I could have sworn I’d written about Rent the Runway before, but a quick search of my own site reveals that I am mistaken. Lately I’ve taken to composing mental emails and then asking my poor staff writer at EndlessBeauty.com why she didn’t respond. Um, because you never sent them, crazy lady? Apparently I also…
Austin: Truffle Oil, Blood Orange Oil and Fig Balsamic … Oh My! [UPDATED]
[UPDATE!] This dinner was postponed to October 13 AND still has seats available–snatch one up today!! For my birthday, a lovely friend of mine got me a bottle of white truffle olive oil. Can you imagine? I am obviously now obsessed. So when I got an email about a FINO’s Chef’s Table Series dinner with…
Walks
I have a friend who is teeny tiny and not athletic, nor does she enjoy working out–but she has a rockin’ six pack. It’s genetics to some extent, sure, but she also watches her calories and walks for an hour a day. Every single day. I’m not giving up CrossFit (or my rock-hefting version of…
WINNER! $75!
Amy, who said at 3:33pm (must be lucky): OOh definitely kitchen tools! I moved recently so would love some new pans as I tossed my old ones. Alright, so she’s definitely not as funny as some of you (Mom, with the Ninja comment. Jordan who wants pancakes and bacon. Carolyn who may or may not…
Aspen: Off-Season Eatin’
One of the best things about off-season in Aspen (the time between summer and winter where no one comes here because it starts to snow but not enough to ski, so it’s supposedly just miserable … I’ll keep you posted) is the amazing deals the usually too-expensive-for-my-budget restaurants have. Check out EatAspen‘s full list of…
5 tips for success from LIVESTRONG President & CEO, Doug Ulman
1. If you’re in a position to hire people, always hire people who are smarter than you. 2. Set goals that seem unachievable, otherwise you’ll never truly realize what’s possible. 3. Overcommunicate everything you do. 4. Being naïve and audacious is a recipe for success. 5. Need help? Just ask. Even seasoned professionals you may…
Rocks … rough rock rings
Rocks … rough rings Lucia Mar, $575 Lucia Mar, $575 Rocco, $385 Solid Molten Cuff In Gold, $375 Mali Sabatasso Chrysophase Ring – Max and Chloe, $275 Elizabeth and James Silver Knuckle Ring, $195 kate spade ‘monterey bay’ clamshell ring, $62 Dara Ettinger Vienna Disco Ball Ring – Max and Chloe, $120 Rock Ring, 25…
Body Image and Beauty Within
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEu_PhqFnFw&feature=player_embedded] We talk a lot around the CrossFit gyms about changing the definition of beauty. “Strong Not Skinny” or “Strong is the New Skinny” are mantras and t-shirt slogans in this culture. But sometimes even that more positive spin on the ideal body is missing the point: there isn’t an ideal body. Beauty isn’t one…
Austin: FREE Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Some day, I’m going to stop apologizing for always posting on Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. It’s just that they’re so GOOD, and so easy to work at or meet friends at or stop in at … I just freakin’ love them. Stop by after work today–or, if you’re like me, for your mid-day pick…
Olympic Weightlifting with Chad & Christi
Last week, I got to attend a Chad Vaughn weightlifting class at Crossfit Austin. Here’s his bio: Chad Vaughn is a renowned Olympic Weightlifter. He is a 2-time Olympian, 6-time National Champion, and the American Record Holder in the Clean and Jerk. Chad has been involved in CrossFit for the past year, and is CrossFit…