Archive for May, 2010

Preview: Roller Derby Mamas

I have a not-so-secret obsession with roller derby. If you have been living under a rock for the past decade dedicating your life to your children for the ... Read more..

Monday, May 31st, 2010 Posted in Main | 2 Comments »


Bloggin’ Mama Social: Nominate a Local Charity

Last year we celebrated local bloggin' mamas with a social, and we are busy planning the next one, which will take place on July 9, 2010 from 6:00-8:00pm at Gallery ... Read more..

Monday, May 31st, 2010 Posted in Austin, Main | 3 Comments »


Ahhhh, Massage Harmony

When the fine folks at Massage Harmony invited us to review their services for Livemom, I jumped at the chance. I haven’t had a massage that didn’t ... Read more..

Monday, May 31st, 2010 Posted in Main, Reviews | No Comments »


Celebrate Summer with a Giveaway!

Memorial Day is almost upon us, and summer's right around the corner.  Okay, in Texas, summer's been here for several weeks, but the calendar says summer's just around the corner. It's ... Read more..

Saturday, May 29th, 2010 Posted in Giveaways | 16 Comments »


The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, May 28-30, 2010

Suddenlink Full Moon Concert- Enjoy a FREE concert with Aimless Gun. Friday, 7:30- 9:30pm. Robin Bledsoe Park Ampitheatre, 601 S. Bagdad Rd., Leander. East End Fourth Fridays- Live music, good food, ... Read more..

Friday, May 28th, 2010 Posted in Weekenders | No Comments »


Thursday’s Dish: Lean and Green Broccoli Couscous

I was in the library looking through the cookbooks, hoping for some inspiration for side dishes to serve at our annual Memorial Day Weekend barbecue. My husband is grilling the ... Read more..

Thursday, May 27th, 2010 Posted in Recipes | 1 Comment »


Stress Relief : What’s Better than a Margarita?

How 'bout getting your rear kicked into gear by a couple of extreme athletes?  I'm talking bootcamp, people.  This stuff ROCKS. I know, I know!  You're probably scratching your head and ... Read more..

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 Posted in Main | No Comments »


Toxic friends

When your kids are itty bitty, most of the socializing benefits the mama. As they get older, of course, kids choose their own friends. Some which you may ... Read more..

Monday, May 24th, 2010 Posted in Main | 2 Comments »


Austin Area Summer Reading Programs

With less than two weeks of the school year left, I am gearing up for summer. In addition to buying lots of sun screen, pool toys and swim suits, I ... Read more..

Monday, May 24th, 2010 Posted in Austin, Main | 1 Comment »


The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, May 21- 23, 2010

DREAM! A Midsummer Night’s Dream- Experience Shakespeare’s classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream with a 1960s rock ‘n roll edge as Austin Shakespeare presents the 25th incarnation of free Shakespeare in ... Read more..

Friday, May 21st, 2010 Posted in Weekenders | No Comments »