Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 11th, and it’s time to roll out the red carpet for the moms, grandmas, mother figures, and all the women who lift us up every day. You bring the love; Austin has the ideas. From elegant teas and indulgent brunches to spa escapes and creative adventures, here are some fabulous ways to treat Mom in Austin: ♦Mother’s Day Tea at The DriskillChannel your inner royal and head to The Driskill’s Grand Mezzanine for an elegant afternoon of tea, scones, and finger sandwiches. Dress to impress—it’s the perfect excuse to wear that fancy hat!♦Brunch at L’Oca d’OroGather the whole family for a $55 per person brunch feast. Start with a family-style antipasti spread, then choose from delicious options like tiramisu sourdough pancakes, bucatini al limone, or smoked bris... 05/07/2025

What do you do when you’re about to turn 50? If you’re my incredible daughter-in-law Erika, you run 50 miles from 8 PM to 8 AM and call it your “50 for 50” challenge! She mapped out a 4-mile loop around her neighborhood and committed to running one lap every hour, finishing each in 45–50 minutes to allow a quick 10–15-minute rest before heading back out. It was equal parts gutsy, inspiring, and just a little wild! She mapped out a 4-mile loop around her neighborhood and committed to running one lap every hour, finishing each in 45–50 minutes to allow a quick 10–15-minute rest before heading back out. It was equal parts gutsy, inspiring, and just a little wild! But Erika didn’t run alone. Her tribe showed up in full force! Friends made shirts, crafted signs, decorated a golf cart, rang c... 05/11/2025

“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.”– Elizabeth StoneThis quote always stops me in my tracks—because it’s so true. It made me think of my own mom and the quiet, powerful ways she built the foundation of our family—not with grand gestures, but with love baked into every moment. Literally.Just the other day, I was making her famous oatmeal raisin cookies for the kids (yes, the ones with her secret ingredient—cinnamon!), and the memories came rushing back. As a child, we couldn’t wait for that first warm batch to come out of the oven… and honestly, we never stopped at just one cookie. Or two. Or three. My mom didn’t have a roadmap for motherhood, her parents died when she was just two years old. ... 05/11/2025

Reflections of Mother’s Day Celebrations The 1950’s were an era of simple traditions. My family gathered around Grandmother’s Kitchen table for Sunday Dinners. Someone always brought a corsage for grandma. The house smelled of every flavor you could imagine, baked ham, sweet potatoes, corn, warm homemade baked bread, fresh cranberries, and desserts. As family members arrived, grandma’s house got brighter by the many smiles who came from miles down the road to celebrate Mother’s Day. 1960’s were still booming times because babies were continuously being born, and grandma’s loving hands got to hold each one while hugging the older grandchildren. There were babies crawling on the floor, some were learning how to walk and talk, and kids like me were outside with cousins running around grand... 05/10/2025