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ArtKive: A Simple Solution to Preserving All of that Artwork

Do you ever feel like your kids’ artwork is taking on a life of its own? I love seeing everything that Isabelle creates at school, but at times I feel like it’s piling up on our fridge and I’m a bit afraid I’m going to lose some of it or forget...

36 Hours at Sesame Place: Here’s What We Did

Last week, we checked off one of the things we have on our bucket list for this summer – a trip to Sesame Place. My husband & I wanted to plan something special for Isabelle to kick off the summer and celebrate the end of school. We decided on Sesame Place...

Meet a Mom: Andrea Saunders, Owner of Crave Custom Cakes

Meet Andrea Saunders, Newtown mom of 4 and the baker behind Crave Custom Cakes & Cookies. Her desserts not only look amazing, but taste delicious. They’re so good, you’re guaranteed to CRAVE them. Where are you originally from and how long have you...

Father’s Day Gift Guide!

This story originally appeared on South Austin Moms.  It’s time to celebrate the dads in our lives. Summer is upon us and there won’t be any hand made gifts coming home from school to fall back on! Being the typically less vocal of the sexes, sometimes it can be hard...

Sunscreen for Kids: What Ingredients are Safe & What to Avoid

We all know that sunscreen helps prevent sun damage that can lead to skin cancer. So it’s a no-brainer that we’re thinking about it more than ever as we head into summer. That’s why last week’s study on how readily sunscreens are absorbed into skin (and can even be...

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