Category: Texas
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Quick trip to Austin, Texas with kids #SilverLinings
Yesterday I was SUPPOSED to have been rolling over the finish line in the MS150 for the 8th time. And my husband was, too. Neither of us did. This weekend I got to enjoy a few silver linings, though. You see, I just had knee surgery in March for a torn meniscus, so riding 180 miles 6…
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Texas Waffle Breakfast at Royal Sonesta Hotel
Last weekend my husband and I were treated to a stay at the newly renovated Royal Sonesta in Houston. I’ll share more about the gorgeous artwork, delicious food and impeccable service later. For now, take a look at my awesome breakfast (from room service, of course): How cute is that? Doesn’t it look like the…
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San Antonio Westin La Cantera Hotel Room
Planning a trip to San Antonio? Earlier this summer I shared photos of the Hyatt Regency Hill Country and now I’ve got the scoop on the rooms at the also super family-friendly Westin La Cantera. (I know this post is just supposed to have the pics, but I also just have to mention something else: The…
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Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa Hotel Room
Interested in what the hotel rooms at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas looks like? I was just there with my family this weekend and stayed in a ADA-compliant Double room with a walk in shower. Here’s what it looked like: You can see my husband walking out onto…
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FREE Storytimes & FREE Kids Lunch Tuesdays in July At IKEA Houston
Bring your little one to IKEA Houston for FREE story time classics and FREE kids meals every Tuesday in July from 12 – 2 p.m. And this storytime is not just one person reading books… oh no, these storytellers come from Houston Clown Fun and feature costumed characters, magicians, balloon-benders and more. Plus, while you…
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Houston Summer Staycation and Vacation Guide for Family-Friendly Fun
Looking for summer fun for kids and families in Houston? I’ve got you covered with this year’s MomsTravelTales Houston Summer Staycation and Vacation Guide for Family-Friendly Fun with tons of free and frugal fun all over Houston for you here. Break out your calendar, take a few notes and get ready to blast away any idea…
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Summer Fun for Families at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Sure, you knew the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston housed gorgeous masterpieces, but did you know that they also make that art come to life for kids of all ages through storytelling, movies and detective adventures? I had no idea there was so much to do… and I thought I was pretty in-the-know. Plus, admission…
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Have you visited your state’s Capitol Building?
A few weeks ago we took our children to explore Texas’ state Capitol Building in Austin. We checked the Texas State Capitol website and slid in just in time for the last guided tour of the day. (Free tours are hosted daily.) My kids are 6, 8 and 10, and I wasn’t sure if they…
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Houston Staycation at Hotel Sorella in CityCentre
Looking to relax with your family but don’t want to go far for a vacation? If you are in or near Houston, I just might have the answer for you. Last weekend I was invited by the Hotel Sorella and CityCentre to staycation with my family and take in all they had to offer on…
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Free admission to 17 Houston museums this Saturday!
Looking for some FREE family fun this weekend? You can’t go wrong with a visit to one of 17 Houston museums that will be open for FREE this Saturday, September 17, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for Houston Museum District Day! (Or, try to visit all 17, if you dare!) On a personal…
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Summer Fun at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center near Houston
Live near Houston and looking for a hassle free vacation? Last weekend Houston hit its hottest day ever recorded, and even though we were outside most of the day, neither my kids nor I noticed the heat. We were too busy splashing around in the pool of The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center! And what…
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FREE Summer Fun in Houston
Staying cool at Discovery Green. Photo: Katya Horner Looking to have a lot of fun this summer with your kids… without spending any extra money? Check out my ultimate stay-cation guide for Summer 2011 in Houston, Texas and find something free to do every single day! Or, pick your favorites and plan your ultimate one-or…
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Destination Snapshot: San Antonio, Texas
Want a quick mom’s eye view on a destination? MomsTravelTales.com has you covered with our new collection of Mom-servations on destinations across the globe. San Antonio is always sizzling with excitement with lots of fun family destinations and festivals. My friend Lisa recently moved from San Antonio, so I thought I would ask her to…
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Grimaldi’s Pizzeria– a vacation for my tastebuds
My tastebuds just returned from a trip to New York City, and oh, are they happy! Tonight our family discovered Grimaldi’s pizza in our own hometown. The last time I had Grimaldi’s pizza was on a girls’ trip to NYC. It was good then, but all the standing and waiting, and then sitting at a…
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Dallas, Texas hotel for non-stop, kid-style fun: The Great Wolf Lodge
In July 2009, at the almost-end of a very long roadtrip, I added an out-of-the-way stop in Grapevine, Texas to visit The Great Wolf Lodge, as I had heard about its indoor/ outdoor waterpark and wand-wielding adventures. My husband flew home from Little Rock before this part of the trip, so I drove this leg…