Hi! I am THE Mamasaur! I’m a 30-year-old SAHM of three kids, a retired RN, and a very loving (generally-speaking) wife of my animator husband, Nathan. We live in Texas (for now). My children are awesome…and exhausting. I have a 16-year-old stepson, Coen; a 2-year-old, Orson; and a 1-year-old, Nova. I realized how desperately, with the strain of parenthood, I needed a creative outlet, and thus, this blog was born. I have many interests that I’m sure will find their way into my entries: at least attempting to be a gentle parent and generational trauma cycle-breaker, enjoying food and wine, working out in VR, getting new tattoos, and making strides to fulfill a dream of moving onto a sailboat with my husband and our babies.
Doesn’t get much better than these Caramel Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats… Rich & flavorful, cheap & easy. Such a sweet staple. A quintessential comfort food. Effortless to whip up. Who doesn’t LOVE a good,… Read More »Caramel Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats
No better way to let granulated caramel shine than in homemade marshmallow! ICYMI, and in case you’re wondering what granulated caramel is, I have a great post documenting my disastrous introduction to toasted sugar. Highly… Read More »Caramel Marshmallow
Is The Gruene Door a door worth opening? With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, Nathan and I were excited for the excuse to try The Gruene Door. Having heard so many recommendations, so many rave… Read More »The Mamasaur Reviews: The Gruene Door
More coffee LOUNGE than coffee SHOP, 2 Rivers Coffee has this Mamasaur feeling at home… Thank you, 2 Rivers Coffee, for filling the void Nathan and I have felt for 3 years now. (In a… Read More »The Mamasaur Reviews: 2 Rivers Coffee
Oh, how our Irish twins fill our days with the most sensational drama… We’ve got plenty of wild chaos around here to spare, trying to wrangle our turbulent Irish twins. What we find ourselves in… Read More »The Young and the Restless
Choosing to live in the moment does not come naturally…But it’s worth it! For an article about choosing to live in the moment, the title seems like it’s living in the past. Don’t worry, dear… Read More »Happy New Year!
A recent stop at The Pastry Corner in Cibolo, TX warranted a word or two… Before I dive into my review of The Pastry Corner, I’m going to briefly mention why I even tried it… Read More »The Mamasaur Reviews: The Pastry Corner
Happy 2nd Birthday to my Nova Mira…What a wild force of nature you are! Heading into yet another packed weekend of mirth within this celebratory marathon. Nova’s birthday party is on Sunday and aptly themed… Read More »Bougie Baby
Even my pickiest child gobbles these Skillet Enchiladas down without complaint! It’s no easy feat trying to find healthy meals that can quickly, easily, and cheaply come together when it’s my night to cook. I… Read More »Easy Skillet Enchiladas
Yes, the title is a mouthful… But wait till you get a mouthful of this Pumpkin Bundt Cake. Oh no… Where is it?! My bookmark-saved recipe for the Pumpkin Bundt Cake that I make every… Read More »Spiced Pumpkin Bundt with Maple Bourbon Brown Butter Glaze