Living Curiously

Tonight we’re celebrating Dolly Parton at Orvie’s Hall in Burton, Texas, with big hair, rhinestones, dancing, and a whole lot of heart. Even better, 100% of the door proceeds benefit the Burton Bridge Ministry Food Pantry.

Why wait until Thanksgiving to be grateful? Get Me to the Gravy is a simple gratitude challenge about noticing the small, ordinary things that make life a little better.

Tired of reminding your kids to do the same things every school morning? Here’s the simple Morning List system I’ve used with my kids for years to cut down on repeating myself and give them more independence.

Birthday freebies are still a thing! Find out how birthday rewards work, when to sign up, and use my Birthday Treat Finder to discover current local and national birthday freebies near you.

Skip the one-word answers. Try meaningful family conversation questions that help adults and kids notice, share, laugh, and remember the little things.

Looking for a free gratitude journal for kids? Discover a simple classroom gratitude activity that builds curiosity, reflection, kindness, and noticing.

Not every hobby needs to make money. Explore why curiosity, learning for fun, and enjoying hobbies without monetizing them still matter.

See how I use ChatGPT as my kitchen notebook to build and remember recipes, plus my creamy garlic-lime sauce for fish tacos, slaw and chicken.

Perimenopause comes with hot flashes, brain fog, surprise chin hairs, and plenty of moments nobody warned us about. Here's an honest, funny look at this stage of life and the products helping me survive it.

Tom Segura may have gotten us through the door, but Ciccio Bomba won us over with incredible pastries, great coffee, welcoming staff, and a quiet morning together in Austin.

Ever stare into a full refrigerator and still have no idea what to make? Here's how a conversation with ChatGPT, or as I call it, Bestie, turned leftover chicken and a handful of ingredients into a buffalo chicken dip that's earned a permanent spot on the BrookeShelf.