Kristin Schell
Holidays are the perfect opportunity to gather friends and neighbors at the Turquoise Table. One of our favorite neighborhood holiday traditions is the annual Front Yard People Eggstravaganza. What’s an Eggstravaganza, you ask? A neighborhood egg decorating party. Hosting a neighborhood egg decorating party is simple. It’s a great way to meet new neighbors, too. Huge bonus, mamas. All the…
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We have reached that time of the year again… back to school! It is a time of celebration for (most) kids and (all) parents! And of course, just prior to the big day, there was the annual ritual of purchasing new school supplies. Shiny new folders, vibrantly colored markers and perfectly sharpened pencils to start the school year off right….
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A coyote was roaming our street. Most of the neighborhood was aware of the coyote’s whereabouts from postings on a private Facebook page, but one couple isn’t on social media. The timing wasn’t convenient or ideal, but warning my neighbors to be cautious and then listening to their struggles trumped everything else. So I spent the morning at my elderly…
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At its heart, The Turquoise Table movement is about connecting with neighbors. It’s about turning acquaintances into friends. It’s about gathering around the table to share great conversation, coffee and meals, and support for those around us. But each Turquoise Table is unique, and each table owner can and should use their table for a bigger purpose as they feel…
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Last year Brooke and her family relocated to Austin from Las Vegas. After settling into their new neighborhood and home, they set about building their new life in their new town. Not long after the move, Brooke heard about The Turquoise Table movement through her pastor at ONEChapel church and she just KNEW. She knew that she wanted to have…
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I have the coolest neighbors. Like Nicole and Jesse. Family meals have always been important to the Vickey’s, but as their family grew, so did the demands on their time. Like most families, they found it harder and harder to gather for that sacred hour called Family Dinner. They noticed it wasn’t just them — their friends and neighbors were…
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