Austin Reviews and Articles

Awesome concept - "great ideas and fun things for kids!!" - Gina Shirley  Opening in CT - "Interesting concept. If I was in California I would visit. Hopefully, something similar opens in CT" - Scott Gombar My Daughter's Wonderful Birthday Party at Fuze - "We went to FUZE Los Gatos for my dau…

COLORTIME CRAFTS & MARKERS – GLOW IN THE DARK HALLOWEEN TOTE REVIEW   I received the mentioned product in exchange for an honest review. The thoughts contained within this post are mine and may vary from the thoughts of others.   ABOUT COLORTIME CRAFTS & MARKERS &nda…

 AquaMermaid is Making a Splash! Does the thought of living the life of a mermaid under the sea make your heart race a little faster? Gliding under the water with your tail flashing in the waves? AquaMermaid feels the same way, and they are offering you the chance to live the dream! Here…

My kids both love this SleepZzz Pillow both of them have fought on who gets to lay on it every night since pretty much we've had it. They come in different designs however the design we received is white with pink and purple polka-dots. The kids sleep comfortably on this pillow at night and seem to …

Free park entrance to active duty military, veterans for the month of August.  Colorado Parks and Wildlife salutes all active-duty military and veterans by offering free entrance to all 41 Colorado state parks during August. Free access for veterans and active duty military is slated to contin…

I received this product to review. All opinions are 100% my own. Personalized Photo Jewelry PicturesOnGold.com creates the finest Photo Pendants and Charms, Gold Lockets, Silver Lockets and other Personalized Photo Jewelry in the industry. We create lasting photo lockets and photo jewel…

We received two items for this review including baby wipes and a pack of premium baby changing pads.Their premium baby changing pads, item # 1791, come in a 5 count pack. These are 17 X 24 pads that are perfect for moms on-the-go. These changing pads are packed for portability, and come in a reseala…

Once again God must have heard my need because the other day I let David know I needed to pick up a new bra because the bra I have has almost bitten the dust. The other day as I was going through emails I received one from US Family Guide. I am so excited to let you know Coobie …

True Citrus helps you drink more water deliciously! With their line of crystallized citrus products, this small, growing company is dedicated to helping its customers be healthy, happy and true. All of their products are made with only simple and clean ingredients like citrus oils and juices. Unswe…

(Updated Blog Post) I am currently on a mission to lose weight. I have a wedding coming up in August that I am a bridesmaid for and would like just to slim down a tad bit. I don't want to starve myself, so I am taking the healthy way and changing what I eat and more importantly...how much I eat. …

I am participating in Schlitterbahn’s Ice Chest Recipe Challenge! Below you will find my easy (and mess free) recipe! Recipe: Southwest Turkey Roll Ups Ingredients: 1 small container of Sour Cream, 1 package of tortillas, string cheese, 1 package of sliced turkey, 1 package of taco seasoning…

This post was created in partnership with US Family Guide and Cirque Italia. I was not financially compensated for this post but did receive a sample for review purposes. As always, all opinions are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support me! Are you a fan of the circus?…

Encouraging a child daily grows their self esteem, shows them how much you love them and can shine a light on a dull, dreary day when they need it most. I don't know about your kids, but mine start dragging about the time they have lunch at school. Which is where Lunchbox Love cards come in handy!&n…

A couple of Halloweens ago, we went trick-or-treating with some younger kids from the neighborhood. I overheard one of our friends, a 6-year-old, asking my, then 10-year-old daughter about the Candy Monster. The monster, she explained, sneaks into your house in the middle of the night, after Hallowe…

Disclosure:  This sponsored post for Another Win at  British Soccer Camp! is part of a US Family Guide promotion.  In exchange for this publication, My Best of Both Worlds received a complimentary week long soccer camp experience for my sonny boy in order to facilitate …

Every minute of spring break should be fun, or at least relaxing! Unfortunately, sitting for extended periods on a plane or in a car can cause serious discomfort. Of course, it’s not like you can easily adjust your position or move around. Oh wait … yes you can! Experts say there are wa…

Wait! Before buying harsh, chemical egg dyes, and plastic eggs and grass, remember that Easter and Earth Day are just a few days apart. There are easy ways your family can celebrate this glorious season and still be good to Mother Earth. It can be as simple as raiding your crafting nook and spice dr…

There’s never a convenient time for your child to get sick. While missed school (and work!) days are going to happen, there are steps you can take to minimize them. In this interview with Dr. Bill Sears, America’s Pediatrician, he talks about his strategies to support their immune system…

One of the most-read children’s book series of all time, comes alive on the big screen in the Boxcar Children – Surprise Island based on the second book from the series by Gertrude Chandler, featuring the voice talents of Martin Sheen, J.K. Simmons, Griffin Cluck, Joey King, Dane DeHaan …

Unknown to the world, Thomas Edison built a secret lab where he invented a virtual version of himself and a steampunk robot named Von Bolt. Years later, Angie, a twelve-year-old science prodigy, discovers the lab. Join Angie and friends as they learn and explore a variety of science topics from a sh…