It has been over two years since I heard about (and have started dreaming about) Hamilton Pool. Nestled into our beautiful Texas hill country, it seemed like such an incredible little oasis. But I let that first summer slip by. Disappointed but curious, I went ahead and just planned on a day of hiking and exploring around the area during the winter. It lived up to the hype... and was…
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Evan has asked me on a couple of occasions, "Mom, You like old things, don't you?" Yep. I love old furniture and homes. I love adding vintage touches around our house and yard. I kinda love old people. I've always wanted to own a vintage Ford Mustang. And I dream of antique campers. When we were worrying about finding a new location for From Scratch Farm, I actually began looking for…
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I had fallen in love with the place just through photos on instagram. So I couldn't wait to go. Made reservations for Mother's Day, invited my parents, and planned the weekend. The island is a 3.5 acre island in the middle of Lake Placid in Seguin. An easy-access spot right off of I-10, you get to the island by driving over a one-lane wooden bridge, check into your reservation,…
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This was our third visit to The Jersey Barnyard, and it was still a little bit of a magical experience! Yes, the drive is long. And it can get a little dirty. But where else can you enjoy all these cute farm animals, eat some Blue Bell ice cream, shop, and bottle-feed a calf and/or milk a cow?! (And honestly, wouldn't you expect to have to watch your step…
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Even though this isn't a typical Travel Texas article, and we really didn't have to travel far to Sea World, I thought it should be highlighted for anyone that is looking for a cool travel destination. And if you're an animal-lover like us, you'll want the scoop on these opportunities. The first time I saw the animal interactions offered was in an e-mail a few years ago. Evan wasn't old…
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Our first day in Waco was a long one! The weather was perfect for our first stop- a picnic in Cameron Park. We sat and ate sandwiches under the trees and beautiful Texas sky. Then we walked on over to the zoo. Economical to get in... and a sight to see! The 52-acre Cameron Park Zoo was a delight. We took our time. We enjoyed the beautiful land, read about…
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I discovered and enjoyed another airbnb gem, nestled in some farmland just outside of Waco! After a three hour drive from Boerne, we pulled up to the gate to the property... and then up to the farmhouse. We took a quick "Ooh! Look at this! Eek! Look in here!" run-through of the house. And then settled right in. Through the french door entry, we walked straight into the…
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The boys and I made the trek from Boerne to Retama Park last night. After the adventure of the late-5:00 traffic through north San Antonio, we spent the evening enjoying the beautiful weather and festival! Most of the event had transformed the parking lot and surrounding grounds into a magical winter wonderland! A large part of it was the lantern and lights display... dozens of unique and colorful sculptures made…
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A birthday trip made in heaven! My best friend (Myk) and I arrived at The Texas Bell on Thursday afternoon. We were greeted by the wonderful husband and wife team (Jess and Leslie) with a tour of the tent and the grounds. We did a little girly decorating (flowers and flamingos). We mixed a few drinks. And then Myk cooked up a wonderful dinner over the camp fire. …
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I totally overposted this past week! (sorry) But I also got lots of messages, asking questions about our trip. So I thought I'd blog about the experience, itinerary, and my little secret tips. Our schedule: Day one- Left Boerne by 11:00, got to South Padre by 4:30. Checked in, warmed up dinner in the oven, and spent the evening on the beach. Day two- Enjoyed the whole morning on…
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