The new Second Street store (albeit on the OTHER side … that is, other side of the site of the W) known for mod homewares is hosting its first annual Holiday Party. Party favors include bevvies–Scotch and champagne–and a giveaway of any product in the store under $250, winner’s choice. Don’t miss it! 6-8pm, Kirk,…
Man v. Food: Austin Edition
Man v. Food is Travel Channel’s new series where the host travels the country in search of big, bad food challenges, and it comes to Austin tonight at 10pm on ET. From the channel: In this week’s episode host Adam Richman is about to find out just how “big” food can be in Austin. His…
Exercise Ball as Office Chair
I bought an exercise ball to use as a desk chair because: 1) my other chair was making me slump too much 2) if you’re gonna be sitting, you might as well be getting a small workout … but today is my fourth day of use, and I haven’t experienced any soreness or seen any…
The Tale of John-Scott
We–that is, me and my now-Brunch-obsessed pals–were at Moonshine Sunday morning for a little rehashing of last night over bloody marys and southern comfort food. Thrilled that they sat us at the exact same table as the last time we were there, we were even more excited when our server came over. It wasn’t his…
Never too early to plan for New Year’s Eve
I’ve never been big into New Year’s Eve–too much money for the same bars I can go to any other night and not pay bajillion-dollar covers and wait in lines. I had friends go to a concert on NYE once, and even that I deigned to join for the same reason. I’ll happily attend house…
Daily Juice Cafe Grand Opening
Grand Opening Party Saturday Dec. 13 from 7pm – ?? Um, so this one is actually a Grand Opening (ahem) featuring sets by Daily Juice DJs and other local favorites, performance artists, giveaways, contests, and free stuff … plus random stuff Daily Juice lovers recognize like raw chocolate, durian, and ionic gold! After hearing rumors…
More free cupcakes! UPDATE: not free
We know I’m not a huge Hey! Cupcake fan–not that I hate them, I just don’t think they’re the best–but we also know that I AM a huge FREE cupcake fan. So how could I let you miss out on the Hey! Cupcake North Grander Opening (since it’s been open for a bit now) party…
CrossFit Central Christmas Party
CrossFit Central Christmas Party, Friday 6pm-9pm Maudie’s will be catering, BYOB @ The CrossFit Central Facility 6205 Burnet Rd. Austin, TX 78757 Join in on the fun – Hay Bales, Pinatas, Christmas lights, good food and good friends! This party is kid friendly, bring friends and family! This Holiday Season CrossFit Central is giving back…
Lash Extensions? I want Texas-sized Lashes
I’ve long lusted for Texas-sized lashes. If I don’t have mascara on, you sort of wonder if I haven’t gotten enough sleep or if I’m sick. I don’t look awful, but I don’t look good. Over Halloween I got to experiment with fake lashes (the little three-lash pieces you glue on your own eye) and…
Awww, sweet Dishola deal – donate food with minimal effort
Aside from clicking that bowl of rice that donates to starving children in Asia (it took me awhile to find this link again, where you donate rice for every vocab word you know … pretty awesome), I don’t know of many easier ways to donate food to those in need than this: Dishola (plus Whole…