Experience Frozen, the hit musical comedy from Walt Disney Animation Studios, like never before in a new to DVD, full-length Sing-Along Edition! Follow the lyrics with a bouncing Frozen snowflake. Join Anna as she sets off on an epic journey – teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and a snowman named Olaf – to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. It’s pure enchantment – and full of
Contributed post by: Marco Cervantes, Store Manager, Microsoft Austin Store
As a native resident with an insatiable sweet tooth, I have always had a strong positive connection with our local Girl Scout troops. From food drives, to community service, to cookie sales, the girls are out to make a difference. Now, if I can just convince my wife that I know
You have to admit, as a teenager you made choices you would not have made as an adult. I know I did, even as a young adult I made decisions that when I think back on them, I wonder what was I thinking! I worry about my children making the same bad decisions. We, as the parent's need to guide
In celebration of today's release of Disneynature's Bears on Blu-ray Combo Pack we are beary excited to share 12 pages of downloadable Bears activities! Learn about how people can safely live in proximity to bears, learn about different bear tracks and how to safely visit bear country!
Download here!
LEFT BEHIND follows Rayford Steele (Nicolas Cage) who is piloting a commercial airliner just hours after the Rapture when millions of people around the globe simply vanish. Thirty thousand feet over the Atlantic, Rayford is faced with a damaged plane, terrified passengers, and a desperate desire to get back to his family. On the ground, his daughter, Chloe Steele (Cassi Thomson) is among
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar and The Highball, both part of the same building for the first time, will be hosting Fantastic Fest 2014, which begins on September 18. Located in the Lamar Union complex in South Austin, the theater will be open for business on Saturday, August 16 featuring director Michel Gondry's highly anticipated Mood Indigo as the opening film with
ThunderCloud Subs announces the launch of its annual competition to design artwork for the 20,000 T-shirts and other collateral materials for the 24th annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot. Registration is now open for the hugely popular Thanksgiving Day tradition benefiting Caritas of Austin.
Each year, artists ranging from graphic design professionals to middle school students compete to create the event artwork. The Art Contest winner will receive gift certificates for 365 subs
Join iFLY Indoor Skydiving in celebrating THE EXPENDABLES 3 opening in theaters everywhere on Friday, August 15th. There will be contests and prizes that include a packet for two to fly for free, and tickets to see THE EXPENDABLES 3 in theaters. So come out and fly with us!
Saturday, August 9th
3pm - 6pm
13265 N HWY 183
Austin, TX 78750
(Anderson Mill Exit)
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It’s ‘back-to-school’ time, which means getting both home and garden prepped for Fall! Hundreds of Central Texas’ most trusted experts will convene for the 19th Annual Austin Fall Home and Garden Show August 15th – 17th at the Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez. For nearly two decades, the Austin Fall Home & Garden Show has been dazzling guests
I am always looking for something new and different to do with my girls. This is on the top of my summer list of cool things to go see in Austin in June! Erth Dinosaur Zoo Live! will be at the Long Center for 8 shows from June 17-22. Tickets are on sale now and start at just $18!
DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE! is an experiential
LBJ Wildflower Center's Summer Nature Nights starts June 12. This is a admission-free family friendly event you won't want to miss.
Each night will include a scavenger hunt, nature hike, story time and demonstrations from experts in their fields.
Come play in the NEW Luci & Ian Family Garden at our first Nature Nights of the summer! Visitors can learn about Plants and Play while visiting a plant
There was a time when the fine arts scene in Austin nearly ground to a sweltering halt during the summer months, but the Long Center is helping change that! For the third year in a row, we are proud to announce All Summer LONG, a series of free and low cost programming full of family activities, world class artists and
Necktie? Been there. Cufflinks? Done that. This year, stray from traditional Father’s Day gifts and treat dad to a new kind of accessory – a SANUS® TV wall mount. Offering a complete range of high-quality mounts, including full motion, fixed position and tilting, SANUS, the #1 best selling TV mount brand in the United States, will elevate dad’s entertainment experience
ABOUT The American Bible Challenge
5 Things you didn’t know about The American Bible Challenge:
1. All the money won in every single episode is donated to charities
2. All of the questions come from the old and new testament
3. Your bible knowledge will be tested in physical challenges as well
4. The American Bible Challenge is the highest rated TV program in Game
Brain Chase Productions, the new online entertainment and education company, announced that they will give the winner of their nationwide six-week online summer learning challenge and global treasure hunt a $10,000 college scholarship fund, along with buried treasure and a trip around the world to claim it.
Brain Chase’s challenge is designed to motivate students in grades 2-8 to stay smart over the summer by completing weekly learning challenges
Viva Day Spa is offering pampering Mothers day packages that includes everything she needs to escape leaving feeling relaxed, feel calm, and refreshed.
Mother Nurture Spa Package (Approx. 1.75 Hour; $179)
She’ll choose a Swedish, Deep Tissue, or Pregnancy technique for her 60 Minute Massage – with oils of lavender, grapefruit, coriander and vitamin E (pregnancy safe), hot herbal steam towel
I am really excited about X-Men: Days of Future Past. It looks like it is going to be really good.
The biggest basketball tournament of the year is around the corner – are you ready? Between the cheering fans and children running around, a secured flat panel TV and safe media entertainment system should be top of mind. SANUS® invites you to “Take a Shot” and enter for a chance to transform your space and ensure safe game day
BRAIN CHASE ANNOUNCES MASSIVE 6-WEEK SUMMER TREASURE HUNT
To Encourage Summer Learning, Children Complete Weekly Reading, Writing & Math Challenges
for Clues to the Location of a Buried Treasure Worth $10,000
Sign-up Starts Now; Quest Begins June 30th
AUSTIN, TX (March 19, 2014) – BRAIN CHASE PRODUCTIONS, the new Austin-based online entertainment and education company, announced today the debut of a 6-week Summer Learning Challenge and
AUSTIN—The Texas Book Festival, considered one of the premier literary events in the nation, will be held Oct. 25 and 26 in 2014, and for the first time will be “bookended” by the newly-named Texas Teen Book Festival on Oct. 18.
The Texas Teen Book Festival is one of the largest of its kind in the nation, a major
There is no better way to celebrate the beginning of Spring than with Pie! Now through Mar. 31st, Marie Callender’s is offering $5 off any Whole Pie for customers who dine-in at the restaurant. The promotion is valid on all of Marie’s famous pie’s including their legendary favorites, cream pies and the new Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Pie.
$5 OFF
On the eve of graduating law school, Veronica Mars has put Neptune and her amateur sleuthing days behind her. While interviewing at high-end New York law firms, Veronica Mars gets a call from her ex-boyfriend Logan who has been accused of murder. Veronica heads back to Neptune just to help Logan find an attorney, but when things don't seem
From the world of “Peter Pan” comes “The Pirate Fairy,” a swashbuckling new adventure about Zarina (voice of Christina Hendricks), a smart and ambitious dust-keeper fairy who’s captivated by Blue Pixie Dust and its endless possibilities. When Zarina’s wild ideas get her into trouble, she flees Pixie Hollow and joins forces with the scheming pirates of Skull Rock, who
Ready. Aim. Click! Grab your camera and head to one of more than 90 state parks and historic sites this spring to participate in the second annual Texas State Parks Photo Contest. With new categories added this time around, photographers of all ages have a chance to win.
Whether it’s a photo from a weekend get together with friends, or
Recently I posted about the Listerine 21-Day Challenge that my family and I were participating in. Have you participated in the Listerine 21 Day Challenge? You still have time to get involved in the challenge in an effort to improve your own oral care, and to help children in need, by posting your own “Swish Selfies” on the LISTERINE® Brand’s

My goal starting Central Texas Mom was sharing what Central Texas has to offer, with the world. Providing local moms a way to learn about new business, events and eateries in the area. And also giving my family the fun opportunities to enjoy things that we wouldn't typically have the chance to enjoy. Thank you for following us though the years on our adventures and here is to many more adventures to come.