Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Austin, TX

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Mixing Business & Pleasure at First Texas Honda

July 05, 2009

Running errands. Getting a haircut. Going to the dentist. These are things that I always do first thing in the morning or at night, when my husband can watch our son. They can be done with a preschooler in tow, but I find are SO much easier solo.

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Summer music playlist

July 15, 2008

Ah, summer. Nice weather, lazy afternoons, and car trips from hell. It's the time of year when families traditionally trek across the country to spend time with friends, grandparents, and annoying Uncle Roy who's always trying to get you to buy into his real estate scheme. But never fear -- the drive can be tolerable, or even downright pleasant, with a few tunes to quiet the frustrated  Read more...

Three Days in and Around Austin: Day 3

July 10, 2008

Now that you've spent some time getting to know Austin and the surrounding landscape, it's time to make sure you get your fill of all things Texan before you head back home. Fortunately, while the capital city does pride itself on being a little different from the rest of the state, there's still a few pockets of good-ol'-fashioned, horse-ridin', armadillo-lovin', country-music-listenin'  Read more...

Getting to know my city: 5 great ways to introduce a preschooler to local history or landmarks

June 24, 2008

If you're like most Austinites, you're totally in love with living in Central Texas, and want to tell anyone who will listen what a fantastic place this is. On the other hand, if you're more of, say, a Dallas kind of person, you probably can't stand the annoying hippies, folk music/nudist/spam festivals, and all the locals' deliberate attempts to be "weird." Regardless, this is your toddler's  Read more...

Take the train!

June 12, 2008

While the seemingly endless debate over Austin's proposed light rail system will most likely make it impossible for your children -- and potentially even their children -- to ride around town on a real-live railroad, there are plenty of equally exciting options throughout the city (though unfortunately less useful to commuters). In the event you're raising a train enthusiast, here's where you  Read more...

Father's day ideas in and around austin

June 10, 2008

We're quickly approaching what is -- ahem -- quite possibly the most important holiday on the calendar: Father's Day. And no matter what your husband says, I promise he'll appreciate it if you and the kids do something nice. While the traditional tie and/or power tool will certainly be appreciated (I could, incidentally, use a larger tool box -- if anyone happens to bump into my daughter or  Read more...

5 Best Day Trips Within an Hour

May 26, 2008

Sure, getting your toddler in and out of the car can sometimes be a seemingly unsurmountable battle of wills -- and for most Austinites there's plenty to keep you busy in and around your neighborhood. That said, it doesn't hurt to get out of town every once in awhile. Here's the top 5 destinations in central Texas that you can drive to in less than an hour. 1. The Dinosaur Park : the  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in austin

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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