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East Side Finds

by Nicole Basham

April 27, 2009

Austin's "Upper East Side" (I had never heard of the name until I saw it on a bumper sticker) has garnered a lot of attention, particularly since folks started moving into the Mueller development. But don't forget, there is a lot more to East Austin than Lake Park! Here are just a few things you should check out:
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How Sweet It Is: Strawberry Picking at Sweet Berry Farm

by Nicole Basham

April 06, 2009

Now that I'm a parent, I find I am discovering some of the coolest places in Austin. One of these places is Sweet Berry Farm, billed on its website as a "Pick Your Own Berry Patch". If you have any free days coming up and time to drive to Marble Falls, you and your preschooler/s are bound to have a great time!

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A moo moo here...and a moo moo there at Crowe's Nest Farms

by Nicole Basham

March 30, 2009

If there is one thing cuter than a (human) baby, it might be a baby farm animal. We got to check out lots of baby, mommy and daddy animals last week at Crowe's Nest Farm. 

Crowe's Nest is located in Manor, about thirty minutes east of Austin. The 100-acre working farm is a non-profit with the mission of fostering public appreciation, knowledge, and wise stewardship of both the agricultural and wildlife resources of Texas. Tours are available by appointment only (M-F at 10 and 11:30) and the farm is also open on weekends for parties and group tours of 20 or more.

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Put your thinking cap on: places that inspire imagination

by Julie Holden

October 14, 2008

Sometimes, the topics we're tossed here at Savvy are real stumpers. This week I'm mulling over "places that inspire imagination." There's the obvious, such as the Austin Children's Museum , which strives in every which way to get a kid's brain a-workin'. But where have I seen children at their most excited and imaginative? The first thing that pops to my mind is, of course, the  Read more...

Three Days in and Around Austin: Day 3

by Nicole Basham

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...

Three Days in and Around Austin: Day 2

by Nicole Basham

July 09, 2008

Now that you've covered the basics, it's time to branch out and explore a little more of Central Texas. Just beyond Austin's city limits is the Hill Country -- one of the most beautiful parts of the Southwest -- and, while you could spend weeks exploring the adorable towns tucked amidst the stunning scenery, a day is plenty of time to do the drive-by tour. A good place to start is Marble Falls  Read more...

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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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