Tacos

Best Breakfast Tacos in Austin

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One thing I hadn’t realized before living in Austin is that I had never truly had a great breakfast taco in my life until moving here. In Austin, breakfast tacos are like an art...
Barton Hills Farms

Tips for Visiting Barton Hill Farms

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Every fall since we moved back to Austin in 2014, we have made the 40-mile trek from Hutto to Bastrop to visit Barton Hill Farms, and every fall the farm gets better and better....
Outdoor Classes

COVID-Safe Outdoor Classes and Activities for Young Kids

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After giving birth to my second child in October 2019, I had visions of doing all sorts of outings with her once she was a little older. I imagined we would spend mornings, while...
A view of a Caribbean dish of curry chicken in a restaurant or kitchen setting

Delicious Caribbean Dish You Can Prepare Year Round

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  In the creation of this wonderful Caribbean dish, I partnered with Shanon Murray, an author and fellow contributor of Austin Moms. Shanon learned her culinary craft from her late grandmother, Yvonne Murray, a native...

Best Places to See Fireworks in the Austin Area This 4th of July

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I’ve been dreaming about this summer since last April. I’ve made lists of things that I have to do, places I have to go, and people I have to see, for months now. There's...

102 Things to Do This Summer In and Around Austin

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If you live in the Austin area, you already know that there’s so much to do here, it’s easy to see why it’s the fastest growing major metropolitan area in the country. From cultural...

Happy National Play Outside Day

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Central Texans like to boast that there’s nothing quite like Spring in our beautiful state. The wildflowers, the short but powerful rains bringing life to our hill country, the warm (and if we’re lucky...
swimming holes

The Best Swimming Holes In & Around Austin

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After sweating and suffering through many Texas summers without a pool, I’ve decided this is the year I fully embrace playing in creeks, lakes and water holes around the city. I’ve been intimidated by...

Splash Pads in and Around Austin

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No matter what the calendar says, the temperatures outside are telling us that summer is here. Which in Texas means making a beeline for any place that has shade or water, hopefully both. Thankfully...
wineries

2021 Guide to Kid-Friendly Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries – with COVID Policies

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As Austin continues to expand like crazy, so do the breweries, wineries and distilleries! Here’s your updated 2021 guide to enjoying the best kid-friendly breweries, wineries and distilleries around Austin, including their specific COVID policies. Pack...