In America’s fittest city, living life as a healthy and happy curvy girl feels like sacrilege or failure of some kind. As a #realaustinwoman, I want to change that.
Places: Cute Nail Studio
In my Places section of the site I recommend my favorites – favorite nail salons, gyms, restaurants, dry cleaners, etc. in Austin. Need to get a cool manicure? Check out Cute Nail Studio
ATX Life: My Favorite Dates
Austin can be an overwhelmong place to plan in. for your next date night, check out my top three favorites for some romance.
ATX Life: My Favorite Enchanted Forest
Violet Crown Trail A little slice of enchanted forest running through the heart of the Greenbelt. Learn more Swimming Holes There are a few separate swimming holes in the greenbelt – click the link above to check the water levels. Steep Gradients With sections of the trail reaching around 10% incline, this trail will get […]
ATX Life: Five Breakfast Diners for your weekend
I am not a particularly happy person, but I am an incredibly joyful person. Read what I think the difference is and how joy can really change your life.
ATX Life: Turkey Creek Trail
Down the road from Emma Long is a well maintained, scenic trail with a peaceful vibe and low elevation gain. Check out Turkey Creek Trail.
ATX Life: River Place Nature Trail
River Place Nature Trail 4998 River Place Blvd Austin, TX 78730 Shaded Throughout Tucked into the River Place neighborhood in the northwest hills of Austin, this shaded area is a gorgeous slice of hill country that stays relatively cool in the summer. Highest Elevation Change This trail is not for the faint of heart or […]
ATX Life: The Barrel Room
Tucked into the back of the Oasis plaza is the cocktail room for the OXTBC. Reasonable prices and great views worth the trip.
Invalid Lives: Bethany Summersizzle
“Everyone at some point in their life has felt like it was falling apart, but I’m still here.”
ATX Life: Sweetish Hill Bakery
Nestled into the shops of West Sixth Street is Sweetish Hill Bakery – a perfect spot for homemade foods and local fare.
ATX Life: Counter Cafe
Counter Cafe is Austin’s best choice for classic diner fare in a clean, less greasy atmosphere. Check out the post for more information
Adventures in the Hill Country: Reimer’s Ranch Park
Nestled on Hamilton Pool Road outside of Austin is Riemer’s Ranch park – here’s pictures and an idea of all that’s available for the modest entrance fee.
Madie Leon Riley 