Austin Reviews and Articles

Thank you for your interest in the Aspen Square Condominium Hotel in downtown Aspen, Colorado. We are currently closed for the spring off-season, but are taking reservations for future dates. For reservation requests or any other inquiries, please email us at reservations@aspensquarehotel.com and we…

What homeschoolers say: “I can't say enough [good] things about Reading Eggs... my boy, 7, struggled with reading and as a first-time homeschool mom, my biggest concern was teaching him to read. But he is now a reader... thank you Reading Eggs.” – Heather, verified reviewer &ldqu…

How can I get my kids off of their screens and out exploring the outdoors this summer? Summer camps specializing in outdoor adventures are the answer! Sign your kids up to experience outdoor adventure right here in California! Available in other states as well. These multi-sport adventure camps are…

Extend-A-Care YMCA Day Camp Keeps Youth Moving, Learning and Exploring this Summer [AUSTIN, March 11] –The Extend-A-Care YMCA is offering summer day camp to give kids and teens in Metro Austin an adventurous, active and healthy summer. YMCA camp programs offer youth fun and unique experiences…

By: Gretchen Sanders Photos By: Joel Calvin One Wednesday last September, four buses from Boerne Middle School North pulled up to the Science Mill in the heart of Johnson City. One hundred and fifty sixth graders bounded into the museum, a former 1800s grist mill on the corner of South Lady Bird L…

Cirque Italia presents "Aquatic Spectacular." The name reflects a unique attribute under the tent, as the show features a custom-designed, water-stage that travels from city to city. The stage holds 35,000 gallons of water that performers dazzle over while thrilling the audience with every move. Wit…

The question comes up often “What did you learn from being a surrogate? Are there any things you would have changed or done differently?” Well of course I learned a thing or two and might have changed some things looking back.  This pregnancy may not follow the pattern of your …

  If you're tired of using those credit cards and freezing your hands to scrape your car windows, then join the Scrape-A-Round ice scraper movement. You will secure your family's safety, access new gift ideas and scrape your windows cleaner in half the time.     Check …

Here are just a few of the positive responses from our parents and kids! I did Outward Bound in northern Maine in August of 2002. I’m still in touch with a few friends from my group at the time. I thought it was awful (being 15 and losing summer vacation), and looking back it was amazing an…

It's a Winter Coding-Land Welcome to our Winter Coding-Land! 🎵   Code Galaxy is offering Winter Break Day Camps in Robotics, App Development, Hacking Minecraft, and Junior Coding to keep your child learning and enjoying their holiday!   Classes will be offered at both Westlake …

It has been about two decades since Hubby and I walked around Myrtle Beach together as newlyweds.  Oh, do I have fond memories of those days!  However, at that point, they weren’t spent finding “family friendly” activities to enjoy.  I mean, we had only been married …

What have your children been doing this summer that’s STEM related? For us, our summer was a little different than in past years. In the past, we would do a lot more traveling on the weekends. In addition, the boys would participate in an all day summer program. This year however, we mixed th…

Enter to Win a Free VIP Birthday Partyhttps://incrediblepizza.com/events/win-a-birthday-party/Our VIP package is valued at $1,025. The party will include 10  party guests and 2 free adult buffets! Our VIP package includes: 150+ Item Buffet & Drink $20 Game Card 6 Activities 2 Hours of…

Disclosure: We were compensated for this review, all opinions are honest and my own. When you want a great time with the family, you know you had one choice to go to! We went to Incredible Pizza in San Antonio, TX. They are very welcoming when we get there and were nice to the core! We were led and…

From the Austin American-Statesman, by Kristin Finan https://www.austin360.com/entertainmentlife/20190301/discover-one-of-texas-best-childrens-museums-and-other-surprises-in-johnson-city   It might tout its two-stoplight downtown and laid-back charm, but don’t be fooled — there&r…

We were sent a complimentary canvas print from Canvas on Demand. It was incredibly easy and quick to  place our order and I was extremely impressed with how fast it shipped. The quality of canvas is incredibly nice and the photo I picked for our sons room makeover fit in with everything perfect…

Spring break calls for celebration, reflection, a little rest, and lots of adventure! It can be hard to come up with ideas and plan for spring break, and it always goes way too fast! We want to make it easy for adventure seekers to choose an amazing spot to satisfy their cravings for the outdoors. T…

Tasha Menteer “First camp week with Code Ninjas ends today. I LOVE how excited he is each day to tell me and show me what he has learned. I am impressed too. I am certain he will beg to go back once all his camps are done this summer.”   Jenni Boyette Netherby “My daughter…

  Central Diamond Center has become a place where I have been frequenting lately for my jewelry needs. After receiving a gorgeous ring that includes the birthstones of all my children, I have not been disappointed with the quality of their work. Just recently, I needed  a new ring. Yes, I…

"I have been so impressed with your summer camp. It makes my work day better, and I love picking up two happy kids every evening. I’m sure I echo many parents’ sentiments when I say there is nothing like knowing your kids is well taken care of while you’re working during the day." …