Archive for December, 2009

New Year’s Eve

By the time New Year's Eve rolls around, I've had my fill of holiday cheer. This year is no different from the past; all I really want to do on ... Read more..

Thursday, December 31st, 2009 Posted in Austin, Main | 1 Comment »

Positive Parenting

Along with the joy, excitement and fun times of the holidays, there is also inevitably stress, crankiness and tears. And I'm not just talking about the children... The holidays and the ... Read more..

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 Posted in Features | 1 Comment »

Christmas Tree Recycling

Recycling this year's Christmas tree couldn't get any easier if you live in Austin and have curbside, pay as you throw trash pick up. All you have to do is ... Read more..

Monday, December 28th, 2009 Posted in LiveGreen, Main | No Comments »

Thursday’s Dish: French Toast Casserole

Just a quick note to wish you a Merry Christmas and share a good Christmas morning recipe, in case you need a last-minute idea. It's quick to make if you ... Read more..

Thursday, December 24th, 2009 Posted in Features | No Comments »

DIY Volunteering

Many parents choose to incorporate giving to others into their holiday traditions. Granted, helping out those who are less fortunate is a great thing to do any day of the ... Read more..

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 Posted in Features | 2 Comments »

Dividing Up the Holidays

Are you ready? Get set! Go! The holiday shuffle is upon us. Whether yours started last week, this weekend, this week, Christmas Day or the week after, most everyone does ... Read more..

Monday, December 21st, 2009 Posted in Main | 4 Comments »

The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, December 18-20, 2009

8th Annual Polar Express Pajama Party- Join us for holiday crafts, songs, stories, cookies, hot chocolate, a special guest and a bedtime reading of The Polar Express! Wear your best ... Read more..

Friday, December 18th, 2009 Posted in Weekenders | No Comments »

Thursday’s Dish: Colonial Sugar Cookies

You'll have to excuse me ... I'm currently obsessed with holiday baking, so you've got another cookie recipe coming your way. However, this is a very useful one. It is ... Read more..

Thursday, December 17th, 2009 Posted in Recipes | 1 Comment »

Holiday Calorie Counting

'Tis the season to be eating, baking, drinking gingerbread/peppermint/eggnog lattes and skipping regular workouts to get all those errands done. To help keep your mama guilt in check, we here ... Read more..

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 Posted in Features | 3 Comments »

Interfaith Holidays by Julie Aziz

Holiday planning comes with at least a minor amount of stress for most of us. Not only are there gifts to buy and in-law expectations to manage, but religious participation, ... Read more..

Monday, December 14th, 2009 Posted in Main | 1 Comment »



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