Travel Tips & Recommendations
What is PITA spelled backwards?
A TIP for a quick, easy, appetizer:Appetizer Recommendation for entertaining in your home or someone else's:Homemade Whole Wheat Pita Chips! Yes, in the words of my Mom, "isn't it just easier to pick up a bag at the store?" Yes, it's a little easier, but, it's not as healthy,...
Continue ReadingMusic Pattern with a Purpose
I've always been one to notice patterns in my every day life. I tend to lose things in "3's," and as some say, history repeats itself. Well, in the past 48 hours, I've heard 2 different musical artists, one up-and-coming (Kris Allen of American Idol), and one who's just about...
Continue ReadingHustle Over to Russell's Bakery
My friend Batami belongs in Europe. At least when it comes to dessert and coffee. These are two things she can't live without, no matter the time of day, and despite her love for sugary indulgance, she always looks great! She was visiting this past weekend, and she requested...
Continue ReadingThe Elefant Who Ate Too Much Pizza
When I was a little girl, my Dad told me a bedtime story about "The Elefant Who Ate Too Much Pizza." I'm not sure what happened to the elephant, and I don't think the purpose was to teach me early on about portion control, but I do know he told it to me because pizza was my...
Continue ReadingThe Veronicas!
I was on my drive home one day from work on a December week day, when a song came on the radio, and I thought to myself, "that song is catchy!". There are only a few songs that I can remember exactly where I was when I first heard them (Fastball's "The Way" (1998) is one such...
Continue ReadingExplore Your Artsy Side at Art Week Austin!
April 22-26- Art Week Austin. It begins with Art City Austin, April 25-26, 2009! Each April, hundreds juried independent and emerging artists descend on the hub of innovation, expression, and individuality that is Austin, Texas. 20,000+ art enthusiasts from the region and nation...
Continue ReadingWe Love Breakfast!
Austin Breakfast Club Meetings. This club was just recently started to provide new friends and true friends with a time and place to share breakfast one Sunday each month in different locations around Austin. For non-Austinite followers, feel free to start a chapter wherever you...
Continue ReadingThursday's are Hoppin'
First Thursday on South Congress (SoCo). On the First Thursday of each month, merchants of the historic, pedestrian-friendly South Congress Avenue keep their doors open until 10 pm (and later in some cases), playing host to an array of events and activities. Click on the link...
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