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Trail of Lights Returns for 55th Year of Christmas Magic

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Krista Hager

Austin Trail of Lights 2019

A crackling bonfire and the sweet smells of candied apples, popping kettle corn, and comforting hot cocoa tease your senses at one of the greatest Austin holiday traditions of all time. Oh, yes. Trail of Lights is back.

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: christmas, for kids, trail of lights, zilker park

5 Volunteer Opportunities During Thanksgiving Season in Austin

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Krista Hager

Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities in Austin

Aromas of pumpkin spice and cinnamon fill our homes. Crackling fireplaces hold actual purpose in Austin this holiday season, with temperatures steadily dropping to legitimate fall weather. Thanksgiving peeks around the corner and invites us to let go of the chaos and give back to our local community. Austin is home to thousands of nonprofits, […]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: thanksgiving

11 Fall Cocktails to Sip During This Season in Austin

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Krista Hager

Fall Cocktails in Austin

Fall is the best time of year in Austin! It’s when we can finally lean into crisp, cool weather and sip on cocktails outside. When it comes to fall-themed cocktails, my expectations are quite high. But I was shockingly pleased to find plenty of drinks creatively crafted for the season. Here is a list of […]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Drink, Food & Drink

5 Healthy Food Trucks in Austin Recommended by an Expert

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Krista Hager

Healthy Food Trucks in Austin

A culture once notorious for strangely fried foods at fairs has been making waves in the health food scene. So toss aside that Twinkie and follow along as expert Megan Adams Brown, CHC (Certified Health Coach) takes you on a tour of Austin’s healthy food trucks that are oh-so-tasty, too.

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink

Candlelight Ranch’s Mission to Heal Hearts Through Nature Continues to Bloom

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Krista Hager

Childrens Camp at Candlelight Ranch

There is a place right outside of Austin on the north shore of Lake Travis where spirits fly, minds strengthen, and hope blooms. Candlelight Ranch is a nonprofit gifting children of all abilities adventure and healing through nature. 

Filed Under: Et Cetera, Non-Profits

Rosedale Kitchen and Bar Designs Menu to Satisfy Your Whole Group

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Krista Hager

Rosedale Kitchen and Bar Group Dining in Austin

It can take hours for everyone in a group text to agree on where to eat. Diverse tastes, allergies, lifestyles, and ages are all factors. You need a place chic enough for young professionals, but relaxed enough for squiggly families; healthy enough for fit friends, but tasty enough for the foodie in the group. Friends, […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: family friendly, happy hour, north austin

Sweat, Train, Recover at Dancers Shape Where the NFL Players Go

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Krista Hager

There is a local workout so tough, even NFL players are intimidated by it. This intense workout is at Dancers Shape. As any great dancer knows, there’s no athlete quite like a dancer, and even football players have to agree!

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: burnet, fitness

Sip Some Dulce Vida, the Local Tequila That’s So Austin

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Krista Hager

Dulce Vida Tequila Bottles

If the spirit of Austin could be materialized into a spirit, then Dulce Vida tequila packs the right type of punch. It’s crafted with care, low-carb, vegan, and mellow yet flavorful. It even has a positive impact on the Austin community through partnerships with nonprofits.

Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: cocktails

Austin’s Thinkery Children’s Museum Sparks Imagination for All Ages

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Krista Hager

Thinkery Children's Museum in Austin

To be perfectly blunt, I am usually not a museum person. However, there is nothing usual about Austin’s Thinkery children’s museum. A visit to Thinkery feels like the physical manifestation of wonder and inquiry from a growing mind. With so many rooms and rotating exhibits, each return visit maintains its novel appeal. 

Filed Under: Culture, Museums Tagged With: for kids, mueller

The Adderley School for the Performing Arts Guides Youth to Find Their Voice

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Krista Hager

Adderley School for the Performing Arts Austin

Founded in 1993, The Adderley School for the Performing Arts operates in both Texas and California. Janet Adderley, founder and veteran of Broadway and television, calls Austin her home. Since the school’s inception, thousands of children across all age groups have found a passion for musical theater. On stage, they gain confidence in their voice […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Et Cetera, Non-Profits, Theatre Tagged With: family friendly

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