Priorities. It’s something most new parents think about quite a bit (well, at least in those moments when you aren’t thinking, Did I remember to brush my teeth today? or Is there anything edible in the fridge?). For many of us, a child’s arrival forces us to rethink what’s most...

Summer travel is looming in the very near future. Wouldn’t you love to have a stroller that makes traveling with a baby or toddler a little easier? We recently took a trip, and, as much as I love my UppaBaby Vista stroller, I wished several times that we had a more convenient travel...

School is out for summer in just two short weeks. You are either panicked at the very thought of it, or you are playing it cool because you have your ducks in a row. If you are the panicked mama wondering what on earth to do with the kiddos this summer, here is an opportunity to get the kids...

 Featured Events: Kyle Movies in the Park- Bring along a lawn chair, blanket, and snacks and enjoy Puss in Boots. Friday, 30 minutes after sunset.  Gregg-Clarke Park, 1100 W Center St, Kyle. Leander Movies in the Park: Wreck It Ralph- Friday, May 17 at dusk. Often described as a combination...

Terra Toys announces its 10th annual FAIRY TEA PARTY! Design and create your own magical fairy! Supplies and refreshments will be provided. When: Thursday,June 6th and Wednesday, June 12th Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Cost: FREE! Where: Terra Toys, 2438 West Anderson Lane The event is free, but each...

Looking for an event to attend that allows you not only to connect with other local mamas but one that also schools you on the ins and outs of all things parenting? Look no further! Bump Club and Beyond has several upcoming events over the next month, from helping your picky toddler eat better...

Austin Bailey Park - Open May 18 – September 8, 2013 daily from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.  1101 W. 33rd Street. (Photos) Bartholomew Park - Open May 18 – September 8, 2013 daily from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Bartholomew Park, 5200 Berkman Drive. (Photos). Chestnut...

Featured Events: Pachanga Latino Music Festival- Friday, May 10 doors open at 6:30pm and Saturday, May 11 doors open at noon. Ninos Rock takes place from noon- 4pm. Pachanga is a Latin-themed music, cultural arts and food festival dedicated to showcasing the vibrant blend of Latino-created...

Ever heard of the activist roots for Mother’s Day? Back in 1870, Julia Ward Howe, an advocate for equality, women’s rights, peace, and the abolition of slavery, put out a proclamation on what some say was the first Mother’s Day. The proclamation called for women to...

I’ve always been an avid reader. Admittedly, I’m the daughter of an English teacher, and have fond memories of summers spent at the library, leaving with arms full of books. As a mother, I can easily pass on buying my son clothes and toys, but I have a weakness for collecting books. As a...

In a classroom at UT Elementary, a charter school in East Austin, four kids are working together on a Rube-Goldberg device. The ball that’s supposed to set the chain of events in motion keeps getting stuck in a net meant to guide it into a tube. One student suggests raising the ramp at the...

Two of my favorite Austin moms are going to be together in one room on May 16th! Join Regan from MetroMoms and Trish from MomCom Life as they entertain you with games, food and drinks, and prizes. Each mama will go home with a new board game. On a side note, MomCom is coming up soon…...

*This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Heather on winning. Thanks to all who entered! I must admit that I am generally a bit leery when it comes to reading books written by celebrities, especially books that have anything to do with “real life”. I imagine their every need is...

*This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Cookie on winning! Thanks to all who entered. You know how Ariel and Eric unite to live happily ever after in the Disney version of The Little Mermaid? That’s all fluff. That’s not the stuff of real life. In Nat Miller’s adaptation...

Dottie Jordan Rec Center Cinco de Mayo- Friday, May 3 from 4-6pm. Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with FREE popcorn and drinks will be provided. FREE activities includes: games, music, face painting, and arts & craft. Dottie Jordan Recreation Center, 2803 Loyola Lane. Leander Movies in the...

I’d love to cook with my daughter. I really would. But the two of us just can’t seem to figure it out. Maybe I’m just too much of a control freak in the kitchen… or maybe she’s just a two-year-old. It’s hard to say. Regardless, I keep trying. We have found one thing that does...

It’s that time again. Early voting is already underway for the May 11th Joint General and Special Elections, which for Austinites means a vote on whether to approve $890 million in bonds to fund a long list of repairs and improvements in the Austin school district. News reports have...

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 and worst thing to ever happen to parenting. Despite the sometimes overwhelming amount of...

National Mom’s Nite Out is coming up on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Below are a few events happening around town for FREE! If you know of any more events that we should check out, please feel free to leave a comment with the...

I sit here in front of the computer trying in earnest to think of something inspiring to say about motherhood, but all I can think about is going to sleep. A week and one day into solo-parenting while my husband is away for a business trip has left me even more exhausted than I normally am...

Featured Events: Evening Under the Oaks- Friday, April 26, gates open at 6:30pm, music starts at 7:00pm. The French Legation Museum is excited to host Michael Fracasso at April’s Evening Under the Oaks! This is a family-friendly event and guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and...

We all need a drink now and then… especially us parents. But maybe you’re not a drinker. Maybe you’re pregnant, or maybe you just want to cut down on your alcohol intake. That’s no reason not to enjoy a fun, spring-y drink! Read on for some mocktail inspiration that will keep the...

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 act and make life better for someone. Most of us parents see sparks of that in our own kids....

Some days I can’t help but wish I were a Renaissance mom. I may not be a stellar cook, but I have expanded my cooking repertoire by leaps and bounds and have added many more vegetarian and healthy meals to our rotation. I may not be a cyclist who has a bike attachment for my kid so that we...

LM: Tell us about your three kiddos. What are their ages, and are they girls… boys? Sarah: Yes, 3 kiddos. Boys and a girl. Davis is 6.5, Maeve is 5 and Remy is almost 3! Time flies! LM:  You are a recent transplant to Austin from Chicago. What made you move here? Sarah: We knew we...

Featured Events: Movies in the Park (Leander) – Friday, April 19 at dusk. The series of free movies under the stars continues with The Odd Life of Timothy Green. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic dinner. Concessions are also available. Glass containers are prohibited....

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 out our handy list of local camps and links to the appropriate web sites. Refer to Camp Sloop for...

If you missed the East Austin Studio Tour in the fall (perhaps better known as EAST), there’s another chance for you to experience a show-and-tell of sorts, thanks to our growing and vibrant creative class here in Austin. Starting the weekend of April 27th from 11am-6pm and continuing the...

The process of finding a preschool is enough to make any parent’s head spin. Play-based or Montessori? Church-based or secular? How long is the wait list… and how much will it cost? Experts agree that a preschool program is good to prepare children in the couple of years before...

Spring has sprung. Not that you could tell by the recent weather. Brrrr. With spring-like weather back by this weekend, it will be just in time for the widest selection of farmer’s markets that the Austin area has to offer. Farmer’s markets are a many splendored thing. They offer...

Have you attended a MetroMoms Austin event yet? If not, you should! They are very well organized with goodies, food, speakers and like-minded women. Their Best & Hottest Products from Pregnancy to Preschool just happened a couple of weeks ago. Up next is the April Lunch & Learn, taking...

Round Rock Youth Fishing Derby- Saturday, April 13 from 7 a.m. to  10:30 a.m. The City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department presents the first annual Youth Fishing Derby. The event is FREE but please register. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There will...

Sign your kiddos up for the upcoming special Mother’s Day edition of Les Petites at La Patisserie on May 5th. Details...

For those of you who prefer to stay far away from the action during ACL and SXSW, we understand. The crowds, the parking, the….scene of it all can look far less appealing than curling up with a book or catching up on your Netflix queue after the kids are in bed. Although these huge...