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
Free Family Hiking
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
A Knitted Wonderland at Blanton Museum
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
Austin Farmers’ Markets
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
FREE Admission to Austin Museums
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
Free Kite Making Workshops
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
Half Price Entrees at Mama Fu’s
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
First Saturdays at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
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
Keep Austin Dancing – FREE Day of Dance
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
FREE Admission to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in January
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