The 41st running of Austin’s oldest 5k is just 10 days away! Are you registered? Kick off your weekend with the 41st running of Austin’s oldest 5k! The Daisy 5k will be held at Camp Mabry, and Proceeds of the Daisy […]
Holiday Mini Sessions with Bonnie Berry are now being scheduled. That’s right, people… the holidays are fast approaching. Bonnie has a keen eye for capturing her subject’s beauty and personality. With her behind the lens, […]
June Summer Fun Checklist Item: Play at Zilker Park Zilker Park is sometimes referred to as Austin’s own Central Park, and for good reason. The park is actually several parks in one, since it includes […]
June Summer Fun Checklist Item: Kayak or Canoe on Lady Bird Lake Summer in Austin is all about finding creative ways to cool off. One way to do this is to take a canoe […]
The MetroRail is Austin’s commuter train, operated by Capital Metro, that runs on a 32-mile line from Leander to downtown Austin. The first time I rode the MetroRail was in 2012 during the Fan Fest. […]
1. Zilker Zephyr 2100 Barton Springs Road The Zilker Zephyr is a must-do whether you live in Austin or are here as a visitor. Located in the great Zilker Park, you can hop on the […]
Do you have a Thomas and Friends fan in your household? If so, mark your calendar for a new movie, new episodes on PBS Kids, and an event that you won’t want to miss! New […]
One very lucky winner will become the owner of the HGTV® Smart Home 2015, built by Scott Turner, Austin-based founder of Riverside Homes. The modern Austin farmhouse is in keeping with the city’s “Imagine Austin” […]
On Friday, April 17, the Round Rock Express, the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, kick off their 2015 season with an eight-game home stand that includes four-game series’ with the Memphis Redbirds (April 17-20) […]
How’s this for a Mother’s Day gift: life-saving health care for a single mom of three who needs—but can’t afford—open-heart surgery. That’s what UT linebacker Dalton Santos made happen for his mom, after tweeting to […]
Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri are back for battle and are in search of the most talented kid chefs in the country. Does your child have a captivating personality? Do they believe they’re at the […]
The University of Texas at Austin Prevention Research Lab is seeking participants (children between the ages of 2- 11 years old) to take part in a study to better understand how fast food advertising on […]
Statistics for proper car seat installation haven’t changed in more than a decade. Despite changes in federal regulations, the availability of car seat installation checks and ongoing education campaigns, three out of four car seats […]
With spring break and summer right around the corner, I thought it might be a good time to talk about some travel tips that I have acquired over the course of my parenting career. Some […]
Have you finished your childrens’ Valentine’s Day cards for school yet? What I meant to say was: have your children finished their Valentine’s Day cards? If you are like me and just realized that this […]
When we found out we were expecting our second child, we wanted to include our then-2-year-old in the excitement. Of course, we didn’t want to overwhelm her, but we did want her to understand what […]
Those who know me well know that I am sort of obsessed with my kids’ lunches. I even have a Facebook photo album dedicated to photos of my son’s daily lunchbox, partly to document for […]
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 […]
It’s almost that time again – time for summer break and SUMMER CAMP. There is so much going on around Austin that it may be hard to decide which camp your children should attend. Check […]
I think it would be fair to say I’m a strong extrovert. This is one of the reasons becoming a parent totally rocked my world. Gone were the days of being out every night […]
“Bam! Bam! You’re dead, Mommy!” Barely a month after the tragedy at Sandy Hook, I can’t help but wince at my son’s words. Like many parents I know, what happened in Newtown hit entirely too […]
Although we are lucky to live in Austin where we have so much fun stuff to do, there is certainly something to be said for a road trip. For most kids, simply the idea of […]
Having children makes us all remember the magic of this time of year. The sparkle in their eyes as you unpack the decorations. The inevitable laughter from watching their favorite holiday movie — for the […]
That moment. It might happen when your child first goes to check on a crying friend…unprompted. When he notices the mother begging next to the road, and asks how he can help. When she decides, […]
I am relatively new to this mom-of-a-school-aged-child thing. My oldest is in first grade. She was in public school for the second half of her kindergarten year, and she had perfect attendance. She’s been in […]
We’re excited to be covering the Austin City Limits Music Festival (aka ACL) this year. As a part of our coverage, all week we’ll be bringing you profiles of the bands and artists that will […]
Didn’t score an ACL wristband? Unable to set aside the funds to attend this year? Not to worry. There will be other opportunities to take in the bands in the coming week. You can even […]
It’s finally here! The week of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Three days spent with around 70,000 of your closest friends in Zilker Park, listening to the varied tunes of over 100 bands on […]
There is nothing quite as tragic as the death of a child. Yet, suicide is preventable. Despite that fact, it remains the leading cause of death among 15 to 24-year-olds. Kids who identify themselves as […]
I graduated with my doctorate back in May and since then I have been a bit adrift, professionally. You see, it is difficult to forge a career in academia when you’re not willing or able […]
School’s back in session, and that means that school lunches and breakfasts are likely a big part of you kid’s day. Have you ever wondered how it all works? Who’s to say your child can’t […]
First, we had roller derby. Now, another group of women in town are coming up with alter egos, assembling their entourages and preparing to go head to head (or, in this case, arm to arm) […]
MetroMoms is putting what is sure to be another spectacular event coming up on September 28th. I’ve got my ticket! Hope to see some of you there.
When you take your kiddos to the doctor for their annual exams and school physicals, be sure to do a quick learning check-up as well. Below is a checklist of “learning check-up” questions and tips […]
Thirteen weeks of summer. Some days, my son and I revel in spending hours making LEGO creations, having impromptu playdates with neighbors and leaving the house only for a mid-afternoon ice cream treat. Other days […]
How far would you have to drive to get to this view? Not far, friends. From my house in Pflugerville, I can be here in thirty minutes (without traffic, of course!). Having just come back […]
When we moved into Windsor Park in December 2004, the city had just approved plans to develop the site of the old Mueller airport into a mixed-use space featuring high-density residential property, retail space, green […]
It’s been a busy summer for us so far, with work and our children’s extracurricular activities keeping us tethered to Austin. While we do have some travel on the calendar – a long weekend in […]
photo credit: IsaacMao If I’ve had the conversation once, I’ve had it a thousand times. “Where did my brain go? I never used to do stuff like this before I had kids.” Other sympathetic mothers […]
One of our favorite ways to wind down a summer evening is to pack a picnic dinner and burn off the daylight at our favorite public pool. Because such an outing spans the dinner hour, […]
In Texas, summer is winter. Confused? What I mean by that is that we Texans tend to spend more time indoors during the summer months since temperatures are so hot, much like northerners do in […]
It’s a rite of passage during the summer. Put on clothes, brush teeth, grab the keys and, if you are spending any time outside with your kids, make sure you have the sunscreen packed. So […]
Today’s the day! Last month, we moms had a chance to be pampered and feel the love, so now it’s time to honor the dads. Last year we had a chance to talk to some […]
The “spaghetti” sculpture that graced the lawn of the Blanton. The Red Swing Project. Play Me, I’m Yours. The CowParade. Art on the Green. All of these public art projects have offered us parents amazing […]
Happy Mother’s Day! We here at LiveMom hope you mothers are enjoying your day — whether you are choosing to spend it with your family, spending some time by yourself or whether you are solo […]
Earth Day has come and gone, and along with it, our focused attention on what families can do to leave the planet a better place. Luckily, we live in a city where we value the […]
It’s heating up out there. If you are like most parents, you have a lot on your mind at all times and are most likely juggling twenty things at once. So if you find that […]
Create. Destroy. Build. Dismantle. This pattern is repeated about a zillion times when you have a little person. Mostly, at first at least, it’s the parent (tirelessly) building, only to have the child gleefully knock […]
It’s spring. The grass is growing, trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and it’s time to whip the yard into shape. What do plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs like to grow in? Nice dark, rich, […]
Let’s face it, picking a perfect summer camp is a daunting task for even a seasoned parent. If you add in multiple children with different interests, the task becomes even more challenging. Each parent that […]
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