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Managing Mom Guilt | How to Let Go and Prioritize Self-Care

Managing Mom Guilt

How to Let Go and Prioritize Self-Care
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Groundbreaking Garden

Burpee’s 2025 Products Bring a New Era in Planting
All about Orchids Nature’s Most Elegant Bloom; Pink Phalaenopsis orchids or moth orchids blooming in ornamental

All About Orchids

Nature's Most Elegant Bloom
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Managing Mom Guilt | How to Let Go and Prioritize Self-Care
Managing Mom Guilt
Groundswell Tomato copy
Groundbreaking Garden
All about Orchids Nature’s Most Elegant Bloom; Pink Phalaenopsis orchids or moth orchids blooming in ornamental
All About Orchids
Home tour

Home Tour: Hasta Luego

The Creueta House Barcelona, Spain Design, Document, and Architecture by ZEST architecture Photography by ...

questions you should ask before choosing a school

Pop Quiz – It’s Time for School Tours

By Mimi Greenwood Knight Of all the decisions you’ll make on behalf of your ...

A Little Time in Big Sky

Three Days in Montana By Annette Brooks Just how big is the sky in ...

Gracefully Broken

By Alison Vorlicky “The Lord is near the brokenhearted and saves those who are ...

Low to No Downtime Aesthetic Treatments

Magic in Moments – Low to No Downtime Aesthetic Treatments

Low to No Downtime Aesthetic Treatments By Annette Brooks Not so long ago the ...

Packing for the beach, lake or swimming. Packing for vacation, packing for roadtrip

In the Bag – How to Pack for Summer

By Melissa Gautier Grab-it-and-go options for soaking up summer fun Summer is a great ...

get the whole family involved with fitness

The Family Is All In

Making physical fitness a time for togetherness. If you’re trying to juggle your fitness ...

Keep an eye on your home and belongings while you are out of town on vacation

Mind Over Matter

Ensuring you and your home can both rest easy when you’re on the road ...

Self-sustaining home in Wimberley Texas

Rural Resilience – The Hill Country House

The Hill Country House Wimberley, Texas   A Hill Country prototype for a persistent, ...

the power of persistence

The Power of Persistence

By Mimi Greenwood Knight When I think of persistence, I picture a successful Texas ...

Father daughter trip to Japan, traveling to Japan

7 Days with Dad in Tokyo

A Father-daughter Trip to Tokyo By Audrey Ashe   It was the summer after ...

Breaking Badlands

By Annette Brooks I’ve always wanted to reply to the question “Where are you ...

Taking on leadership roles in the church

Step Into Leadership

For almost two decades, I have worked as a writer, content developer, and editor. ...

Elevating An Original

The Treetops House On the west side of Austin, Texas Architecture by Specht Architects ...

Crank Up Some Classics

Recipes and photos by Meghan Yager Embrace classic flavors while changing a few ingredients ...

Mother's Day thoughts from a first time mom

Mother Days

By Jessica Dovey   When I became a mother last year, it was like ...

traveling to mexico again

Balancing Act

By Jennifer Simonson I rest my right cheek on the surfboard, letting the cool ...

Improve Your Health and Posture with Everyday Activities and exercises you can do at work

Core Competency

Your mama wasn’t wrong when she told you to stop slouching and sit up ...

Advanced Alignment

By Samantha Gluck What’s the most powerful facial expression of all? A smile. Like ...

How you can care for a family member who had depression

Careful Compassion

By Mimi Greenwood Knight If you love someone who struggles with depression, you know ...

Sell High

By Mimi Greenwood Knight One of the most stressful parts of selling your house ...

origins of plastic surgery

Plastic Surgery – Modern Art From an Ancient Era

By David Buice It may surprise you to know that plastic surgery is one ...

TIPS FOR hosting an easter egg hunt party for easter and easter egg coloring

Eggstraordinary | Tips for Hosting an Easter Egg Hunting Party

By Mimi Greenwood Knight Whoever said egg hunts and Easter parties were just for ...

What's all the fuss about cold brew coffee? How to make cold brew coffee

Brewhaha

By Brandon Daiker Some believe that humans have been drinking coffee since the 15th ...

choosing a summer camp for your children

Summer Time Means Summer Camp

By Mimi Greenwood Knight   It’ll Be Here Before You Know It   The ...

The Beaten Path

By Rita Cook The first question anyone from outside Texas asks me when I ...

Midcentury Modern Home - Courtyard Landscpaing

Launch Pad

Curves House This Rocks Different types of gravel were used to extend the architecturally ...

Benefits of probiotics, what probiotics do and how to use probiotics

Discovering Probiotics

What they do, what we know, and how to harness their benefits. Probiotics are ...

Rubber Ducky Trail House Las Vegas Nevada Modern Architecture

Blossom By The Arroyo

Rubber Ducky Trail House Built in 2016, 4,174 square feet New construction 20 miles ...

Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa recipe

Lighten Up With These Recipes

Recipes and photos By Meghan Yager Being health-conscious in the kitchen doesn’t mean you ...

homemade bee hive beekeeping DIY beekeeping tales beekeeping stories

Beecoming a Beekeeper

By Mimi Greenwood Knight   From Bumbling Gardener to Buzzing Queen of the Back Yard When ...

Self Help Spiritual Self Love Self Care religion

Thrive – Your Best Self Begins Within

By Broc Jahnke   Wouldn’t it be nice to thrive in your relationships at ...

From Carhenge to Colorado

By Audrey Ashe “We should sign our names on it,” I heard Toni declare ...

Weekend in Midtown

By Jennifer Simonson Miami had never been at the top of my travel bucket ...

Personalized Pampering

By Audrey Ashe Plenty of things can cause or exacerbate dry skin, such as ...

Tips for Raising Creative Children

Instilling creativity in your children can be as easy as child’s play! Provide things ...

Jumpstart Your Wellness Plan

By David Buice After the final holiday celebration is over and that last slice ...

Cozy Up to Danish Hygge

The simple art of feeling content, happy, and comfy

A Closer Look

By LaRue V. Gillespie “Lip fillers are very popular among younger patients who generally ...

Acute Addition – An Expanded & Updated Residence in Austin, Texas

  Colorful Kitchen Turquoise backsplash tile from Fire Clay Tile adds a happy dash ...

Create a Smarter Closet Experience

BY PAMELA HAMMONDS   Organizing professionals have long dispensed advice on how to control ...

Matters of the Mind – Brain Building Activities

By Mimi Greenwood Knight We’ve all stumbled when reaching for a stray thought— a ...

Five Great Ways to Chill Out

If you feel stressed after a day at the office—or even just a busy ...

How to Stop Procrastinating Today!

By Mimi Greenwood Knight  “Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die ...

Recipes to Keep You Fueled and Focused

Recipes and photos by Meghan Yager   When it comes to starting the New ...

Dwelling in Dallas

Classic Meets Modern The careful design illustrates how contemporary architecture can still flourish in ...

Rethink and Repurpose

By Annette Brooks With the arrival of the new year and the departure of ...

All I Want For Christmas is Food

Photos and recipes by Meghan Yager   ‘Tis the season for spending time with ...

Practicing Gratitude

By Mimi Greenwood Knight “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the ...

Stoneham Harmony

FULL EXTERIOR Natural wood and black slate on this house newly built for a ...

Christmas in the city of a Hundred Spires – Christmas in Prague

  By Annette Brooks   Prague shines brilliantly among Central Europe’s glittering jewels of ...

Empty Nest

By Mimi Greenwood Knight Something happens to me each day at about three in ...

Celebrate Autumn In Asheville

As the dog days of summer wane, autumn beckons to us all. You can ...

Best Face Forward

Make a Few Refreshing Changes Before Holiday Events and Photos By Audrey Ashe   ...

Taking Your Breath Away

Looking at a Few Common Lung Issues By David Buice   Breathing is essential ...

A House in the Woods

  UPDATED EXTERIOR This mid-century original underwent a comprehensive renovation for its new owners, ...

Dealing With the Stress of Unexpected Changes

By Mimi Greenwood Knight         You’ve undergone life changes you didn’t ...

why do we carve pumpkins

Pumpkins & an Irishman Called Jack

The carved pumpkin, otherwise known as a jack-o-lantern, is an established part of our ...

Cozy Sunday Cooking

Recipes and photos By Meghan Bassett The seasons are changing and a cold breeze ...

Rightsizing Your Residence

By Annette Brooks Once the kids have left home, what’s the point of hanging ...

Renewed Spirit

Travel destinations that’ll leave you uplifted for whatever life changes come your way By ...

Stick to Your Ribs

Smoky, tangy, indulgent favorites for all. Photos and recipes by Meghan Bassett In Texas ...

When it’s Winter

  Though it might not feel like it now, winter is right around the ...

Updating A Houston Classic

  About the Designer: Founded in 1991 by principal Jay Baker, Jay Baker Architects ...

Treatment Time

For breast implants or lifts, fall and winter make for perfect timing. Everything’s bigger ...

Celebrating Our Texas Style Icons

  What Would Make Your List? Texas has embraced and nurtured an attitude and ...

Deep In The Heart

Focus On Being Heart Healthy. Cardiovascular disease takes many forms. These include high blood ...

Abundant Allergens

Our state is a hot spot for sniffles and sneezes. We all know Texas ...

Finding Home

A young artist returns to Texas By Audrey Ashe   There’s an old saying, ...

Make the Most of Outdoor Concerts

For many music lovers, there are few things better than an evening spent at ...

Prevent Pets from Fleeing in Fright

Source: PetSmart Charities | Photo courtesy of Getty Images Summer social gatherings and celebrations ...

A Fit, Fun Summer

Make smart fitness choices with post-workout recovery and hydration. During warm-weather months, fitness enthusiasts ...

Pursue Your Travel Passions

Ask nearly any person about his or her dream trip and watch a smile ...

Be the Hero of Your Grill This Summer

Nothing brings people together like a barbecue. There seems to be something about being ...

Healthy Summer Hair Care

While the sun, pool days and warmer temperatures are often a welcome change come ...

Make the Most of Summer College Visits

For students entering their senior year of high school or current college students considering ...

Summer Learning Activities for Kids

Summer may be a break from formal education, but keeping kids excited about learning ...

Austin Hotel Restaurants to Remember

Whether you are traveling on business, enjoying a romantic weekend getaway, or simply looking ...

5 Ways to Step Up Date Night

Photo courtesy of Getty Images Most relationship experts agree that making time for date ...

A Deserved Day for Dad

Whether dad wants to spend his day on the patio, in the garage, on ...

Cool Summertime Kitchen Hacks

Summer is a time for relaxing, enjoying the outdoors and spending time with family ...

How To Inspire Summer Reading

How to Inspire Summer Reading While summer is the perfect time for kids to ...

Rejuvenated Real Estate

From May baskets and Cinco de Mayo to Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, the ...

A Piece of Spring

A spring swimsuit is a versatile thing, whether matched with a breezy cover up, ...

Global Gastronomy

Incorporating the flavors of Asian cuisine in your own kitchen can be a little ...

DNA Demystified

Genetic testing involves examining your DNA—the chemical database that carries instructions for your body’s ...

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Summer Camp Round-Up

It’s time to think about the kids getting active Most adults have fond memories ...

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Time for a Test Drive

Get behind a different wheel this month Here’s a stat that might surprise you. ...

Jeans + Scenes

If outdoor expeditions are in the mix, odds are that you’re going to reach ...

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Tips for Keeping Your Busy, Adventurous Family Safe

Families are seemingly always on the go. From soccer games and school trips to ...

Spring into Lawn and Garden Care

Photo courtesy of Getty Images / #13139 Source: eLivingToday.com If cooler weather has you ...

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Brunch Made Easy

Gathering friends and family doesn’t need to be fancy. With its prime positioning between ...

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Appetite For Adventure

From your own hometown to the far reaches of the globe, there are thousands ...

3 Kitchen and Bath Trends for 2018

When it’s time for a home remodel, specifically of a bathroom or kitchen, many ...

Digging into Earth Day 

Picture it. The year was 1970. Elvis Presley visited President Richard Nixon in the ...

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Living Lavishly Outdoor With 2018 Trends

As many families prepare to ramp up their time spent outside, it can be ...

Reserve the Rind

Reserve the Rind Watermelon rinds make for more than just attractive containers for serving ...

Find Out The Truth About Tap Water

Find Out the Truth About Tap Water While the tap water you drink may ...