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I've been writing about living each day to the fullest since 2014.

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  • Milo’s First Birthday And Thoughts On My First Year Of Motherhood

    By Kelsey | October 31, 2020

    My baby boy is ONE! In a year that turned out absolutely nothing like anyone expected (I’m sure you’re in the same boat, too), the first year of motherhood was relatively easy and fun, even…

  • Ember Mug Review: A New Mom’s Opinion

    By Kelsey | October 5, 2020

    I’ve had my Ember Mug for nearly a year and I’ve used it hundreds of times, so I’m definitely due to write an Ember mug review. This was my Christmas gift in 2019, about 2…

  • The Best Tex Mex Restaurants in Austin

    By Kelsey | October 2, 2020

      The search for the best Tex Mex in Austin has long haunted me, mostly because it feels like an overwhelming task. There are SO MANY Tex Mex restaurants in Austin, y’all. And I don’t…

  • My Stay At The Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk

    By Kelsey | September 25, 2020

    My friend Caitlin invited me and Milo to go on a weekend trip to the Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk hotel with her, and I was so excited! I planned on doing lots of short trips…

  • Milo’s 10 Month Update

    By Kelsey | September 9, 2020

    I haven’t written one of these since his 3 month update, and I know that I’ll blink and Milo’s 1st birthday will be here! *sob* And then he’ll be a toddler and then he leaves…

  • Family Owned Austin Restaurants

    By Kelsey | September 2, 2020

    If Austin restaurants are the heartbeat of our city, then family-owned restaurants are the electrical activity that keep the heart pumping. Our city WOULD NOT be the same without the mom and pop shops that…

  • Tex Mex in South Austin: Habanero Cafe

    By Kelsey | September 1, 2020

    If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you know that I’ve been on the hunt for the best Tex Mex food in Austin! (Similarly to my best burgers or best tacos post, I’ll do a…

  • I Did A Solo Staycation At Arrive East Austin

    By Kelsey | August 18, 2020

    Can I be real with you for a second? My solo staycation at ARRIVE Austin was hands down the most relaxed I’ve been thus far in 2020. It was my DREAM vacation for summer 2020.…

  • Being A New Mom In The Pandemic Is Lonely

    By Kelsey | August 12, 2020

    I’ve found myself googling “loneliness in motherhood” a lot in the past few months, desperately wanting to connect with someone who feels the same way. “Is it just me? Is every other new mom getting…