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On the Road Again: Staying Sane During Your Next Road Trip

April 28, 2009

Summer will be here before we know it, and if you are like our family, you'll do at least one road trip before Labor Day. We'll actually be heading to Port Aransas in a few weeks so we can take advantage of off-peak rates and smaller crowds to enjoy the Texas coast. With that in mind, we've already started thinking about our four-hour car ride and how to make it as painless as possible. So, for today's List, here are some tips from our family to yours on making your next road trip a success:
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Book Nooks for Tots: Best Story Times and Reading Rooms

May 13, 2008

Sure, you can read to your child 'till you're blue in the face (and you should!) but every once in awhile it's nice to sit back and let the professionals take a crack at it. Not to mention it's a fun way to discover books you might not have otherwise, and there's something to be said for your child observing and learning from the storytelling nuances of as many adults as possible (assuming said  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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