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Wreaths Across America

The nonprofit organization Wreaths Across America was founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The organization’s mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach children the value of freedom....

“Ice Rodeo” Returns to Downtown Austin

Ice Rodeo returns for the third year at the Four Seasons Hotel with even more to see and do this winter. Now through Jan. 5, 2025, the hotel is transformed into a winter wonderland with Texas-sized surprises for all ages. Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink and Food...

Students Publish in Worldwide Poetry Anthology

Harmony Science Academy-Cedar Park (HSA-CP) had 49 students selected for publication from in the prestigious Poetry Towers competition, an international contest hosted by YoungWriters for authors ages 7-11. The students' poems will be featured in a global anthology....

Christmas in Bloom

The Junior League of Austin (JLA), the city’s largest women’s service organization and the fourth largest Junior League chapter in the world, is celebrating its 49th annual A Christmas Affair, presented by Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships. The beloved Austin...

Promise Scholarships and Tuition Grants

The Foundation, in cooperation with the Comptroller’s office, encourages Texas families to save for college by offering scholarships and tuition grants to eligible third through ninth graders who are beneficiaries of a contract in the Texas Tuition Promise...

Texas Performing Arts Expands Education and Engagement Programs

Texas Performing Arts (TPA), recently announced an expansion of its education and engagement programs for K-12 students. Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, TPA will quadruple the number of students it reaches annually to more than 16,000 through programs...

Paragon Prep School in Austin Opens Brand-New, State-of-the-Art Campus

Paragon Prep opened a brand-new state-of-the-art campus to serve ages 3 through middle school students and features innovative learning environments that provide ample space for enhanced learning. The new building provides space to serve more families and...

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Money Matters: Earn, Save, and Give Responsibly

Dec 2, 2024 | 0 Comments

As parents, we want our children to understand how to earn money through hard work, and how to save carefully, spend wisely, and give generously. Simply saying “We have to pinch our pennies” or “That costs an arm and a leg” is not going to help them truly...

The Life Changing Magic of Purging Toys

Oct 30, 2024 | 0 Comments

Until recently, I was convinced my life would be better if only we had more space. Until we got a bigger house or remodeled, I thought a special organizing system for our burgeoning collection of toys and books would do the trick. I lived in constant fear of a painful...

Celebrating the Austin Way – That’s Weird, Right?

Oct 30, 2024 | 0 Comments

I don’t know about you, but it’s been a while since “the holidays” really felt like the holidays to me. I mean, sure life is always changing, but when it came to that wonderful season, it always started with Halloween and gluttonous amounts of candy, slid seamlessly...