Articles by CorrinRenee

Corrin Renee is a featured author for Texas Inexpensively. Corrin is Broke as a Spoke and blogs about her quest to become debt free. Including daily spending habits, fights with Sallie Mae, paying off all of her credit card debt, setting up an emergency fund, pumping up her 401k, and saving for lots of fun stuff like vacations, a house, new clothes, gadgets…the necessities. Follow Corrin on Twitter.

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Free Family Hiking

By CorrinRenee on April 6, 2011

One of the many hiking trails in Austin. That I've gotten lost on.

Austin has miles and miles of beautiful hiking, biking, and running trails. Unfortunately, I get lost every time I try to navigate one on my own. I always make it back safely, but it gets a little sketchy sometimes.

Word of advice: Don’t ever ask me to read a map.

Thankfully, Bright Leaf offers FREE guided hiking tours for families on the 2nd Saturday and Sunday of every month!

Nestled between Mopac and 360 off of 2222 on Creek Mountain Road, Bright Leaf is a 216 acre nature preserve that’s within Austin proper. The trail is 4 miles long and the guided tour lasts approximately 2 1/2 hours, so put on your hiking boots, fill up your water jug, and get ready to explore!

Interesting story: Georgia Lucas purchased the land that is now Bright Leaf in 34 different real estate transactions over the course of her lifetime—a feat that would be impossible in Austin today! She asked that the parcel be preserved for others to enjoy the tranquil beauty and the Austin Community Foundation now owns and manages the property with the goal of fulfilling Ms. Lucas’ wishes.

Bright Leaf
4200 Old Bull Creek Road
Austin, TX 78721
512-459-7269

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A Knitted Wonderland at Blanton Museum

By CorrinRenee on March 2, 2011

As part of The University of Texas’ annual open house, Explore UT, local knitters have joined textile superstar Magda Sayeg (better known as Knitta Please) in transforming Faulker Plaza at the Blanton Museum of Art into a knitted wonderland! Beginning the evening of March 4th, knitters will be installing their knit pieces to cover all [...]

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Austin Farmers’ Markets

By CorrinRenee on February 23, 2011

I have never lived in a city with as many farmers’ markets as Austin, and I love it! The Sustainable Food Center runs three delightful farmers’ markets in and around Austin that I frequent, plus a handful of neighborhood markets. The selection and quality of fresh fruits, veggies, meats, breads, and cheese is just astounding, [...]

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FREE Admission to Austin Museums

By CorrinRenee on February 16, 2011

I love the abundance of museums and cultural centers in Austin and the weekends are a great time to take advantage of free admission for the whole family. Here’s two to take advantage of this weekend: FREE admission to the Mexic-Arte Museum every Sunday from 12-5 pm. Mexic-Arte is the official Mexican and Mexican American [...]

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Free Kite Making Workshops

By CorrinRenee on February 9, 2011

One of my favorite events in Austin is the Zilker Park Kite Festival – the entire skyline is dotted with kites of all shapes, sizes, and colors and it is absolutely breathtaking to see. This year’s Kite Festival is scheduled for March 6th—I’ll give you all the event details closer to the big day—but now [...]

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Half Price Entrees at Mama Fu’s

By CorrinRenee on February 2, 2011

Mama Fu’s is one of my favorite quick service restaurants. The food is made-to-order and consistently tasty, the staff friendly, and the prices reasonable. We have a great Mama Fu’s right down the street with wonderful outside dining and live entertainment. In celebration of the Chinese New Year, all entrees at Mama Fu’s are half [...]

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First Saturdays at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

By CorrinRenee on January 28, 2011

As a relatively new Texan, I’m enjoying learning about this gigantic state, and one place I’ve visited several times that has taught me lots about my new home state is The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum offers FREE admission to exhibits from 2-6 pm on the first [...]

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31 Day Budget (Day 21): Shopping Off-Season

By CorrinRenee on January 21, 2011

31 Days to a Better Budget [%postname%] Each day of the series offers new tips, ideas and a challenge to start the year with a solid financial plan. Stretching our budget means planning ahead. Further ahead than this week’s grocery list. Even further ahead than our next oil change. We plan seasons ahead. Sometimes an [...]

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Keep Austin Dancing – FREE Day of Dance

By CorrinRenee on January 19, 2011

Events like this one are why I love Austin. On January 29th, Austinites will be getting down with their bad selves all over the city during the 3rd annual FREE Day of Dance. Whether you’re interested in salsa, tango, swing, meringue, two-step, jitterbug, or jive, dance classes are being offered all over the city throughout [...]

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FREE Admission to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in January

By CorrinRenee on January 13, 2011

Can you believe that I’ve lived in Austin for almost exactly a year and I’ve yet to visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center? Unacceptable! But that’s going to change this month. All January, admission to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is FREE! Now, you may think January isn’t the best time to visit [...]

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