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  • My Great Big 2017 Book Review

    By Kelsey | December 28, 2017

    This is one of my favorite blog posts of the year! I read 64 books in 2017, and while I was looking over them to pick my favorites of the year, I thought to myself, a…

  • Andiamo: Authentic Southern Italian Cuisine in Austin

    By Kelsey | December 22, 2017

    Last week, my friend Shveta (the lovely gal who runs atx-bites.com) invited me to dine at Andiamo Ristorante in north Austin. I’ve been enjoying quite a bit of Italian food in Austin lately (dinner at…

  • Home For The Holidays

    By Kelsey | December 20, 2017

    Good morning! Today I’m sharing a couple snapshots of our home with you. I can’t believe Christmas is just 5 days away now…right? My gifts are all purchased (and on their way; thank you Amazon…

  • 10 Self-Development Books You Should Read In Your Twenties

    By Kelsey | December 18, 2017

    A few of my favorite methods of self care: a nice walk around Lady Bird lake, a 90-minute massage at milk + honey, and a looooong binge reading session on the couch.  Call me a…

  • A Peek Inside Royal Jelly: A North Austin Neighborhood Bar

    By Kelsey | December 15, 2017

    Any time I hear about a new (to me) but-actually-old Austin restaurant, I get excited to check it out! I didn’t even know that Royal Jelly existed until recently; part of that is because it’s…

  • Kennedy Family Christmas Photos 2017

    By Kelsey | December 13, 2017

    This is our first Christmas season as a married couple, so I know it’s one I’ll remember forever. One of the things I’ve been most excited about is making our own Kennedy family traditions. This…

  • 5 Austin Restaurants I’m Loving Right Now (Dec 2017)

    By Kelsey | December 11, 2017

    Every few months, I stop and take a moment to think about the restaurants that are really impressing me in the moment. Some are new, but often I try to think about the oldie-but-goldies that…

  • How I’m Staying Healthy This December

    By Kelsey | December 6, 2017

    There are so many ways to get sick during the month of December…you know what I mean? It’s also one of the saddest months to get sick, because…HELLO! Holiday cheer! Christmas parties! Festive baking! Eggnog!…

  • Where To Enjoy Holiday Cocktails in Austin

    By Kelsey | December 4, 2017

    December has some of my favorite flavors: clove, vanilla, allspice, and nutmeg. Thankfully, these spices pair perfectly with all sorts of fun holiday cocktails! Austin’s restaurant scene has a delectable offering of festive drinks to…