Sala and Betty

Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Recommended stroller Baby friendly restrooms? No Parking validation? No need — large parking lot Anyone else feel like they’re in survival mode? That’s the level we’re on over here. Between maternity leave ending, doing that always joyful re-integration into work, battling back to back daycare illnesses, and — I’dContinue reading “Sala and Betty”

Neill-Cochran House Museum

Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Recommended sling Baby friendly restrooms? No — bring a changing mat Parking validation? — No need — big parking lot Did y’all know there’s a Greek Revival house in downtown Austin? The Neill-Cochran House has a fascinating history — it served as a school for the blind, a federalContinue reading “Neill-Cochran House Museum”

The Mediterranean Chef

Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Recommended stroller Baby friendly restrooms? No Parking validation? No — small parking lot and street parking Lawd, we’ve had a hectic few weeks over here. The baby — as they’re wont to do — has suddenly thrown a wrench in her nap schedule, and it’s gotten tough to leaveContinue reading “The Mediterranean Chef”

The Contemporary — Jones Center

Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Recommended stroller Baby friendly restrooms? Yes Parking validation? No — paid street parking or nearby garages The Jones Center is a lovely little modern art museum in downtown Austin. It’s a part of the Contemporary Austin, which also includes Laguna Gloria (linked below) and an art school. The settingContinue reading “The Contemporary — Jones Center”

Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail

Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Recommended stroller Baby friendly restrooms? No Parking validation? No need — big parking lot It’s Fall, y’all! The weather is finally starting to dip below 85 degrees, which means it’s walking weather! Well, nearly. If you’re a morning person then that time is now, but for the rest ofContinue reading “Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail”

Wally Workman Gallery

Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Recommended sling Baby friendly restrooms? No Parking validation? No — they have a small free lot with 3 spots or paid street parking Wally Workman Gallery is a 40 year old gallery space in the heart of Clarksville, and it’s the ideal bougie outing for you and that baby.Continue reading “Wally Workman Gallery”

Central Market Café 

Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Recommended stroller Baby friendly restrooms? Yes Parking validation? No need — big parking lot Central Market is a bougie paradise. This grocery store is the epitome of posh living. Their produce section alone is worth a couple hours of your time.They have about 20 varieties of apples. Their herbContinue reading “Central Market Café “

Fareground Austin

Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Stroller Baby friendly restrooms? Yes Parking validation? Yes, 50% off — keep your receipt Oh y’all, Fareground Austin is *everything.* If you’re not familiar, it’s Austin’s first food hall, with 6 eateries featuring made to order global cuisine. It’s a posh food court downtown in the 111 Congress building,Continue reading “Fareground Austin”

Brentwood Social House

Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Stroller Baby friendly restrooms? Yes! Parking validation? No need — big parking lot Is there anything bougier than a coffee shop with a massage chair? Maybe a cocktail bar that sells kimonos. Ooohhh if that exists, sign us UP. The former, however, definitely exists, and it’s called Brentwood SocialContinue reading “Brentwood Social House”

Spokesman Highland

Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Stroller Baby friendly restrooms? No Parking validation? No need — big parking lot It’s tough getting out of the house with a baby. They’re on their own schedule, so even if you manage to time their feedings and changes just right, you’re suddenly ravenous and/or have to use theContinue reading “Spokesman Highland”