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Thomas is coming to Central Texas! Everybody’s favorite train engine pulls into the Austin & Texas Central Railroad in Burnet, TX this weekend, September 29 & 30. I don’t know what it is about toddlers...

I love getting outside with my kids as much as possible, but it becomes more challenging in the summer in Texas. Of course we love pools and splash pads, but that can get repetitive...

It is my absolute FAVORITE time of year! Pumpkins, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin cupcakes - you name it and add pumpkins and I'm there! Plus, WHO DOESN'T LOVE PUMPKIN PATCHES??? The Austin area is vast...

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...

It’s summer time in the city and if you are anything like me, you are always looking for something fun to either a.) beat the heat or b.) get your crazy brood out of...

Before my daughter was born last August, I had so many people tell me that I would never truly be prepared for her arrival.  Honestly I didn’t expect to be since she was a...

Labor day is quickly approaching (September 7), but it’s one of the last 3 day weekends for a while so take advantage of it! Here are 5 ways to celebrate Labor Day in Austin...

Austin has a LOT of playgrounds, from your standard one-slide-and-two-swings variety to really incredible climbing, slides that tempt adults and shady seating to boot. Here are ten totally awesome playgrounds, Westlake to Georgetown, that...

It is that time of year when we start spending more time outside, and it is more important than ever to have a Texas Snake Guide for reference! As a general rule, all animals bite....

"Am I the only one who hates playing with my kids? I mean, I actually HATE playing with my kids". "I feel ya.  Me too" This is a snippet of a conversation I overheard seven years...