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21 EPIC Day Trips From Austin With Kids!
You really never have to worry about running out of things to do with kids in Austin because as soon as you’ve exhausted this list, you can just drive over to the next small Texas town! Sure, our state is MASSIVE and you can’t drive to a different state in a single afternoon (like our…
Read More25 Coffee Shops In Austin With Playgrounds: A Guide For Parents
Ahhhh…that first sip of hot coffee in the morning… Except you pick up your coffee mug and realize the coffee has gone cold in the time it took you to get the toddlers up and dressed, change the baby’s diaper, and make everyone’s breakfast. Sound familiar? Same. Here’s my solution: find one of these amazing…
Read MoreBest Local Kid-Friendly Restaurants In Buda
Buda is a family town! It’s an absolutely flourishing city just a little bit south of Austin that has grown very popular for its proximity to Austin, its historic downtown Buda shopping and dining district, and the family-friendliness of all of it. So it’s no surprise that there are several wonderful kid-friendly restaurants in Buda.…
Read MoreThe Coolest Public Libraries In Austin
Austin, Texas public library system isn’t the biggest in the country, but that just means the pressure’s on to make it really great! The Austin Public Library system has a lot of branches scattered throughout the city, and one absolutely phenomenal central library that’s been nationally recognized. Many of these Austin public libraries offer kids…
Read MoreA Guide To Mueller Lake Park in Austin Texas
Mueller Lake Park is a beautiful project in northeast Austin positioned strategically in the heart of Mueller. This gorgeous lake and park cement Mueller as one of the most family-friendly and walkable neighborhoods in Austin. The goal of the project was to transform the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (the old Austin airport that used to…
Read MoreA Map Of All The Austin Restaurants With Playgrounds
Sometimes you want to dine at a kid-friendly Austin restaurant and ask the kids to sit still and eat with you…and sometimes you just want to eat out at literally any place that has a playground where the kids can run around while you have a moment to finish your dinner in peace. If you’re…
Read MoreKid-Friendly Holiday Activities In Austin
The holidays in Austin are so much fun! There are plenty of kid-friendly holiday activities in Austin that the whole family can enjoy together. So if you’re looking to spend time in Austin n with you little ones this holiday season and you want to soak up all the magical memories, you’re in luck. There…
Read MoreThe Best Food And Drinks In Round Rock: A Local’s Guide
Heading north of Austin and want to know where to eat? Consider this your guide to the best drinks and food in Round Rock! Round Rock isn’t especially known for its food (except for maybe our famous donuts), but there are definitely some spots that are worth checking out when you’re up this way. I…
Read MoreThe Pecan Street Festival: A Weekend Guide
The Pecan Street Festival is the longest-running free arts and crafts festival in Central Texas. It’s presented every year by The Pecan Street Association (PSA). A bunch of people gathers in Downtown Austin to enjoy live music, and fun street food, purchase handmade items from local vendors, and learn more about the culture in Austin,…
Read MoreBest Playgrounds in Lakeway and Bee Cave
Let’s face it, playgrounds are a parent’s best friend. In the never-ending quest to figure out new ways to expel our kiddos’ energy, playgrounds are the MVP, and for good reason! They’re free, allow you to enjoy the great outdoors, and are the perfect neutral territory for playdates. I used to compare notes with friends…
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