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Quel

Austin, TX

Interests: romantic comedies, r&b, scrubs, private practice, seinfield, pop), reggea, british, books (fiction and creative non-fiction), music (folk/rock, conscious rap, films (independent, anything depressing--love dysfunctional families), tv (grey's anatomy, lipstick jungle, gossip girl).

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Wake Up Your Weird in Austin @ Scottish Rite Theatre

*This post and photos appeared originally on my other spot, Do512family.com.* Wake Up Your Weird is not just a puppet show, it is a puppet experience. Emmy Award Nominated "Sesame Street" Performer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph brings a powerful show that addressed... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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Homeschool Cam: Awesome Vehicle

Project based homeschool boy working on automobile car building project. Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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Homeschooling My Strong-Willed Child: Two Weeks Down

Strong-willed kids feel their integrity is compromised if they're forced to submit to a parent's will. And, really, you don't WANT to raise an obedient child. Morality is doing what's right, no matter what you're told. Obedience is doing what you're told, no matter what's right. Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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We Named Our Homeschool!

Brain Blast Academy of Science & Art: Home of The Robots. Originally my son chose "Bones" (skeleton) as our mascot, but I helped him move away from that one and he chose robots instead. He told me how the robot... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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Shot@Life Champion Spotlight: Autism Mom Supports World Immunization

It's World Immunization Week! This week, organizations and champions for global immunity are spreading the word about the importance of perseverance in the fight to prevent deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases. This week also marks the birthday week of Shot@Life, a... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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Mothering In The Cut

Earlier today, I was at the doctor's office with my son. Nothing serious, but he will be out of school a couple of days. I'm having a moment. When my five year old son is not feeling well and climbs... Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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It's Our Anniversary

Seventeen years together--12 in holy matrimony. In case you missed it, THIS is STILL what it feels like to be with someone for this lone. Bliss, blisters and all. We keepin' it movin'. Love and light, y'all. Love and light. Continue reading

Posted Apr 7, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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Fitzgerald Still Giving Me Life

This afternoon I saw the preview for The Great Gatsby. My son witnessed my excitement and watched me text my sister. Running, he followed me in to my bookshelf to find my copy of the Fitzgerald classic with all the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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Five Pretty, Awesome Things #2

Design Essentials Natural Daily Moisturizing Lotion - I knew nothing of this brand before I found it on the shelf at Sally's. I needed a moisturizer that I could use on my son's mini-fro and on my long, natural hair.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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Does she who runs in fits and starts ever truly become a runner?

I feel like I have started a new running program way too many times to even justify starting yet another one before giving up or at least admitting that this running thing may not be in the cards for me. But I totally want it to be. Everybody else in... Continue reading

Posted Apr 2, 2013 at HomegirlRuns

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A Sneak Peek At Disney Planes!

Oh my word. I missed the Disney excitement growing up. Never been into the princesses. But dammit if I'm not excited about the stuff my boy likes. First Cars, now Planes! What is Disney/Pixar stock like these days, because I... Continue reading

Posted Apr 2, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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Hey, Spring! Hey, Summer Camp Sloop!

Spring done sprung, which means most Summer Camp schedules are up online and filling up fast. It's never too early to get those summer camps locked in, folks. Especially in Austin. After a stint in wait-list purgatory, a lucky contest... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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I love humans. We win. We're totally the only ones who can do this. Well, except birds are pretty cool too. And butterflies. But for the most part, humans win. Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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Five Pretty, Awesome Things

Soap & Glory 3-IN-1 Daily Detox Vitamin C Facial Wash - I bought this at Sephora in sample size for travel and absolutely swear by it now. It's seriously like a daily facial. Wash and GLOW! Essie Naip Polish in... Continue reading

Posted Mar 23, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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A Dinosaur Slash Dragon Dance Party

My son recently turned five. I suggested a dinosaur theme, which he quickly turned into a dinosaur/dragon theme. He explained that since it was going to be a dance party, that dinosaurs and dragons are friends and should dance together.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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I'm A Champion for Shot@Life!

My Story In my head I complain a lot more than I do out loud. Out loud, I definitely complain more than I should about my time as a parent. My son was born with a neural tube defect that... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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My Shop Is Open! Meet Roxzi!

http://www.roxzi.com Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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Austin Zilker Park Kite Festival 2013: Bubbles and Dirt Won

Kite Festival. I couldn't get the kite up. I deserve a cookie for trying though. Knowing good and well I don't know nothin' 'bout flyin' no kites! But we made lots of bubbles. And Zack found a dirt hill to... Continue reading

Posted Mar 4, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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Recently, I posted a book review for Don Tate's children's book, "It Jes Happened". I loaned it to a friend to see if she wanted to share it with her son. She hadn't talked to him yet about slavery, and... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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His President Is Black. And He Gets It.

My kindergartener was about to brush his teeth before school last Friday. He was holding an Obama refrigerator magnet in his hand, because he does random things like swipe refrigerator magnets off the fridge en route to the bathroom to... Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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Farfalle (Butterflies) @ The Scottish Rite Theatre Austin

On Valentine's Day, I let my son a skip school for a day downtown at the theatre. It was a first-time experience for us both. What it actually is, is difficult to put into words, but since this is a... Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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Why My Beyoncebowl Sunday Was Perfect

I spent six hours at the park with my son and some friends, shared a steak with my son at a stop on the way home, bathed my son, put him in bed, bathed myself, put myself in bed, woke... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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Book Review: It Jes' Happened When Bill Traylor Started To Draw

Bill Traylor is an ex-slave who, after growing up on a plantation and working alongside sharecropping parents, found himself homeless. In his 80's, he began to draw his memories of growing up on a plantation and his life along the... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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What I'm Making Monday

Bracelets and some other awfully cute things for a shop I'm opening soon. Stay tuned... Opening Soon... Continue reading

Posted Jan 14, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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An Unintentional Gift, Guilt Cookies and Redemption

My son turns five next month. The big 5.0. I've been planning his birthday party since after Thanksgiving. My life is essentially what happens in between events. I like throwing parties and entertaining, so I'm kind of always planning something.... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2013 at Homegirl Quel (kel) in Austin

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