Gifts Made in the Lone Star State
Everything is bigger and better in our great state of Texas – including the gift ideas that are made right here in the Lone Star State! Support your fellow Texans and grab some of these...
Wine Wednesday: It’s Time to Talk Turkey – and Wine!
Thanksgiving is probably the most food-oriented holiday of the year and the kick-off to the holidays. Here’s our food and wine tip sheet for delighting your entire group from that wine-neophyte nephew to your picky...
TX Away: Find Peace at AMANI – a Glamping Getaway Gem
If you love camping AND living luxurious, AMANI is the perfect, peaceful glamping getaway for you! Texas’ newest safari-style glamping accommodation, AMANI at LCRA Parks' Shaffer Bend Recreation Area is located in the heart of...
Flavors of Fall: Sip ‘til You Drop in DFW
The colors of the leaves are finally changing, and we can all let out a sigh of relief that the sizzling summer of 2023 is behind us. Consider this permission to put down those bubbly...
Fly Away to Firefly Resort
“The firefly, an endearing flying beetle known for bioluminescent displays. This creature embodies how we want guests to feel when visiting us: carefree and as close to ethereal as it gets here on Earth.” -...
Here Comes the Sun – What Every Texan Needs to Know about Viewing the October 14 Annular Eclipse
In 2017, tens of millions of people came out to view the 2017 total solar eclipse, the first in the US in nearly four decades. And unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are...
The Wayback, Boutique Stays and Casual Ways
We love our beautiful, urban Austin, but also truly appreciate a little escape to the Texas Hill Country where it’s quieter, the air is fresh and time slows. The Wayback is a casual boutique hotel...
Traveling through Texas on a Wheelchair
I was diagnosed with a progressive muscular dystrophy at the age of 34 and began using a wheelchair at the age of 40. I am a certified Assistive Technology Professional and Accessibility Inspector. Making Waves...
Foodie Friday: 4 Austin Area Foodie Finds
If you’re like us, one of our favorite things to do is to try out a new restaurant, or an old standby. We love to spend the afternoon or evening over a great meal, with...








