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Black Bottom Strawberry Pie

  This no-bake strawberry pie will become your family’s new favorite dessert. If you prefer a different flavor, substitute the fresh strawberries with raspberries or blueberries, or a combination. Most importantly, it’s sugar-free, so you can indulge in a...

Meet a Mom: Alena Bystritskiy

This week, South Austin Moms interviewed Alena Bystritskiy, founder of Learn a Gift Music and Creative Arts Center.  Alena, thank you for allowing us to tell local families about you and your business. Can you tell us more about yourself and your family?   I was...

How to Prepare Your Child for Sleepaway Camp

Are your kids going to sleepaway camp this summer? As you pack those bags, both parents and kids may be feeling a little nervous—and that’s totally normal. We asked Renee Flax, Director of Camper Placement for the American Camp Association, NY and NJ, for her...

Adapting to the ‘New’ New Normal

The pandemic may have kept us six feet apart from our friends and extended family, but it did keep us as close to our immediate family as we’ve ever been. As restrictions start to loosen as parents (either one or both) head back to work, this can lead to changing...

Rainy Day Activities to Keep Kids Busy

We’re giving new meaning to “save it for a rainy day.” All this rain is good for our creeks and rivers, but we’re scrambling to keep kids busy! Here’s a list you’ll be so excited to try that you won’t mind the rainy day (again). We have no shortage of...

Basil Chicken Over Fresh Greens and Asparagus

  This recipe from MaxLiving is perfect for summer dining on the deck, plus it is packed full of nutrients and is sure to satisfy even kids with picky palates.   INGREDIENTS 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 3/4 lb, approx. 4-6 oz each...

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