Summer is almost here, and you know what that means — free bowling all season long! Bowling is a great way to have fun indoors when it’s too hot to
{The New Home Ec} 10 Fun Things for Kids to Do Over Winter Break
The girls have been home for winter break all week — with almost 2 weeks still to go! It’s been a blissful 3 days of sleeping in (slightly), playing Wii
Free Family Hiking
Austin has miles and miles of beautiful hiking, biking, and running trails. Unfortunately, I get lost every time I try to navigate one on my own. I always make it back
A Knitted Wonderland at Blanton Museum
As part of The University of Texas’ annual open house, Explore UT, local knitters have joined textile superstar Magda Sayeg (better known as Knitta Please) in transforming Faulker Plaza at
FREE Admission to Austin Museums
I love the abundance of museums and cultural centers in Austin and the weekends are a great time to take advantage of free admission for the whole family. Here’s two
Free Kite Making Workshops
One of my favorite events in Austin is the Zilker Park Kite Festival – the entire skyline is dotted with kites of all shapes, sizes, and colors and it is
First Saturdays at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
As a relatively new Texan, I’m enjoying learning about this gigantic state, and one place I’ve visited several times that has taught me lots about my new home state is
FREE Admission to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in January
Can you believe that I’ve lived in Austin for almost exactly a year and I’ve yet to visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center? Unacceptable! But that’s going to change
The Snow Room – A Winter Wonderland in Austin
Since it’s our first Christmas in Texas, 70 degrees and sunny isn’t exactly putting us in the holiday spirit. Especially when our home state is getting pummeled with blizzard-like conditions.
Home Slice Pizza Hosts Annual Carnival O’Pizza November 20th
I have a favorite pizza place in every city I’ve ever lived in (who doesn’t?). Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinders in Chicago (my husband and I love this restaurant so