Austin, Texas is not only known as “The Live Music Capital of the World” but it’s also home to several famous street murals. These murals are iconic to Austin, Texas with each a unique backstory. Many of these murals are painted on the side of local business establishments. It’s been really fun to discover each mural and to find out…
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Holiday Events in Austin 2021
There are so many Holiday events to enjoy in Austin, Texas. Lots of experiences and activities to do, from holiday light show to cookies with Santa. One of our favorite experiences would have to be riding the train with Santa in the North Pole Flyer. Our kids love the movie, North Pole Express, and riding the train has now become…
Girls Trip to Las Vegas
In July, my sisters and friends went to Las Vegas to celebrate my older sister’s doctorate virtual graduation. My sister, Abby, sister-in-law, Adel, Abby’s sister-in-law, Jade, and my good friend, Katherine, and I needed a girls’ getaway, and this Las Vegas celebration turned into a Moms’ Retreat. My older sister, Althea, lives in Las Vegas, and she planned our itinerary…
Our Favorite Attractions in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
For Spring break this year, we went to Disney World. One of my favorite parks this time is Disney’s Animal kingdom. I experienced the amazing Pandora – The World of Avatar for the first time. This section was not available on my last visit in 2015. When my son was born, my husband took the girls to Disney World with…
What to Expect in Walt Disney World in 2021
My family and I went to Walt Disney World in Florida during Spring Break in March 2021. We wanted to celebrate our son’s birthday at Walt Disney World before he turned three years old. Kids under three years old have free entry into all the Disney parks. We are a Disney family and have visited Walt Disney World several times…
A Stop in New Orleans
I have been to NOLA aka New Orleans (locals pronounce it New Awlins) several times during my college years. Many memories with my husband (then boyfriend) attending the Mardi Gras celebration, walking down Bourbon St. and enjoying the music and local food. One time my friend invited my sister and me to the Krewe of Bacchus parade and Mardi Gras…
Home in Austin, Texas
In Summer 2011, we visited Austin for the first time and knew this was where we wanted to raise our family. We really liked what Austin had to offer. It has a family-friendly environment, a good public education, an affordable housing market, a good job market in the tech industry, and many events and activities. After that one visit, we…