Let's celebrate the official first day of summer with a GIVEAWAY! Win a free copy of Exploring Austin with Kids, 2 passes to the Texas Science & History Museum, 2 kid sunglasses, and a gift card for

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I am so pleased to announce that Exploring Austin with Kids won SILVER for the national Ben Franklin award for best indie travel book! The Independent Book Publishing Association announced the w

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This was the face I made when I found out that Exploring Austin with Kids has been named a FINALIST for the Ben Franklin Independent Book Publishers award for best travel book. I'm so excited! Stay tu

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Austin keeps changing, ya’ll! Here are quick updates to location and name of two entries from the fourth edition, published this past April 2023: * The annual event Touch-A-Truck has moved location

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An updated, fourth edition is now on shelves and ready to be ordered! In revisiting allllll of the places for this final edition, I found myself reflecting back on my family’s adventures over the yea

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I'll be reading two of my favorite picture books at one of my favorite places this weekend! Join me at Good Mornin', Dolly on Sunday, November 13, at Laguna Gloria. The event is a fundraiser by R&B (R

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Wondering what to do when you can't get out and explore? In these uncertain times that call for staying close to home, I’ll be posting an idea a day of things to do to keep kids busy and engaged in th

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The Wildflower Center is doing it again! Check out quality children's books, meet authors, explore the grounds, play in the children's garden, and participate in fun activities. You might meet some in

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Lucky me, I got to work with the Save Barton Creek Association on this handy guide to some of my favorite outdoor spots. I learned so much about the layers below where we we play, the creatures we li

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BUY ONE BOOK, GET ONE FREE! To celebrate the spirit of giving, purchase a copy of Exploring Austin with Kids and you'll receive a free one to give - plus free shipping! Makes a great gift for teacher

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Summer is only halfway over . . . Looking for new ideas for fun with the kids? Try the revised & updated Exploring Austin with Kids app! It contains the same content as the guidebook with listings b

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Named the country’s fastest growing city, Austin keeps changing. While a few favorite places have closed their doors since the first edition of Exploring Austin with Kids, a slew of new places have p

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Order a copy of Exploring Austin with Kids and get a free passport! FREE shipping too. No special code needed. Cheers - to great adventures in 2017!

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In celebration of summertime adventures, order your copy of Exploring Austin with Kids and get 20% off and free shipping! * Get new ideas for summer fun, from swimming holes and stargazing to farm

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BUY ONE BOOK, GET ONE FREE! To celebrate the spirit of giving, purchase a copy of Exploring Austin with Kids and you'll receive a free one to give - plus free shipping! Makes a great gift for teacher

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Come see me at the Texas Book Festival! I'll be signing copies with the Texas Writers' League from 4:00-5:00 on Sunday. Look for me in Tent 4. Here's a map. If you have a copy already, bring it! My

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Looking for something to do with little ones under 5? Come learn about animals that live at night and find out where you can spot them in Austin, dance to animal-themed music, create a bat craft and g

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Have you ever wondered what’s inside the big white building on the corner of the Capitol grounds? It houses the Capitol Visitors Center and it is filled with kid-friendly activities and exhibits! I h

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Contained within the bounds of Zilker Park, there are over a dozen family-friendly things to do! To make it easy to find them all, I created this handy dandy kid-centric map. You can download a copy o

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Add this one to your guidebook! This update will appear in the second printing of the book that goes to press this month: "Be sure to check out the Luci and Ian Family Garden, especially with young

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The app is on sale this week! It's to honor those planner moms who spend hours researching fun things to do as a family and could use a break or a smidgeon of inspiration, the spontaneous moms who whi

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Tuesday, April 22nd, is Earth Day! Exploring Austin with Kids will be celebrating with a book signing and children’s activities at the Earth Day Fair at St. Edward's University. Concoct tasty compost

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Looking for fun ways to get your signed copy? Come on out! Sunday, 11/12/23 Author Signing at Texas Book Festival 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm I'll be signing books at the Texas Book Festival this Sunday wit

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And it's so COOL!!! Not only is it the lightest way to carry the book around with you, but you can call ahead, check hours, or pull up the websites of the places you're headed at the touch of a bu

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This Sunday, March 2nd, Annette Lucksinger will be signing copies of Exploring Austin with Kids and giving sneak peeks of the app! Drop by during the Bullock Museum Free First Sundays event 12:00 - 3

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One thing about working on a guidebook is that you can’t put off trying things on the “to do” list. You’ve got to do them now, especially annual events since they don't come around often. Juggle Fest

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Come on out to Hill's Cafe on Sunday, March 2nd, from 4:00-6:00 for the big book launch! There will be lots of fun kid activities in addition to the book signing! A juggler and balloon twister will be

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The book will be out soon! You can pre-order it now, or come to the Book Launch Party to get a signed copy. You’re all invited! ...

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