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Our 2022 Ultimate Sleepaway Camp & Program Guide!
Spending part of summer living independently from Mom and Dad is one of those amazing experiences that will stay with your child forever. Use our Camp & Program Guide to learn about some of the top sleepaway camp options throughout the United States as well as...
Meet a Mom: Kaylen Maduka of South Houston Moms
This week's Meet a Mom interview is with Kaylen Maduka of South Houston Moms! Mom to Ava (6), and Austin & Sophia (3), she joined The Local Moms Network (TLMN) team in April of this year. "We moved to the Pearland/South Houston area from the Rice...
Can My Child Benefit from Chiropractic Care?
Many people are unaware of the benefits of chiropractic care for their children. While chiropractic is known for helping to relieve musculoskeletal pain, pain relief is just the tip of the iceberg! Chiropractic adjustments enhance the nervous system by removing...
The Night Before Christmas Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
These festive ice cream sandwiches are perfect for a Christmas party—or as a new spin on milk & cookies for Santa. Thank you to Katie, the mom and recipe creator behind Witten Kitchen, for sharing! The Night Before Christmas Cookie Sandwich INGREDIENTS Serves 30...
10 Holiday Activities
Wondering what to do with your kids this week while everyone’s out of school? Have no fear, South Austin Moms is here with a list of ideas for you to try! Merry Christmas! Make Hot Chocolate Bombs Make and Decorate Sugar Cookies Thank you for the recipe...
Meet a Mom: Collette Belle
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Collette Belle, creator and owner of Sense-O-Wee! Read more information below about her inspiration to create these adorable sensory jars, her background as a teacher, her favorite things about Austin, and more!Hi Collette! Can...
Places Around Austin to Go Ice Skating
Check out this list of places to go ice skating around Austin!
Places Around Austin to See Santa
Malls Barton Creek Square The Domain Lakeline Mall Round Rock Premium Outlets The Arboretum12/18 from 1-3 PM Hill Country GalleriaThrough 12/24 Sweet Eats Fruit FarmSanta & Live ReindeerThrough 12/31 from 10 AM – 5 PM Austin Steam Train’s North Pole FlyerThrough...
Winter Photographer Roundup 2021
Looking for last-minute winter 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 winter photographers!
Holiday Movies List & Where to Watch
Between Disney +, Netflix, Paramount +, Hulu, Peacock, Amazon Prime, and HBO Max, there are a bunch of holiday movies available to those with subscriptions. Sometimes the information can be overwhelming. Ever sit down to watch a movie but take up most of your night...
Hot Chocolate Bombs
Hot chocolate bombs are having a moment, and with good reason. They're a perfect stocking stuffer, they're cute enough to be Instagram-worthy, and they're delicious. We love this simple DIY version from The Local Moms Network contributor Maria Provenzano. Order...
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5 Smart Tips to Organize Toys Before the Holidays
With the holidays coming up, that means more crafts, artwork, gifts….and clutter. In order to start 2022 as organized as possible, we’re taking some time over the next few weeks to organize play spaces in our homes.
Meet a Mom: Lindsey Harrison of New Canaan-Darien Moms
This week’s Meet a Mom is one of the newest additions to The Local Moms Network (TLMN), Lindsey Harrison, who is one of the New Canaan-Darien Moms. She and her husband and daughter Wesleigh (3.5) live in the beach community of Rowayton, in Norwalk, CT. In addition to...
Elf on the Shelf Ideas
This story originally appeared on South Houston Moms. This year, I’m helping to bring the magic of Christmas to your home with a pre-planned list of Elf on the Shelf ideas! You’ll spend under 5 minutes each evening setting up a daily surprise that will help create...
Leftover Turkey Casserole
What to do with all that leftover turkey! We’ve got you covered with this recipe from River City Wellness!
Santa on the Terrace Presented by H-E-B
H.E.B. Terrace 701 W. Riverside Dr. Tuesday, December 7th from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Simmer Pot Fragrance
Before your next holiday dinner, put a pot of this DIY home fragrance on your stove. It’ll instantly fill your house with warmth and joy, with none of the chemicals or fake fragrances you’ll find in some plug-ins or candles. Thank you to our contributor Kathleen...
Holiday Gift Guide 2021
Looking for gift ideas for the people in your life? Click here to SHOP LOCAL and support your neighbors! The Holiday Gift Guide 2021 is officially here!
Big Style for Babies from Rockets of Awesome!
Recently, we shared all about our favorite new kids’ fashion find, Rockets of Awesome. It is a mom-founded brand of adorable clothes that can be bought online and through their time-saving subscription model. We’re still stocking up on festive holiday looks and...