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Kid-friendly coffee shops

by Nicole Basham

June 30, 2008

Exhaustion -- one of the parenting experiences that, as far as I can tell, is universal. Chasing after children can be daunting task sometimes, particularly as you're probably doing it on no sleep. So, while we'd all like to be on the go, hitting the town, showing your toddler ever the wonder the world has to offer, occasionally we need a coffee break. While most of Austin's many laid-back,  Read more...

Just moved to town?

by Nicole Basham

June 23, 2008

For a while there, it seemed like I was living in a new city every 2-3 years. I know the upheaval, the travel, and all the new faces can be disconcerting at first -- but on the bright side, Austinites are the friendliest group of people on the planet, and will usually go out of your way to make you feel at home. That said, the city is still small enough that finding information on family  Read more...

Where to make friends

by Nicole Basham

June 18, 2008

One of the most challenging things about being the parent of a preschool-aged child is that there's no built-in network for meeting other parents, and little (if any) organized opportunities for my daughter to make friends outside of daycare. Half the time when we're out and about I feel like I'm back on the playground at elementary school, staring at the other moms and dads, totally unsure of  Read more...

Father's day ideas in and around austin

by Nicole Basham

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...

Introducing Jonathon, aka Your Captain Austin Parent Blogger

by Nicole Basham

May 12, 2008

Someone near the end of my performing arts degree I decided I was an urbanite for life. I made plans for New York, Chicago, LA, or wherever, but then (surprise!) I found out I was going to be a father, and -- as if that wasn't shocking enough -- that I'd be moving to the one place on earth I swore I'd never, ever, ever live. So big city lights gave way to big hair, bigger trucks, southern  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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