Austin
Where’s a Pumpkin Patch?
I was just reading the Forum and noticed an excellent question that was posted by Andria. Here’s what she asked: My little man will be turning a year next month, and this is his first […]
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LiveMom Giveaways!!
What are you doing this weekend? I know, we just wrapped up one weekend and now I’m already asking what you’ve got planned for the next! Crazy, huh? But for a good reason. I’ve got […]
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National Night Out is Tonight
A blue piece of paper was taped to my door last week. I thought that it was just another ad for a home service company and started to chunk it into the recycling cupboard when […]
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The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, October 3-5, 2008
Zilker 9th Annual Backyard Concert- Featuring live music from Patricia Vonne, Boonetown, Onion Creek Crawdaddies, Robert Wilson and Jimmy Lynn. This is a non-alcoholic family event with concessions available. Be sure to bring your own […]
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I’m So Jealous
I go to great lengths to recycle. Cans, glass and plastic go in the curbside container and gets picked up once a week (as long as I remember to put it out). Unfortunately, paper- mail, […]
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The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, September 26-28, 2008
If you have an event that you’d like to list either on the calendar or on the Weekenders, please send an email with the details and we’ll do our best to get the information out […]
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Mommy Mob Restaurant Review
It’s time for something new here at LiveMom! How about reviews from the Austin Mommy Mob? That’s right- we’ve got a team of moms right here in Austin who will be trying out restaurants, products, […]
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The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, September 19-21, 2008
Live From the Plaza– Why not kick off the weekend early with FREE!! live music on the plaza at Austin City Hall?! Lunch is optional at $6.50 or bring your own and enjoy this unusually […]
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The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, September 12-14, 2008
Well, people, this is kind of a lame Weekenders! With the weather likely to turn nasty here in Central Texas due to Hurricane Ike, it may be wise to plan Saturday indoors and off the […]
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Austin Kiddie Limits at ACL Festival
I heard a radio commercial for Austin Kiddie Limits at the ACLFestival this year and decided to check it out. I’ve never been to an Austin City Limits Festival; somehow, bracing the intense Texas heat […]
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The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, September 5-7, 2008
Renaissance Fair in the Park- Enjoy a reenactment of the Renaissance times with demonstrations. Turkey legs, roasted corn and beverages available. Check out the works from clothiers, leatherworkers, dancers, scribes, glass engravers, enamellers, herbalists and […]
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The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, August 29-31, 2008
With the UT football game, the Austin Triathalon and the Nike Human Race all happening this weekend, be sure to check out road closures and traffic updates to make it to where you’re going safely […]
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Happy Birthday 2nd Street District
The kids are going back to school and life is about to settle back down into a more normal routine. Why not go celebrate on 2nd Street? It’s a birthday celebration complete with champagne, cupcakes, […]
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The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, August 22-24, 2008
East End Fourth Fridays- Free activities for kids, including a crafts table, moonwalk, FREE children’s books from Half Price Books, FREE pizza and more! Kids activities are from 6:00-8:00pm and are FREE. $5.00 Cover after […]
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Back Roads
Teaching kids to drive can be a pull-your-hair-out-while-your-eyes-are-closed kind of experience. Makes sense to want a nice country road with little traffic to teach a teen how to drive, right? Here’s an email from one […]
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Tax Free Weekend
Have you taken your kids shopping for school clothes during a tax free weekend in Texas? I never have. Always thought it would be just a little too crazy for my nerves and sanity to […]
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Restaurant Inspections Online
Do you and your family enjoy dining out? Have you ever wondered what the “behind the scenes” in the kitchen is really like? Is it dirty or clean? Do the employees really wash their hands […]
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FREE IMMUNIZATIONS
That time of year is fast approaching- school time!With all of the madnes that comes along with getting the kids ready for school- shopping for new clothes and school supplies- there is also the task […]
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Moving to Austin
Yes, there are still many people moving to Austin- even in this declining economy of ours. It’s been years since I’ve moved to a new city- so long ago that I didn’t even have kids!! […]
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Market Days
I like the idea of going to a farm to buy freshly picked fruits and vegetables. Sure, I can hit the farmers’ markets in Austin, but grabbing a basket and taking the kids to the […]
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The Weekenders: June 13-15, 2008
Live From the Plaza- This music series showcases local musicians and reflects excellence and cultural diversity of Austin. FREE concerts are held on Fridays at noon on the plaza at City Hall. This weeks performance […]
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Free Movies
Over the course of the past week, a couple of friends have mentioned something about free movies for kids at selected movie theaters around town. It hadn’t really registered with me until it was mentioned […]
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Featuring: Serrano’s Tex-Mex Restaurant
I had the pleasure of sitting down to lunch with Ashley, the Marketing Director for Serrano’s in the Arboretum. She’s a mom of three and is working diligently at getting more families into her location.I […]
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Back to Work
It can be a tough decision when you are considering the options of going back to work or continuing to stay home. For some moms, it can be especially challenging if you have not had […]
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Does Stimulus Mean Surplus?
Many Americans have received their stimulus checks from the government over the past week. This got me thinking about how these checks will play out in the local economy in the coming months. It doesn’t […]
Austin
Stepmoms Unite and Relax: La Belle Mere
Are you are stepmom in need of a break? I know, it’s hard being a stepmom and sometimes you just need to get away from it all, right? Well, there is something just for you […]
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The Weekenders: April 25-27 Events for Austin Families
Kids Decaf Club- Mom and Dad rest while the kids are entertained with games, magic, crafts and balloon animals on the back porch. Find Rasta Raffy when you get there and he’ll lead the fun. […]
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Special Needs
I was thinking about a woman that I met at the park a couple of months ago. She had two kids, one with severe developmental delays which required round the clock care. In order for […]
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Who Needs Allergies?
Sniffle, sniffle, cough, sniffle. This should be designated as the official Austin language. Yes, it’s true. If you live in Austin, ranked as the worst city for allergies, you will suffer from them at some […]
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The Weekenders, April 4-6 Events for Austin Families
Can you say busy weekend? Man, there is just too much to list this weekend! In addition to what’s listed here, there are the staple weekend events going on- Storytime at Book People, Ruta Maya […]
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Restaurant Reviews
There are so many restaurants to choose from in Austin and as a parent to two children, I rarely have the opportunity to go out for an “adult” dinner. When I do have the chance […]
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The Weekenders, March 14-16 Events for Austin Families
There is rarely a weekend in Austin that is boring and this weekend is definitely no exception. There’s all kinds of music to listen to and festivals to enjoy. Makes for some g good people […]
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Featuring LuAnn from AUSTINABLES.com
Name: LuAnn Glowacz Occupation: Owner, Austinables.com Age: 31 Number of Children: 1, with another on the way in June Current Projects: Besides Austinables, I’m an overprotective mom and a freelance writer/pr consultant Tell us about […]
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Breastfeeding Outside Our Bedrooms
This is such a cool project that is happening right here in Austin! It’s such a great help to breastfeeding mamas living in or visiting the Austin area. Please be sure to get involved if […]
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Rebel Moms
I took the baby to the Austin Children’s Museum yesterday morning for Baby Bloomers and for the first time in my many years here in Austin I saw lots of little babies downtown. Of course, […]