10 Things to do
1. Add quartered eggs to a green salad. 2. Broil sliced eggs and cheese atop toast. 3. Add chopped eggs to tuna or potato salad. 4. Scatter chopped eggs in your next stir fry. 5. Sprinkle chopped eggs over warm, wilted greens. 6....
KidZone
Did you know that a ladybug can consume as many as 5,000 aphids in its lifetime? Ladybugs are a gardener’s best friend, because they eat so many plant-eating insects. In celebration of springtime, make a ladybug of your own! Supplies Construction paper Glue Scissors A...
Lifelines
Your child’s doctor has said the word “autism.” Now what? Receiving a child’s diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be overwhelming and confusing. It often leads to more questions and concerns. What does the diagnosis mean? What does the future hold? What do...
Family Connections
The morning mad dash. The daily grind. It all seems to blur, but there’s a thread that ties most of it together—a stressed, frayed, about-to-break thread. The house is buzzing with frenetic activity. Mom is bouncing from room to room, prepping for the day, making...
Education
Imagine you are a student walking into a classroom. The teacher stands at the door and cheerfully greets you by name. She may say something personal like, “I hear you had a rough game last night. Are you okay?” Or maybe she says, “Thank you for being on time; I’m glad...
Austin in Action
On March 28, the Thinkery opens Space 8, a maker lab specifically designed for children ages 8 and up to use advanced tools and materials, learn new skills and transform ideas into tangible objects. Space 8 encourages hands-on learning from sewing to soldering,...
Austin in Action
A new case study by Baylor University found improved student behavior and performance at high-risk middle and high schools that used the “Violence-Free Zone” or VFZ. The “Violence-Free Zone” (VFZ) is the national model of mentoring students in areas with...
Austin in Action
The Hays County Food Bank needs volunteer van drivers to pick up donated food on weekend mornings from 7:45 to 11 a.m. Drivers must be at least 25 years old, with no driving citations for at least 3 years and willing to approve a background check. Van drivers must...
Austin in Action
The Easter Bunny is visiting Lakeline Mall from March 6 to April 4 in the Dillard’s Women’s Court. Kids can visit with the Bunny and take a photo. Set an appointment to save time and avoid the line at simon.noerrbunny.com. The mall is also offering a...
Austin in Action
Spring break 2015 at SeaWorld San Antonio will include daily operation March 7-22 and special attractions such as the Spring Into Night evening entertainment show and a new Lumberjack Challenge. SeaWorld’s brand-new Lumberjack Challenge: Alaska vs. Texas runs only...
