Austin Health and Beauty Mama
Help for New Year’s Resolutions
The cycle is the same. Every year we overdo, over-booze and over-eat our way through the holiday season and by the time the new year rings in, we are all ready to start anew – […]
December 2012
Weekend Events
The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, December 21-23, 2012
Mueller Solstice Lights- Even though it is the longest night the traditional Luminaries will light up the Mueller Park. Participants are welcome to bring their families and enjoy some hot chocolate, cookies and beautiful light installations […]
Recipes
Thursday’s Dish: Empanadas
There is something about the holidays that brings out this desire in me to embark upon a group cooking project. Maybe it’s having grown up in Austin and nibbling on tamales during the holidays or […]
Features
Shop Local Picks: Parts & Labour
If you celebrate Christmas, you are painfully aware that the clock is ticking. Yes, you’d love to find the perfect gift…of course! But where to go? How do I find something for not just one […]
Austin
Season of Giving: Keep Austin Generous and Helping Newtown
Having children makes us all remember the magic of this time of year. The sparkle in their eyes as you unpack the decorations. The inevitable laughter from watching their favorite holiday movie — for the […]
Recipes
Thursday’s Dish: Raspberry-Almond Rugelach
As of this writing, there are three more nights of Chanukah, which means there are three more opportunities to make latkes and sufganiyot (jelly donuts), both of which are popular traditional foods of the Jewish […]
Weekend Events
The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, December 14-16, 2012
The Elf on the Shelf Storytime- Join us for a special Elf on the Shelf Storytime this evening. FREE!! Friday, 7:00pm. Barnes and Noble, La Frontera Village, 2701 Parker Road Bldg A Suite 700, Round […]
Austin
A Very Austin Holiday Shopping List (GIVEAWAY!)
Maybe it’s pride of place or just a nice way to share a slice of Austin with loved ones at the holidays, but every year I challenge myself to find an array of gifts that […]
Austin
Season of Giving: Green Doors
Having children makes us all remember the magic of this time of year. The sparkle in their eyes as you unpack the decorations. The inevitable laughter from watching their favorite holiday movie — for the […]
Austin
Shop Local Picks: Buy…and Feel Good about Giving
Am I the only one who isn’t done with my holiday shopping? In between the calendar managing, decorating and card addressing I’m still way behind in the actual gift purchasing department. While I was doing […]
Giveaways
GIVEAWAY: ZACH Winter Camp
The holidays are upon us, mamas. With all of the organizing that comes along with this joyous time of year, gift buying, dinnner, planning, cookie baking, holiday performances, and so on, it can be easy […]
Weekend Events
The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, December 7-9, 2012
Polar Express Storytime- Join us for a heartwarming holiday tradition, our Polar Express Storytime, on Friday, December 7 at 7:00 pm. The evening will include holiday treats and activities. FREE!! Barnes and Noble (4 locations), […]
Recipes
Thursday’s Dish: Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese
Who doesn’t love mac and cheese? I am an absolute devotee, and of course it’s a “kid food” staple. Although the bright-orange thoroughly-Krafted version is always an option, I prefer mine from scratch. The good […]
Austin
Holiday Event Spotlight: Lights of Love, The Nutcracker and Invincible Czars
Yesterday, as a part of our Season of Giving, we wrote about the Ronald McDonald Charities of Austin and Central Texas. This weekend, the organization is the beneficiary of the Lights of Love 5K and […]
Camps
2012/2013 Winter Camps Around Austin
The holidays are almost upon us and, in addition to the hustle and bustle of preparing for celebrations with family and friends, it’s also time to prepare for school-aged children to be on extended break […]
Austin
Season of Giving: Ronald McDonald House
Having children makes us all remember the magic of this time of year. The sparkle in their eyes as you unpack the decorations. The inevitable laughter from watching their favorite holiday movie — for the […]
Features
Shop Local Picks: Cherrywood Art Fair
Need to do some holiday shopping? The Cherrywood Art Fair is coming up this weekend (December 8th and 9th, 2012) from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. It’s FREE to enter, kid-friendly, and a great place […]