New pencils are nice, but let’s be honest—kids light up for gadgets they can wear, lunch boxes that feel like treasure chests, and tools that make their favorite stories come alive. Whether you’re packing backpacks, labeling everything that moves, or prepping for that first-day drop-off, this guide rounds up the kind of gear that makes going back to school feel like gearing up for an adventure. These products are smart, screen-free (mostly), and surprisingly fun. Bonus: they might just make mornings easier.
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Birgit Sund on August 5, 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
Award winning children’s and maternity consignment sale Just Between Friends Williamson County is coming back to Leander on September 26-28, 2024!
JBF Williamson County is a bargain hunter’s dream with 28,000 sq ft 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.
Read on for details and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate or one Prime Time Shopping pass.
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Birgit Sund on September 13, 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.
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Birgit Sund on July 24, 2023
‘Tis the season – the season of Consignment Sales!
From March to May as well as from September to November you have the opportunity to consign or shop at several consignment sales in and around Austin, including...
Read on for our list of consignment sales events in the 512.
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Birgit Sund on February 26, 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
So, last year, we were outside enjoying a sunny October afternoon, when my 9-year old said “Mom, you look very old today.” Wait, what did you just say?? “You have a lot of wrinkles.”
Of course I had wrinkles! The sun was shining, so I was squinting. And it was a long and exhausting day. (Not). And — ok, stop. Enough denial. That day I swore that 2020 was going to be a year of more self care and me-love.
My TLC-year started in January with a weekly HIIT and Yoga routine. In mid January I treated myself to a wonderful massage and two weeks ago I had my first-ever HydraFacial at Face to Face Spa at Davenport Village.
Read about my experience and get a $50 off a HydraFacial or a free chemical peel coupon.
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Birgit Sund on March 9, 2020
According to the Environmental Working Group, the average woman uses 12 products containing 168 unique ingredients every single day. Most contain endocrine disrupters, which can affect hormonal balance and fertility. Some contain ingredients with clear links to cancer.
If you want to switch to body and skin care product that contain organically grown ingredients and are free from pesticides and harsh chemicals, check out this Austin Mama's products and receive 20% off your order.
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Birgit Sund on December 11, 2019
Attention, Circus and Broadway fans, we've got a treat for you!
The Venardos Circus, a unique Broadway-Style Circus is coming to Buda with 16 performances running March 28th through April 7th at Buck’s Backyard in Buda, TX! Read on for more information about the show and how to save 20% on your tickets.
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Birgit Sund on March 26, 2019