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New Summer Read: Happy And You Know It

  Author Laura Hankin’s book, Happy and You Know It, shines a spotlight on a rich and hilarious topic—kids music classes. Laura is, in real life, a playdate musician in addition to being an author, and hilariously and adeptly covers the outlandish world of Upper...

4th of July Recipe Roundup

Credit: Freut Cake[/caption]   Need some ideas for your 4th of July menu? These options include something for everyone, from festive cocktails to savory sides. Hope everyone has a happy—and healthy—holiday this year.   DrinksWatermelon Mojito from Barefoot...

Where Can You Still See Fireworks Near South Austin?

  Even though Austin has canceled the annual fireworks show for only the second time in 40 years, and our celebrations will inevitably look different this year while practicing responsible social distancing… there is no reason to cancel celebrating all...

A Go-To Blueberry Pie Recipe for the 4th of July!

  Anyone else baking up a storm this summer? We’re adding this festive dessert from Art of the Pie’s Kate McDermott to our 4th of July baking list. Her new book, Pie Camp: The Skills You Need to Make Any Pie You Want (Countryman Press) will be released October 6,...

Catching Up with Donte Palmer of Squat for Change!

Photo credit: Kate Gardiner   Last year, we spoke to Donte Palmer, dad to three boys, about his amazing Squat for Change movement. It started with a single viral photo of him trying to change his youngest son’s diaper in a public restroom, on his lap—and resulted...

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