Summer camp registration is open! Austin has a plethora of camps and many of them are filling up fast.
In the coming weeks leading up to summer, we'll be introducing different camps in our Summer Camp Series in order to give you an idea of what's available, and to help you find the right camp for your kiddos.
Today's featured camp is the Long Center Texas Arts Project.
Pranathi Jammula, a 7th grader at Kealing Middle School (Austin Independent School District) was crowned champion at the Austin Regional Spelling Bee at the ZACH Topfer Theatre. She will represent Austin in the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington DC.
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Austin Regional Spelling Bee went 12 rounds before declaring Jammula the winner. She correctly spelled the winning word “coriaceous” 3.5 hours into the competition, advancing over 46 other competing student spellers to claim her victory. Read more about the spelling bee and how you can enroll your child.
So, we’ve been trying to stay away from plastic food containers for quite a while now. We store all our leftovers in glass containers (even in the freezer in tempered glass or glass specifically labeled for freezing), and have migrated to stainless steel lunch boxes and water bottles.
Why? Because plastic is poisoning our bodies and oceans. Doctors and researchers have linked chemicals in plastics, such as BPA (bisphenol-A) and phthalates, in numerous studies to hormone and thyroid problems, behavior issues, obesity, cancer, diabetes, asthma, even kidney and heart conditions. Here's what you can do.
Do you live near The Domain and like saving while shopping? Check out the Just Between Friends Austin Central consignment sale event next month.
Just Between Friends Austin Central is an award winning children’s and maternity consignment event with sales in spring and in fall. This year’s spring/summer consignment sale event takes place April 19-21, 2018. Read on for details and how to enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to JBF Austin Central.
Birgit SundMarch 28, 2018
We’re glad to see so many inspiring young people standing up for themselves and others, and making the world a better place.
If you know a young girl between the age of 10 and 15, make sure she and her parents are aware of this event: Girls For Progress, a conference for girls who want to change the world.
Birgit SundMarch 27, 2018
Especially our California-Mama’s may be thrilled about this: Los Angeles based contemporary clothing line Chaser Brand announced the opening of their very first retail store in Texas on March 30th! Where, you may ask? At The Domain Northside here in Austin!
Find out where and how you can enter to win one of two $50 gift cards to the new store.
Birgit SundMarch 22, 2018
This Friday, March 23, 2018, the long awaited, one-of-a-kind family attraction Crayola Experience, created by 114-year-old company Crayola, will open its doors to the public.
The colorful adventures of Crayola Experience help kids and adults alike explore art and technology, express their creativity and experience color in a whole new way. Read on for details and how to enter for a chance to win two free tickets to Crayola Experience.
Birgit SundMarch 21, 2018
Want to show and teach your kiddos that active lifestyles are fun, build confidence, and are a great way to meet new friends? Join the Healthy Kids Running Series in Cedar Park this spring! No matter your size, your speed, your athletic ability, or your competitive spirit, everyone fits right in. It is not a popularity contest; it is not ‘win at all costs.’
Register your child for the Healthy Kids Running Series, a five week running program in the spring and fall for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade.
Birgit SundMarch 20, 2018
March is the month most summer camp providers open their summer camp registration. Austin has a plethora of camps and many of them are filling up fast.
In the coming weeks leading up to summer, we'll be introducing different camps in our Summer Camp Series in order to give you an idea of what's available, and to help you find the right camp for your kiddos.
Today's featured camps are Creative Action Summer Camps.
Birgit SundMarch 20, 2018
Most people know a home remedy or two to stay healthy or fight a sore throat, a runny nose, or other unwelcoming symptoms that affects their health.
This year during the flu season, "elderberry syrup" became a buzz word and stores such as Whole Foods, Sprouts, or Natural Grocers were sold out of elderberry syrup for weeks.
A local Round Rock Mama, who makes her own elderberry syrup, explains what elderberry syrup is all about and how it can help you keep your family healthy.
Birgit SundMarch 19, 2018