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 intrigued by Catherine’s idea to come up with an Austin Bucket List for 2014. This...

Survival in Austin during the summer months is made possible with air conditioning and swimming pools. Ok, splash pads, cold beer and margaritas also help, but pools and air conditioning are tops on my list for summer survival in Austin. After swimming recently in another city’s...

Music is everywhere in this town — even for our littles. While I remember getting some truly cringe-worthy songs stuck in my head when my son was little, I always looked forward to heading to the now-defunct Family Connections toy library on Fridays. Staci Gray was often there,...

This week’s edition of What’s Up? Weekly is brought to you by Bright Horizons at Bee Cave, an early education and preschool center which will be opening in early 2015! Bright Horizons at Bee Cave will offer Infant, Toddler, Twos, Preschool and Kindergarten Prep programs, in...

Summer. When tempers can go from zero to 60 in no time flat and when sometimes, a sweet cold treat is the only thing that can make it better. For adults and kids. You might choose ice cream, but don’t forget there is also froyo, bubble tea, smoothies and aguas frescas.  For those days...

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 extra planning and prepping for us busy moms to get a night out at the...

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 to temporarily put aside what you used to enjoy…and guarantee that you are in bed by 9pm. You say you...

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 intrigued by Catherine’s idea to come up with an Austin Bucket List for 2014. This...

Thanks to FreeFuninAustin.com for sharing this amazing list of splash pads with us! Austin Bailey Park – Open May 17 – September 7, 2014 daily from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 1101 W. 33rd St. (Review) Bartholomew Park - Open May 17 – September 7, 2014 daily from 9:00 a.m....

One of my least favorite roles as a parent is Bad Cop. Yes, I realize someone has to do it. I understand kids need boundaries. But it’s so much better to be The Fun Mom. The Mom who allows Popsicles (only 100% fruit, of course) at 10am on a summer morning and thinks mandatory afternoon ice...

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 intrigued by Catherine’s idea to come up with an Austin Bucket List for 2014. This...