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Austin’s Finest

It me. I will soon be honored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as one of Austin’s Finest at Backyard Ball, an event recognizing outstanding young professionals in my community. In accepting this distinction, I have committed to raise money to help the Foundation realize its mission of controlling and curing cystic fibrosis (CF). I didn’t…

How to Host a Bachelorette Party in Austin: The Eats

the overview (activities!) / the swag If you only pick one place for a group dinner, make it Odd Duck. The entire experience was absolutely fantastic. The service was wonderful, the food was plentiful and amazing, the wine was perfectly paired. It. Was. Awesome. It’s $55 for an 8-course tasting, and $55 for a 5-course…

How to Host a Bachelorette Party in Austin

I was really into this series while I was planning the bachelorette party, but now that the event has come and gone I am OVER IT. But because it was awesome, I feel obligated to buckle down and share, because this is an epic itinerary and if you’re planning an Austin bachelorette you should probably…

85% | Feel Good Friday 051719

I’m back to 85%, which feels pretty freakin’ good after almost two weeks of not feeling healthy—sheesh! Montezuma may not be totally gone, but he’s dormant at the moment (how long does it take for a parasite named after an Aztec emperor to pass through the system?) Looking forward to a weekend of relaxing with…

Bridesmaids Dress Shopping

Y’know, it can be terrible, or it can be really alright. I’m pretty involved in the choosing of the bridesmaids dresses as the maid of honor in an upcoming wedding, and I have to confess that while I love fashion, this endeavor is a challenge. Like, the bride who I obviously love with my whole…

Luckiest Girl Alive at the Library (Event)

Former Cosmo editor writes Gone Girl-esque novel that’s already been optioned for a movie by Reese Witherspoon—and she’ll be here next Sunday with wine? Sign me up. Meet Jessica Knoll and hear about the Luckiest Girl Alive, which is already nominated for the Edgar Award™ for Best First Novel, this Sunday, April 10 @ 3:00pm at the Newport Beach Public Library, my new…

Compete in SoCal Badges for Life

I literally cannot think of anything cooler than competing in a lifting (cough, cough CrossFit style) competition ON THE BEACH. A lifting comp on the beach! Badges for Life is a new competition in Southern California on the beach in Huntington Beach. Epic pictures. And that’s why we all compete, right? #abzzzz Formed by a…