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HDYDI: Daily Routines with Young Children

With the exception of the last year, I’ve always had two, or three, at home with me during the day. I know some women homeschool and, therefore, have many more children than that at home. I salute you. However many children surround your feet and tug on your shirt all day, just know that we…

HDYDI: Win the Heart of Your Priest

Back when I was in college at Texas A&M, just a few years ago {ahem}, I took a pretty awesome class. Ag 101 with Dr. Joe. His primary objective was to help us survive our freshman year. If you left his class with anything less than an “A,” you were a fool. During that one-hour…

Austin Mural Scavenger Hunt

There’s one thing I don’t like about Austin. Hint: it’s orange and has two horns. But everything else – EVERYTHING else – about this place is just lovely. Austin is hip and quirky, small-town and big-town, fun and peaceful and there is never a shortage of things to do. Several months ago, I went down…

HDYDI: Celebrate Your Faith on a Staycation

For what it’s worth, I really don’t like the word staycation. But, since it’s a much shorter title than, “Celebrate Your Faith in the City You Live in During the Summer if You’re Not Taking a Vacation”, I went with it. Some of you lovely people took (or are taking) a summer vacation. YEA YOU!…

HDYDI: Family Photography 101

I’ve had so many questions about photography lately, namely, “Where do I find a photographer and what the heck do I wear?” I reached out to my sweet friend and A-mazing photographer Shannon. I’m so honored to have her here – she shares my love for sarcasm, Aggie football and great wine. Feel free to…