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School’s Out for Summer
It’s fast approaching… the last day of school. Are you prepared? Not for the long summer ahead. Are you prepared to hand out gifts to the teacher or teachers- yep, all six of ’em! Nikki […]
May 2008
Weekend Events
The Weekenders, May 30-June 1
Kids Decaf Club– The Irie Bean Coffee Bar is giving mom and dad a coffee break while they entertain the kids with games, magic, crafts and balloon animals on the back porch. This month also […]
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Thursday’s Dish
I bought a couple of oversized zucchinis at the Pflugerville Farmers’ Market on Tuesday. I was trying to figure out what I could use them in- I knew that bean soup was on the menu […]
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On Resting
Yeah, I said resting. Do you remember what that means? The days of long, long ago when you had an entire day to yourself. A day that was best spent in pajamas from morning until […]
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Weekend Events
The Weekenders, May 23-26 Events for Austin Families
Well folks, I thought there would be more going on in Austin over Memorial day weekend. For some reason I was thinking there would be lots of festivals and stuff to entertain the kids, but […]
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Thursday’s Dish
Fennel. What the heck is it and how do you use it? This is a question that’s been posed to me many times over the past year. We bought some fennel yesterday at the Farmers’ […]
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LiveMom Giveaways!!
Summer is upon us and we all want to look our best, right? Radiant and sun-kissed. Lips that shimmer in the blinding Texas sunlight. LiveMom and Skin Rhythm are getting you all set up for […]
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Tax Holiday
Have you been wanting to buy a new refrigerator because your old one is just too stinky? Your dishwasher is on it’s last leg and you just can’t imagine having to do all of those […]
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Summer Reads
Relaxing on the beach with a trashy romance novel. Sitting for hours in the airport with a mystery that you just can’t put down. Tucked away in a cabin by the lake with a biography […]
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Autism Rising
My husband and I got into a heated debate about the possibility of vaccines causing autism. My stance on this issue is purely an emotional one. And as we all know, when it’s emotional, it […]
Weekend Events
The Weekenders, May 16-18 Events for Austin Families
Movie in the Park- A short episode of “Land of the Lost” followed by the original “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971). Sponsored by Friends of Dottie Jordan Park. FREE! Friday, 8:15p.m. Bring a […]
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Thursday’s Dish
A little chef in the making is cooking up some mean dishes here in Austin, Texas! She puts many of us to shame with her skills in the kitchen. Biscuits from scratch? Really, a five […]
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Featuring: Deanna Roy
I can’t say it enough- there are some really talented and incredible women living in Austin and I’ve been lucky enough to cross paths with some of them. These women have offered much needed advice, […]
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Hair Cuts for Toddlers
If you are not skilled with the clippers you’ll find yourself in quite the pickle when it comes time to get your tots hair cut. Toddlers are squirmy, full of stranger anxiety and probably don’t […]
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How Do You…. Pee in Public?
OK, so this email had me laughing. Not at the mom who wrote it, but at myself. Remembering back to all of those times that I’ve tried managing a toddler in a public bathroom while […]
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Happy Mother’s Day
Wishing all of you mamas out there a very wonderful day! Congratulations, Average Jane Crafter– you won the LiveMom Mother’s Day Giveaway. Here is the winning comment: I love being a mom, because it’s put […]
Austin
Featuring: Serrano’s Tex-Mex Restaurant
I had the pleasure of sitting down to lunch with Ashley, the Marketing Director for Serrano’s in the Arboretum. She’s a mom of three and is working diligently at getting more families into her location.I […]
Weekend Events
The Weekenders, May 9-11 Events for Austin Families
It’s Mother’s Day weekend in Austin, Texas. What will you be doing to celebrate? Whatever it is, there’s a bunch of free stuff to keep your family well entertained! Book People Storytime– A special treat […]
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Thursday’s Dish
I like to eat tacos. Primarily because my son likes it when I make them. I generally make them with ground turkey instead of beef and it almost always ends up turning into taco salad. […]
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LiveMom Giveaways!! Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day… it’s right around the corner. That one day when you should feel like a queen with breakfast served in bed, dinner made by someone other than yourself and a house that is so […]
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Back to Work
It can be a tough decision when you are considering the options of going back to work or continuing to stay home. For some moms, it can be especially challenging if you have not had […]
Austin
Does Stimulus Mean Surplus?
Many Americans have received their stimulus checks from the government over the past week. This got me thinking about how these checks will play out in the local economy in the coming months. It doesn’t […]
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Featuring: Kari Anne Roy
Here’s another talented Austin mom! Be sure to check back next week for our Mother’s Day Giveaway, which will include an autographed copy of her book!! Name: Kari Anne Roy Occupation: Writer, mama Age: 31 […]
Weekend Events
The Weekenders, May 2-4 Events for Austin Families
Celebration of Families– This year’s event, Healthy Families/ Healthy Planet, is brought to you by Family Connections. It’s FREE and will feature an entertainment stage with the Biscuit Brothers performing at Noon, rock wall climbing, […]
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Thursday’s Dish
This week’s dish come to us courtesy of Shannan. She subscribes to Cooking Light, a great source for recipes, especially helpful when you are looking to make a tasty meal that is also healthy to […]