Fall Concert in the Park- Who sang “She Blinded me with Science”, “Summer of 69” and “Jessie’s Girl”? If you know these answers, dust off your Rubik’s cube, pull on your parachute pants and start […]
We seem to be right on the cusp of fall here in Central Texas. Although the stores have long stocked pants, jeans and sweaters, it’s hard to really embrace fall’s arrival until you go through […]
Last Thursday I attended the Children in Nature Collaborative’s fifth annual Celebration of Children in Nature. Westcave Preserve hosts the event each year and awards those organizations that exemplify the very best in connecting kids […]
The Little Gym of Round Rock, Free Fun in Austin, LiveMom, and MomCom Austin are hosting a FREE Halloween costume swap! In addition to the swap, there will be complementary food and drink, raffle drawings […]
There is nothing quite as tragic as the death of a child. Yet, suicide is preventable. Despite that fact, it remains the leading cause of death among 15 to 24-year-olds. Kids who identify themselves as […]
I graduated with my doctorate back in May and since then I have been a bit adrift, professionally. You see, it is difficult to forge a career in academia when you’re not willing or able […]
I read on CNN’s website that someone has developed an app that helps people decipher political ads. Very cool idea, but what I really need is someone to come out with an app that helps […]
Metz Movies in the Park: Pocahontas- Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to enjoy a movie under the stars. FREE!! Movie begins on Friday at dusk. Metz Recreation Center, 2407 Canterbury Street. Friday Night […]
School’s back in session, and that means that school lunches and breakfasts are likely a big part of you kid’s day. Have you ever wondered how it all works? Who’s to say your child can’t […]
First, we had roller derby. Now, another group of women in town are coming up with alter egos, assembling their entourages and preparing to go head to head (or, in this case, arm to arm) […]
~Learn to Lace Your Shoes Day!~ Come for demonstrations, one-on-one lessons from the team at kidOshoe, fun activities and even drawings for free prizes! kidOshoe will also be having a sale that day, so lots […]
Friday Night Storytime– Unexpected things can happen when you jump on your bed. Find out more in Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow and No Jumping on the Bed! by Tedd […]
MetroMoms is putting what is sure to be another spectacular event coming up on September 28th. I’ve got my ticket! Hope to see some of you there.
A little over two years ago, I experimented with making pizza cups in a muffin tin as part of my sustained school lunch counter-programming regimen (you can read about that experiment here; I’m not sure […]
What: IMAGINATION MOVERS LIVE ROCK-O-MATIC 2012 When: Saturday, September 29, 2012 Time: Doors open at 3:30pm and show begins at 4:30pm. Where: The Paramount Theatre You can purchase tickets online or by calling 512-474-1221. OR […]
The coffee cup that you knocked off the counter in a sleepless haze, scattering tiny shards that you spend the rest of his precious naptime cleaning up. The tears shed over a forgotten toy. The […]
When you take your kiddos to the doctor for their annual exams and school physicals, be sure to do a quick learning check-up as well. Below is a checklist of “learning check-up” questions and tips […]
Friday Night Storytime– Enjoy two animal themed stories tonight: Horseplay! by Karma Wilson and Jim McMullan and If All the Animals Came Inside by Eric Pinder and Marc Brown. FREE!! Friday, 7:30pm. Barnes and Noble, […]
Camp Fire facilitators guide parents and their toddlers in fun nature stories and activities at various locations around town. Check the details below for locations, times, and other information. Where: Northwest District Park, 7000 […]
Last chance to see Flat Track Roller Derby in 2012! The Texas Rollergirls last bout downtown at the Convention Center is THIS SATURDAY! If you have ever wanted to experience the serious sport – serious […]
The second Saturday of each month, the AMOA-Arthouse hosts a family-friendly educational for kids between 2 and 11 and their parents/caregivers. Check the AMOA-Arthouse web site for details about each Second Saturday event.
Music Forever Music Together hosts events all around Austin. Check their calendar for upcoming event details. 9/8 Circus Chicken Dog 2PM Cedar Park Live Oak Unitarian Church 9/9 Circus Chicken Dog 11AM Baby Earth Store […]
All Austin area museums are open and admission is free on this day of rediscovery. Check the Austin Museum Partnership web site for information about participating museums, hours, and details about special events going on […]
The Paramount Theatre presents the epilogue to the hilarious story of the three little pigs and their nemesis, the big, bad wolf. Doors open at 1, and the show starts at 2. Check the Paramount […]
Head out to Gamblin Field for a fun, family-friendly event with food, drinks, games, live music, and a kickball tournament to benefit the Kabhele School. Visit the Kabehle School web site for information about prices […]
This fun family event is for kids between 3 and 10. Come out to Ballet Austin to dance in the dark with black lights and strobe lights. Wear or bring a white shirt and socks […]
Catch the Imagination Movers live at the Paramount! Check the Paramount web site for prices and other details.
It’s time, once again, to spend the day with everyone’s favorite talking steam train…Thomas! Check the Austin Steam Train web site for prices, schedules, and other details.
My family and I had the recent pleasure of staying in a penthouse suite at the newly renovated Omni Austin located in the heart of downtown at 700 San Jacinto. The impressive suites are elegant, […]
Zach Theatre, the oldest continuously operating theatre in Texas and one of ten original resident theatre companies in America, is now enrolling students for the Fall and Spring classes at the Performing Arts School. The […]
I rode horses every summer as a kid. I wore my black Justin Ropers boots to school. “Family style” barbeque at The County Line was one of my favorite meals. I rode in the back […]
We attended the Saturday morning LEGO KidsFest session at the Convention Center. I was glad we had tickets in advance, since most of the sessions sold out in advance and I see there are now […]
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