Last weekend I got the chance to visit, “Beyond Van Gogh” out at the Circuit of the Americans track in Austin, TX This exhibit of Van Gogh’s work is an immersive experience that can be enjoyed by everyone in your family of all ages and since it is an immersive experience of his work and art it all comes alive all around you. And when I say all around you there is art on the walls, on the floor, on the ceiling, just all around you and it is a fantastic opportunity to check out some amazing art. Now we all know the famous Starry Night painting by Vincent Van Gogh but Beyond Van Gogh goes deeper ..read more

During our most recent trip to the Houston area we got to visit some family that live in Baytown, TX and got to see some amazing art displays and get some good food to eat. While Houston is one of the largest cities in the US with the Houston Metropolis having a population of about 2.3 million there are many cities and towns that make up the Houston metro area there is much to see in every town. We have some family that live in Baytown, TX and we got to experience Baytown’s Downtown Arts District and eat some local food only found in Baytown. Downtown Arts District Baytown, Texas While Baytown ..read more

This. Is. MONSTER JAM®!  It’s time to fire up the engines again as the most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today roars back into Texas’ capital city for a high-octane weekend at the Frank Erwin Center on the University of Texas at Austin campus on Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 8 welcoming back fans.  Marking the much-anticipated return of the first Monster Jam event back in Austin following the pandemic pause and the first family entertainment event to be held at the Frank Erwin Center, Monster Jam features the ultimate mix of high-flying stunt ..read more

Looking for some last minute Father’s Day Gifts for dad? Look no further, I put together some gifts for dad that are much better than a boring old tie! Does dad like to golf? If dad is a golfer be sure and check out BēKEN Golf! I have tried my hand and golf and to be completely honest, I am not great! But it does get you out of the house and if need be some much needed alone time or time with the boys. BēKEN Golf has created a unique addition to the golf back that may just come in handy while on the green. The BēKEN is the original off-fairway golf ball marker. No more having a hard time searc ..read more

Last month was National Mom and Pops Small Business Owners Day, so I figured I’d highlight an awesome Latinx Small Business located locally in Austin! One of my latest obsessions is buying and planting potted plants inside my house and in my backyard to try and make my back porch my own special oasis. Scrolling through Instagram after for a bit I found @wherewildcardsare . Now not only did she have tons of amazing pictures of plants, a plant mama, she is from the same area back home I am from! Mars was born and raised in the RGV, just like me and we have a shared/similar experience making our ..read more

Market will feature local artists and a majority of women-owned businesses (AUSTIN, TX) — The creators of Blue Genie Art Bazaar (BGAB) present the May Market, a new spring art and shopping experience that, much like its award-winning, annual holiday event, brings the best of Central Texas artists and their work to the Greater Austin community under one expansive roof. The new event will take place at 6100 Airport Boulevard, Austin TX, 78752 every Friday – Sunday, April 30 – May 31, 2021, from 10 a.m – 8 p.m with a bonus shopping day on Memorial Day ..read more

Are you still looking for that last minute gift for dad or that special man in your life? Look no further I put together a list of 5 great gifts to get dad this Valentines Day! A Beef Jerky Rose Bouquet by the Manly Man Co. What is better than a dozen roses? Well how about a Beef Jerky Rose Bouguet by the Manly Man Co. Each bouquet’s “vase” is a Manly Man pint glass and is pre-arranged, sealed, and packaged fresh. Not only is it awesome beef jerky The Manly Man Co is a Veteran Owned business, founded by a former Marine. Read more about the Manly Man Co here: https://manlymanco.com/ Castaway N ..read more

Knock, Knock. Who’s there? Nobel. Nobel who? Nobel…that’s why I knocked! 2. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Luke. Luke who? Luke through the peep hole and find out. Photo credit: Obama White House on VisualHunt.com  3. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Cow says. Cow says who? No, a cow says mooooo! 4. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Woo. Woo who? Glad you’re excited, too! 5. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you going to let me in? 6. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Who. Who who? I didn’t know you were an owl! 7. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Anita. Anita who? Let me in! Anit ..read more

[Insert long family blog story about the holiday here]. Time for the list! In no particular order. Enjoy! Full Movie List – No Pics or Links 1. Home Alone Watch Now on Amazon Watch Now on Disney + 2. Home Alone 2 Watch Now on Amazon Watch Now on Disney + 3. The Polar Express Watch now on AMC+ Apple TV with AMC+ 4. ELF Watch now on Starz Watch now on Amazon 5. The Grinch (Jim Carrey) Watch now on Amazon 6. A Christmas Carol Watch now on Amazon (Free w/Ads) 7. Noelle Watch on Disney+ 8. The Santa Clause Watch on Disney+ 9. The Santa Clause 2 Watch now on Disney+ 10. A Christmas ..read more

The move list without all the links and pics. Home Alone Home Alone 2 The Polar Express Elf The Grinch Christmas Carol Noelee The Santa Clause Santa Clause 2 A Christmas Story National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Christmas with the Kranks Deck the Halls Jingle all the Way Miracle on 34th Street The Nightmare Before Christmas A Charlie Brown Christmas The Muppet Christmas Carol The Star Arthur Christmas The Nutcracker Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Disney’s Prep and Landing Frosty The Snowman Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Enjoy the holidays with your family! Josh R. – Texas Dad Blog Be sure ..read more