I’m still in the holiday spirit so I’m glad Whole Foods feels the same and is keeping the ice skating rink on the roof of their downtown Austin location open for two more weeks! Normal hours of operation are daily from 10 am – 9 pm through January 16th. $10 per person covers 50 minute [...]
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I’m a new Texan and just recently tasted my first Whataburger, so I apologize for not sharing this sooner, but… The 12 Days of Whataburger are in full swing! Every other day from November 30th through December 23rd, Whataburger is sharing coupons for free food! Head to your nearest Whataburger on Tuesday, December 21st for [...]
Since it’s our first Christmas in Texas, 70 degrees and sunny isn’t exactly putting us in the holiday spirit. Especially when our home state is getting pummeled with blizzard-like conditions. Nothing says the holidays like running to the store for milk and toilet paper while all the weather stations report impending snowpocalypse! Jamie Wallace (founder [...]
Great news GoLocal Austin cardholders—your GoLocal card now rewards you with even more discounts! The GoLocal incentive card program rewards shoppers for “going local” with fabulous discounts at local businesses. For just $10, your GoLocal card is good for a full year and pays for itself with use. The benefits of shopping local are endless—it [...]
I live my life under the assumption that people are good. People want to help. People enjoy the feeling of coming together and participating in something big. I know I do. It’s rewarding and fulfilling to know (and to see) that I helped make a difference. This January, the very first Love Drop is going [...]
Mark your calendars…I’m letting you know about this event a week early because I am so excited! The Austin Holiday Sing-Along & Downtown Stroll is a FREE family-friendly event to celebrate the lighting of the holiday tree at the Capitol building. Fun Fact: 8-10,000 Austinites attend this annual event! The evening begins with community caroling [...]
I have a favorite pizza place in every city I’ve ever lived in (who doesn’t?). Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinders in Chicago (my husband and I love this restaurant so much, we had our wedding reception there!), Bazbeaux in Indianapolis, and now Home Slice Pizza in Austin. This weekend, Home Slice Pizza is hosting their [...]
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One of the best things about Austin is the abundance of food trailers. I’ve never lived in another city that offers so many dining options that are cheaper, quicker, and tastier than any fast food restaurant out there. Not to mention locally owned and full of Austin panache. Even Anthony Bourdain can’t resist Austin food [...]
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Most haunted houses in the area are cheaper than popcorn and a movie ticket and much more frightening! Except for that Josh Duhamel and Katherine Heigl movie Life As We Know It—the acting in that movie is pretty scary. Click through for all the gory details on [...]
