Heroes for Children has quietly begun work in Austin at the Dell Children’s Hospital. Heroes for Children is a Dallas-based nonprofit that provides financial and social assistance to families with children battling cancer. Financial assistance can be anything from rent or mortgage payments to cash, while social assistance includes the Laptops for Love program, the…
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“This is going to be the next big Austin restaurant”
“This is going to be the next big Austin restaurant,” said my grounded, engineer, out-of-the-scene date to La Condesa‘s soft opening last night. He is not given to fanciful phrases and media hype, but he was absolutely floored by the decor and atmosphere at La Condesa. Add in some tasty drinks, superb guacamole, and just…
BFFs love free stuff!
I can’t decide what to be excited about the most: a) Boy Band Karaoke (Quit Playing Games with My Heart was the first single I ever bought. Walmart, $1.99) b) Goodie bags!!!! c) $5 blowouts (gawd I love salon hair … Pink Salon!) d) Embellish Nails! (why am I so obsessed with them?) e) Girly…
Daily Juice Cafe
Hello! I’m Lisa, and I’m often mentioned as one of Lyssa’s “companions” when she blogs. I’m now getting my own voice! I started counting down the days to the Daily Juice Café opening last spring, after a Daily Juicer on a party boat told me about the plans for a full restaurant. Daily Juice smoothies…
Best movie ever: Growing Out
My movie opens today in LA! So I’m a little biased: I did all the costume design for Growing Out, so obviously it’s the best movie ever. But it is a seriously good movie, fun and scary, weird and smart … it’s pretty cool, and worth checking out. (Click here to buy it from amazon…
Blondes v Brunettes tonight!
6-8pm tonight at The Ranch, open bar for players & coaches (& anyone who commits to raise $250 for the event) Aren’t you glad I’m not this excited about every happy hour?!
Blondes v. Brunettes Happy Hour!
The invite for the Blondes v. Brunettes Happy Hour Recruitment Party is up! Click here to RSVP, you’re my guest! The last BvB party at The Ranch was a crazy-good time–packed full of people, free drinks flowing all night. While this Thursday‘s event is a little more tame–happy hour from 6-8pm–and a little more serious–you…
Thriving Ink – Discount!
In honor of Shopping Week, I’ve got to tell you about super cool local company Thriving Ink … they’re offering a discount just for This is Life in Austin readers! Enter coupon “lifein” at checkout for 15% off! An artist-centric line of t-shirts, Thriving Ink was founded by 21-year-old Jenelle Dronkers, her 19-year-old brother, and…
Super cheap magazines!
Wow, I’ve been running across some great deals lately! Looks like I’m doing my part to fuel the economy, even if it is at discounted rates … I’ve always thought that you should never pay full price for a magazine subscription, because here’s a secret: they don’t make money off your subscription. They make money…
Yelp Open Party: Resolution Revolution
Man, I love yelp.com. Once again they’re hosting an open party with free drinks, food, and swag. Only this time the free drinks are Treaty Oak rum and some other vodka I’ve never heard of and FREE SUGAR MAMA’S CUPCAKES. I apologize for the screaming, but you know what Sugar Mama’s cupcakes do to me.…