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Checking Out Hat Creek Burger in Lakeway

Checking Out Hat Creek Burger in Lakeway

  Hat Creek Burger Company is a well-known local burger joint with various locations around the greater Austin area.  When I saw the coming soon sign in Lakeway a few months ago, I couldn’t wait to check it out with the kiddos. Don’t miss out…

Friday Favorites with Four Points Mom (9-8-2017)

Friday Favorites with Four Points Mom (9-8-2017)

  You guys … it’s Friday!  We made it through another week.     I just love Jim Halpert.  Now I think I’m going to have to put The Office on my “watch while whipping up dinner” watchlist again.  Although this was a short week,…

Our British Columbia Family Vacation

Our British Columbia Family Vacation

  Today is a photo-heavy day.  Get ready.  We’re talking all about our recent trip to British Columbia.     My husband is from a small town in Eastern B.C. and we try to make it back every year or two to spend time with…

Woodlands Park, River Place’s Best-kept Secret

Woodlands Park, River Place’s Best-kept Secret

  Today I’m back with another Playgrounds & Four Points Mom post and highlighting another local playground in the Austin Four Points area, River Place’s Woodlands Park.  If you’ve been following the website for awhile, you know that I regularly visit local attractions and provide…

Last Day of Splash Pad and Pool Fun

Last Day of Splash Pad and Pool Fun

  It’s Labor Day! I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday weekend with your families and friends.  Today we’re soaking up the last minutes of fun in the sun and I hope you’re doing the same.  So, today’s post is super-short and I’m…

Friday Favorites with Four Points Mom (9-1-2017)

Friday Favorites with Four Points Mom (9-1-2017)

  It’s here!  It’s finally here!     Yes, September has finally graced us with her presence.  Growing up in Texas, the beginning of September was always an exciting time for me.  It marked the start of school, football season (high school football controlled my…

What’s Up Wednesday (8-30-17)

What’s Up Wednesday (8-30-17)

  We’re almost halfway through the week!  Congratulations … you’re almost back to a normal routine of school days, with frantic “put your shoes on right now!!!!” mornings, busy afternoons filled with activities, and family dinners. For today’s post I’m just sharing some random and…

Austin Family Events Calendar Update:  September Edition

Austin Family Events Calendar Update: September Edition

  Hello everyone! I don’t know about you, but I’m SUPER excited that September is just around the corner.  The last days of August always seem to drag.  The Austin heat is no joke, my kiddos are starting to drive each other (and me) crazy…

A Mom’s Guide for How To Recover from the Summer

A Mom’s Guide for How To Recover from the Summer

  This week my kids are going back to school.  It’s a bittersweet moment for me. My kids are growing up way too fast and I want them to stay my little babies forever.  This is Foster’s last year at preschool and he’ll be riding…

Friday Favorites with Four Points Mom (8-25-2017)

Friday Favorites with Four Points Mom (8-25-2017)

  Happy Friday everyone! Today’s Friday Favorites is going to be short and sweet because we have a really busy day.  I’ll tell you all about it next week! But, first, I’ll highlight just a few of my favorites from this past week when we…

Spinning Around Trailhead Park

Spinning Around Trailhead Park

  This morning I’m back with another Playgrounds & Four Points Mom post, telling you all about Trailhead Park. I have to say I’m on a winning streak with playgrounds because the past few I’ve visited have really impressed my kiddos and me.  You might…

5 Reasons Your Kids Will Have a Blast with Magic Water Beads

5 Reasons Your Kids Will Have a Blast with Magic Water Beads

  Have you heard of Magic Water Beads?  If not, (1) neither had I until a few weeks ago so don’t feel bad, but (2) you your kiddos are missing out.  These things are awesome!  Just ask my kids!     I bought the Magic Water…