Kelsey Kennedy-3

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I've been writing about living each day to the fullest since 2014.

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  • The Ultimate Guide To The Best Cookies In Austin

    By Kelsey | May 12, 2026

    My “best cookies in Austin” guide was due for an update! I am absolutely a Cookie Monster. It’s hands-down teh dessert I would rather have over, well, pretty much anything else. I’ve been eating cookies…

  • How To Find The Best Summer Camps In Texas For Kids

    By Kelsey | May 7, 2026

    How do you find summer camps for your kids? I used to just search “summer camps near me” but I recently discovered a way better option.

  • Kid-Friendly Brunch Spots In Austin

    By Kelsey | April 27, 2026

    Let’s be real: brunch with kids isn’t the same easy-breezy, laid-back experience BUT I do find myself eating brunch with my kids in Austin a lot! Whether it’s for a special occasion like mothers day…

  • The Perfect Kid-Friendly 4-Day Austin Itinerary

    By Kelsey | April 24, 2026

    I live in Austin and have tried pretty much all of the “kid-friendly things to do in Austin.” If you’re planning a family vacation here, you might be wondering: how many days in Austin do…

  • Weekend Trip To San Diego Without A Car: Where To Eat + Drink + Stay

    By Kelsey | April 21, 2026

    I’m having a bit of a love affair with San Diego right now. Last summer I went to San Diego for my 35th birthday, and this spring we went back to San Diego for Nate’s birthday…and…

  • Ironman 70.3 Little Elm 2026: My First Half Ironman Race Recap!

    By Kelsey | April 16, 2026

    I owe y’all a race recap for IRONMAN 70.3 Little Elm! I wrote a race recap for myself, but I never got anything up on my blog…and it’s been an entire month since the race! …

  • Coolest Bachelorette Airbnbs in Austin

    By Kelsey | April 15, 2026

    Ok, listen: I’m already married and I’ve had my bachelorette shindig, but sometimes I still consider having a girls’ weekend or a just-for-fun party in Austin and doing an epic staycation at one of these…

  • I’ve Been Married For 9 Years…Here’s What It Feels Like

    By Kelsey | March 25, 2026

    Hi y’all! This is my longest-running annual feature (can we call it a feature? unknown.) on So Much Life and I looooove going back and reading those early years of marriage posts. I mean….cute.  Can…

  • My Favorite Running Books (That Have Actually Helped Me Improve!)

    By Kelsey | January 15, 2026

    Hi! Very excited to share a few of my favorite running books with you. (PS who was around when I would share monthly book reviews? That was a fun stage! Maybe I’ll bring it back…