Champagne and Chanel is good and has two little boys, shes big time though!

Love Heymadineslon (she's out of Dallas, and seems like a true good person and their family life is cute).

Austinmomwalks is a fun one and they do walks you could join at anytime!

Only if I happen to be ordering pizza for the kids for dinner that night. If not, I usually just say help yourself to anything in the fridge and pantry .

we love primally pure "nature spray"!! It's made with essential oils.

I agree that it was the correct verdict. Unfortunately, this is the type of police corruption that happens everyday. She's lucky it turned into a big story for her sake and getting the attention from the media etc.

Myriam at Marmel Beauty! She's at Lake Travis Laser Skincare & Aesthetics. She's wonderful!

Do512 family has lots of free events usually on their calendar. You can find all of them here: Free Event Calendar

We also love the wildflower center these days!!

@libramama never heard of Russian manicures...fill us in about them!!

Does anyone else get anxiety with summer and all the camp schedules? I feel like the mental load of the different camps each week, different drop offs and pick up times is so overwhelming. On top of that I work full time so managing my work schedule with all of that just makes me want to skip over summer. It makes me feel sad because I truly used to love summer as a kid and don't want to dread it!

Are you a costco member, if so we got our Avocado mattress from Costco on sale! That being said, I am more of team naturepedic!

Also heard good things about White Lotus Home and Hapsy - both non toxic.

My daughter is a competitive swimmer... we make a baking soda paste (just baking soda and we can add essential oils for smell), and put it in the hair. This helps strip all the chlorine.

Rinse well then add conditioner.

My grandmother was a silverware snob... here's the brands she always recommended:
Alessi – Super modern and stylish
Koch & Bergfeld – German brand
Christofle – the fanciest and french!
Robbe & Berking – Top-tier German silverware, this will definitely be pricey!
Oneida – great options more affordable.
Cutipol – sleek cool styles!

You may also be able to find some of these brands and sets used for a great price at estate sales, ebay, etc.

I just switched to the wellness company and LOVE it. My clothes def smell better. They have a pre spot that I like as well and helps get stains out!

You can find all the products they carry on their website, but they also sell it on amazon here.

We follow the CDC vaccine schedule and have had no issues. That being said, we don't vaccinate for flu, covid or RSV. I feel safe with the vaccines that have been around and studied for years, but the new ones make me nervous.

We also reschedule any vaccines if we have any sort of sick symptoms, and we do a detox epsom salt bath after all vaccines.

I don’t have a for sure answer for you, but, I have found that if I make sure I feel balanced and make myself a priority it helps my sex drive. My Natropath doctor recommended continuing pre natals even post babies, as well as eating 20-30g protein for my hormones at every meal. I also added in Maca and Ashwagandha which I can tell you 10000% helps (husband also takes).

This is so common and relatable, life can be so exhausting with work, kids and balancing quality time!! I think it's important to have the conversation with your husband at a time where everyone is rested, and kids not around and make sure he is aware of how you feel!! We also started having a weekly date night which helped us spending quality time together, and also take the night off of putting kids to bed!!

Of course being strict with your eating, drinking and being consistent with your workouts. I also found that I had to shock my body (not continue doing the workouts my body was used to). I added in heavy weights with not as many reps to challenge my body vs. the lower weight high reps I was doing before. I also stopped running straight for 45 minutes, but instead run intervals (quick 1 min sprint then walk) this helps to burn more fat. Also just give your self grace, naturally it takes longer than a few months to shed 10lbs!!

Hi!

My son loves to read the dog man books (light chapter books) and we are looking for a few similar books for him to start reading that are a fit for his age (6.5 years old). Would love any and all recs!!

Here are some quick and delicious but affordable meals:

1. Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili Mac - https://kristineskitchenblog.com/slow-cooker-vegetarian-chili-mac/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Crockpot Mexican Casserole - https://www.wellplated.com/crock-pot-mexican-casserole/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

We do a lot of recipes with beans since they are cheap but packed with protein.
A few other easy ones below:

1. Black Bean & Rice Bowls – Top with avocado, salsa, and cheese for a Tex-Mex flair.
2. Fried Rice – Use leftover rice, eggs, and frozen veggies for a quick stir-fry.
3. Baked Potato Bar – Top baked potatoes with cheese, beans, sour cream, and veggies.
4. Homemade Pizza – Use store-bought dough or tortillas with tomato sauce and cheese.
5. Breakfast for Dinner – Pancakes, eggs, and bacon make for an easy, affordable meal.

Hope that helps!

@Mommy-long-legs forgot to add, I think we paid around $25/hour but this was years ago so prices may have gone up!

http://www.lovemedoula.com - Katie Vinopal is wonderful! She knew what needed to be done without having to be told! Great with babies and easy to have in our house.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring:

1. Training and Experience: Where were you trained, and how many families or newborns have you supported?
2. Certifications: Are you certified in infant CPR?
3. What is your approach to newborn care and sleep training?
4. Duties: What specific tasks do you handle during your shift?
5. AvailabilityReliability: What is your availability, and do you have other clients during my requested dates?
   I would also make sure you communicate upfront exactly what you want and promote open communication.
6. Discuss your expectations, preferred routines, and any specific concerns upfront.
7. Establish Boundaries: Define the scope of duties, such as whether light household tasks related to the baby are expected.

Hope that helps, and good luck!!!

I hear you—you're showing up despite exhaustion, and that’s not nothing. His comment might feel surprising, but it could be an opportunity to talk about what he really means. Does he want more frequency, enthusiasm, or connection?

At the same time, your feelings matter too. If sex feels like another item on the to-do list, it might be time to explore ways to make it more enjoyable for you, not just something you do for him. Maybe that means:

1. Talking about what you actually enjoy and making sure your needs are met.
2. Creating space for connection outside of sex (more small moments of touch, compliments, laughter, etc.).
3. Making sure you're not running on empty—because exhaustion is a major mood killer.