Proximity + Compatible Life stage/style + Kiddos with similar ages and Voila!When are you available next? I have lived in 4 countries over two continents, and traveled…
2 under Two: “There’s a bug in my belly?”
Posted by Catherine on January 19, 2011It’s that time of year! The dark, cold, and dank days of winter always mean hours upon endless hours of sick kids trapped indoors. It never fails. Every year for…
Mother Knows Best
Posted by Tiziana on January 12, 2011The list of parenting books with easy fixes and sound advice is endless. Only a few of them really ask probing questions about you, your child and your relationship. Consider…
Giving
Posted by Tiziana on December 29, 2010My husband and I often disagree on what we consider giving... to me this quote by Kahil Gibran captures our differences in a nutshell. “You give but little when you give…
2 under Two: Providing the Basics: Health Care Coverage?
Posted by Catherine on December 15, 2010Last Tuesday night, BigBoy was lying in his crib talking, and talking as the clock ticked off the minutes since I’d put him to bed. Granted, he was in his…
Better to Be a Buddy than a Bully
Posted by Tiziana on December 02, 2010Funny encounters on the playground - Better to Be a Buddy than a Bully G. is a very busy bee, loves the outdoors, can run a mile no sweat and…
2 under Two: Travelin’ with Tots: The Solo Plane Ride
Posted by Catherine on November 17, 20102 under Two: Travelin’ with Tots: The Solo Plane Ride Many movies over the years have chronicled holiday travel gone wrong: The family of 4 stranded on Christmas Eve in…
Multiracial Identity
Posted by Tiziana on November 03, 2010A little boy about 4 years of age bumped into me while at the playground and started a conversation. He asked me “where was my child?” Well, she was standing…
2 under Two: Finicky Eater
Posted by Catherine on October 20, 2010I mentioned in an earlier post that BigBoy is a picky eater. Picky, finicky, choosy, refined palate, however you describe it, what it really is is a pain. A pain…
Chores and Activities Teach Responsibilities
Posted by Tiziana on October 14, 2010Teaching children responsibility is certainly no easy task...I am 2 years into parenting and already feel so inadequate that I had to start taking classes on it. After taking a…
2 under Two: Sleep Training Part 2
Posted by Catherine on October 07, 20102 under Two: Sleep Training Part 2 Every time I do this, I swear I won’t do it again and yet, here I am again, talking about the sleep habits…
Fall Trade Up Event - October 2, 2010 9am-12pm
Posted by Tiziana on September 24, 2010Join us for our FALL TRADE-UP!!! Bring the family and meet other families! Kids entertainment provided! For more info on what to bring or what to expect, please see Trade-Up. When:…
2 under Two: The BigBoy Bed Dilemma
Posted by Catherine on September 22, 20102 under Two: The BigBoy Bed Dilemma 2 under Two Dilemma #999: I need the crib for my youngest, but is the oldest ready to be evicted? Moreover: am I…
Caring for Toddler Teeth - Part II
Posted by Tiziana on September 15, 2010Sharing a Little Dental IQ – Words of Wisdom from an Expert . PART II This is the follow to my previous entry sharing some thoughts and best practices from…
Caring for Toddler Teeth
Posted by Tiziana on September 02, 2010Sharing a Little Dental IQ – Words of Wisdom From an Expert. PART I I am knowledge seeker, and belong to many online groups and forums where I constantly gather…
2 under Two: I Love Bob!
Posted by Catherine on August 26, 20102 under Two: I Love Bob! I Love Bob, my BOB Revolution Stroller that is. I know this is going to sound like a product endorsement, but really and truly,…
Sat, 8/28: A Family Village sponsors Blooming Pregnancy Spa and Imaging Center
Posted by Catherine on August 24, 2010A Family Village sponsors Blooming Pregnancy Spa and Imaging Center Please come meet us and enjoy Blooming's wonderful treats and giveaways! Saturday, August 28, 2010 10:30 - 2pm Sunset…
Perfect Day Care Part II
Posted by Tiziana on August 18, 2010Does the perfect day care really exist? This is a tough question to answer, and I could have tried to answer it with the detailed comparison of my experiences so…
2 under Two: Sleep Training
Posted by Catherine on August 11, 20102 under Two: Sleep Training I looked in the mirror this morning and realized that the dark circles under my eyes matched the dark clothes I’ve been wearing since I…
2 under Two: “Careful Mommy!”
Posted by Catherine on July 28, 2010“Careful Mommy!” That’s what my 22 month-old told me yesterday as I was standing on a barstool reaching for a new roll of paper towels to clean up the food…
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Contributing Bloggers
Jodi Helman was once a swanky photo editor at Sports Illustrated. Now she's a mom in the 'burbs. The change was illuminating, boring, fascinating and rewarding. To survive the transition, she armed herself with a food processor and a blog. You can read more about her stories in the kitchen and try out her recipes.
Kristin is a mother of a sweet 2-year-old boy and wife to a fantastic 6th-generation Texan, living in Austin, Texas. Loves: her baby boy, airplanes, airports, classic cars, sports, Italy, and dessert; not necessarily in that order. You can reach her also via Twitter @AustinKVS.
Christi Wampler is a reluctant SAHM to two boys who are out to get HER committed, and the wife to a super genius who loves HER despite HER insanity. Follow HER adventures in laziness, craft failures and weight loss attempts. You won't regret it.
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Chaunie is a speaker, freelance writer, labor and delivery nurse, and advocate for young women facing unplanned pregnancies. She's also the mom of two young daughters with her first boy due in July. Find her on her blog Tiny Blue Lines, Facebook, and Twitter.
Evin is a SAHM mom of three living in the country outside of Austin. She writes at Food Good, Laundry Bad and can be found snarking it up on Twitter @evinschmevin. She loves to cook and sucks at laundry, and considers her iPhone her 4th (and favorite) kid.
Mari Nosal, M.Ed., CECE is a school coordinator, blogger and author. She is certified by the Department of Early Childhood Education as a lead preschool teacher, an infant and toddler teacher, and site coordinator qualified to manage school age programs. She is certified in Community Crisis Intervention by the Community Crisis Intervention Team of Bristol County. As a parent of a son with Asperger's, she and her son show others how it is possible to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.
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