A Visit to the Mueller Farmer’s Market
On the heels of some toddler-typical behavior at church, and faced with another afternoon of entertaining my child solo, I recently paid a visit to…
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Anytime Free Fun: Callahan’s General Store
When I stand in Callahan’s General Store it’s hard to believe that the hipster East Austin and the intellectual University of Texas are just minutes…
A Visit to Boggy Creek Farm Market Days
Feeling inspired by the lovely weather we’ve been having and wanting to take full advantage before the summer heat begins its imminent descent into Central…
Austin Active Kids’ Top 5 Ways to Stay Local & Be Active
The boys hit the trail at Mayfield Park Long before I started the Austin Active Kids blog, I was a big fan of Free Fun…
Our Afternoon at the SXSW 2013 Gaming Expo
So, yesterday I may have taken my kids out of school early to visit the SXSW Gaming Expo. They didn’t really need to play hooky,…
SXSW 2013 Spotlight: Gaming Expo
We hope you have checked out our post on How to Enjoy SXSW 2013 With Your Family. We’re also running a few spotlights to give you…
How to Enjoy SXSW 2013 With Your Family
Get ready, Austin! South by Southwest (or, as it’s much more commonly known, SXSW) is almost here. For a few weeks, Austin turns into the…
Tips for Attending 85th Annual Zilker Kite Fest
This is what Zilker Park looks like when the Festival starts. The sky (and many trees) are full of kites in the afternoon. Perhaps it…
A Visit to Historic Oakwood Cemetery
It may sound a bit morbid, but my girls and I took a morning walk through the historic Oakwood Cemetery, and found it pleasant and…
My Favorite Picnic Spot: The Learning Tree
As a mother with young kids, sometimes I’ve just got to get out of the house. When that feeling strikes me, and I don’t feel…