Guest article by Dana Minney “Play is the work of childhood,” Mr. Rogers once said. In Austin, play seems to be the work of not just children, but pretty much everyone. And what would you expect from a city fueled by play? Well, of course, TOYS! Lots and lots of toys. In fact, Austin is […]
Don Your Apron for Cooking School at Central Market
A photo posted by Kelly Lynn (@kellyslynn) on Jan 31, 2016 at 5:09pm PST As a child, I despised going to the grocery store. Walking down over-lit aisles scouting for sales was not my idea of a fun Saturday morning. With time, the grocery store grew on me. But it wasn’t until I moved to Austin […]
Austin’s Aralyn Hughes on Pigs, Performing and the Final Bow
“I used to be normal. I didn’t know better until I was 30.” You may know Austinite Aralyn Hughes from her apartment on the Weird Homes Tour, her performances, or her recently released book and documentary. Perhaps you’ve caught a glimpse of her art car driving around Austin, or you’ve seen a mural painted in […]
Funky Chicken Coop Tour Inspires Urban Homesteading in Austin
I pull my beat-up pickup truck in front of an adorably hip family home and glance at my map nervously. I don’t want to walk into the wrong stranger’s backyard this morning, but I’m afraid this is a real possibility. That’s when I notice two women walking out across the front yard, clutching tour maps and wearing […]
Romp Around at These 6 Austin Dog Parks & Off Leash Areas
Guest article by Ashley Alkek Austinites and their dogs, am I right? It’s a special bond. There are plenty of ways to spend quality time with your bestie, and dog parks in Austin are easy to find. So whether your pooch is in need of fresh air and exercise, a dip in the water or a […]
Nutritional Wisdom: My Path to Health Enlightenment
I was determined things were going to change. Six weeks ago, I walked through the doorway of a little blue cottage on the east side of Austin. A wooden sign spelled out in two words what I was in desperate search of: Nutritional Wisdom. My family history health report card does not warrant gold star stickers […]
Take Back Touristy Austin With 10 Places Just for Locals
Austin has something for everyone. Even those who don’t live here can easily find an excuse to visit the 512. Be it our Instagram-able food, waterfront views or our myriad of festivals, Austin attracts visitors like bats to the Congress Avenue bridge. But where does it all end? Can’t we have our city to ourselves every once in awhile? […]
Local Company Gets a Grip on Decorative Hardware
Guest article by Sam Small What do you handle most in your home? (Hint: the answer’s in the question.) Jonathan Hiebert, founder and mastermind of Austin’s Push Pull Open Close, thinks you should take another look at the handles in your house. “Cabinet knobs and door knobs are the point of contact between you and […]
Birds Barbershop Opens Eighth Location at North Austin’s Domain
The lead singer grins at me as she belts out an indie rock-infused cover of Coldplay’s latest radio hit. I return the smile and sip my icy cold Shiner beer, sitting back on the plush, mid-century modern couch, taking in the moment. No, I am not at some private SXSW showing. I’m just waiting to […]
Free Places to Have Fun With Your Kids in Austin
Guest article by Dana Minney When I was pregnant with twins and living in New York City 12 years ago, I couldn’t wait to move to Austin, TX. People enthusiastically described how “livable” and even “weird” it was here. Most importantly, everyone agreed there’s no better city to raise a family in. They did not […]
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