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Meet a Mom: Casey Georgeson of SAINT JANE, an Innovative CBD Beauty Line
When Casey Georgeson founded SAINT JANE, which launched in January 2019, she had a similar goal to The Local Moms Network—helping other women. “SAINT JANE aspires to help women become their best through thoughtfully sourced, performance-driven formulations,” says the…
My BRCA Story: Chicago North Shore Mom Shares Her Journey
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, one of our own, Ellie shares her incredible and personal journey.
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…
Meet Esha
Esha loves helping families organize their households and lives to thrive. “It is incredibly rewarding to be the extra set of independent, qualified hands that parents need to create more household harmony and free up time in their lives for what really matters to them.”
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.
Meet a Mom: Good Housekeeping’s Executive Editor, Meaghan Murphy!
This week’s Meet a Mom, Meaghan Murphy, has three kids, lives in Westfield, NJ, and loves her town so much she calls it Bestfield and was named Chief Spirit Officer by the former mayor! She’s also a successful magazine editor, with a more than 20-year career spent at…
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!
Easy Sheet Pan Dinners
Sheet pan dinner recipes are a busy parent’s best friend. It’s the easiest way to get dinner on the table (and clean up!), fast.
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…
Donte Palmer: From Changing Tables to Changing Fatherhood
One viral photograph has led to a change in Palmer’s career and purpose, as well as a partnership with Pampers, Koala Care (and John Legend) to install 5,000 changing tables in the U.S. and Canada by 2021. We spoke to Donte about fatherhood, that viral photo, and what’s next.
Safer, Cleaner and More Powerful with LemiShine
Did you know that giving your appliances a little TLC can make them work more efficiently and last longer?
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!
Self Care from TLMN
It’s almost as if when you give birth and first hold that beautiful, dependent being, your ability to prioritize yourself—even when doing so will help you help others—is permanently impaired. The thing is, experts across the board say that a happier mom really is a better mom. The Local Moms Network polled some of our moms to find out what they do to recharge.
Meet Julie
I spent so many hours researching educational toys and activities I could use with my children. Meet Julie Hildebrand, one of the moms behind Busy Bebe. I do love the hunt for great resources, but I can only imagine what a relief it would have been to have them show up at my doorstep each month!
Actress Poppy Montgomery on Co-Parenting, Embarrassing Her Kids at School Drop Off & More!
You probably recognize Poppy Montgomery from her breakout role as FBI agent Samantha Spade in Without a Trace, which ran for seven successful years. She has also appeared on the small screen in Party of Five, Glory Days and Unforgettable. Currently, she’s playing a…
Build the Perfect She-Shed
She Sheds are all the rage and are the perfect way to design your own space. Whether you want to channel your inner zen or create a space to work from home, get started here…
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...