Austin, Texas has so much to see and do for both adults and children. Here are 16 fun things to do and see in Austin with kids. Austin, Texas has so much to see and do for both adults and children. The Texas capital is full of beautiful parks, unique history, and cool outdoor activities! […]
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is a hidden gem full of history and gorgeous architecture in San Antonio, Texas. While everyone has heard of the Alamo, did you know that San Antonio is home to four additional Spanish missions? I lived in San Antonio for a year and a half and did not know […]
Texas Bucket List
In my quest to see and experience as much as I can in Texas, I decided to create a bucket list. This Texas bucket list is not complete because I know that there is plenty of fun, unique things to do or see that I have not even discovered yet. Let me know if there […]
Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch – Barton Hill Farms
Disclosure: My Big Fat Happy Life received free tickets to visit Barton Hill Farms Fall Festival and Corn Maze. All opinions are mine, as always. ***2023 update – unfortunately Barton Hill Farms has permanently closed. This year we visited Barton Hill Farms for their Fall Festival and Corn Maze near Bastrop, Texas (just 25 […]
6 Must Visit Attractions at SeaWorld San Antonio
My Big Fat Happy Life received complimentary tickets, parking, and Seven Seas Food Festival lanyards to visit SeaWorld San Antonio. All opinions are mine, as always. One thing that I love about SeaWorld San Antonio is that there is something for everyone at the park including extreme rides, rides where you will get wet, animals to […]
15 Tips for Visiting SeaWorld San Antonio
My Big Fat Happy Life received complimentary tickets, parking, and Seven Seas Food Festival lanyards to visit SeaWorld San Antonio. All opinions are mine, as always. When I was 10 years old I visited SeaWorld for the first time. I credit that visit to helping develop my love for whales and dolphins, especially Orcas. I was […]
What to do in Texas Hill Country this Spring
Springtime is the perfect time to go on day trips, weekend trips and longer trips in central Texas. The weather is beautiful, the days are getting longer, and the wildflowers are blooming. One of my new goals since moving to Austin, Texas is to explore as much as possible! 6 Places to visit in Texas Hill […]
The Local Dish – Top 5 Places to Eat in Austin, Texas
There are so many amazing restaurants in Austin, Texas that it is hard to choose just a handful. But I narrowed the choices down to my top 5 restaurants in Austin. There are still so many restaurants that I haven’t tried in the Austin area that are on my list. I am be teaming up […]
10 Reasons to Visit Texas Hill Country this Holiday Season
Thank you Lake Austin Spa Resort for sponsoring this post. All opinions, as always, are my own. Do you know when the perfect time is to visit Texas Hill Country? Actually, I am not sure that there is a wrong answer to that question, however I love to visit in fall and during the holiday […]
7 Tips for Visiting the Texas Renaissance Festival
Disclosure: My Big Fat Happy Life received free tickets to visit the Texas Renaissance Festival. All opinions are mine, as always. The Texas Renaissance Festival is the nation’s largest and most acclaimed Renaissance themed event. Established in 1974, the event attracts over half a million visitors each year to its 55-acre New Market Village and […]