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Keeping Austin Weird one Light at a Time on 37th Street

December 23, 2008

Tuesday is list day here at Savvy Source, and today my charge is to suggest the best decorated neighborhoods. Being an Austin native, and having seen my fair share of displays, I'd have to say West 37th Street wins hands down as the best place to take your preschooler. It's centrally-located and is the embodiment of our fair city's now-famous tag line, Keep Austin Weird. The street  Read more...

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

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...

What to do when grandma and grandpa come to town

June 16, 2008

Chances are, if your kids are still in preschool, your parents haven't reached an age when they need to opt out of the more physically demanding parts of chasing tireless toddlers. However, if they're coming in from out of town, instead of heading to the pool or running around the park, use their visit as an excuse to help them (and your kids) get to know the city. The Congress Avenue bats  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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