“There’s no graceful way to put on a bee suit,” one of my guides assured me as I awkwardly suited up inside Round Rock Honey’s warehouse. She’s seen her share of eager beekeeper novices, having taught bee keeping classes for the public during the summer, and for home school and other groups year-round. Round Rock […]
An Austin Chiropractor Who Understands
First timers are often skeptical about using a chiropractor. I know I was. I mean after all, you are literally putting your body into the hands of a stranger who is going to manipulate it, making it snap, crackle and pop. Admittedly, the first time I ever went to a chiropractor was out of desperation. I was […]
Tempur-Pedic Partners with Soldiers to Help Austin Families in Need
Having served in the military for 20 years, it’s always encouraging to see young men and women in uniform making a difference. There is a mysterious mixture of humility and pride in those who have donned the uniform in service to their country that only veterans really understand. There is a brotherhood, a camaraderie that cannot easily […]
Shave It Off and Grow It Out for Men’s Health During Movember
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 […]
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