Thursday, March 26, 2009

Will Power

If you’ve been to the Austin Farmers’ Market, you’ve likely come across Will Heron and his one-of-a-kind t-shirts for men, women and children. Will has been screen printing his own designs for years and has unmasked a cult following among Austin mamas and their super hip babies. Now he’s got a brand new baby girl of his own…and a new way to feed his customers’ insatiable appetite for his designs. Enter the "Tshirtuary" program. It’s a tee-of-the-month club that makes a perfect only-in-Austin baby gift. Choose a 6-month package for $12 per shirt, or a year-long package at just $10 a shirt. Each month, Will Heron Designs sends a brand new, never-before-seen t-shirt in the size of your choice (adult sizes are available, too). How can you lose? Visit www.willheron.com for more information, or hunt for Will’s tees at Parts & Labour (in their new location at 1117 South Congress) or Storyville (20th and Guadalupe).

Sponsor Details

Christie Stockstill (pho.tog.ra.phy) is an Austin-based, mama-owned photography business. Christie is thrilled to offer unique and contemporary maternity, newborn and baby portraits, as well as creative portraits for humans of ALL ages. She will happily shoot at your home or the location of your choice, but she also has a studio off Congress, just south of downtown. Christie offers several packages to fit your needs and budget. For more information or to schedule your session please visit Christie’s website to complete a contact form: http://www.ChristieStockstill.com.

Upcoming Events:

Austin-wide Electronics Recycling Drive

Saturday, March 28th 9:00am-3:00pm
The UT Student Engineering Council (SEC), with Goodwill Computer Works, will hold an Austin-wide electronic waste (e-waste) recycling drive to collect unused and disposable electronics and electronic parts that cannot be discarded through standard methods of waste collection and recycling.
Acceptable items: Computers, fax machines, scanners, printers, copiers, DVD/VCR players, televisions, cables or wires, MP3 players and cell phones. Where: Lot 39 of the Lyndon B. Johnson Library parking lot on the UT campus. For more information or to volunteer, go to, www.engr.utexas.edu/sec/service/index.html.

Wild, Wild Puppets at The Hideout Theater

Sunday, March 29th 2:00pm-3:00pm
Actors and puppets play together to bring you these tall tales from the old west, and partner, they need your help to make this show work! Shows are targeted to entertain 4-10 year-olds, but smaller siblings enjoy the show too. The show runs every Sunday (except Easter) through May 10th. Flying Theater Machine is the only kid-oriented improv in Austin. The audience helps with suggestions and sound effects, and a few lucky kids will even get to join on stage. Email ftm@arjet.net, or call (512) 971-3311 for details and reservations. The theater is upstairs above the Hideout coffee house. Tickets are $5 per person, infants are free.
Register to win a pair of tickets by e-mailing scoop@babyscoopaustin.com. Put "tickets" in the subject line. (The winner will be e-mailed by Friday afternoon).

Storytelling by Maureen Haskell at Wanderland

Sunday, March 29th 3:00-5:00
Making the World more Eco and Friendly One Story at a Time...(It all began with www.artbydsh.com) Maureen Haskell, accomplished story-teller will share her stories and songs about Lanelle, the "coolest cactus lady", and her groovy friends, this Sunday, March 29th, 3:00 - 5:00 at Wanderland, the new eco-friendly gift store. Wanderland is located @ 3419 North Lamar Blvd. 78705, call 371-9929 for more information.

DOT-COM OF THE WEEK

BSA’s dot-com of the week: www.theworkathomewoman.com
Recently launched by Austin mom, Holly Reisem Hanna, this online resource and blog is geared for women and mothers who wish to work from home or become self employed. They cover everything from finding your niche, to home business information and financing. Their mission is to help women and mothers acquire the knowledge and skills to be able to successfully work from home or to become self employed, while providing support, inspiration and motivation. Check it out! www.theworkathomewoman.com

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