In 1999, I survived a domestic violence incident that left me with lifelong pain issues, along with the shame and guilt that comes with being the target of such an attack. Years of verbal abuse and some showing and pushing led to a punch to the jaw that severely sprained my neck. And yet, I...

An all-new, Downton Abbey-inspired episode of ARTHUR will premiere on Monday, January 26 on PBS KIDS (check local listings). “Fountain Abbey” will also be available on DVD January 27 through PBS Distribution. Everyone’s favorite aardvark and his friends will discover the secrets and...

First Day Hikes began as a way to get people outdoors. Now, over 400 hikes are scheduled in all 50 states to get kids and adults all across the country out and enjoying nature. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has over 100 hikes scheduled for New Year’s Eve and Day. Here are the...

I cringed as I typed the title, because growing up, my dad and I would always hit the mall on Christmas Eve to get my mom her presents. I have a standing policy that I don’t begin any Christmas shopping until after Thanksgiving, although just this year I decided that for my sanity, I...

One of the simple joys of the holiday season is taking the family to see the holiday lights. Here are our favorite displays in the Austin area: Austin Trail of Lights One of the area’s most popular lights displays is the 1.25-mile Austin Trail of Lights at Zilker Park. This year marks...

Admit it. You always mean to go downtown, but…it just doesn’t happen. I know, it’s the traffic. The parking. That special inertia that sets in, just in time for the holidays. In truth, all it takes is a little advance planning. Just like any outing with kids, pack some snacks and...

We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to...

Happening All Weekend Blue Genie Art Bazaar – Friday, November 28 – Wednesday, December 24, from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily. The Blue Genie Art Bazaar is a fixture of the Austin holiday shopping season. The Bazaar features unique work from more than 200 local and regional artists,...

We say it time and time again, but we are so very thankful to be living here in Austin and raising kids in this wonderful city. Since we are all spending time with our families today, here is just a quick list of five reasons we are grateful to live in Austin: #1: No matter how much we get...

Need to pick up some bubbly? Out of milk? Time to restock toilet paper? Here are the holiday hours for grocery stores in the Austin area: Central Market North Lamar, 4001 N. Lamar Blvd. – Holiday hotline: (512) 206-1044 Central Market Westgate, 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. – Holiday...

We understand the pressure of gift buying this time of year. Like you, we want to give presents that not only make our loved ones happy, but that also support our local community. We have contacted some of our favorite local Austin businesses in hopes of providing a little gift giving...