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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
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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...
Our 2021 Fall Beauty Product Picks
Fall skincare and beauty feels like a fresh start for our faces. With the kids back in school, you have more than 30 seconds to get back into a skincare routine...and maybe even put on some makeup! But where to start? We asked Kari Molvar, a mom of two girls...
Local Author, Chandler Baker & Her New Book: The Husbands
Our October Book Club pick is The Husbands, by Chandler Baker. This smart sophomore novel has been referred to as a feminist twist on the Stepford Wives. The story revolves around a woman balancing career and family and the Dynasty Ranch development, where husbands...
Maple Pumpkin Pecan Muffins
These Maple Pumpkin Pecan Muffins are full of Fall flavor. Bake up a batch on the weekend to serve all week long as a grab-and-go breakfast! Thank you to our food contributor Kathleen Ashmore for sharing. Go to kathleenashmore.com to find all her recipes or...
Meet a Mom: Leah Elle Reed
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Leah “Elle” Reed, owner of Pikopye’s Town! Read more information below about her experience as a first-time business owner, challenges she faced along the way, favorite things about Austin, and her fascinating background in...
Best Halloween Books for Kids!
It’s the season of ghosts and goblins and we are thrilled to share our list of brand-new picture books along with some timeless favorites that are perfect for getting children excited for Halloween! Thanks to Rosemary D’Urso of Library Mom for this awesome list — we hope you enjoy these spooktacular booooooks as much as we do!
Weekend Roundup 10/8-10/10
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Winter Clothes for Kids We Love!
Rockets of Awesome offers a convenient way to update your kid’s wardrobe with good quality, affordable pieces!
How to Refresh Your Home by Reducing Visual Clutter
How do you feel when you walk into your home? Are you happy and energized, or are you anxious because you see clutter on shelves and countertops? If your space is feeling a bit disorderly, one of the best ways to give it a refresh is to get rid of visual clutter.
3 Ways to Prepare Your Pelvic Floor and Body for Birth
Rebecca Maidansky is a pelvic floor physical therapist and the owner of Lady Bird Physical Therapy, a clinic in Austin, TX that specializes in helping people manage pregnancy pains, prepare for birth and recover postpartum. Read her guest blog post: “3 Ways to Prepare Your Pelvic Floor and Body for Birth”
Weekend Roundup 10/1-10/3
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Fall Family Fun 2021
Happy Fall, y'all! We love this time of year! Pumpkin patches, hay rides, corn mazes, and more -- we've collected all of the local events happening this season. Keep scrolling for details like dates, times, location, pricing, and links. Hope to see you around town,...
Meet the Doctors – Dr. Peter Martinez + Dr. Cody Capeloto
The Doctors at River City Wellness have been making such a difference in our lives that we had to introduce them to you!
Grilled Peach + Bourbon Smash Cocktail
Cheers to the weekend with this Grilled Peach & Bourbon Smash cocktail from Camp Cocktails : Easy, Fun, and Delicious Drinks for the Great Outdoors. Mixologist, author, and mom of two Emily Vikre says she created this to go with her family’s favorite BBQ food—ribs. Read the full recipe here!
Fall Photographer Roundup 2021
Looking for fall 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 fall photographers!
Weekend Roundup: 9/24-9/26
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