Family Activities

The holiday season can be so busy. In our family, we are striving to create family memories, have quiet reflections, and celebrate meaningful traditions.  The main way we have refocused the month of December around...

As someone with aspirations for a more minimalist Christmas, I’m all about experience and activity gifts for the holiday season. While my kids get plenty of toys as well, I love giving a gift...

Ho ho ho! The holiday season is OFFICIALLY here. Celebrating and creating traditions doesn't have to cost you a thang--Austin is hosting plenty of magic around the city for FREE! Here are 20 Free...

I took my son on his first hike at 17 months old. The trail was very short, but—shocker—I still had to carry him most of the way. I wasn’t much of a hiker pre-motherhood,...

With Halloween behind us, the Christmas train is barreling down the track, and while many are eager to jump aboard (early Hallmark Christmas marathon, anyone?), I’d rather delay the Christmas chaos just a little...

It certainly feels like we have been going 100MPH since school started. New drop off procedures, different pickup times and the extra curriculars… oh those extra curriculars. By the end of the week, I...

Play dates are great for kids, of course. They provide opportunities to socialize and explore new surroundings. But play dates are important for parents, too. For me, play dates help break up the monotony...

After a three-year hiatus, the family-friendly arm of the Austin City Limits music festival-- Austin Kiddie Limits -- returns this October. If you’ve got a wristband for either weekend of ACL, there’s no reason...

Last summer, our family visited Kalahari Resorts for the first time to celebrate our son's 9th birthday. It was a great experience! Here are some helpful tips to plan your family's visit. RELATED READING :: Packing...

Mom guilt can come in hot if you feel like you're not doing "enough" each season. Let's be honest, a day at a pumpkin patch can cost upwards of a car payment and is...