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Brusha Brusha Brusha....

December 22, 2008

We have been having a heckuva time getting Will to brush and floss recently. So we decided a trip to the dentist was in order - anything that could help Will understand the importance of taking care of his teeth. Through AustinMamas , I met Kristin Braun, who works for Dr. Stephen Sherwood , who shared the following tips for improved dental health, in advance of our visit: On snacks and  Read more...

Playing ball with the big boys: mixed-age mayhem

September 29, 2008

Recently, I read Ariel Levy's lengthy profile of Cindy McCain in the September 14 issue of the New Yorker . I didn't know a thing about her at that point, so it was then that I encountered the controversy McCain has created by referring to herself as an only child. It piqued my interested because I frequently refer to my own daughter as an only child, even though she has two half-siblings, one  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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