One of our favorite times of year is almost here: the Austin City Limits Music Festival! Celebrating its 15th year right here in our backyard, ACL features all kinds of music and the chance to […]
Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band, a husband-wife duo and Latin GRAMMY winner, will celebrate the release of their Greatest Hits CD on the 2016 ACL Kiddie Limits stage. Performing bi-lingual music for kids […]
It’s almost here! Tens of thousands of music fans will soon flock to Zilker Park for the 15th anniversary of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. This will be our sixth year covering ACL, and […]
Cooler weather is on the way as we usher in fall. Take advantage of all of the many Austin-area trails offering shady areas perfect for hiking and biking. Many have creeks for splashing in, parks […]
These days we have so much information at our fingertips to help solve any parenting dilemma (admittedly, most of the times we may have too much). You could argue the Internet was both the best […]
Yesterday I did some grocery shopping. Unlike anyone who actually went to the store on Labor Day, I did not wait in line, bump carts with fellow shoppers or parking lot cruise. I gave the […]
Here at LiveMom, we love meeting new moms (and dads) doing interesting things around town. Our monthly Feature series give us an excuse to learn more about these hardworking Austinites. Our September feature is Angela […]
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 […]
Here at LiveMom, we love meeting new moms (and dads) doing interesting things around town. Our monthly Feature series give us an excuse to learn more about these hardworking Austinites. Our August feature is Angela Glode […]
These days we have so much information at our fingertips to help solve any parenting dilemma (admittedly, most of the times we may have too much). You could argue the Internet was both the best […]
A rainy day weekend for parents with young kids can be a horrible thing, at least for me that’s the case! So, on a rainy Sunday a few weeks ago my son and I decided […]
Right now my life is pretty crazy. I’ve got 6 month old twins and an almost 4 year old. My husband and I both work full time outside of the home, and I blog regularly […]
While it might be nice for a while, we can’t subsist on just Goldfish and popsicles…at least, not all summer. Take advantage of your early risers to skip your usual weekend morning routine and get […]
You can’t beat a day of fun at one of Austin’s FREE splash pads! Pack a picnic or some snacks, bring some water toys – buckets and shovels work well if there’s also a sandy […]
The City of New Braunfels located in between Austin and San Antonio, was founded in 1845 under German charter and has grown into a bustling community with lots to offer. You can easily spend a […]
Sick of Chutes and Ladders, Candy Land and Monopoly? Try out a new board game, or “tabletop game,” as the new breed of IRL gamers call it. For ages 5-8, Qwirkle and Enchanted Forest are […]
Summer is the season for road tripping and singing out loud with the windows rolled down! We asked some of our friends and favorite Kindie artists “What’s your Summer Jam?” Both family-friendly and their own […]
When my son was a baby, I met Maggie Louise Callahan and I was drawn in by her charming smile and her adorable blonde baby girl, Vivi. We stayed in touch and started a monthly […]
Austin’s largest museum is free and has over 200 works of art spread out across town. From statues to sculptures, mosaics and murals, you’ll find one-of-a-kind art installations all over the city which are part […]
Nothing can prepare you for your first child, and with the second nothing can prepare you for the family dynamic. My husband and I wanted to wait a few years after our first son was […]
Playing in the sand is fun for all ages! Whether you dig on a beach or at a park, there are plenty of options to build sand castles or to dig for dinosaur bones. Austin […]
Cedar Creek is a small community a little more than 10 miles west of Bastrop, southeast of Austin. If you are looking for a little adventure without venturing too far, give this tiny town a […]
These days we have so much information at our fingertips to help solve any parenting dilemma (admittedly, most of the times we may have too much). You could argue the Internet was both the best […]
Susan Thomson and I met on the first day of kindergarten for our sons, and I loved her warm smile immediately. She has two beautiful tow-headed children and a kind husband in the westlake area […]
How to Have Summer Fun 1. Print the 2016 Austin Summer Fun Checklist for Kids or pick up a copy of Austin Family Magazine and tear out the Checklist. OR Come to the Summer Fun […]
Celebrate the beginning of summer by taking the family to the beautiful Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa to take part in their 10 year anniversary special. With water slides, live music, family-friendly entertainment, plenty […]
Austin-area Simon properties and Schlitterbahn Waterparks have teamed up to offer Texans the ultimate way to cool off and stretch their dollars this season with a Summer Fun Pack offer, available now, while supplies last, […]
It’s no surprise that everyone needs time to relax, eat well, drink well and socialize. If you are Mom, you know the importance of these nights for your sanity. A time to laugh, vent, NOT […]
Here at LiveMom, we love meeting new moms (and dads) doing interesting things around town. Our monthly Feature series give us an excuse to learn more about these hardworking Austinites. Our May feature is local blogger, […]
When was the last time you escaped with your best girlfriends for a weekend getaway? It can be extremely hard as a busy parent to take time away from your family, but if you have […]
Living in the Live Music Capital of the World, there’s no escaping catching some live music around Austin. From restaurants to record stores, bars and clubs, grocery stores and coffee shops, we are lucky enough […]
From Portland to San Francisco, New York, Boston and Austin, men and women will gather across the nation in 41 cities to hear live readings from local authors at Listen To Your Mother. With Mother’s […]
When I was a teenager I dreamed of living abroad, becoming a high powered marketing executive and wearing sophisticated and stylish J. Crew suits every day to work. I did study abroad, I did get […]
KidOShoe is a locally owned and operated shoe store that carries shoes for kids ages newborn and up – there are even baby shower shoes available. Featuring a hand-picked selection of well-made shoes from around […]
Here at LiveMom, we love meeting new moms (and dads) doing interesting things around town. Our monthly Feature series give us an excuse to learn more about these hardworking Austinites. Our April feature is local […]
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “IT TAKES A VILLAGE”. Well, I’ve experienced raising children with a small village (family a few hours away) and a large village thanks to my neighbors. And let me […]
Happening All Weekend HONK!TX – Friday, Saturday & Sunday. HONK!TX is a nonprofit, community-driven festival that brings street and brass bands from around the country to perform a wide variety of genres for FREE in […]
Many times vacations are not relaxing at all and involve lots of going, lots of exploring and little relaxation. And then there are trips that we take that involve recharging, unwinding, and so much relaxing […]
Time to break out your best pastels, floppy hats, and Sunday shoes: Easter is here, which means it’s officially brunch season. While I’ve compiled a list of fancy brunches and less family-friendly Easter brunch events […]
We all get antsy around in the spring to go through and purge things we don’t need or use anymore. This year, make it a point to take your items to organizations in Austin that […]
Spring break is the perfect time to hop into the car for a road trip! The weather is fine – not too hot, not too cold, just right. The great state of Texas is huge […]
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 […]
Entertaining kids of all ages in Austin has never been easier with LiveMom’s series of Fun Things to do in Austin with Kids! Broken down by age, we’ve laid out ideas for keeping kids from […]
Here at LiveMom, we love meeting new moms (and dads) doing interesting things around town. Our monthly Feature series give us an excuse to learn more about these hardworking Austinites. Our March feature is Stephanie […]
The kids will be out of school for summer break in no time! Get a head start on planning out their camp schedule with the 2016 Austin Summer Camp Guide. American Robotics Academy American […]
Make the most of this beautiful spring weather in Austin! Before the repressive heat strikes, head out to one of the many Austin-area parks to enjoy nature and outdoor play with your kids. If you […]
Time is in short supply these days. Many of us spend a good deal of it shuttling our kids around between school and their varied activities, which doesn’t allow for cooking. On those busy nights, […]
Have you ever wanted to pack up your family and move to a different country? That’s just what Cheris Lifford, an Austin mom of two, did last year. While it sounds dreamy escape from routine, […]
I’ve never read a Jane Austen book, and the only movie adaptations I’ve seen are Emma and Sense and Sensibility. If the tone of those are anything to go by, any die-hard Austen fan will […]
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we thought it would be fun to come up with a list of our contributor’s favorite movies that are heavy on the romance! Go ahead and cuddle up […]
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