Austin
A Tour of the Texas Capitol: 2015 Austin Bucket List
We say it all the time, but we do truly believe it: Austin is an amazing place to raise a family. With this in mind, we’re on a mission to go discover all the things […]
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Austin Foodie Mama
Thursday’s Dish: Texas Citrus
How often do you cook with fresh citrus? Until recently, I have not really incorporated the use of grapefruits and oranges into my meals. While citrus is a staple at my house, it’s been more […]
Mommy Mob
Back to School: What’s new in Texas schools this year
If asked about what’s different this school year, the kids in your household will probably talk about new teachers, classrooms and school supplies. But parents should know some other changes are on the way since […]
Features
Take It Like a Tourist: Balcones Canyonlands
As you might have noticed, this summer we are running a few new regular features. On Wednesdays, we’re writing about taking on the city as tourists — even though we live here. So, we might […]
Austin Travel Mama
Take It Like a Tourist: Lost Pines Resort
As you might have noticed, this summer we are running a few new regular features. On Wednesdays, we’re writing about taking on the city as tourists — even though we live here. So, we might […]
Mommy Mob
Three Moms Every Lawmaker Should Meet
About a year ago, fellow LiveMom blogger Nicole introduced me to Alexandria Garza. A single mother to a little girl, Alexandria was uninsured when doctors diagnosed her with some serious health problems, including a heart […]
Mommy Mob
Raising a Budding Activist
Think back: What’s your earliest memory of wanting to change the world? Chances are, long before you could cast a ballot, you were a kid who cared deeply about something. You truly believed you could […]
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A Fit Family With Help from the School
Oh, right . . . fitness. Am I the only one who needs reminding about this? When it comes to my family’s health, lots of things manage to get my attention regularly. Runny noses serve […]
Mommy Mob
Mental Health Spotlight: What’s At Stake and Why Lessons in Car Repair Apply
Last fall, my husband informed me my car was leaking something in our driveway. Being responsible, I (eventually) got around to taking the car into our neighborhood garage and asked them to check it out. […]
Mommy Mob
Is it quality? How to know if your preschool is any good
It’s got play dough. It’s got snacks. It’s got swings and slides. But does it have teachers who know what makes little kids tick and can handle my child when she inevitably freaks out? There’s […]
Mommy Mob
Rally Round-Up for 2013
There are so many reasons to live in Austin. My list would include all the affordable, fun things to do as a family, the 10 months of sunshine, and the many big city offerings we […]
Mommy Mob
Hot Issues in 2013? Here’s Hoping Kids & Moms Make the List
Looking back, 2012 may be the year when a million moms discovered their inner activist. There were elections to motivate us, controversies over women’s health, a major health reform law before the Supreme Court—and, of […]
Mommy Mob
The Lege Is Here. Are You Ready?
Oh boy, here we go! The 83rd Texas Legislative Session started last week, and I fully anticipate this one being as exciting, exhausting, rewarding, and at times as infuriating as the six ones I’ve worked […]
Mommy Mob
Children’s Policy Conference – Come Speak Out
With lawmakers back at the Capitol for their every-other-year lawmaking, a lot is about to be decided for kids and families. Last time they met, lawmakers made huge $5 billion cuts to schools and other […]
Mommy Mob
Boiling It Down: Property Taxes
This week, you likely drove on local roads, maybe dropped your child off at a public school, and passed a hospital, fire station, police department, and library somewhere along the way. Chances are you didn’t […]
Giveaways
The Paul Tough Interview and “How Children Succeed” Giveaway
*This giveaway is closed. Thanks to all who entered and congrats to Laura on winning! When my baby was born, a nurse at the hospital gave me a list of all the vaccines my child […]
Mommy Mob
Help Get to 10,000
Texas is in the news again, and in less-than-good ways. We’ve got the school districts suing the state. We’ve got health professionals pointing out there is a multi-billion IOU for Medicaid health care. It all […]
Events
The Texas Book Festival
The Texas Book Festival, coming up on October 27 & 28, 2012, is FREE and open to the public. The festival celebrates authors and their contributions to the culture of literacy, ideas, and imagination. The […]
Giveaways
GIVEAWAY: Texas Rollergirls Tickets
Last chance to see Flat Track Roller Derby in 2012! The Texas Rollergirls last bout downtown at the Convention Center is THIS SATURDAY! If you have ever wanted to experience the serious sport – serious […]
Mommy Mob
Texas Parents Opt Out of State Tests
If you’ll forgive my sounding like an old fogey here: Boy, things sure have changed since I was a kid. My soon-to-be kindergartener is entering public school at a time when funding for education has […]