Gretchen Pierce
Arts and Crafts Studios for Kids in Austin
My 3-year-old recently went through a phase where she would ask me, every day, to do a “crafting.” I came to dread the question because I could only buy so many of those cute...
Best Coffee Playdate Spots in Austin
Whoever created the first coffee shop with a play area deserves a medal. Let’s face it, especially when kids are young, playdates can be just as much for the parents as they are for...
No Gifts Please! How “No Gifts” Birthday Parties Works for Our Family
In our family, we have a firm “no gifts” policy at birthday parties. We typically have a small gathering where my kids receive gifts from Mom and Dad and from grandparents, and then a...
Ultimate Guide to Kids Art Activities in Austin
Austin has no shortage of activities to encourage your kiddo’s appreciation of the arts. The area’s museums and libraries always have fun activities where the whole family can get creative. Your budding Picassos can...
21 Indoor Activities for Kids in ATX (That Aren’t Play Places)
Summertime in Texas: the season when the sun forces us to become vampires by noon and find ways to entertain our whiny children indoors. Unfortunately for me, indoor play places are not my jam....
Yoga Classes for Kids in Austin
I rarely do yoga classes by myself, but I have really enjoyed doing it with my daughter, starting when she was 2 years old. Compared to an adult class, yoga with kids and parents...
Restaurants with Playgrounds in South Austin
My kids, like most, have a lot of energy. Energy that I do not typically wish to bring into a restaurant. It’s not particularly enjoyable keeping two wildlings quiet and occupied in an enclosed...
How to Spend a Weekend in Dallas with Kids
Looking for an easy family road trip? Spend a weekend in Dallas! It’s well worth a visit to see world-class museums, large aquariums and zoos, and professional sporting events that we don’t have here...
Date Night in Austin: 33 Out-of-the-Box Ideas
For a lot of us parents, date night doesn’t happen as often as we’d like. So when it comes along, it can be fun to step outside the box and go beyond your typical...
Unique Playgrounds In and Around Austin
Some people are storm chasers, but in my family, we’re playground chasers. We’re not afraid of a longer trek, even to destinations outside of Austin proper, if it leads to a cool playground. We’re...