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"C" Is For Cookie, That's Good Enough For Me

June 22, 2009

I love desserts, but I must admit I'm partial to cookies. What's not to love? Easy to make, not too messy and fit in the palm of your hand. For my son, I feel better giving him a cookie for "special treat" than candy aka high fructose corn syrup and chemicals.

With this in mind, a friend had mentioned that the Austin Cookie Lounge had started what they called Little Baker Workshops for Easter. I had gone with some friends over the holidays to the Cookie Lounge and I loved it - choose your own cookie dough and toppings and they bake it right there for you! You can even order a flavored milk or milkshake on the side and there is NOTHING quite like a cookie (or two or even three) right out of the oven.

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Last day of giveaway and ingredients for a cookie playdate

December 15, 2008

First, I want to say today is the LAST DAY for our Austin Events 2009 calendar giveaway - enter a comment here by midnight Austin time to be entered (odds are GREAT right now!) If the holidays have snuck up on you too, don't worry - it's not too late for a cookie playdate! Library storytimes, schools, and some other activities are cancelled for the holidays, so you can use a free  Read more...

The lunch bunch

September 18, 2008

Johanna started preschool this week. I'm still in shock. Day One was Tuesday, and by all reports it went well. She clearly had been recently crying when I arrived to pick her up, but she was also snuggled happily in the arms of her teacher. Excellent! This means she likes her teacher, and will take comfort from her. That's half the battle, won. Another significant portion of the battle, I  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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