I've lived in Austin, TX on and off since for 16 years! I love this city. Here's a list of 20 fun, free things to do in Austin, Texas including best hiking trails, favorite outdoor museums, and where to see peacocks. 20 Free Things To Do in Austin, TX This list of Austin … [Read more...]
10 Things to do in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, Arkansas has a colorful history of gambling and gangsters combined with ancient thermal springs, mountain views and magical treehouses. We took the kids to Hot Springs and loved the mix of nature plus historic small town vibe. Here are 10 things to do in Hot Springs, … [Read more...]
10 Things to do in Marfa Texas With Kids
The combination of art, people, and small town vibe makes Marfa, Texas totally worth the 430 mile drive from Austin. It's funky, quaint, and makes life feel so simple. No to mention to the gorgeous mountain views and starry nights of the West Texas sky that are unlike any other … [Read more...]
26 Road Trip Games For Kids
I'm not opposed to electronics on long road trips, but I would prefer my kids to be curious and engaged in the world right outside of the car window. Keeping kiddos entertained in the car, without headphones stuck in their ears, takes a little planning, but this list of … [Read more...]
Things to do in Plano, Texas
Plano, Texas is a quick 3 hour trip north of Austin and a city you should absolutely add to your list places to visit. The city of Plano offers 60+ public parks and nature preserves, the cutest downtown area with brick paved streets, public art galore, and multiple museums and … [Read more...]
16 Tips for Road Trips with Toddlers
We love to travel! I've been to 41 countries in my 33 years of life and have taken bazillions of road trips. Heck, Maxwell took 10 plane rides before he was 5 months old! (Here are my tips for traveling with a baby via airplane.) Our longest car ride to date with two kids … [Read more...]
Things to do in Sundance, Utah
Pre kids, skiing was at the top of our winter vacation list, but once Maxwell was born in 2014, the ski trips got trickier. We took Maxwell and our favorite baby-sitter with us when he was 9 months old. (He learned to walk on that trip!) Our second ski trip post kids, Andy and I … [Read more...]
Tips for Taking Preschoolers to Schlitterbahn New Branufels
Note: This post is sponsored by Schlitterbahn Waterpark and H-E-B stores. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels is the perfect water park for preschoolers and their families! You can bring a picnic, parking is free, life jackets are provided and there are incredible water playgrounds in … [Read more...]
10 Things to do in Park City, Utah
We spent a week 7,000 feet above sea level in Park City, Utah with our family of 4 and both of our mom's. Escaping the heat of Texas to adventure in the mountains was delightful. We spent as much time enjoying the outdoors as possible. It was my first trip the mountains in the … [Read more...]
Free things to do in El Paso
If you're new here, Creating Really Awesome Free Trips is a series that happens every summer at C.R.A.F.T. Every Thursday (and some Tuesdays) I'll be showcasing an awesome blogger and fun, free things to do in her city! Today we've got Vanessa with a city in the great state of … [Read more...]
Things to do in College Station
College Statin, TX has a special place in my heart. I was born and raised in BCS. That's Bryan, College Station for you non, BCS'ers. I'm not going to say it's the most exciting city in the world, but it's my home town, and I love it. It's also were Andy and I met. Have you ever … [Read more...]
Creating Really Awesome Free Trips: Washington, DC
C.R.A.F.T. is about creating really awesome free things, and I love to create vacations almost as much as I love to DIY. You have to buy plane tickets, food, and sleep some where, but daily activities don't have to break the bank! Although, Andy and I have camped in a minivan at … [Read more...]
