Oh yes, it’s that time of year again when we are bombarded with messages that we’d better get shopping if we want to do things right and that unless you walk in with perfect gift in hand, you are doing something wrong. And believe me, the companies spreading those messages are spending...
Christmas Light Disp...
posted by Catherine Prystup
Does your family like to drive around town gazing at Christmas displays? Or enjoy walking through trails of lights? Here’s a roundup of holiday light displays in and around Austin. Those that are not free include the admission prices. Know of a home or neighborhood that has an...
8 Handmade Holiday G...
posted by Catherine Prystup
Hi LiveMom Readers! I’m Jamie, and I blog over at C.R.A.F.T. C.R.A.F.T. is a nifty little acronym for Creating Really Awesome Free Things. I make things for your home (kitchen organizer on a door), wardrobe (pillow case skirt), kitchen (fried Oreos), and kids (3D polar bear)! The...
Shop Local for the Holidays
posted by Melanie Haupt
Everyone’s got someone who is difficult to shop for on their holiday gift list. Don’t feel like popping into the nearest chain store for some cheap mass-produced t-shirt or punting and getting a gift card? How about sourcing something special from local merchants and artisans? Here’s a list of ideas to get the creative shopping juices flowing: For the foodie: Gorgeous truffles, salted caramel chocolate bars, brown butter Texas pecan brittle, and drinking chocolate from The Chocolate Makers Studio Big Kid S’mores from Amy’s Ice Creams Pie of the month club from Royer’s Pie Haven (if 12 months of pie is...
Think Outside of the...
posted by Nicole Basham
For many of us, the holiday season means ushering more stuff into our house. More LEGO bricks to trip over, more stuffed animals to go on the bed, more…things. Although it may be hard to stem the flow of these things into your house from others, have you tried giving gifts of...
Brilliant Sky Toys and Books Offers Curbside Picku...
posted by Catherine Prystup
Austin is a lucky city to have some amazingly fun, locally owned toy stores in town. One of our favorites is Brilliant Sky Toys and Books, located in The Village at Westlake, at 701 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite D-480. Maya Pomroy, local mom of two and owner of the store, has dedicated herself to filling the store with not only fun toys but also ones that are educationally enriching for all age ranges and skill levels including books, games and puzzles. During the holiday season, they are receiving new toy shipments on a daily basis so there is always something new and exciting to choose from. Looking for something fun to do with the...
Music Forever Music ...
posted by Catherine Prystup
Free Puppet Show “Iris in the land of Black and White”, Give-away, and Free Music Forever Music Together Sample Classes Music Forever Music Together is thrilled to announce their new Bee Cave location at West Austin Dance Academy. Starting this winter, Music Forever Music...
Shop Local: Noonday ...
posted by Catherine Prystup
We’re creating a community of lifting up other women. Opportunity is meant to be shared. Jessica Honegger, founder, Noonday Collection When I received the invitation to a Noonday Collection trunk show from a friend, I may have groaned a little. Oh no, not another shopping excursion...
Shop Local: Cherrywo...
posted by Catherine Prystup
Attention all holiday shoppers! Cherrywood Art Fair has cherry-picked the top 89 selected artists and makers in Central Texas providing an attractive option to sustainable quality shopping for all you celebrating the holiday spirit. For two days, December 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., you...
Austin Lyric Operas ...
posted by Catherine Prystup
For the first time on November 24, Austin Lyric Opera will offer opera-loving parents a chance to enjoy the Sunday matinee performance of Verdi’s Don Carlo while their children enjoy an afternoon of music, games, arts and fun. The Sunday Matinee Music Camp pilot program will be led by...
The Thinkery: A Preview
posted by Lauren Walz
The Thinkery is mind-blowingly cool, y’all. And I’m an adult. Just try to imagine it through the eyes of a kid! My family and I got the opportunity to visit the Thinkery (the new Austin Children’s Museum) for a special preview recently, and let’s just say it lives up to the hype. Located in the Mueller complex, the bright-red building houses what look to be hours upon hours of entertainment aimed at kids from babies all the way through age 11 or 12. There’s everything from a splashy water-themed room — basically a water table on steroids (and then some) — to an innovative outdoor play area, from a glass wall that kids...
Save the Dates: Holi...
posted by Catherine Prystup
Deep breaths. Breathe. You can get through the holiday season with your sanity in check. I promise. But it will take a little planning ahead to make for smooth sailing. If you are anything like me, you’ve been eyeing the months of November and December on your calendar with a mix of...
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