Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in austin, TX

Savvy Austin Welcomes Andria Stanley for Taking Photos of Children Outside

by Nicole Basham

April 12, 2009

Wildflowers in bloom, Easter dresses and delightful Springtime weather present a bevy of opportunities for the perfect photo op. Yet another mama I met at the Austin Bloggin' Mamas Social was Andria Stanley, who started a forum for parents "taking pics & talking life", Studio Parents. Andria attempts to stay sane on a daily basis in Austin, where she writes about her two children, love of fashion, (sometimes) perfect husband, and more, on her personal website Andria and Co.

I'm excited to have Andria guest blogging today to share tips on where and how to get the best outdoor shots of your children.

Hidden Gem: Mayfield Park

by Nicole Basham

March 09, 2009

Although Central Market may be Austin's WORST kept secret for family-friendly fun, there are many places off the beaten path where you can enjoy a pleasant outing with your preschooler/s. For this reason, I decided to start an occasional series on this blog called Hidden Gems. Today's Hidden Gem is actually quite close to Central Market North, although it seems worlds away.

Any guesses yet? I'm referring to the urban oasis that is Mayfield Park,

Wildflower Center Free in January

by Nicole Basham

January 20, 2009

If you are looking for a post on the inauguration, you can find mine here . Tuesday is List Day here at Savvy Source, and today's list is *supposed* to be about places to play inside during this midwinter day.  But in light of this week's sunny and warmer weather, I bring you a recommendation of an outdoor place to play:  the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center .  Did you realize that  Read more...

Holiday traditions: Choose-and-cut your own Christmas tree farms

by Jonathon Morgan

December 02, 2008

The music in stores in October, the "late holiday" catalogs before Thanksgiving....these things seem to stress me out during the holiday season rather than make me excited. The thing that really gets me in the holiday spirit is the scent of a Christmas tree in the house. I read an article last week about the decline in purchases of Christmas trees from farms and charity groups, as  Read more...