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

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  • My Stay At The Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk

    By Kelsey | September 25, 2020

    My friend Caitlin invited me and Milo to go on a weekend trip to the Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk hotel with her, and I was so excited! I planned on doing lots of short trips…

  • Milo’s 10 Month Update

    By Kelsey | September 9, 2020

    I haven’t written one of these since his 3 month update, and I know that I’ll blink and Milo’s 1st birthday will be here! *sob* And then he’ll be a toddler and then he leaves…

  • Family Owned Austin Restaurants

    By Kelsey | September 2, 2020

    If Austin restaurants are the heartbeat of our city, then family-owned restaurants are the electrical activity that keep the heart pumping. Our city WOULD NOT be the same without the mom and pop shops that…

  • Tex Mex in South Austin: Habanero Cafe

    By Kelsey | September 1, 2020

    If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you know that I’ve been on the hunt for the best Tex Mex food in Austin! (Similarly to my best burgers or best tacos post, I’ll do a…

  • I Did A Solo Staycation At Arrive East Austin

    By Kelsey | August 18, 2020

    Can I be real with you for a second? My solo staycation at ARRIVE Austin was hands down the most relaxed I’ve been thus far in 2020. It was my DREAM vacation for summer 2020.…

  • Being A New Mom In The Pandemic Is Lonely

    By Kelsey | August 12, 2020

    I’ve found myself googling “loneliness in motherhood” a lot in the past few months, desperately wanting to connect with someone who feels the same way. “Is it just me? Is every other new mom getting…

  • 14 Day Trips From Austin Under 100 Miles Away

    By Kelsey | August 10, 2020

    Y’all, there are some really good places to visit are easy day trips from Austin. From cool Texas swimming holes to epic BBQ eateries, I’m covering all the best stuff to do in cities close…

  • Where To Order Birthday Cakes In Austin

    By Kelsey | August 6, 2020

    2020 means that we’re all celebrating birthdays at home more than ever, so you’ll probably need to order a birthday cake at some point this year. Since lots of birthday plans are changing due to…

  • Eat Outdoors At The 20 Best Austin Patios

    By Kelsey | August 5, 2020

    Some say that patio season in Austin only happens before before the 100-degree weather hits. But I’m here to argue that we have year-round patio season in Austin, Texas. Hot summer weather? Find those shady Austin…