Friday, July 30, 2010

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School supplies

It’s been a while since I have been to kindergarten, but I remember exactly... 

How I Became My Mother…the game How I Became My Mother…the game

My kids were particularly ornery yesterday, and this is what spurred me to make... 

Hurtful words on the playground

My daughter has been attending a part time summer camp that lasts two weeks as I... 

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kid projects and DIY

Ramps, tubes, momentum, oh my! Ramps, tubes, momentum, oh my!

Ever since seeing this “simple” construct for kids to explore forces,... 

Solar System Planets with Playdough Solar System Planets with Playdough

Boston Children’s Museum was one of the highlights of our recent vacation,... 

Homemade Marshmallow Fondant Homemade Marshmallow Fondant

I blame the endless “Food Challenge” and “Ace of Cake” shows... 

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reviews

Friar Tuck’s Pantry (Round Rock) Friar Tuck’s Pantry (Round Rock)

Hooray for discovering new places around town that are charming and family friendly! A lovely friend recently had a baby shower at Friar Tuck’s Pantry in downtown Round Rock on Main Street, and though my family didn’t accompany me here, it didn’t stop me from eyeing the place through a Little Austinite lens. Friar Tuck’s... [Read more of this review]

Anderson Mill West Park (Cedar Park) Anderson Mill West Park (Cedar Park)

Anderson Mill West Park is one that I discovered a few years ago with my daughter’s play group, and it has remained one of our favorite parks in the Cedar Park and northwest Austin area. The park is part of the Williamson-Travis Mud #1, and I think the district utility does a great job maintaining the park. My kids like to watch the tennis... [Read more of this review]

RED’s Porch (South Austin) RED’s Porch (South Austin)

Since I was so intent on getting my family to the LEGO store for -ahem- “the kids” we decided to pick a place in South Austin to eat lunch before heading to Barton Creek. A quick Yelp search found us a restaurant in South Austin that we have never tried, RED’s Porch’s. Their Facebook page describes itself as “Half Cajun,... [Read more of this review]

The new LEGO store (Barton Creek Square mall) The new LEGO store (Barton Creek Square mall)

LEGOs rock.  They might be expensive, but they are just too darn fun.  One of the largest LEGO stores that I have ever set foot in was in Downtown Disney at Disney World in Orlando, and I was half hoping that the Barton Creek store would be as large.  That was completely wishful thinking, but even still, the new LEGO store is fun. located upper level,... [Read more of this review]

Joe’s Crab Shack (northwest Austin) Joe’s Crab Shack (northwest Austin)

On my kiddo’s 5th birthday, she requested that we take her to a restaurant with a playground, and she wanted to eat fish. Well…hmm. That’s a pretty limiting set of specs there. It has been years since we went to Joe’s Crab Shack, and they have a playground for kids. Because it was her night, we let our kiddo choose where... [Read more of this review]

Milto’s Mediterranean Cafe (UT Austin) Milto’s Mediterranean Cafe (UT Austin)

A couple of weeks ago Musing Mommies Dawn and I ventured downtown with our kiddos to the Austin Children’s Museum, and when the munchkins were exhibiting classic tantrums from hunger we left out in search of food.  The kids wanted pizza.  We actually headed for Mangia’s Pizza on Guadalupe but ended up at Milto’s which is just as... [Read more of this review]

Kona Ice, sno-cones on wheels Kona Ice, sno-cones on wheels

My five year old and two of her close friends held a joint birthday party, and with it being upper 90s and ridiculous humidity, the moms decided it would be awesome if the Kona Ice truck would make a stop at the party. I went online, filled out the form, and within 24 hours I got a response back from Kona Ice.    It was that easy to book the Kona... [Read more of this review]

Rosemary Denny Park, remodeled (Cedar Park) Rosemary Denny Park, remodeled (Cedar Park)

We had a loaf of stale bread that I didn’t feel like turning into croutons, and it seemed a waste to just throw it away so I took my two year old with me in search of ducks at the nearest park we knew that had ducks. We went to Rosemary Denny Park in the Riviera Springs neighborhood. The last time that we came to this park, it was slated for... [Read more of this review]

Torchy’s Tacos (Spicewood Springs location) Torchy’s Tacos (Spicewood Springs location)

To celebrate my sisters’ birthday, she chose Torchy’s Tacos as the place the family should gather. We descended on the Spicewood Springs location (near Mesa). Torchy’s ROCKS. They make some of the best tacos we have had in town. To start things off, we ordered the homemade chips and green chili queso. Nom. Nom. This is the first... [Read more of this review]

Swad, Indian cuisine (north Austin) Swad, Indian cuisine (north Austin)

Our friends introduced us to Swad. a vegetarian Indian restaurant, years ago.  Swad is a no-frills, counter service restaurant that dishes up some fantastic Indian food at reasonable prices, with many items under $6.  We come here for the food, definitely not the ambience.  We had a fairly successful introduction of Indian food to our children at... [Read more of this review]

Mr. Clean Car Wash (Round Rock) Mr. Clean Car Wash (Round Rock)

Thank you Shannon B. for sharing with us your recent trip to the Mr. Clean Car Wash!  I have been wondering about this place since first hearing on Marketplace about Proctor & Gamble’s move to expand its household brands into other market segments.  I think I might just take my kids here the next time I am too lazy to wash the car myself.... [Read more of this review]

Storytime Tours at the Blanton Museum of Art Storytime Tours at the Blanton Museum of Art

Drop in with your young art enthusiasts and discover the basics of art and the magic of children’s literature by examining well-loved stories in relationship to artwork from the Blanton’s collection. No reservation required! When: Every Thursday, June through July from 10:30-11:30am Admission: FREE! If you cannot make it to one of these... [Read more of this review]

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