Before the weather takes a turn, take advantage of the cool breeze, and round up your family and friends for a relaxing picnic.  There are plenty of state parks with very nice amenities all over the place in Austin, and the cool breezes this year provide the perfect setting for fun! Also, keep health and food safety in mind when picnicking in Austin: *Keep... [Read more...]

One of the things to do in Austin each year is the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference. This year it was held from March 9-18, 2012 at the Austin Convention Center. It’s all about film, music, and, of course, food. One of the best food vendors, Skinny Pigs Food Truck, was in attendance. This year, they were sponsored by Greystar! This was good news for... [Read more...]

One of the best pastimes and favorite things to do in Austin is spending the day at the park enjoying a family picnic or get-together and cookout with friends. Austin has many parks to choose from within the city and the surrounding area. Eastwoods Park is situated on 9 acres near the UT campus. It has a playground and splash pad for kids, basketball and... [Read more...]

Believe it or not, there are some simple cold storage guidelines that will keep your food very fresh and safe to eat. Keeping your refrigerator organized and clean properly will not only make for better meals, but can contribute to your overall health. It is common practice to place cold storage food items in a dedicated spot in the fridge. Many of us in Austin,... [Read more...]

Do not drain your bank account with expensive overly processed foods in Austin, TX. These days, many of us are looking for ways to stay healthy and save money at the same time. There is a common misconception that so-called "health foods" are expensive, but if you take into account the actual cost on your health from eating high production, pre-packaged foods... [Read more...]

Plant some of your favorite small peppers and veggies on your window ledges, or check out a fancy space saving indoor garden to enjoy year round. Visit your local farmers market, or garden supply store for seeds and supplies. Growing spices and veggies indoors can save you lots of money as well as produce fresh food for you during the winter in Austin, TX. Here... [Read more...]

There has been an increasing trend to support your local businesses over the past few years. Our community is very unique, and in order to keep Austin weird, we have to sustain this trend of support for our favorite independent businesses. Austin, TX is full of character and charm, and independent business are a large influence on the definition of our thriving... [Read more...]

Are you going to participate in one of the several running events in Austin this holiday season, then you'll need to fuel up with a great breakfast.  Of course, you can also grab a great breakfast if you just want to enjoy a delicious meal! Here are a couple of the favorite breakfast options around Austin.  They all get pretty great Yelp reviews so I don't... [Read more...]

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is almost here – it will be 2012 before you know it.  Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the things your thankful for.  It’s also a time to eat a ridiculous amount of food until you fall into a turkey-induced coma! With all of the turkey, stuffing, and delicious desserts... [Read more...]

In a few weeks, Halloween will be here and you'll be surrounded by candy - the spoils of your children's trick or treating.  You want your kids to be able to enjoy Halloween and the treats they come home with, but you probably don't want them eating every bit of free candy that comes their way. While eating a pillow case full of candy is probably a bad... [Read more...]

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