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7 Austin Animal Shelters Where You Can Find Your New Best Friend

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Best Austin Animal Shelters

The author’s dog, Trooper, is a prime example of the many loving adoptees that are waiting for you in Austin

Austin proudly became a No Kill city in 2010. A few years later, The Huffington Post named Austin one of the safest U.S. cities for dogs and cats. Great work, Austin. I’m proud to call you home!

When you’re ready to let a furry friend invade your heart and home, help us stay No Kill by adopting a dog, cat, or even bunny from an Austin animal shelter. Below are seven local rescue groups that will help you get matched to your perfect animal companion. And don’t forget to spay and neuter, like Bob Barker always said!

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Embrace Your Hula Hoop Style at Austin Flow Arts Event

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Hula Hooping and Flow Arts in Austin

Students taking a hula hoop lesson in Austin (Credit: Misty Smith)

If you’ve ever taken a stroll by the capitol building on a balmy Tuesday night, then you may have witnessed something interesting. From a distance, it appears to be collection of multi-colored lights, twirling chaotically. As you approach, the outlines of people become clearer.

You see people manipulating the lights with their hands and various parts of their bodies. There is a singular source of music, providing atmosphere for these dancers who beg no witnesses, but usually attract some kind of audience anyway. They look like they’re having fun. But, what are they doing?

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8 New Year’s Resolution Suggestions for Austinites

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St. Edward's Park Austin Texas

The author at St. Edward’s Park in Austin

I don’t know about you, but I’ve happily said goodbye to last year. Now that we’re officially in the new year, I need to stick to my resolutions. I’ve come up with some friendly tips for staying healthy, learning a new skill, and getting involved in the Austin community. I think you’ll find many of my suggestions to be manageable, no matter your interests and time constraints.

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5 Austin Fitness Groups That Offer Free Workouts

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The Morning Jo's Free Running Group in Austin

The Morning Jo’s running group at Jo’s Coffee (Credit: Andrew Holmes)

Guest article by Lee McClendon

Austin has a lot to offer, so FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is one thing you don’t have to worry about in our unique, beautiful city. Besides the nightlife, art events, and live music, there’s another option for people that doesn’t cost a penny: free fitness. [Read more…]

Austin-style Wellness: Adding Self-care to Your Lifestyle

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Bubbly and Oysters at Aviary

Author Joleen Jernigan pampers herself with bubbly and oysters at Aviary (Credit: Mike Thompson)

“My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends—It gives a lovely light!” This poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay could describe many Austinites, working and playing with all we’ve got. All the more reason to take care of ourselves along the way.

Austin was an early adopter of the wellness movement. Wellness and self-care are buzzy concepts now, and for good reason. We are lucky to reap the benefits of decades of old-school Austin hippies, health nuts, and fitness fiends who paved the way for us. [Read more…]

Glamp Like an Airstream Champ at Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

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Airstream glamping Lake Bastrop’s North Shore Park

Airstream glamping at Lake Bastrop’s North Shore Park

I wouldn’t describe myself as an outdoorsman. Sure, I love sitting outside, preferably with a taco and a beverage. And yes, one of my favorite activities is riding my bicycle around Lady Bird Lake’s Hike and Bike Trail.

But I’ll be real with you guys. I’m not great at the great outdoors. Yet, there I was at Lake Bastrop’s North Shore Park in late November, sitting outside by a roaring fire as the temperature dropped below 30 degrees.

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9 Must-see Texas Hill Country Holiday Light Trails

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Bastrop Trail of Lights for Christmas

Bastrop is aglow with the warmth and twinkly lights of the season (Credit: Colin Guerra)

Shine on, you beautiful diamond! From now through the end of the season, festive holiday light trails adorn Texas Hill Country, and we’ve discovered the best and brightest dazzlers around.

We adore Trail of Lights at Zilker Park, but this article goes above and beyond for my kind of people who are truly extra in their love of shiny objects. I’m eternally beguiled by the night and mesmerized by shiny objects, so I’m way into the holiday light trail scene.

These aren’t your subtle, modest light displays, but rather full-on Clark Griswold affairs. If you crave holiday glitz and are up for a quick road trip, then these nine Hill Country destinations will satisfy your quest to shine on.
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Austin Fashion Initiative Inspires Collaboration and Growth

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Austin Fashion Initiative Meetup

Austin Fashion Initiative hosts monthly meetups where members can connect (Credit: Austin Fashion Initiative)

One of my favorite things about Austin is the atmosphere of collaboration. There’s a professional organization for practically every industry. So when you need people to network with and learn from, your tribe isn’t far away.

Austin Fashion Initiative is a relatively recent addition to the Austin scene. The organization is bringing members of the fashion community together in order to provide new connections, valuable knowledge, and seeds of inspiration for growth.

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31 Ways to Completely Rock Your Trip to San Antonio

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La Tuna Fire Pit on San Antonio Texas Day Trip

Contributing Bloggers Joleen Jernigan and Sam Saenz relax by La Tuna’s fire pit (Credit: Sam Saenz)

San Antonio, our big city neighbor to the south, has way more to see than the Alamo, River Walk, and Spurs. I used to live there and put this guide together in order to share my secret San Antonio with you. Trust me, one trip won’t do it justice!

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