We did it again! Our annual beach trip to South Padre! Lots of sand, sun, and sea. Froyo every day. A fun outing. Lots of great food. And not a single lick of sunburn. How do I do it? Careful planning, budgeting, packing, routine, and sunscreen! Where do we stay? Every year, it's Seabreeze Beach Resort. Love going back! It's an older complex, but.... It's right on the beach!…
Read more...
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…
Read more...
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…
Read more...
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,…
Read more...
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…
Read more...
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…
Read more...
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…
Read more...
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…
Read more...
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…
Read more...
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. …
Read more...