Cancer doesn’t discriminate; we’ve all been touched in one way or another. And though generalizations have their weaknesses, it’s fair to say that men have an especially hard time seeking out advice and support when they receive a diagnosis. Founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2003, Movember has become an explosive worldwide movement that is empowering […]
Use Go Local Austin to Save at Hundreds of Local Businesses
In case you haven’t noticed, we’re a hyperlocal blog that loves to share about the gems we find in Austin. When we originally found out about the Go Local Austin card from some friends, we looked into it. Though the card is now available in 11 different cities, including Boston, Chicago, Houston and Albuquerque, the […]
How Austin Based BuildASign Has Gone Big & Stayed Grounded
If you go to the home page of BuildASign’s website, you may think to yourself, “This isn’t the type of small, local business that The Austinot normally talks about. And is it even based in Austin?” I validate your secret thoughts because I thought them too. At first. Though BuildASign now serves four different countries, employs […]
Biking with Rocket Electrics Is the Ultimate Way to Explore Austin
As Austin bloggers, we can assure you that there’s no shortage of things to do in Austin. Our Austinot blog is full of them, and each week we’re invited to try something new and unique. When it comes to exploring all that Austin has to offer, there are only three things that limit you: traffic, parking […]
Zoo Keeper Exotic Pets Is as Much Fun as a Zoo
We love to support local businesses not only for economic reasons, or because their uniqueness is refreshing, but because locals tend to have a more personal touch. When it comes to our pets, we appreciate a personal touch more than ever. So kick the chain stores and make the drive to Research Blvd. and Burnet, […]
Community Giving and Eco-Friendly Garment Cleaning from EcoClean
70% of all perc used by traditional dry cleaners ends up in the environment. That’s bad. The EPA and the International Agency for Research on Cancer have concluded that this toxic cleaning agent, formally named perchloroethylene, likely causes cancer. By 2023, perc will be illegal in the state of California. When his daughter became sick from […]
Zhi Tea: Succeeding in Austin Through Perseverance and Integrity
Like many small businesses, Zhi Tea started with a risk and a dream. Five years later, the company is celebrating a milestone anniversary and enjoying the love and support of its hometown. Founding of Zhi Tea By 2007, Zhi Tea Founder Jeffrey Lorien had sold his house in New York and had left his corporate […]
Weird Coupons Is Saving Austinites Money and Helping Local Businesses
A local app focused solely on Austin is saving Austinites money and providing exposure for Austin businesses. Weird Coupons Helps Austin If you want or need something, chances are there’s an Austinite who makes it, provides it, carries it or creates it. -WeirdCoupons.com On June 26th, we published an article about Weird Coupons, a company that believes […]
Awesome Austinot Version of How Stuff Is Made: Kong Screen Printing
Most of us go about our lives without giving much thought to how the common objects around us came into existence. For me, one of those objects is the screen printed t-shirt. Don’t worry, this isn’t going to turn into a rant against sweatshops. That’s Thursday’s post. Today on The Austinot, we’re highlighting a local business […]
Did You Know that Austin Has the Largest Laser Tag Arena in Texas?
When I was a member of the United States Coast Guard, I had to go to several laser tag arenas as part of “team building” exercises. I also went to a few with my church community as part of “youth group” events. Call it what you want, the experience was always the same. Heading to […]
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