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

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  • 10 Cool Facts You Didn’t Know About Austin Texas

    By Kelsey | April 15, 2021

    You’re probably intrigued by Austin for its live music, breakfast tacos, and sunshine-y weather. It’s a pretty cool place to call home and a really fun city to visit! And while we all know it’s…

  • A Day In The Life (Toddler Edition!)

    By Kelsey | March 29, 2021

    Here’s a day in the life, toddler edition! I love peeking into the day-to-day lives of both friends and strangers. I’ve often told Nate that I would loooove to be a fly on the wall…

  • I’ve Been Married For 4 Years…Here’s What It Feels Like

    By Kelsey | March 25, 2021

    Year four: you were a doozy.  Can I start with that, please? Let me get it off my chest. This 4th year of marriage was not an easy one. I remember reading a book about…

  • 22 Things To Do In Buda

    By Kelsey | March 22, 2021

    Welcome to Buda, Texas! This town is about 15 miles south of Austin, and it was BY FAR the most popular request for me to start covering…everyone wants to know about things to do in…

  • 20 Best Austin Restaurants

    By Kelsey | March 21, 2021

    I eat at restaurants like it’s my job (because it is…), and I love sharing it all with you. I’ve written a lot of food guides like the best tacos in Austin, where to eat amazing…

  • My Staycation at The Otis Hotel

    By Kelsey | March 16, 2021

    MY STAYCATION AT THE OTIS HOTEL The Otis Hotel, Autograph Collection is a new hotel in Austin in the campus district. It opened right before mandatory closures happened in Austin last March, and they unfortunately…

  • The Top Luxury Hotels In Austin: Here’s Where To Stay

    By Kelsey | March 9, 2021

    For the swankiest stays in Austin, here are the most beautiful luxury hotels in Austin, Texas. Let’s face it: we all deserve a 5-star vacation after what we’ve been through in the past year. Enjoy…

  • The Icy Week From Hell

    By Kelsey | February 22, 2021

    Hello! If you live in Texas: congratulations. You made it through last week. A typical “week from hell” in Austin happens in mid-August, when temps range from 105-108 and the sidewalk is still too hot…

  • First Trimester, Second Pregnancy

    By Kelsey | February 9, 2021

    Oof, first trimester… There are lots of pages on the internet dedicated to these delightful 13 weeks of life because it’s a crazy time! This was the second time I’ve been through the first trimester,…