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Weekend Roundup: 11/19-11/21
Check out the weekend events near South Austin!
Trimino: A Better Sports Drink for Kids
The best products solve a problem, and our newest partner, trimino Protein Infused Water, did just that. When Bob Leary realized what was in the sports drinks his college athlete kids were drinking, he thought, there’s got to be a better option. “The genesis of...
Spiced Mulled Wine
Deb Ponzek is a mom, chef/restauranteur and author of several popular cookbooks including The Dinner Survival Cookbook and The Family Kitchen. This week she's sharing her go-to fall cocktail for entertaining—an easy mulled wine perfect for sharing with neighbors or...
My Green Mattress: Big Black Friday Savings and Even Bigger Health Benefits!
Recently, we shared the story of our favorite organic mattress brand, My Green Mattress, including an interview with cofounder Tim Masters. We just love how Tim and his wife Cindy launched the brand to help their young daughter (and other kids like her) who are...
Meet a Mom: Tracy Tutor of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles' Tracy Tutor! Over the past 22 years, Tracy has built an incredible career in Los Angeles real estate, specializing in finding buyers for celebrity architect-built homes, including ones by...
Sleep Better Tonight & Every Night
This story was contributed by our wellness columnist, Michelle Calarco. What parent doesn't want a more restful night’s sleep? And yet many of us are struggling to fall and stay asleep. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...
All About SecondSale.com: A New Way to Buy & Sell Books!
If you’re regularly buying books, whether it’s for bedtime stories, book club, your child’s textbooks or holiday gifts, those prices can really add up. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce SecondSale.com, an online marketplace for new and used books, with over 10...
Meet a Mom: U.S. Soccer Star Alex Morgan
In 2009, Alex Morgan joined the US Women’s soccer team, making history as the team’s youngest player, at just 22. Today, at 32, she’s a three-time Olympian, having taken home gold in London in 2012 and bronze this past summer in Tokyo. She helped the US win the World...
Pumpkin Chili
This pumpkin chili recipe from Chef Debra Ponzek is a classic fall dish, full of seasonal flavors like pumpkin and butternut squash. Like all chilis, it’s versatile and can be made ahead and frozen, making it a go-to for busy autumn nights. Pumpkin Chili Serves 6 4...
Leftover Halloween Candy Cookie Dough
If you're anything like me, you’re probably ready to get your kids’ candy out of the house. There are lots of good places to donate, from shelters to dentists’ offices to the military, but we stumbled upon this smart idea from The Baker Mama and wanted to share it....
Halloween Boards
Halloween is almost here and we are sharing an amazing last-minute, festive board from The BakerMama, which incorporates much needed vegetables into an adorable design. If you haven’t been, make The BakerMama’s Instagram and site a regular stop for inspiration...
Weekend Roundup: 10/29-10/31
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Check out this weekend’s events and get your family to the local fall events before they’re closed for the season!
Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
If you loved the Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies we recently shared, you have to try this Pumpkin version! Our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore has seriously done it again with these Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. They have chocolate chips (read:...
Spooky Snack Mix
Halloween is almost here and we’re adding this Spooky Snack Mix from The BakerMama to our shortlist of fun treats to make. It has all the things we love in a holiday snack—sweet, salty, festive and a healthy dose of nostalgia. Maegan, the talented mom behind The...
Meet a Mom: Cheryl Granito
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Cheryl Granito, the amazing mom behind the Denville Moms, part of The Local Moms Network. She is a former Special Education teacher, a girl mom of three (Harper,10, Kayla, 5, and Ellie, 2), and a metastatic breast cancer...
Candy-Free Halloween Options
Looking for some candy-free options for Halloween this year? Whether your child’s school doesn’t allow candy, you want to offer kids (and parents) a healthier option or want to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project (allergy-free options in a blue pumpkin), we have...
Holiday Gift Guide Interest Form 2021
South Austin Moms is working to connect local businesses with the mom community this holiday season! We hope to encourage families to shop local by providing a creative, easy-to-use resource with listings from several local businesses. Are you a small business owner...
Weekend Roundup: 10/22-10/24
Check out this weekend’s events!
Creamed Corn Pasta
This Creamed Corn Pasta with Zucchini and Basil is the perfect family recipe, packing in all that seasonal produce into a pasta dish that is both kid-friendly and vegetarian. Your family will love it so much, you'll want to make it all winter long! Thank you to our...
Meet A Mom: Rosemary D’Urso AKA the “Library Mom”
Rosemary D’Urso, also known as the “Library Mom,” has been The Local Mom Network's go-to resource for fantastic book recommendations (for both kids as well as moms) for the past few years. From books to read to toddlers to summer reading picks, she never misses. We’re...