Want to try camping, but be close enough to home that you could leave if things start going horribly wrong? That was our idea the first time we took our kids camping. We chose Buescher State Park as our destination and it was the perfect location for our kids’ first time tent camping. Buescher State…
I’ve discovered the best way to spend a date night or Mom’s Night Out in Austin! The Austin Wine Collective is a wine passport. You get a glass of wine from each of three local wineries. The best part is that they are all right in the heart of Austin. No more driving all the…
The South Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin is home to the largest urban (Mexican free-tailed) bat colony in the world. They migrate each spring from central Mexico and return to Mexico in early Fall. Austin is famous for these bats, but have you ever taken your kids to see them? Standing and waiting along a…
There are several trailheads along the Bull Creek Greenbelt, and in this post I will cover two of our favorites that we repeat several times a year. We love going to Bull Creek in every season! It’s a place we love to hike, and look forward to eating out at Waterloo Ice House for lunch…
We love visiting the Science Mill in Johnson City. It’s a good size for all 3 of my kids to love it and not get overwhelmed. There’s plenty to do inside, and just when you think you’ve seen it all- there’s a whole world to explore outside as well! This makes such a sweet little…
What’s better than free? We love taking our kids out for a day of fun in Austin without spending a dime. This guide is your ultimate resource for free fun for kids in Austin, including spots where kids eat free, free indoor activities, outdoor adventures, kid-friendly events, and seasonal activities. So dig in and get…
Fun day trip from Austin with kids idea: Temple, TX! It’s not too far (closer than Waco!) but just far enough that your kids will take a good nap on the drive back home. We had a great time exploring the Temple Children’s Museum and Ferguson Park. Temple Children’s Museum Hours & Admission The Temple…
Want the full roundup? Start here: Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Austin. Want to go out for dinner but don’t want to spend a small fortune? We got you. Here’s where kids eat free in Austin! Where Kids Eat Free In Austin Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Weekends You should check this out: If you haven’t checked it out…
Moving can be scary, stressful, and exhausting. Add kids into the mix and it’s even harder. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place. This guide was created to help ease the anxiety of moving to a new city with kids. Here’s the ultimate guide to moving to Austin with kids. The Ultimate Guide To Moving…
San Marcos is under an hour drive from Austin and is full of fun things to do. From an epic playground to glass bottom boat tours, we’ll show you how to have a fun day in San Marcos with kids. How To Have A Fun Day In San Marcos With Kids The Meadows Center Glass…
If your intention for the new year is to get out and adventure or explore more, we’ve got some inspiration for you! Here are some local Austin adventures you can have with your kids this year. This is the Ultimate Austin Kids Bucket List for 2023. The Ultimate Austin Kids Bucket List for 2023 January:…
We just got back from a long weekend at Big Bend National Park. It was unusually cold for this time of year on the days we went. However, we still managed to get out and explore a lot of the park. Here are all my tips for going to Big Bend National Park with kids….