Best of the Blogs: A Beautiful Mess
Blog selected by Editorial Intern Sylvia Kim A Beautiful Mess What We Love Crafts and décor DIYs that will transform your habitat into a vibrant home Great recipes that will keep your... Read on »
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Best of the Blogs: i am a food blog
Blog selected by Editorial Intern Sylvia Kim i am a food blog What We Love Asian-inspired recipes sure to put some zest in your kitchen Breakfast and sweets good enough to skip the... Read on »
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Best of the Blogs: Austin Bloggy Limits
Blog selected by Editorial Intern Luisa Venegoni Austin Bloggy Limits Why We Love It Features artists performing in and near Austin Descriptions of upcoming live-music events in Austin and what to expect Engaging... Read on »
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Chic Living on a Student Budget
Fantastic student living that won’t break your budget. By Keri Heath As the school year draws closer, Austin college students begin to compile their lists of back-to-school essentials: notebooks, pens, new clothes.... Read on »
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Natural Skin Remedies
You don’t have to spend a fortune to achieve healthier skin. In fact, many of the ingredients found in those pricy products are right in your kitchen. By Sylvia Kim Green Tea... Read on »
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Three Nights of Tiki
A recipe for boozing, featuring our top places to enjoy a tiki drink, without the trip to Hawaii. There’s something about tiki drinks that immediately puts me in a better mood.... Read on »
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For Musicians, By Musicians
Knowing what musicians want, Blue October members Matt Noveskey and C.B. Hudson built a studio to bring a quality of recording much needed by the Austin music scene. By Alyssa Brant With... Read on »
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Healthy Habits From the Kids
Making wellness a family affair. By Keri Heath As the summer draws to a close and schools prepare for the new academic year, parents focus on giving their kids a smart, health start.... Read on »
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Back-to-School Craft Time
Try out these easy and inexpensive DIY school supplies perfect for the new school year. Photos and text by Alyssa Brant Back-to-school time is approaching quickly, and it is time to start gathering... Read on »
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Second Street Roundup
The hottest downtown district for entertainment, eating out, relaxation and maybe even a little retail therapy. By Luisa Venegoni Austin’s lively Second Street District prides itself on being 75 percent locally owned and... Read on »
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Back-to-School Musts for Your Home
With summer coming to a close and school schedules around the corner, why not give your home décor a little refresh too? Back to school always brings hustle ’n... Read on »
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Age-Appropriate Chores
How to assign chores to your child from cleaning franchise Molly Maid. There may not be a Perfect Parent manual, but there are a few sure-fire methods that parents can use to make... Read on »
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Back to School: Simple Steps for a Smooth Start
Whether it’s a new school or kids just starting a new grade level, the first day of school can be a tough transition. Parents can help their children ease back into... Read on »
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Three Healthy and Nutritious Lunch Ideas
Unique recipes that will elevate your lunch hour. By Silvana Di Ravenna We all want to achieve a healthy and balanced lifestyle, there’s no question about that. But let’s be honest,... Read on »
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New Tastes at Lucky Robot
It’s hard enough tackling one style of cuisine. Yet, Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen has effortlessly mastered both Japanese and Southern flavors, resulting in an unexpected and tantalizing fusion-food restaurant. Story and photos... Read on »
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Austin Musicians Unite for a Weekend of Activism
AMP’s United We Jam supports local music advocacy. By Keri Heath Austin has long been a city dedicated to the preservation and celebration of live music, and this weekend’s United We... Read on »
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Best of the Blogs: A Taste of Koko
atasteofkoko.com Jane Ko, editor of A Taste of Koko, started her blog in 2010 as a way of combining her interests of food and photography. Among the recipes and restaurant reviews, readers... Read on »
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From the Editor
Back-to-school time brings back so many memories for me. I loved school and was fortunate to have many memories of wonderful learning experiences, excellent teachers and coaches. From Miss Bryant, my first grade... Read on »
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Five Festive Freebies for August
Third Thursday at the Blanton Aug. 21, Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Enjoy free music, art and discussion. Begin with yoga at noon or start your evening... Read on »
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A Night at the Museum
Benefiting Growing Roots, Aug. 16, 8 p.m., Thinkery Read on »
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The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
Aug. 24, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fiesta Gardens Read on »
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Happy Birthday, Leo!
Virgo (Aug. 24–Sept. 22): Most experts believe that you Virgos are far more comfortable as the power behind the throne than actually sitting on the throne itself, but no one works as hard... Read on »
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Spider Lashes
There’s nothing itsy-bitsy about this season’s lash trends. Read on »
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Celeb Style
Look like your favorite stlye icon for less. Read on »
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Repurposing Everyday Objects
When Lindsay Ballard and her family moved into their new Pflugerville home, she was already plotting how she could transform the builder-beige interior into something that better fit their fun-loving style. Little did... Read on »
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The Pyramid Scheme
As the Egyptair plane approached Cairo, I kept repeating prayers like an Italian widow at a wake. I was asking the travel gods to not punish my husband and I for the craziness... Read on »
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Cooking for the Kids: Solved
Three cookbooks to please everyone in the house. After a long day at work, the last thing most busy moms want to do is slave over a complicated, time-consuming meal. On top of... Read on »
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Eat, Drink and Celebrate
Celebrate National Rum Day in a style that would have pleased Hemingway. Blame Christopher Columbus. He is credited with introducing sugar cane throughout the West Indies, spurring the birth of rum as the... Read on »
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Healthy Kids are Active Kids
Encouraging children to become physically fit. You may have memories of being outside exploring or playing games with the neighborhood kids. Today, parents are more cautious and often, children are only outside... Read on »
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Ready, Set, Woof
Your furry best friend can help give your exercise routine a boost. What if you had a personal trainer who was always on call, offered you their services completely free... Read on »
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Put Me In, Coach
Cedar Ridge Coach Angela Beck’s strategies for winning on and off the court. Coach Angela Beck has described herself as “tough,” “demanding,” “extremely competitive... Read on »
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A Bargain-Hunters’ Guide to Austin
Pop some tags with the best deals on thrift, consignment, vintage and discounts in the city. Do you find yourself constantly looking for a bargain? Are you one to head straight to the... Read on »
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Wine Crush
Pop bottles with the irresistible men behind The Austin Winery. Whether you’re in need of liquid courage, liquid therapy or just a straightforward delicious glass of wine, the dynamic... Read on »
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Bargain-Hunting Advice From PT Barnum
Never underestimate the taste of the American public. I have finally come to realize that I am not a good bargain hunter. There are two sides to every bargain: There is... Read on »
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Two is Better Than One
Young entrepreneur Kristen Carson helps international and freshman students navigate the world of college in Austin. Two is better than one: a phrase not normally associated when talking about owning a... Read on »
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Hard Choices
Hillary Clinton visits Austin to discuss her memoir of four years as the 67th Secretary of State. In June of this year, Hard Choices, Hillary Clinton’s memoir of her four... Read on »
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Things Money Can’t Buy
Can’t Buy Me Love. Can’t buy me love. The Beatles were really onto something in their 1964 classic when they pleaded, "Tell me that you want the kind of... Read on »
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