Austin
Austin Bucket List for 2014: Eeyore’s Birthday Party
Here at LiveMom, we put out a call to a few of our friends to see if anyone else wanted to join us on our Bucket List Adventure for 2014. The idea was to get […]
April 2014
Camps
Giveaway: Art Garage Summer Camp!
With 30 different camps to choose from, you are sure to find something perfect for your budding artist at the Art Garage! Younger kids can choose from fun themes like Frozen, Candyland and Under the […]
Austin Music Mama
Austin Music Mama May Roundup
Here at LiveMom, we understand that you had a life before you had kids. While the decision to become a parent can rock your world in ways you didn’t anticipate, it can also cause you […]
Weekday Events
What’s Up Weekly: April 28- May 2, 2014
Happening All Week Anne Frank: A History for Today (Georgetown) – Monday, April 28 – Thursday, May 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, May 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This […]
Weekend Events
The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, April 25-27, 2014
Movie in the Park: Monsters University (Leander) – Friday, April 25 at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic dinner. Concessions are also available. Glass containers are prohibited. Friendly pets are welcomed on a […]
Austin Health and Beauty Mama
Springtime Health & Beauty RoundUp
Thanks to Nui Organics for sponsoring this post. The folks at Nui Organics know that parents appreciate style and quality as well as durability, functionality and environmental responsibility which is why the have handcrafted the […]
Austin Reading Mama
Local Author Reading List: Kari Anne Holt
It’s hard enough for us parents to find time to read, let alone to decide what to read. Head to the library and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the stacks upon stacks of interesting-sounding […]
Austin Theatre Mama
Pinocchio at Zach Theatre
I was really excited for the chance to take my boys to see ZACH Theatre’s newest children’s production of Pinocchio. My two older boys have enjoyed live theatre, but my youngest has always been too […]
Giveaways
Giveaway: Listen To Your Mother Tickets
Mother’s Day kind of sneaks up on me each year. It’s hard enough to remember each kid’s birthday much less a day that those said kids are supposed to treat me- their hardworking, loving mama! […]
Austin Music Mama
Up Close and Personal With Austin’s Musicians: Soul of a Musican Series
Those of us who are lucky to call Austin home know that live music isn’t something that just happens in this town during South by Southwest and ACL. You can truly catch great music, any […]
Events
Event: Blo at the Domain with Bump Club Austin
Join the wonderful ladies of Bump Club Austin for a Beautiful Ladies Night Out! On Thursday, April 24, from 7-9 p.m., you can learn tips about living a healthier lifestyle while being pampered with treatments […]
Weekday Events
What’s Up Weekly: April 21-25, 2014
Happening All Week Anne Frank: A History for Today (Georgetown) – Monday, April 21 – Thursday, April 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, April 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This […]
Events
Event: Listen To Your Mother Show
Listen To Your Mother is a series of live stage readings that is performed across the nation in 32 cities. Now in it’s fourth year, the Austin Listen To Your Mother show has gathered 15 […]
Weekend Events
The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, April 18-20, 2014
Pinocchio at ZACH Theatre- Friday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 19 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Step into Geppetto’s workshop for a delightful retelling of an ageless classic! Objects in Geppetto’s carpentry […]
Events
Event: Nui Organics Grand Opening Celebration
Nui Organics is opening a new store in Austin! Join them on Earth Day, April 22, 2014, as they celebrate their grand opening with fun and games! Kids are fast and busy. Life is full […]
Features
Road Trip: Houston Zoo
Our Spring Break Road Trip is already seeming like a distant memory, but I’m so glad we did it. It was the first time it was just my son and I on a trip, so […]
Features
Austin Bucket List for 2014: Mount Bonnell
Here at LiveMom, we put out a call to a few of our friends to see if anyone else wanted to join us on our Bucket List Adventure for 2014. The idea was to get […]
Events
International Dance Day Classes at Ballet Austin
On Sunday, May 4, 2014, Ballet Austin’s Butler Community School serves as the local venue for International Dance Day, an event to celebrate Dance, to revel in the universality of this art form, to cross […]
Giveaways
Bon Voyage, Summer Brain Drain. Hello, Brain Chase! GIVEAWAY
If you are anything like me, you have been going at breakneck speed all spring long, with something big looming just beyond your planning horizon. Yep, believe it or not, summer will be here before […]
Events
Event: Art of Giving
$5 is all it costs to feed a child seven meals. The 2nd Annual Art of Giving Event is set for Wednesday, April 23, 2014. This year, we are working hard to raise much need […]
Weekday Events
What’s Up Weekly: April 14-18, 2014
Happening All Week Anne Frank: A History for Today (Georgetown) – Monday, April 14 – Thursday, April 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This […]
Features
Spreading KINDness in Austin: Free Flower and Snack Deliveries
KIND is teaming up with Bicycle Film Festival to celebrate and inspire kindness by inviting individuals to have a free flower delivered via bike messenger to a friend, colleague, or family member in Austin April […]
Giveaways
Giveaway: $50 HEB Gift Card for Lemonade Day Austin
Lemonade Day Austin is a FREE, fun annual citywide event designed to teach kids of all ages how to set goals, develop a business plan, establish a budget, seek investors, provide customer service, and give […]
Events
Paint Your Own Egg Event
Terra Toys invites you to paint your own wooden Easter egg! Come decorate to your heart’s content your own little wooden egg! All materials and supplies provided. One adult can accompany up to 3 children. […]
Austin Bloggin' Mamas
2014 Bloggin’ Mama Social Wrap Up
Many thanks to the Bloggin’ Mamas who came out to join us for the 5th Annual Bloggin’ Mama Social this past Saturday, April 5th, at Alta’s Cafe. We had an amazing panel of speakers who […]
Weekend Events
The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, Aril 11-13, 2014
Movies Under the Stars – Friday, April 11. You have four FREE outdoor movies to choose from: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at 8 p.m. on the Whole Foods Rooftop Plaza (525 N Lamar Blvd, Austin). E.T. […]
Features
Road Trip: Houston Museum of Natural Science
Our Spring Break Road Trip is already seeming like a distant memory, but I’m so glad we did it. It was the first time it was just my son and I on a trip, so […]
Giveaways
Easter Basket Shopping {and a Giveaway}
Easter shopping can be fun and easy, especially when you have an idea in mind of what types of items you- ahem, the Easter Bunny- will be putting into the baskets. Each year, the Easter […]
Mommy Mob
A Letter From a Mom About STAAR Testing
How do you feel about STAAR testing? Do your kids get stressed to the max when testing time rolls around? Do you agree with the rigors that children have to go through in order to […]
Features
Austin Bucket List for 2014: Bluebonnet Photos
I’m a list maker. Granted, after having kids, it becomes harder and harder to actually cross anything off any of my given lists, but when I do, it’s quite a feeling. That’s why I was […]
Events
Sprouting Soon at the Wildflower Center: Luci and Ian Family Garden
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has always been a great spot to get family photos in the bluebonnets and a leader in promoting the use of native plants in our landscapes. In 2012, the […]
Events
Thinkery to Host Sensory Day
The Thinkery extends a special invitation to learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or other sensory disorders to explore the museum with their families for Sensory Day from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on April 14, […]
Weekday Events
What’s Up Weekly: Family-Friendly Events in Austin, April 7-11, 2014
Happening All Week Anne Frank: A History for Today (Georgetown) – Monday, April 7 – Thursday, April 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, April 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This […]
Weekend Events
The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, April 4-6, 2014
Sesame Street Live – Make a New Friend– April 4, 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 pm; April 5, 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. April 6: 1:00 pm & 4:30 p.m. No matter where you’re […]
Features
Featuring Kelly Emmert of The Art Garage
One of the great things about writing about fun stuff to do with kids in Austin is finding out about new places and the interesting people behind them. For some time now, I’ve been reading […]
Austin Theatre Mama
Austin Theatre Mama Monthly Roundup: April
There’s no doubt that Austin is abounding with creative, artistic individuals. Beyond the live music shows that we’re so well-known for, Austin is also home to a thriving performing arts scene. While it make take […]
Features
Road Trip: Space Center Houston
Our Spring Break Road Trip is already seeming like a distant memory, but I’m so glad we did it. It was the first time it was just my son and I on a trip, so […]