La Grange is nestled along the Colorado River and features scenic drives, festivals, museums, concerts, shopping for antiques, air shows, feasts, and an annual county fair. First populated by Austin’s colonists – “The Original Three […]
Cedar Creek is a small community a little more than 10 miles west of Bastrop, southeast of Austin. If you are looking for a little adventure without venturing too far, give this tiny town a […]
Celebrate the beginning of summer by taking the family to the beautiful Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa to take part in their 10 year anniversary special. With water slides, live music, family-friendly entertainment, plenty […]
When was the last time you escaped with your best girlfriends for a weekend getaway? It can be extremely hard as a busy parent to take time away from your family, but if you have […]
Many times vacations are not relaxing at all and involve lots of going, lots of exploring and little relaxation. And then there are trips that we take that involve recharging, unwinding, and so much relaxing […]
Spring break is the perfect time to hop into the car for a road trip! The weather is fine – not too hot, not too cold, just right. The great state of Texas is huge […]
Have you ever wanted to pack up your family and move to a different country? That’s just what Cheris Lifford, an Austin mom of two, did last year. While it sounds dreamy escape from routine, […]
We are big fans of the Austin Zoo, but when we are in the mood for adventure, it can be fun to check out a drive-thru zoo. At some, you can feed the animals, which […]
Sometimes it seems like just yesterday that I lived in the Washington, D.C. area, and sometimes it feels like a lifetime ago. I was there for five years, and since that’s where my husband’s family […]
Start the year off on the right foot, the left foot, or any foot — find a First Day Hike in a state park near you on New Year’s Day! First Day Hikes vary from […]
In the spirit of sharing, we will be bringing you stories about how different families celebrate the holiday season. Today, we have a special article that is written by a French teen who shares how […]
We say it all the time, but we do truly believe it: Austin is an amazing place to raise a family. With this in mind, we’re on a mission to go discover all the things […]
We say it all the time, but we do truly believe it: Austin is an amazing place to raise a family. With this in mind, we’re on a mission to go discover all the things […]
It’s October, and I’m living with my family in an ancient Moorish neighborhood called the Albayzin, in the miraculous city of Granada, in lovely southern Spain. But in June I was lying in bed in […]
Nantucket, Massachusetts is a beautiful, quaint island off the coast of Cape Cod. And if you happen to visiting in the summer, you likely plan to spend most of your time near the water. The […]
One of the oldest and largest outdoor markets in Texas is located a short drive from Austin in the beautiful town of Wimberely. Held on the first Saturday of the month from March to December, […]
There is always a distinct point during the summer when it’s simply too miserable to be outside. Whether you’ve just left the comfort of your air conditioned car or the refrigerated aisle of the grocery […]
If you are willing to take a short road trip, it won’t take long to cool off in the refreshing, spring-fed waters of Cypress Creek at Blue Hole in Wimberley. The City of Wimberley runs […]
Did you realize there is a new museum for kids in San Antonio? It’s called The DoSeum, and we went there recently with my 9-year-old son and his friend. The museum bills itself as “San […]
Looking for an end-of-summer getaway? Need just a quick dose of vacay now that we are in the “dog days” of August? Did you miss Bob Schneider when he performed at Blues on the Green? […]
My vision of a family vacation in New England came straight from Robert McCloskey. I loved his beautiful children’s books, including Blueberries for Sal, Time of Wonder and Make Way for Ducklings as a girl, […]
July Summer Fun Checklist for Kids Item: Play and Swim at Landa Park in New Braunfels Ready for a change in scenery? Landa Park is just a quick 50-minute jaunt down I-35. Nestled in the […]
Today is our eight month anniversary of living here in The Netherlands; Holland to be more specific. Our family bounced around the United States for several years, from California, to Texas (<3), to Maryland, and […]
The MetroRail is Austin’s commuter train, operated by Capital Metro, that runs on a 32-mile line from Leander to downtown Austin. The first time I rode the MetroRail was in 2012 during the Fan Fest. […]
When my husband started looking for a place for our family to go for a long weekend from Austin, all signs pointed to Denver. There are several nonstop flights from Austin to Denver each day, […]
In our family, my husband and I take turns choosing a summer vacation locale. When it was my turn, I decided that I’d like to take the family — my husband and I and our […]
I thought my husband was crazy when he bought our son a baseball tee when he turned two. He could barely reach that thing, but he walked right up to it and swung the bat […]
Spring is a glorious time here in Central Texas. Some years, it can be fleeting, but it is a wonderful time of year, all the same. We gleefully shed our jackets, our sweaters and our […]
We say it all the time, but we do truly believe it: Austin is an amazing place to raise a family. With this in mind, we’re on a mission to go discover all the things […]
Did Spring Break leave you with the travel bug? Are you itching to plan your next trip? FamilyFun magazine polled its readers from across the country to come up with lists of the best family-friendly […]
Hooray for almost-Spring Break! If you have the kids and are off work, you likely fall into one of two camps: “Let’s check out some of the cool stuff that’s going on for SXSW!”…and hang […]
Ever since the Children’s Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum opened in 2013, I’ve been wanting to make it up there. The Garden was designed to connect kids with nature and sits on 8 acres […]
Let me preface this by saying that I really don’t like camping at all. But, since we became parents, we found it’s a good way to spend time together as a family. And since I […]
When’s the last time you went away with your girlfriends? Ditch the mom guilt, enjoy packing for one and book a ticket for a weekend away! You won’t be sorry. Your kids and partner will […]
A new science museum in Johnson City is poised to engage the next generation of problem solvers. The nonprofit Hill Country Science Mill (HCSM) opens Valentine’s Day, with a special “Fall in Love with Science” […]
Moms, you need a break. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a working mom, a work-from-home mom or something else entirely, chances are you’re constantly juggling multiple things between kids, dogs, cats, husbands, work, bosses, boyfriends, […]
We aren’t making a trip this holiday season but my son will be off for Winter Break, and I know I’ll get antsy being at home with no real schedule. In case you might want […]
When my boys found out that our family would be taking a trip to southern California this summer, they immediately begged to go to LEGOLAND. They apparently had read about this amusement park and the […]
I have just completed an epic, kid-focused family vacation in southern California. My generous father wanted to take my three boys out to Anaheim, CA to experience the Disney magic in both Disneyland and the […]
I remember a funny quote from an episode of Modern Family where the entire clan went on a trip to Hawaii in which Claire (the mother) said, “I’m a mom traveling with her kids. It’s […]
Our Spring Break Road Trip is already seeming like a distant memory, but I’m so glad we did it. It was the first time it was just my son and I on a trip, so […]
Our Spring Break Road Trip is already seeming like a distant memory, but I’m so glad we did it. It was the first time it was just my son and I on a trip, so […]
Our Spring Break Road Trip is already seeming like a distant memory, but I’m so glad we did it. It was the first time it was just my son and I on a trip, so […]
Our Spring Break Road Trip is already seeming like a distant memory in some respects, but I’m so glad we did it. It was the first time it was just my son and I on […]
I’m always torn about what to do on Spring Break. On one hand, there is a mind-boggling list of things going on in Austin. On the other hand, the idea of heading out of Dodge […]
As you might have noticed, this summer we are running a few new regular features. On Wednesdays, we’re writing about taking on the city as tourists — even though we live here. So, we might […]
I am a big fan of traveling and vacations. Yes, even with kids in tow, I am known to get up and go to places both near and far. But this year I’m stuck. I […]
One of the nice things about living in Texas is that it’s so….big. While this makes friends and family who live elsewhere seem too far away at times, it provides those of us with kids […]
Want to feel like you’ve escaped the urban sphere for an afternoon and ventured out into the rural wilds? Fortunately, you don’t have to drive very far to see crops in the fields, spend quality […]
M-I-C… …K-E-Y… …all together now! …M-O-U-S-E. For many kids, a trip to Disney (either Disneyland in California or Walt Disney World in Orlando) is a rite of passage of sorts. In fact, almost 17 million […]
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