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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...]

From story-time to family-photos, there are a lot of fun things to do with kids free of charge. Local libraries often host youth events like story-time and puppet shows and many organizations offer free sample classes. Here is a brief list of free things to do in Austin. Austin Public Library Book Circle is offered on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. offering children... [Read more...]

Long considered the seat of art and culture in Texas, the crown jewel of this status is Austin’s annual South by Southwest music festival. The hardest part of hearing music in Austin, TX is deciding which great bands to go see.This year at SXSW, buzz surrounded Wild Belle, a brother/sister group out of Brooklyn. On their single “Keep You,” Natalie Bergman’s... [Read more...]

As a reminder, Earth Hour is coming up this week... Make your Earth Hour pledge here to joinnearly 700 communities and 5,000 team members across the country in taking a step with others towards the sustainability of our planet. On March 31, 2012 from 8:30 to 9:30 pm local time, people from all over the world will take part in Earth Hour (click here to... [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...]

Round up the family and get ready to party this weekend for some St. Patty's Day family fun! Finding things to do that include the kids on this Irish inspired holiday can be tough, but Austin, TX offers a great party and music festival that the whole family will enjoy. Bring the kids, and let them experience some authentic Irish food and music. Click on the link... [Read more...]

Don't forget to set your clocks FORWARD an hour no later than Sunday, March 11 at 2:00 am. Daylight savings is always on the second Sunday in March, and it ends on the first Tuesday in November. Clocks will need to go back an hour on Tuesday, November 4, and we will remind you again when that time approaches. Transitioning into the time change can be challenging... [Read more...]

There are many factors that can make or break a good yard sale, and preparing early can make all the difference. Organization is very important when trying to figure out when is the best time to have your sale. Have a plan ready so that you can be efficient when it is time to set up your area. The average consumer is very smart these days and have many resources... [Read more...]

For those of us with seasonal allergies, the odd winter weather this year will lead to a higher pollen count in Austin, TX this year. There are numerous remedies and medications that are designed to suppress your reaction to the allergens in the air, but you must be weary of the amount of them you expose yourself to if you want to get through this season without... [Read more...]

Rodeo Austin is right around the corner (March 9-24), and is a great way to experience some of Texas' heritage. The known roots of the modern rodeo date back to the Spanish conquistadors of the sixteenth century, but the Western-American iconic "cowboy" has kept the sport alive in America since the 1800's. Texas began to take on a major role in the sport near... [Read more...]

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