Over the years of living in Austin and bringing her kids to ACL, Christie knows very well what every parents needs to survive. She has even found products from a few fellow Austin momtrepreneurs!
Below are Christie’s top picks:
5 Must Have’s for ACL with Kids
- Ultra portable & stylish clean surface:
Monkey Mat (www.monkeymat.com) (Austin based) - Noise-reducing Earmuffs:
Baby Banz Hearing Protector Earmuffs (www.banzworld.com/products/item/earmuffs) - Eco-friendly sunscreen
(www.thinkbaby.com) (Austin based) - Insulated bottle to stay hydrated!
Hip designs by EcoVessel – “Frost” Kids Insulated 13oz (www.ecovessel.com) - Backpack: MadPax (www.madpax.com)
“Expect rock star status with the original design from MadPax. Where form meets function, kids of all ages can avoid anonymity with a style that says they are one-of-a-kind.”
Guest post by Christie Barany, Barnay her business partner, Courtney Turich, are the creators of Monkey Mat. A clean, multi-purpose portable surface that can be packed away in to a 6×6 inches pouch. Perfect for ACL! At 5 x 5 feet, the mat is large enough to seat multiple people and is made of custom soft, lightweight fabric that allows grass, food and other messes to shake off easily. Over the years of living in Austin and bringing her kids to ACL, Christie knows very well what every parents needs to survive. She has even found products from a few fellow Austin momtrepreneurs!
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.
Thank you for this. My husband and I want to go to ACL next year and we're contemplating bringing the kids…we'll see!
Hello- thanks for your recommendations! I'm looking for a pair of Baby Bandz to use for my 5 month old this evening at a basketball game. I'm out of time to order from Amazon as the game is this evening and I can't find anyone who sells them in Austin. Any advice where I could get a pair today?
Hello Amanda, I am sorry I did not get your message sooner. I do not know of any retailers that sell Baby Bands in Austin. I will respond to this message if I do. Hope you have a great time at the basketball game with your baby!