In the last 2 years, Austin police have investigated several attacks on women who were running on or near popular Austin hike-and-bike trails close to downtown. Unfortunately, those types of attacks can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time.
The University of Texas at Austin Police Department is offering a free 12-hour basic physical defense class to provide women with the knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance. Read on for details.
Birgit SundOctober 2, 2019
Today’s featured book Did Dinosaurs Have Dentists? was written by Patrick O’Donnell and illustrated by Erik Mehlen. It gives a glimpse into the inquisitive mind of a young child on the way to the dentist. It would be a fun read for any child who is a bit anxious about the dentist, as well as any dinosaur-loving boys or girls.
Read more about the book and enter for a chance to win your own copy.
Julie BellOctober 1, 2019
It's fall, y'all and ArtBarnATX has some fun artsy events coming up! Choose from painting on a canvas, printmaking, mixed media (paper art/Gelli Art) or ceramics class.
Check out ArtBarn ATX's upcoming events in October and November.
Birgit SundSeptember 29, 2019
The world of childhood nutrition and wellness is riddled with conflicting advice. Whether you are considering baby-led weaning or sleep training, there’s several experts on either side of the coin. And yet, amid the chatter, there is growing consensus around one topic: the importance of the first 1,000 days.
Read on to see how nutrition impacts your baby in the first 1,000 days and get $35 off fresh, organic baby and toddler food.
Birgit SundSeptember 27, 2019
Peppa Pig Live! is here with the ALL NEW action-packed live show featuring your child’s favorite characters as life size puppets and costume characters in her new live show Peppa Pig’s Adventure!
Come join Peppa on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunchboxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of singing, dancing, games and surprises!
Read on for details and how to enter for a chance to win a family four pack of tickets to Peppa Pig’s Adventure!
Birgit SundSeptember 26, 2019
Come out to Barton Hill Farms and make memories with friends and family at the Barton Hill Farms Fall Festival And Pumpkin Patch!
Enjoy acres and acres of pure family fun! From taking Fall photos and picking out your pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, to getting lost in the corn maze, jumping on the jumping pillow, playing human fooseball, corn hole, and more, you are sure to have a great day!
Read on for details and to enter for a chance to win a family-4-pack of tickets to this fun event.
Birgit SundSeptember 19, 2019
Calling all Moms of littles!
Enjoy a fabulous day at the A Day for Moms Conference organized by the Mommie Support Network, where you will hang out with other moms, listen to inspirational speakers who understand the challenges of being a mom, and shop at our mom-friendly vendor booths!
Enjoy great music, food, door prizes, and fun activities in a loving, non-judgmental atmosphere.
Birgit SundSeptember 19, 2019
Today’s featured book Little Hands Help! By Mike and Mackenzie Morrison is about a family who has a child named Angela. Angela is starting to understand helping and its differences as you get older. She has gotten good at helping her family around the house with her chores and at school with her class but she realizes she wants to help her Mom and Dad do more of their ‘big hands’ chores.
Read more about the book and enter for a chance to win your own copy.
Denali LewisSeptember 17, 2019
Do you have a little Kid Entrepreneur or a child who's planning on starting a business? Get them signed up for the Austin Acton Children’s Business Fair and have them "taste the world of business".
The Austin Acton Children’s Business Fair is a one-day market that gives children the opportunity to discover their inner entrepreneur and showcase their very own businesses. Read on for details.
Birgit SundSeptember 3, 2019
Kids are back in school, summer is considered to be over, pools and splash pads are closed. Or maybe not?
Here’s a list of pools that are open during the month of September or even until late October. Read on.
Birgit SundAugust 26, 2019