🌼 We're finally gonna have a party, Mama

Hey, holiday Mamas,

I know it might be too soon for this, so forgive me.

But we need to talk: about Santa.

No worries. We’re all good. I like him. But you know who doesn’t get enough credit? Mrs. Claus.

Because, let’s be real: behind many celebrated, successful, fatherly, community leader types, there is a quietly successful nurturing spouse who is likely their project manager, event planner, personal assistant, primary parent, housekeeper, and family cook. (And with Santa as festive and rosy-cheeked as he is, you know he’s eatin’ good in the neighborhood.)

So we are gonna celebrate an oft-overlooked Mama: Mrs. Claus! My guess is she is a dang good baker, likes to throw a party and can sling a joke as fast as any of ‘em.

Save the date (the Saturday after Thanksgiving), because the Bastrop County Mama Network is hosting our very first event: Meet Mrs. Claus! RSVP to boost that algorithm, if you please.

In cahoots with Nik Shehu Property Group and Sunshine Sister Coffee, we are hosting a free hot cocoa and coffee bar, meet-and-greet + professional photos with Mrs. Claus, a letters-to-Santa writing station, some silly elves, and a couch to kick back from all the downtown shopping you might be doing.

We are excited to meet Mrs. Claus, but also, we are excited to meet you! Come say hi and I’ll give you a sticker, and a hug if you’re into it.

Events in Bastrop County this week

Friday:

Free POUND Drumming Workout at the MoveIt Community Jam. Friday, 6:30-7:30 in Downtown Bastrop. Free.

Saturday Holiday Markets:

Little Bits Honey Gliders fundraiser market has over 24 vendors, face painting and Santa, in the parking lot of Whole Pets. 10-6. Free admission.

Merry Market at the Bastrop Academy of Music will feature local ceramicists and artisans. 10-5. Free admission.

Autumn Market Festival at Rising Sun Vineyard features wine sampling, yard games, and peaceful setting, with local artisans selling unique wares. 10-6. Free admission.

Saturday Community Events:

At the Bastrop Low Tech Mushroom Cultivation workshop, you can learn how to take Mycelium blocks and generate more mushrooms. You can also see the various ways recycled Mushroom Mycelium blocks are being used at Bastrop Botanical Gardens. 11-1.

Sewing Machine Roundup and Common Threads Clothing Swap are happening in Smithville. Clothing swap is Friday 6-9pm and Sat 2-8pm. Sewing Machine Roundup is Saturday at 5pm.

This publication will always remain free for readers, but will you show a little love and share with a mama you love?

Thank you for your support, and see you soon!

Elise