Category: "Lifestyle" Articles
May 1, 2021
With summer on the way, thousands of residents flock to Town Lake to run, walk paddle or hang out with their furry friends. Seeing cute pups, beautiful trails and others in the community is...
April 24, 2021
It was in college when I tried a meal kit delivery service for the first time; I was particularly drawn to the idea of having a recipe and dinner ready-to-go instead of sifting through...
April 7, 2021
Sun safety. We all know what it is and why we should be vigilant about it, but do we actually do it? Take, for instance, sunscreen. During the summer months, you can’t walk into...
April 3, 2021
Growing up, I was the kid that had to set aside every Sunday to help my dad with anything and everything that had to be done around our house. Chopping wood, hauling wood, mowing,...
April 1, 2021
Before we dive in, or rather, immerse ourselves into the ice baths or cold water immersion (CWI), let’s break the ice with a joke. Why does rapper, celebrity and actor Ice Cube put money...
April 1, 2021
Something about the warmth and sun marking the change of the seasons gets us all feeling a little jittery with excitement and anticipation. If you’re looking for ways to keep the kids or grandkids...
April 1, 2021
Composting is a great way to improve the environment and can also be a very fulfilling hobby. Austin, being one of the most eco-friendly cities in the U.S., is filled with individuals that implement...
April 1, 2021
Fresh food is arguably the best food, filled with so many vitamins and antioxidants — not to mention they usually taste better. Freezing foods can be beneficial when working against time, but fresh foods...
April 1, 2021
Working from home is more common than ever. While people either enjoy or dislike an at-home office, individuals can take advantage of their space by taking steps to create a unique work environment that...
April 1, 2021
Austin is not only a fit city, but a green city. Here, Austinites aim high to take care of its natural beauties as much as possible — from reducing plastic bags to investing in...
March 21, 2021
Invite me to brunch and bring up weight, weight loss or weight gain in any capacity and I will throw a buttered baguette at your head. In the grand journey to fitness and wellness,...
March 1, 2021
As we officially welcome the spring season, even though Texas winters essentially blur the traditional season divides, it’s time to soak up some springtime sunshine. Austinites may still be hitting the gym to live...
March 1, 2021
At first glance, service animals and emotional support animals (ESAs) can seem like two very similar labels and, in a way, they are. But what it takes for an animal to qualify as one...
March 1, 2021
The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge is home to the largest urban colony of Mexican free-tailed bats who, in the warmer months, become a spectacled, flying frenzy. Watching those bats fly out from...
March 1, 2021
With the lack of social interaction from COVID-19, many resorted to adopting a furry friend to join the family. According to Shelter Animals Count, an animal adoption tracking database, the national pet adoption rate...
March 1, 2021
There are many aspects that play into the adoption of a new, furry family member. Age, breed, personality and more typically dictate what kind of pup a family or household is looking to bring...
March 1, 2021
One of the greatest feelings of fulfillment is gifting thoughtful presents to those you love — including your pets! So many new and convenient pet products are hitting the market, and companies are upgrading...
March 1, 2021
When Diane Krejci first brought the idea for a dachshund race to the Buda Lions Club, they all gave her “the business,” according to long-time member of the club since 1986, Charles Handrick. But...
