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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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Summer music playlist
July 15, 2008
Ah, summer. Nice weather, lazy afternoons, and car trips from hell. It's the time of year when families traditionally trek across the country to spend time with friends, grandparents, and annoying Uncle Roy who's always trying to get you to buy into his real estate scheme. But never fear -- the drive can be tolerable, or even downright pleasant, with a few tunes to quiet the frustrated 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...
Getting to know my city: 5 great ways to introduce a preschooler to local history or landmarks
June 24, 2008
If you're like most Austinites, you're totally in love with living in Central Texas, and want to tell anyone who will listen what a fantastic place this is. On the other hand, if you're more of, say, a Dallas kind of person, you probably can't stand the annoying hippies, folk music/nudist/spam festivals, and all the locals' deliberate attempts to be "weird." Regardless, this is your toddler's Read more...
Take the train!
June 12, 2008
While the seemingly endless debate over Austin's proposed light rail system will most likely make it impossible for your children -- and potentially even their children -- to ride around town on a real-live railroad, there are plenty of equally exciting options throughout the city (though unfortunately less useful to commuters). In the event you're raising a train enthusiast, here's where you Read more...
Father's day ideas in and around austin
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...
45 Things to do With Your Child in Austin Before They Grow Up
May 29, 2008
1. Visit the Botanical Gardens 2. Visit the Umlauf Sculpture Gardens 3. See the Asylum Street Spankers perform 4. Get drenched in the shooting fountains at Butler Park 5. Have a picnic on top of the big hill at Butler Park 6. Fly a kite in the Zilker Kite Festival 7. Check out the Pecan Street Art Festival 8. Have an afternoon snack at Mozart's 9. Drive out to the Dinosaur Park 10. Visit Read more...
5 Best Day Trips Within an Hour
May 26, 2008
Sure, getting your toddler in and out of the car can sometimes be a seemingly unsurmountable battle of wills -- and for most Austinites there's plenty to keep you busy in and around your neighborhood. That said, it doesn't hurt to get out of town every once in awhile. Here's the top 5 destinations in central Texas that you can drive to in less than an hour. 1. The Dinosaur Park : the Read more...
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