
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

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

As February, aka International Friendship Month, draws to a close, so does the special offer for the 'My Friends and I' friendship book.
Designed for children between the ages of 5 to 12, kids will dive into a world of fun, as this unique interactive memory book takes a journey from friend to friend revealing their favorite foods, hobbies, dreams, and so much more, all the while creating a beautiful keepsake filled with photos and shared moments.
Read on and get 15% off your order now.
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Birgit Sund on February 27, 2024

‘tis the Season – so much to do, so little time. December is one of the busiest months of the year, whether you’re decorating your home, holiday gift shopping, preparing for the holidays, and oh-oh – winter break is just around the corner! Wouldn’t it be nice to have a friendly Elf, who allows you to do all that, while (s)he takes care of your kiddos?
Meet Babysitting Connection, owned and founded by local Austin mom, Beth Heyer, and her team of reliable and trust-worthy babysitters Whether you need consistent reliable care on a weekly basis or a few days or nights each month, Babysitting Connection’s got you covered.
By
Birgit Sund on December 7, 2022

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!
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Birgit Sund on December 1, 2022

Y’all, we did a thing! We published a book. A book your kiddos will love.
The 'My Friends and I' book is a perfect little surprise for the upcoming First Day of School for your Preschooler, Elementary School or Middle School student and is also a great way to break the ice and get to know everybody in class!
The book captures memories of the young book owners and 39 friends, classmates, teachers, coaches, family members, or any other person in their lives.
Your child and their friends will answer questions like: What is your favorite food? What do you like to do in your free time? What songs do you like to listen to? What books do you like to read? What do you want to be when you grow up?
A picture box allows them to insert a picture of themselves or to draw a picture of their own.
We're super excited and are giving away 3 copies of the book and have 15% off promo code for all Live Grow Play Austin friends. Read on for details and a sneak peak of the book .
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Birgit Sund on July 20, 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

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