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.

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💗These girls💗I have no idea what they were looking at because I was captivated by their beauty and enjoyment of just being together. Best friends and sisters since they were only two. They love one another with a beautiful fierceness... a love that protects and defends the other, a love that is quick to give and forgive and quick to see the best in the other. Sisters are built in best friends- friends that wake up together, and whisper and giggle at bedtime. Yes, they fight and argue, of course, but it never lasts long because they never forget how much they love each other. So #thankful for these two today. .
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🙏🏼I’m diving in and going Insta-deep this week. 💔I want to be really honest and tell you that my own journey to choosing thankfulness has been at times heartbreakingly painful. Learning to live in thankfulness has meant looking straight at my circumstances- anxiety, depression, loss of a baby, loss of jobs, friends & community- and choosing to see glimmers of hope. Sometimes all I could give thanks for was a flower, a cloud or even pain that kept reminding me I was still alive. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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@annvoskamp ‘s book #onethousandgifts made it to my hands during one of those times of deep suffering and began to shed light on my pain and give me purpose in it. I learned to give thanks hands raised in the midst of hurt rather than waiting until I was on the other side of it. I learned to look for little things that meant I was living life not just getting through it- even pee on the toilet seat, because boys 😂.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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❤️Gratefulness opens our hearts so that joy can be poured in! If you’re in a hard place right now bookmark this and keep coming back to be reminded that you are not alone! .
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Pesto Mac & Cheese from Two Peas & Their Pod

If your kids are like ours, you have some serious mac ‘n cheese connoisseurs in your house. And as parents, we’re always looking to boost the nutrition in this dinnertime staple. When we saw this pesto-infused version from Two Peas & Their Pod, we knew we had to try it!

Scrumptious Pumpkin Muffins

I tend to resist all the pumpkin hype until true fall hits, but pumpkin muffins are the exception! These are a family favorite year round, however, there is something special about these on a crisp morning when they are fresh from the oven.

5 Essentials for a Fall Tablescape from Host to Perfection

Our newest contributors for The Local Moms Network share their must-haves for a perfect fall soiree!

Apple Dijon Skillet Chicken from Domestikatedlife

We’re always looking for easy weeknight meals, and it’s a bonus if they incorporate our favorite seasonal ingredients. So we were thrilled when The Local Moms Contributor Kate Bowler of Domestikatedlife shared this quick recipe that pairs chicken with apple….

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November 16, 2019 9:00 amBarton Creek Farmers Market
November 16, 2019 9:00 amCamp Gladiator Free Workout
November 16, 2019 11:00 amSoCo Select Market
November 16, 2019 7:00 pmMovies Under the Stars at Hill Country Galleria
November 17, 2019 10:00 amLonestar Farmers Market
November 17, 2019 3:00 pmKids Story Time
November 18, 2019 9:00 amPreK Play
November 18, 2019 9:30 amTrotting With Tots
November 18, 2019 6:00 pmZumba- FREE
November 18, 2019 8:00 pmBluegrass Night at RADIO
November 19, 2019Kids Eat Free at Kerbey Lane
November 19, 2019 9:00 amMother's Morning Out
November 19, 2019 11:00 amSouth Austin New Mama Social
November 19, 2019 8:00 pmOnline Breastfeeding Support Group
November 20, 2019 9:00 amPreK Play
November 20, 2019 9:30 amStroller Strides
November 20, 2019 10:00 amSprouts
November 20, 2019 10:15 amToddler Storytime
November 20, 2019 11:00 amPreschool Storytime
November 20, 2019 11:00 amCuddle Up & Read
November 20, 2019 3:00 pmKids Eat Free @ Austin Java
November 20, 2019 6:00 pmKids Music with Amber, Johnny & Sharon
November 21, 2019 9:00 amMother's Morning Out
November 21, 2019 10:00 amFree Thursdays at Blanton Museum of Art
November 21, 2019 10:15 amToddler Time
November 21, 2019 11:00 amMusic and Movement
November 21, 2019 11:00 amPreschool Storytime
November 21, 2019 3:30 pmCrafternoon
November 22, 2019 9:30 amPreK Art
November 22, 2019 10:30 amAll Ages Storytime @ Central Library

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Meet Lolita

Lolita founded Lola’s Classic Babies to help new parents get set up for babydom- making that transition from the baby-free life to the baby-ruled life. After finding her on Instagram I reached out to chat about Lola’s Classic Babies and life in Austin.