
If you’ve got a young bookworm in the house—or just want to spark a love of reading—The Kids Bookshop in Leander is a must-visit. This locally owned treasure is all about making books fun, affordable, and accessible for kids of all ages.
After four years of running everything straight out of her garage, owner Ann Kimura has transformed The Kids Bookshop into a beautiful, cozy storefront where families can browse shelves of gently used children’s books instead of digging through boxes. What makes The Kids Bookshop special? Read on for details.
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Birgit Sund on October 1, 2025

You are invited to shop Rhea Lana's, the Nation's Premier Children's Consignment Event!
If you're a parent in Austin looking to stretch your budget without sacrificing quality, Rhea Lana's of Barton Creek is your seasonal shopping sanctuary. This beloved children's consignment event, held twice a year, transforms Sunset Valley Marketplace into a haven of high-end bargains and community spirit.
Shop thousands of quality items from local families in once place for one week only! Save 60-90% off retail prices - from everyday brands to name brands all at affordable prices. Every item is inspected, so you can expect HIGH-QUALITY! children's clothes, shoes, toys, books, puzzles, baby gear, sports gear and so much more at amazing prices.
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Birgit Sund on September 24, 2025

Every August, Texas families get a break from state and local sales taxes on essential back-to-school purchases. This year, Tax-Free Weekend runs from Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10, offering savings of up to 8.25% on qualifying items. Whether you’re shopping in-store or online, understanding the rules can help you stretch your budget and make smart choices.
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Birgit Sund on August 4, 2025

Let’s Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo it! Join Baby Shark and his fincredible fishy friends on an undersea adventure filled with oceans of fun and finship on April 30th and May 1st at Bass Concert Hall in Austin!
To save their beloved Party Puddle Theatre, Baby and the squiddos must dive into action to create a flowstopping, splash-hit Broadwave swimsation — and they need your family’s help to put on the biggest Broadwave show ever!
Jam-packed with catchy music, heartwarming characters and tidal waves of laughter, this interactive live show will make fishies of all ages shake their tail fins with delight.
Read on for details and enter for a chance to win 4 tickets to the show.
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Birgit Sund on April 23, 2024

Award winning children’s and maternity consignment sale Just Between Friends North Austin is coming back to Pflugerville on July 26-29, 2023
JBF North Austin is a bargain hunter’s dream with thousands of quality items inspected by a recall specialist for 50-90% off of retail prices.
Bring your family, friends, besties, or make it a meet-up for your Mom group. Children, strollers, and wagons welcome Thursday through Saturday.
By
Birgit Sund on July 24, 2023

Our book is on sale! Save $5 on your order now until December 7th.
Plus, read about cute ways to use your My Friends and I book this Holiday season!
By
Birgit Sund on December 1, 2022

And the Best Birthday Party Ever-Series continues!
We love having our kids’ birthday parties at home AND supporting local businesses at the same time. Whether it’s a humongous bounce house and slide in the backyard, a magical magician in the house, a pizza baking party, a fun foam party, or – like last weekend – a Dunk Tank Dunking Booth!
Read more about the fun and learn how your kids can play for 4 days for the price of 4 hours!
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Birgit Sund on September 28, 2021
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, May We Present: The Venardos Circus - The Little Circus That Could!From September 22 to October 3rd, 2021, the Venardos Circus will put on 16 shows under The Big Top, their intimate red-and-white striped circus tent.
The Venardos Circus, is a small (really - it literally fits in a 32-foot trailer), unique, Broadway-style, animal-free circus, with big dreams and spectacular performances, that bring joy to young and old.
Read more about the Venardos Circus and enter for a chance to win a family-4-pack of tickets to opening night on Wednesday, September 22.
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Birgit Sund on September 10, 2021

Eek! Dark circles under the eyes and fine lines on the forehead!
We love supporting local Moms, so we decided to give The Healthy Chic's and their all-natural CBD beauty and skincare products, created by women for women, a try.
Round Rock residents Lesli and Krystyl are "The Healthy Chicks" and their goal is to offer an all-natural line of women’s products that will have a life changing positive impact in terms of emotional and physical health and wellness.
Here's a review of the products we've tried. Plus a 10% discount for y'all!
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Birgit Sund on February 11, 2021