Family Activities

Food, family and fireworks, oh my! Get ready to celebrate with your best oooos and ahhhhs at some fantastic firework shows for Independence Day! With so many options around Austin and neighboring towns, you’re sure...

Forget Cinco de Drinko-- for a lot of horse-crazy folks out there, this weekend was all about Derby Day! Well if the big race got you pining for a pony or hoping for some horsey time,...

The 10 Best Stocking Stuffers For Tweens And Teens I LOVE stuffing stockings! And I believe kids never outgrow them. This year, I've tried to be more intentional about the items, making sure they are...

Big fan of staycations over here. When you become parents, spontaneity gets tossed out the window -- especially when it comes to overnight travel. Luckily, staycations provide a scenery change without the usual exhaustive...

When my oldest daughter, Adrielle, was in the second grade, she came home from school and told me that two schoolmates refused to play with her. “They said they are better than me because...

Halloween is almost here and there are several haunted houses, spooktaculars, and fright fests in Austin! Even the little ones can get involved with some of these!  HOUSE OF TORMENT (Recommended for ages 12 and...

Surviving On Your Own: When Dad Is Outta Town There are days where I am literally counting down the seconds until Madi's dad walks through the front door. These are the days where there is...

A brief look at our Disney experience: My little family of 5 recently took a road trip {17 hours} to Disneyworld.....it was probably the best family vacation we have ever had. We have a camper,...

I never dress my kids alike and I’m definitely one step behind when it comes to holiday inspired outfits. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever dressed my children appropriately or themed for any...

Winter is coming. And with Winter comes cold weather, fire pits, warm boots, crisp, cool air, and my personal favorite time of the year to dote on The Hubs, my Magic. There's just something to...