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Weekend Roundup 10/1-10/3
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Fall Family Fun 2021
Happy Fall, y'all! We love this time of year! Pumpkin patches, hay rides, corn mazes, and more -- we've collected all of the local events happening this season. Keep scrolling for details like dates, times, location, pricing, and links. Hope to see you around town,...
Meet the Doctors – Dr. Peter Martinez + Dr. Cody Capeloto
The Doctors at River City Wellness have been making such a difference in our lives that we had to introduce them to you!
Grilled Peach + Bourbon Smash Cocktail
Cheers to the weekend with this Grilled Peach & Bourbon Smash cocktail from Camp Cocktails : Easy, Fun, and Delicious Drinks for the Great Outdoors. Mixologist, author, and mom of two Emily Vikre says she created this to go with her family’s favorite BBQ food—ribs. Read the full recipe here!
Fall Photographer Roundup 2021
Looking for fall mini sessions or family photographs? These are our favorite photographers gathered in one easy-to-use resource! Click here to see some of Austin’s BEST fall photographers!
Weekend Roundup: 9/24-9/26
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New Moms + Newborns Guide 2021-2022
South Austin Moms has put together an essential list of providers for new mothers to use while searching for all things related to having a baby. We’ve listed our favorite doctors, chiropractors, OBGYNs, doulas, baby boutiques, massage therapists, and more! Our guide has everything new moms need to feel confident in this exciting time!
5 Reasons Why Moms Should Play Sports
As we head into Fall, many of us are signing our kids up for Fall sports—and reminiscing about our own childhood sports careers. What we should be doing? Signing ourselves up, too. Experts say sports aren’t just for kids, and moms especially should stay in the game to have a happier, healthier life. For whatever reason, dads are more likely to keep up with their favorite form of competitive exercise, from tennis to golf—so let’s try to join them if we can. Here are 5 reasons why we should all be staying in the game.
Weekend Roundup 9/17-9/19
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Portobello Mushroom Pizzas
These Portobello Mushroom Pizzas are a kid-friendly choice for meatless Monday, and a great way to get kids to eat more veggies any day of the week. Experts say that putting new ingredients into familiar shapes or dishes (for instance, making mushrooms the base for “pizza”) can help even the pickiest eaters try something the first time. Worth a try, right?! Thanks to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore of Cat with a K Cooks for sharing this recipe!
Meet a Mom: Yazmin Castaneda
This week’s Meet a Mom Feature is Yazmin Castaneda, local owner of Origin Mexico! Read more about her family history, the birth of her unique shop, and her favorite local places!
Generation 9/11
This Saturday will mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. A new documentary, Generation 9/11, features seven of the children who were born after their fathers died on that tragic morning. We spoke to filmmaker and mom Liz Mermin about this fascinating—and simultaneously sad and hopeful—film. Link in bio for the full interview, including how being a mom influenced her work—and what she learned from the resilient widowed mothers she met during this project.
Mental Health Checklist & Advice for Back to School from Your Mom Cares
We are thrilled to share the new Mental Health Checklist from our friends at YourMomCares. Just in time for the school year, this wonderful organization has provided ways to help our kids have a happier, healthier year. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,...
Weekend Roundup 9/10-9/12
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Book a Family Photoshoot with Shoott!
Now that Back to School season is underway, the holidays will be here before we know it. As crazy as that sounds, Christmas is just about four months away—so it’s the perfect time to take holiday photos for cards. That’s why we are thrilled to partner with Shoott, a...
Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? Why not, when they’re filled with fiber and protein-rich almond flour and free of added sugars like these. This recipe from our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore is a perfect “Back to School” choice—make them on a Sunday for a grab-and-go breakfast all week long.
Meet a Mom: Paralympian Lora Webster
Lora Webster is a 5-time Paralympic volleyball player, and a mom of three—with one on the way. That’s right, Lora is competing in Tokyo pregnant. A four-time medal winner (one gold, two silver and one bronze), she is also a childhood bone cancer survivor, which...
Weekend Roundup 9/3-9/5
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Meet Rockets of Awesome Founder Rachel Blumenthal!
Anyone else a bit overwhelmed with back-to-school shopping this year, or reluctant to spend a lot of time at the mall with your kids trying on clothes? We’re right there with you, and that’s why we’re partnering with Rockets of Awesome, a mom-founded kids brand that...
Meet a Mom: Andrea Lavinthal
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Andrea Lavinthal, a mom of two who is the Style & Beauty Director at PEOPLE. We chatted with Andrea about her new suburban life, her multifaceted role at PEOPLE (including her new podcast, where she interviews guests like 90210’s Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling!), her Fall mom uniform and more.