Let’s imagine a typical dinner scene of a family with three kids all under the age of five. First, the baby is screaming and crying out of frustration because his parents don’t know what
he wants, the three-year-old is playing with her food and the five-year-old is stuffing his mouth so full that he can’t talk anymore.
Although you may just want to end dinner and send the kids off to bed, there is an alternative to having a loud and chaotic family dining experience.
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Upcoming Events:
Zilker Kite Festival
Saturday, March 2nd 10:00am-5:00pm
This festival takes the term, “Go fly a kite!” literally. Kite lovers unite and compete with their handmade kites in categories such as size, type, style, and highest-flying.
See how the Austin sky-line comes to life as it is adorned with hundreds of colorful and majestic kites that dance, coast, swirl, and even dive. Kids will not only enjoy learning about kites and seeing amazing kite-tricks, the festival also has bounce houses, snack booths,
and of course, kites for sale. There's also plenty of room in the sky for you to fly your own kite! 2100 Barton Springs, free Shuttle Rides & Parking
at 1604 Colorado Street, State garage E
Shuttles begin at 10am (last one leaves park at 5:30 pm)
For more info go to,
www.zilkerkitefestival.com
Rain date is Sunday March 9, 2008
J. Bell Photography
Free Sitting Free to Baby Scoop Readers!
Austin Photographer,
J. Bell, specializes in infant and children’s photography. His passion for photography and background in graphic design combined with a knack to make children laugh is what sets J. Bell apart from other photographers. His goal is to capture those everyday moments you share with a child. Keeping it light-hearted and fun, J. will bring out your child’s personality and expressions in each session. The quote on his site says it all, “To be a child photographer is to be a free thinker, a patient person, and a child at heart.” -J.Bell
J. Bell is offering a
free sitting fee for Baby Scoop Readers for the Month of March. To book your appointment, e-mail J. at
jbellaustin@gmail.com or call (512) 436-9199. Please mention you are a Baby Scoop Austin subscriber.
"Oh my goodness, I don't even know what to say. When I opened them [the photos] up I got teary eyed. You captured our little man. I cannot thank you enough! WE LOVE THEM ALL! Thank you so much! I cannot wait to show all of our friends & family!" -Kristin, mother of eight-month-old, Colton.
Heading to run a few errands with the kiddos and haven’t had a chance to pick up your morning coffee? Stop by Sorrento’s Coffee drive-thru for a cup of Joe, to go!
Located on W. Anderson Lane (ironically, across the street from Starbucks) this charming cottage-like building complete with white picket fence welcomes walk-up or drive through customers with personal, friendly service, delicious coffee drinks, and warm pastries. The "drive-through factor" is not the only reason we love this place. There are no long lines (at least not yet), your fresh brewed Tully’s gourmet coffee is served in an eco-friendly to-go cup and prices are less than Starbucks! Most of the time, your coffee will be prepared and served by owner, and mom of three, Kelly Lewis, who opened the Sorrento’s kiosk with her husband two-and-a-half years ago. Kids don’t leave empty handed either. Each child gets an animal cracker to-go. Other customer-friendly services include, a club card (buy 10 get one free)and happy hours from 12-1 and 4-5 with 75 cents off any cup of coffee.
3025 W. Anderson Lane (other side of the Short Stop Burger stand)
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DOT-COM OF THE WEEK
BSA’s dot-com of the week: www.savvysource.com
The Savvy Source helps parents to sort through the overwhelming task of choosing a preschool by offering a comprehensive list of pre-schools in your area. Each listing includes detailed information about the facility, curriculum, and its instructors.
An e-book is also available for $19 that guides parents through a step by step process in choosing the appropriate pre-school for your child. The Savvy Source also offers a weekly e-newsletter with ideas on games, activities, and learning tools for kids. For more info go to www.savvysource.com
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