You might think finding a guidebook focusing solely on the best kid-friendly venues in Austin would be easy. But you would be wrong. That’s why Annette Lucksinger, former Austin Family Magazine editor wrote her own guidebook, called “Exploring Austin with...
An email recently appeared in my inbox that mentioned college education plans that can help pay for kindergarten through high school, ahead of college. As a mom of two school-age kids, I was curious to learn more. So, I asked lawyer and tax expert Mary Morris to clear...
Each month, topics in this column alternate between cool, new places to go and a family-friendly thing to do at home. This month, we take you out on the water for some paddling action. You’ve seen them out there, dotting the water anytime you cross Lady Bird Lake on a...
Holiday Helpers: Volunteering as a Family Wish lists. Homemade cookies. Gift buying. Tree decorating. Party planning. The holidays are a busy time, filled with traditions. Why not make family volunteering one of them? As you celebrate the spirit of the season, you...
Austin, as we all know and love, has an energy and spirit different from anywhere else in the world. Here are some one-of-a-kind ways to get out and celebrate awesome Austin – from A to Z – in the summer days ahead! Arcades Bring your Pac-Man and Skee-ball...
Fairy gardens can be hard to find, not only because they’re tiny and usually housed in secret spots – but they’re also quite rare! This month, we’ve got some tips for how to find them as well as how to build your own. They can inspire creativity and get kids excited...
Farmers market shopping is so different from heading to the grocery store, especially with kids in tow. While it is likely you may not find everything on your list, trips to a farmers market will definitely be met with more excitement and curiosity. Even better, you...
Austin Family is celebrating its 30th birthday! Looking back, I wondered what experiences our kids are having as they grow up in Austin that their parents or grandparents had. What things have changed? To find out, I asked three generations of native Austinites....
This year, think “outside the box” of chocolates when planning your Valentine’s Day! We took our inspiration from messages on candy hearts to come up with some fun “Choose Your Own Adventures.” Celebrate the day (or month) with your sweetie, the kids, or the whole...
My first introduction to the world of politics came in first grade when talk on the playground suddenly shifted from debating four-square rules or who could run the fastest to, “Who are your parents voting for – Jimmy Carter or Ronald Reagan?” What stuck with me...
If you’re looking to safely venture beyond your backyard and soak up the cooler weather, try these places. These nature walks and hike and bike trails pack in a healthy dose of art, adventure and exercise – good for the whole family! Laguna Gloria 3809 W. 35th St....
