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20 Children’s Christmas and Hanukkah Books They’ll Love!
Each of the stories below capture the essence of the holiday season, making them worthy of withstanding the test of time…
5 Ways for Moms to Stay Happy Over the Holidays
Ah…the most wonderful time of the year (wink, wink)! More like the most stressful time of year, especially for all of us “making” the holidays—aka moms. Here are some tips…
Holiday Guide to Meaningful Gifts
Every year we find ourselves on the hunt for meaningful gifts for those we love… gifts that stand the test of time, gifts that enrich their lives, gifts that say “I’ve noticed” and most importantly express how much those people mean to us. Inside you’ll find meaningful gifts for every person on your list…
Cheetah Prints: Style Inspiration from Whit & Whimsy
One of our fashion contributors, Liz Whitney of the Whit & Whimsy blog, is all about animal prints! In fact, it’s more of an obsession. According to Liz, “Whether you call it leopard, cheetah or jaguar it all looks stylish, sassy and current.” After some careful curating, she’s handpicked her 50 favorite leopard pieces to help you shop the spots…
7 Ways to Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem
This original piece was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Tamara Iglesias of Wellynest. Building your child’s self-esteem is not about making them better, it’s about cultivating who they truly are and honoring the authentic growth and expression of…
Pumpkin Turkey Chili From Domestikated Life
The Local Moms Contributor Kate Bowler shares her go-to Fall chili recipe.
Anxiety, Kids & Teens: Signs to Know
As adults, we can recognize the signs of anxiety and in turn, articulate that we feel anxious; in most cases, children and teens cannot. Anxiety in children and teens is a great “masquerader,” so signs can easily be missed…
Guide to Fall Minis & Holiday Pics
Fall is the time to have new family photos taken, so you can document how much everyone has grown and changed and then send out holiday cards to friends and family. However, finding the right photographer, deciding what everyone will wear, getting hair cut and styled for the whole family can be the source of a lot of stress for mommas. I can point you to some great local photographers, resources and hand you some tips for your best family photos yet.
Autumn Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup
This Autumn Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup combines classic fall ingredients in a savory and sweet, healthy meal. Former chef and mom of two, Jennifer Segal, is the blogger behind Once Upon A Chef and author of a book, also called Once Upon a Chef, full of…
Oh My Gourd! Pumpkin Patches Galore!
There is no shortage of fall fun here! Inside is your guide to Pumpkin Patches and Festivals in and around Austin…
Books Toddlers- And Their Parents- Will Love!
You don’t need to grin and bear it through endless readings of Goodnight, Moon…
What is Playing With Purpose?
South Austin Moms sat down with founder of Tandem Speech, local author and SLP, Emily Cohen to talk about language acquisition, meaningful play, her favorite toy and of course, the birth of her book.
Weekend Prep for Weekday Success
Seven tips from The Local Moms Network co-founder, Megan Sullivan, for getting your family ready for a busy week. Your mid-week self will thank you!
Mom’s Day-cation In & Around Austin
The question that begs to be asked: where will you go?! Here are some places I tracked down for your next Mom’s Day-cation in Austin…
Avoiding the Mall? Top 10 Tween Clothing Websites from Rank & Style
Rank & Style collected this list of the “Top 10 tween clothing websites to suit any style, size, and budget in just a few clicks. These vetted e-retail destinations include all of your tween’s favorite mall stops without the hassle of actually going to the mall.” Mom win!
Meet Captain Underpants and Dog Man Author Dav Pilkey!
To kids that love the incredibly popular Captain Underpants and Dog Man series of books, author/illustrator Dav Pilkey is like Tom Clancy, Stephen King, or J.K. Rowling—a true celebrity in his field. His funny and engaging stories and graphics have coaxed millions of…
JuJuBe: What To Know About These Stylish & Functional Bags
This back-to-school season, our moms are turning to our new JuJuBe for backpacks, totes, lunch bags and more. They’re multifunctional, cute & made with durable, high-tech materials. Exclusive discount code for South Austin Moms readers!
Back to School Germ Busting with Lemi Shine
I love the back to school season! I always get excited about school supplies, new shoes, and getting back into a routine, but I also start thinking about all the germs my kids will be exposed to at school and what I can do to start defending...
Routines for Back to School
Summer is a time for taking a break from the daily rush of school, work, and activities. However, as a result, it also tends to become a break from routines, systems and what keeps us on sane and on track.
South Austin Mom’s Favorite Granola Recipe
One recent choice in this South Austin household is to replace the cereals we’ve been buying with simple home made breakfasts. A favorite on our table these days is this easy homemade granola.