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    Energy Audit

    I’ve been feeling such a lack of energy lately! I hate this feeling, and I need to do some introspection to figure out what’s causing it and what I can do to regain some energy.

    1. Matt and I are inconsistent about turing the lights out at 10pm. We really need to do this! Getting adequate sleep is integral to having higher levels of energy. 
    2. I need to regularly take my multivitamins. As a vegetarian, I think I need the extra little boost of iron.
    3. I need to pick up the clutter around our house. I’m someone who is very impacted by my surroundings, and disorder leaves me feeling unsettled. 
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  • Books

    Picture Books about Fall: Our Favorites

    Fall is officially here. We don’t have a whole lot of seasonal change in Austin, but I will say it was pretty awesome this year that the first day of Fall was noticeably cooler than it had been all summer. I guess we should call them Subtle Seasons here.   

    We are gearing up for the Fall season! Our Halloween costumes are in progress. We sent out evites for our 4th Annual Halloween pizza and trick-or-treating party. Fall travel has been booked.   

    And now it’s time to pull out our Fall books! I love this tradition around our home. These are the books we pull out only during the Fall season: … Read More

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    Things to Do in L.A. with Kids

    We are heading to Los Angeles for Fall Break! Matt and I know that our time with our young boys is going to go by fast, and we try to think of ways to savor it as much as possible. For us, going on as many family vacations as possible is one of those ways. At my school, we have a Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer Break every year. These vacations are a time to build so many memories.


    Here’s what we’re thinking for L.A. (please chime in if you have other ideas!).
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