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In some parts of the country, energy rates have really gone up and some homes, having deviated in no significant way from their typical energy use, have found their bills nearly doubled because of the rise in rates. As the member of a community, be it Austin or anywhere else on the planet, it’s your unspoken responsibility to spread the word when you see something bad going down, and the best way you can make a difference in your city is by joining a volunteer organization and telling people about the importance of safe and efficient energy usage.

There are organizations like this all over the country that make it their mission to do just that. These programs typically present alternatives that strive to make a positive impact on the environment by promoting efficient and non-disruptive energy use policies. The problem is that some people don’t want to change or don’t realize that efficient energy use can be done with minimal impact on their own everyday lives. These organizations tirelessly spend hours educating people in the business world and children in the schools about Energy Savings options and alternative energy sources. The fact of the matter is that there are other ways to have our cake and eat it too, and it doesn’t always have to hurt the planet.

From a wine bar to nature sculptures to a children’s art park”these are some of the happy annual events to be held in Austin.

The city is hopping when the Austin Symphony holds its annual Children’s Day Art Park, an Austin annual event for over 25 years.

Then there is Wine Down Wednesdays, a free celebration of the middle of the week which runs for 6 weeks. You get live music, free food and reasonably priced wine.

Good Design: Stories from Herman Miller. This notable event focuses on design problems and solutions. For anyone who loves good design, it’ Read the rest of this entry »

Kid friendly Austin, Texas has many outdoor and indoor activities for your family to enjoy. Their slogan “Keep Austin Weird” may carry over into some of the unique children’s activities. Let’s look at some outdoor fun.

Zilker Park in midtown Austin offers nearly 400 acres of preserved greenbelt which includes playgrounds, train ride, museum, garden center, and river activities. Barton Springs, located in the park is a natural aquifer that remains a cool 68 degrees even on Austin’s hottest day. Swimmers insist the cool springs provide healthy daily benefits.

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One of the best ways to treat your body well is by consuming large amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables. This is the best time of year to take advantage of the fresh produce available. Some of the best places to purchase your produce in Austin, in no particular order include:
1. “Greenlies” Greenlies offers only the freshest, locally grown fruits and vegetables. They also offer a large variety of organic produce. They offer a free deliver service on all orders 25 dollars or over, so Read the rest of this entry »

When planning your next visit to Austin, Texas you should include a visit to The Women’s Hall of Fame. For those of you who have not visited Austin recently this is a new endeavor. This year the City of Austin’s Commission for Women established this hall of fame. The hall of fame has been established to recognize women in Austin who have made significant contributions to breaking barriers for women and girls in Austin. Women Read the rest of this entry »