#ad Cancer has profoundly impacted my life. In 2008, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer at 62. While she’s now in remission, the journey was tough. More recently, my 89-year-old dad was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer. My mom’s diagnosis motivated me to learn more, fundraise, and prioritize early detection. Regular mammograms have been essential for me, as early detection saves lives. As a parent, I worry about my children facing the same challenges with cancer that I have. The @AmericanCancerSociety continues to drive groundbreaking research, support, and advocacy for patients and families, giving me hope for a brighter future. I invite you to join me in making a difference through your donations. Donate Now (link in stories and bio) or go to @americancancersociety #TogetherForACure #GivingTuesday2024
🎶 ACL Festival @aclfestival at @zilkerofficial @visitaustintx - I took my girls to ACL Festival on weekend 2. Thank you @lifewaykefir for the tickets. We loved watching @bensonboone, @teddyswims and @dualipa. They all had great shows. We saw Dua Lipa in Croatia this Summer, and her performance is always the best. We also got a chance to watch @saysheshe backstage at the Miller Lite lounge. We honestly enjoyed the performances that we barely took photos around. The only downside was the heat during the day. Have you been or taken your kids to a music festival?#aclfestival #aclfestival2024 #atxmom #austinfamily #austinwithkids
#ad Know a student who’d love to explore America’s most iconic landmarks? This is their chance! In 2026, America celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and America 250 invites students in grades 3-12 to earn a trip to some of our nation’s most historic and cultural sites. We’ve loved exploring the Smithsonian in D.C.—seeing the original Declaration of Independence and visiting the National Museum of Natural History and the National Air and Space Museum. It was a great way to learn about our country’s history. Now, your student can earn an unforgettable field trip to amazing places like the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History or a behind-the-scenes tour at the National Air and Space Museum. How to enter: Students in grades 3-12 can submit writing or artwork in response to the question, “What does America mean to you?” 25 first-place awardees and a chaperone will receive airfare and lodging for a 3-day, 2-night trip to a select historical or cultural site! Check out more information about America 250 and America’s Field Trip Contest at @250america or in the link my bio. In Partnership with @250america #Sponsored #AmericasFieldTrip #America250 #StudentEngagement #AmericanHistory
#ad We had an unforgettable time at SeaWorld San Antonio, Texas @SeaWorldTexas! Our girls have been to SeaWorld several times when they were younger, but this time was special because it was our son’s first visit. His excitement was contagious as he took it all in. We explored several exhibits and saw so many amazing sea creatures—our favorites were the Orcas, Sea Lions, penguins, and sharks. We learned a lot about each animal and were impressed by how much SeaWorld contributes to animal conservation, rescue, and rehabilitation. The shows were a big highlight for us and made our son's day. My daughters couldn’t get enough of the thrilling rides. As a family, our favorite ride was Rio Loco, a rapid ride where we got drenched from the waterfalls! Catapult Falls was another hit, helping us cool off from the Texas heat with all the water rides. SeaWorld San Antonio is not just an animal theme park; it’s also one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, with three locations celebrating SeaWorld’s 60th anniversary this year. Thank you, SeaWorld, for inviting our family to enjoy a fun-filled day of learning about animals, experiencing exciting shows, and enjoying thrilling rides. What’s your favorite marine mammal? #SeaWorld #SeaWorld60 #SeaWorldSanAntonio
#ad The bina School @thebinaschool – For the last few summers, our family has been spending time in Croatia. My husband is Croatian, and it’s important for us to raise our children with both Croatian and Filipino cultures. We had thought about moving and living in Croatia for a year. We researched international schools in Zagreb. We also looked into homeschool and virtual school options for our kids, especially for our six-year-old son. I’m happy to share information about a virtual school called The bina School. It’s a fully accredited online school designed for kids aged 4 to 12. Their classes are small, with up to 7 students, and school days in different time zones. The curriculum is tailored for global kids. The school is accredited, providing access to secondary education anywhere after they graduate. My son had a 30-minute mini-lesson with one of their teachers, and he enjoyed it. The teacher and the lesson were engaging. Benefits of The bina School:- Access to global education- A curriculum with global kids in mind- Travel with consistency in education- School days in different time zones- A network of families around the world- An accredited program allows access to any secondary education If you are considering homeschooling or virtual schooling for your kids with flexibility as well as access to international education, check out The bina School (link in bio) @thebinaschool. They offer mini lessons with their teachers to give you a glimpse of their teaching approach. Have you thought about homeschooling or virtual schooling for your kids? #thebinaschool #virtualschool #travelfam #globalkids #multiculturalfamily
🎂 My friend’s @hi.rechel birthday at @swimclubaustin in @downrightaustin - My @atxmomtribe celebrated our dear friend’s, Rechel, birthday at Swim Club restaurant. Swim Club is a social club and restaurant set in a historic pool in Downright Austin Hotel in downtown Austin @downtownaustin. It’s a fun and vibrant bar and restaurant. You can also swim at the pool. The food has a variety of American style food with fun cocktails and mocktails. The manager offered us a fun mocktail shots to celebrate our friend. We didn’t want any bubbly as we still had to pick up our kids in the afternoon. Happy Birthday Rechel!Do you go on luncheons with your friends?#swimclubaustin #austinrestaurants #atxfoodies #atxmom #atxmomtribe
#sponsored Brows and Lashes at @browline_studio_atx - I was invited to get my eyebrows and lashes done at @browline_studio_atx. I had been thinking of doing these services for the longest time, and I’m so glad I went to @browline_studio_atx. The lovely Karyna made sure I was comfortable and talked me through the process. She was able to curl and lift my lashes that were straight down. I was impressed! She also laminated and tinted my eyebrows. I used to have thick eyebrows but alas my generation went through a thin eyebrows trend. I’m so glad she was able to thicken them. She said she used a natural tint so I can get used to the color. I learned so much on this process. I love my enhanced eyebrows and lashes. Thank you Karyna and Lena from BrowLine Studio for the wonderful services. Have you done your eyebrows and lashes before? #austintxlife #atxbrows #atxlashes #atxmom #austinmoms
#ad South Flo Pizza @southflopizza located inside H-E-B @heb Stores – My kids started school last week. We are back to our regular school schedule. My kids are in sports, and sometimes our afternoons and evenings are long. I try to get all my work done before I pick them up from school. Some days we have a quick and easy dinner. We love pizza in our house, and South Flo Pizza is a great choice for our busy schedule. South Flo Pizza is a restaurant chain located inside H-E-B stores with an easy pick-up option as well as free delivery through Favor. They offer delicious made-to-order pizzas with a New York-style taste at an affordable price. The pizzas are made from the freshest ingredients with artisan dough and special herb/cheese blend. There are several pizzas to choose from in 8” and 16”. We ordered cheese, margherita, veggie supreme, and chicken bacon ranch jalapeño pizzas and cheese bread sticks. My family enjoyed the pizzas very much. Thank you, South Flo Pizza, for our delicious dinner after a long busy day. Text PIZZA to 23370 for South Flo Pizza exclusive deals What’s your favorite Pizza? #southflopizza #gowiththeflo #atxeats #austinfamily #atxmom
