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  • 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…

  • Staycation In Austin At Hotel Van Zandt

    By Kelsey | August 4, 2020

    I’m always looking for beautiful hotels where I can do a staycation in Austin. I’m an Austin resident and I love living in my beautiful home near downtown and exploring lots of local restaurants. But…

  • 20 Things I Learned In My 20s

    By Kelsey | August 1, 2020

    I guess that one of the best things about having a 30th birthday during what has been the craziest year of my life thus far, both globally and personally, is that I honestly feel like I…

  • First International Trip With Baby Part 2: Edinburgh and London

    By Kelsey | July 29, 2020

    If you missed part 1 of this trip, click here to read! We traveled to the UK in March with our 4-month-old son, and I learned SO much about traveling with a baby. I’m eager…

  • 12 Best Sandwich Shops in Austin

    By Kelsey | July 29, 2020

    Sandwiches in Austin don’t have the same hype that you’d find in the NYC deli markets or the New Orleans po’boy scene. This is probably because because we’re so big on tacos and barbecue. But…

  • First International Trip With Baby Part 1: Liverpool

    By Kelsey | July 28, 2020

    This trip happened 4 months ago, and I’m just getting around to recapping it. We flew from Austin to Heathrow, then traveled to Liverpool, Edinburgh, and London before flying back home. Milo had just turned…

  • 20 Best Desserts In Austin

    By Kelsey | July 24, 2020

    I decided to share a guide to the best desserts in Austin with you…mostly because I really wanted to have an excuse to eat more chocolate chip cookies, confetti birthday cake, and giant milkshakes. (What…