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Cover-2012-01.gif It’s 2012 Should Your Family Be Family Prepared?

Are you ready?

Maybe for a flash flood? Earthquake? Tornado? Bioterrorist attack?

This isn’t some 2012 doomsday scenario: it’s an actual question posed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

And the answer, for most people, is no.

Cover-2012-01.gif Getting Started: Creating A Basic Disaster Supply Kit

In the event of an emergency, it’s entirely possible that help won’t reach you for a few days.

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My first real memory is of an earthquake
I was two months shy of my third birthday. I remember dreaming that my bed was shaking, then waking up and seeing my dad and my hugely pregnant mom crouching by my bedside, asking whether I was OK. Sure, I was fine — in fact, I recalled the dream...

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In the early days of our relationship, my husband played soccer. I’m sure Victoria Beckham will back me up when I say soccer players are hot.

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Over Winter Break, the family and I spent quite a bit of time parked in front of the TV watching movies. The DVD player is the extent of my...

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McKenna Children’s Museum in New Braunfels is a preschooler’s paradise.

Book/CD/DVD Reviews

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Poor Olive Bezzlebee: she is the only person in the town by the sea who cannot blow bubbles with the gum made at the great pink factory. That is, until she ventures off on her own and catches a...

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The dogs, the cold, the ruggedly harsh terrain, and the grueling 1150-mile course all combine to make the Iditarod one of the most extraordinary tests of endurance. The roots of this annual race...

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This fun book showcases 50 familiar nursery rhymes illustrated by 50 cartoonists. Don't let the gimmick fool you, though: this is an exceptional and comprehensive introduction to some of the best...

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Like many young players, Lulu is a passionate player. Although she does all of the typical girly things, like having tea parties and playing with dolls, what Lulu likes best is to shoot baskets....

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"Fifteen-year-old Calli has just about everything she could want in life — two loving moms, a good-looking boyfriend, and a best friend who has always been there for support." So begins this...

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$7 (+$4 shipping)

Designed by a mom-and-dad dentist team, these damp tissues are similar to baby wipes.

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$5

It’s about time someone made organic cotton baby socks that don’t cost an arm and a leg!

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$17 ($22 personalized)

If you’re planning a trip to someplace a little chillier than Austin this winter, don’t leave without your Snickey.

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Weekend Top 10 FREE Events (January 13-16, 2012) 3 weeks 20 hours ago

  1. Disney Princess and Friends Craft Event - Saturday, January 14.  Disney Store cordially invites you to come dressed as your favorite Princess for an enchanting sing-along and royal craft event. Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event is limited based on store capacity. No lineups prior to 30 minutes before event begins. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice.  Sessions at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 a.m. (512) 219-7117.  Disney Store at Lakeline Mall, Cedar Park.
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Weekend Top 10 FREE Events (January 6-8, 2012) 4 weeks 20 hours ago


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  1. Visit Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Admission is free for the entire month of January.  Go here for hours.  4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin.
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Weekend Top 10 FREE Events (December 30, 2011 - January 1, 2012) 5 weeks 20 hours ago

  1. Santa Appreciation Day at The Art Garage - Friday, December 30, from 1 - 3 p.m. Join The Art Garage to make thank you notes for Santa, and then meet the Big Guy to tell him thanks in person! This event is free and does not require pre-registration. The Art Garage is also hosting a fun contest: Name their new class pet, an Oranda goldfish. The name must be art related - art medium, artist, artwork, etc. The winner will win a $20 gift certificate to The Art Garage. All entries can be submitted on Facebook and must be received by January 11, 2012. 11190 Circle Drive, Austin, TX 78736