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Savvy Austin Welcomes Andria Stanley for Taking Photos of Children Outside

by Nicole Basham

April 12, 2009

Wildflowers in bloom, Easter dresses and delightful Springtime weather present a bevy of opportunities for the perfect photo op. Yet another mama I met at the Austin Bloggin' Mamas Social was Andria Stanley, who started a forum for parents "taking pics & talking life", Studio Parents. Andria attempts to stay sane on a daily basis in Austin, where she writes about her two children, love of fashion, (sometimes) perfect husband, and more, on her personal website Andria and Co.

I'm excited to have Andria guest blogging today to share tips on where and how to get the best outdoor shots of your children.

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Holiday traditions: Choose-and-cut your own Christmas tree farms

by Jonathon Morgan

December 02, 2008

The music in stores in October, the "late holiday" catalogs before Thanksgiving....these things seem to stress me out during the holiday season rather than make me excited. The thing that really gets me in the holiday spirit is the scent of a Christmas tree in the house. I read an article last week about the decline in purchases of Christmas trees from farms and charity groups, as  Read more...

From hats to shoes: how to create a top-notch dress-up bin

by Julie Holden

October 06, 2008

When I was a kid, I loved to play dress-up. Doesn't every girl? Or boy, for that matter? Johanna hasn't gotten into it yet, though that might be because I haven't provided her with a dress-up bin. Bad mommy! So this weekend I rectified the situation. First thing you need is a bin, of course! Her toychest currently holds a bunch of cast-off toys, so I dumped those and loaded in the following  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in austin

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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