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Let's Go Fly a Kite!

February 24, 2009

What beautiful weather we've been having! I always consider signing up for a class in January since I expect we'll be homebound or limited to indoor playing, but every year we have been lucky to enjoy nice, sunny days in these "winter" months. As my friend pointed out, we need to imprint this weather on our brains to help us get through July and August!
Zilker Kite Festival
One of our family's favorite outdoor Austin events is coming up this weekend - the Zilker Kite Festival.  Read more...

99 Things To Do With Your Little One in Austin Before Kindergarten

January 27, 2009

As you may be noticing, Tuesday is List Day here at Savvy Source.  In keeping with the month's theme of Resolutions and Reflections, here are 99 Things To Do with Your Preschooler before Kindergarten (in no particular order): Hike to the top of Enchanted Rock Pick strawberries at Sweet Berry Farm Go to a UT game (try soccer, basketball, or baseball if you don't want to shell out the dough  Read more...

Skating and Singing and Lights...Oh My!

December 04, 2008

My email is being flooded with all kinds of fun things to do with the little ones, so I thought I'd quickly list some of the events we're considering on our social calendar for the coming weekend. Have a wonderful weekend! Gingerbread House Workshops at the Austin Children's Museum downtown $28/$33 Member/Non-Member per gingerbread house (3 people per house; includes  Read more...

Put your thinking cap on: places that inspire imagination

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

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...

Fun ways to spend the 4th

July 03, 2008

Happy 4th of July, everyone! With parades, fireworks, carnivals and more, this is one of the more family-friendly holidays on the calendar, so there's plenty of ways you and your little ones can get in the spirit. Check it out: The Obvious : Please don't blow off your hand setting off fireworks in the backyard. Instead, leave the explosions to the professionals. The biggest display is down  Read more...

Get out of the house this weekend!

June 27, 2008

It's really, really hot -- so I can understand the temptation to stay cooped-up inside with the air conditioning. But chances are, by the end of Saturday morning cartoons the cabin fever will set in and you'll be looking for ways to escape the madness. Fortunately there's plenty going on this weekend -- something, I think, for every disposition. Here's a few of the highlights: The Watermelon  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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