While here in Austin TX we aren’t going to be in the heart of the Great Total Solar Eclipse of 2017, we are still excited. This solar event on Monday, August 21, is going to go through more of the continental United States than it has since 1918! Areas across the country are going to be mobilizing to handle tons of people traveling to get the longest experience of that total eclipse. In this post we are going to answer “Will I be able to see the solar eclipse in Austin TX”? and a few tips and tricks about viewing the eclipse.

Summer is almost upon us, and all the blistering heat that that entails. While some families may want to head to a water park or an air conditioned mall to beat the heat, there is another time honored tradition: ice cream! Whether you want your delicious cold confection traditional, dairy-free, or produced with SCIENCE, this blog has a list of some of the best ice cream shops in Austin TX. Keep reading to find your match.

We are flying into April, and with it the Easter candy is appearing on the shelves and we may be thinking about the upcoming holiday. The Easter season is a great time to get together with family, and one of the most fun activities for kids is an Easter egg hunt. While these can be a lot of fun to host at home, if you want to avoid the preparation and clean-up and have a lot of fun, there are plenty of Easter Egg Hunts 2017 in Austin TX. Keep reading to see some of our top picks. Read the rest of this entry >>