As spring emerges, so does hiking season for a lot of us. I recently went on a 3.5 mile hike with my 3-year-old and 6-year-old. The 3-year-old is easy because I carry him in a backpack most of the time. Getting my 6-year-old through the hike, however, sometimes can be tricky. Now, I KNOW that [...]
Looking at how many jersey’s I have from all the seasons that are just sitting in my closet I was looking for a way to either reuse these at Neighborhood Sports or give them to disadvantaged kids in other areas of the country or world. In looking into this I stumbled upon non-profit org on [...]
En garde! Looking for an exciting new activity for your child? Fencing develops athleticism, critical thinking, sportsmanship, and competitiveness. The fast pace and intensity of this dynamic, creative sport will keep them coming back for more! Classes forming now. Contact us today to set up your free introductory lesson Musketeers, ages 7-9 Saturday 9:30am-10:30am, Monday [...]
What a great time in Austin to have active kids! I always think of Austin as a great place to be in the summer and spring because of the warm weather, but let’s be honest. The summers are pretty miserable here. And the parks are great in the summer but we’re constantly looking for one [...]
Have you ever noticed in a day how many times your kids touch you. Isn’t it annoying! I mean, adorable. Every time my kids sit on my lap, put their heads on my shoulder, or lay on my legs when I’m sitting with them crossed I think all in one split second, “I love my [...]
I’m now am on my third girl and the reason we opened the store is finally paying off. My third girl is wearing all the same stuff from our store that I originally ordered for my oldest. So I’m giving myself a little pat on the back for getting high quality clothes for my kids [...]
So if you have been in the store lately you have seen my poor wife walking around like she is the wicked stepmother from Cinderella with the poison apples. In case you are calling me a jerk for saying my wife is mean, she hasn’t been yelling any more than usual or any angrier than [...]
Little Helping Hands is an inspiring community service where young children can experience compassion and social responsibility through community service activities. They want to give resources to parents/caregivers, educators, and businesses looking for meaningful volunteer opportunities suitable for young children in the Austin community. By creating hands on volunteer activities, they provide ongoing opportunities to [...]
A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article about my first day as a soccer coach. I am happy to report that it has been going fantastic. I have a great group of kids and fantastic parents. The kids show up every day with a good attitude and just want to have fun. Sometimes [...]
If you’ve ever been at home on a rainy or scorching hot day wondering how to keep the kiddos from zoning in on the TV for hours, you are not alone—we’ve all been there. From teaching in preschools to babysitting in homes, I’ve had to find ways to keep the creative juices flowing. Here are [...]
