Category Archives: thoughts, ideas & inspiration

happy birthday hip austin mom

Posted on April 22, 2013 by denise

April 22 marks the 2nd anniversary of Hip Austin Mom. It’s hard to believe that 2 years have gone by already. I learned a lot about the world of social media, facebook, twitter (it kind of bores me) and wordpress. … Continue reading →

approval payday loans

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do something nice today

Posted on April 17, 2013 by denise

I’ve recovered from the flu. While I was whining about how bad I felt, I did stop to wonder how people with real illnesses manage. A friend sent this to me and I got the answer to my question: they … Continue reading →

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the flu

Posted on April 12, 2013 by denise

So, I’ve had the flu this week, and my list of things to do is only longer than it was before, which leads to stress, which leads to the flu, which makes me happy for cough syrup with codeine. During … Continue reading →

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a few other bags to ban in austin

Posted on February 28, 2013 by denise

Starting tomorrow, all plastic and paper single-use bags are banned in Austin. I suggest we add these ugly bags to the banned-in-Austin list: I know there are girls who love football, but this is not the way to let people know … Continue reading →

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a new way to think about another new year

Posted on January 10, 2013 by denise

Christmas brings so much into our lives with family, food, presents and parties, so I always wonder why, a mere week later we’re supposed to purge ourselves of certain possessions, several pounds and every bad habit that we’ve taken years … Continue reading →

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celebrating 2013 with the yellow widow

Posted on January 2, 2013 by denise

2013 is going to be about the best of the best. I’m starting this year out celebrating with a bottle of Veuve. Just me and Mme. Clicquot. Do not email me about drinking alone, or in the morning. I don’t … Continue reading →

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merry christmas from stockholm

Posted on December 24, 2012 by denise

Lately I’ve been obsessed with my DVD of Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I know, not exactly Elf, but this movie speaks to me. One of the things I love about it is the scenery: cold, clean and everything looks … Continue reading →

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wiener dog lasers

Posted on December 11, 2012 by denise

When I saw this switching back and forth between Real Housewives of BH and Gossip Girl, it was like I suddenly felt not alone in the world. Doesn’t everyone have a wiener dog laser?

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happy halloween

Posted on October 31, 2012 by denise

Which is more scary…this? or this? Do NOT raid the pumpkin tonight or it will send you on a long downward spiral that won’t end until after New Year’s Day.  Trust. Me. I. Know. Have fun with your little ones:)

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happy columbus day

Posted on October 8, 2012 by denise

I love Columbus Day. If you’re OCD and a planner, like I am with most things, it’s the official start of the Holidays. It’s also the day I torment my girls with taking the annual Christmas Card photo. Except for this … Continue reading →

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september again

Posted on September 10, 2012 by denise

I was watching Michael Kors in an interview about Fashion’s Night Out and he said something that I’ve been saying forever: January 1 is not the New Year, it’s September! Maybe because in Austin, when you open the front door … Continue reading →

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graduation

Posted on June 1, 2012 by denise

Last year was one of those transitional years, where the things that have changed are just starting to become normal. My oldest daughter started college in the fall of 2010. You would think that summer would have been hard, but … Continue reading →

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