What Do You Want This Season?

Sometimes its better to give than receive, but it’s always fun to get a great present! Submit a picture of what you want this holiday season with your entry for a chance to win this week’s prize of a $125 Bed Bath and Beyond gift card.

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Ends 12/31/16

The Elves are Back in Town!

The elves are out and keeping an eye on you. Submit a picture that shows your elf’s antics with your entry for a chance to win a $125 Bed Bath and Beyond gift card. Plus you’ll be entered for a chance to win our Grand Prize drawing of $5,000 (check provided by Cort)!

We are only accepting entries through December 31, 2016.

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Explore Hiking Trails and Watering Holes at St Edwards Park

For active residents of 3500 Westlake, St Edwards Park might be one of the best spots in the area for hiking, swimming, and simply exploring all that Mother Nature has to offer. This scenic park is home to a number of different trails that wind their way through the lush green forests, and if you’re new to hiking, they’re even well marked with clear signs so that you can be sure you won’t get lost. The stream is always nearby in St Edwards Park, and it provides a great place to do some wading or casual swimming on a hot summer day. There are also shady picnic areas that make great spots to settle in for a meal outdoors.

With ample parking and a family-friendly atmosphere, there are few better places to spend an afternoon than St Edwards Park.

St Edwards Park
7301 Spicewood Springs Road
Austin, TX 78798
(512) 974-6700
www.yelp.com/biz/st-edwards-park-austin

Explore Innovative Japanese Fare at Uchiko

The sibling eatery to Uchi, Uchiko features a new menu but with the same innovative and fresh cuisine as its predecessor. If you’re on the search for fresh sushi, sashimi, or nigiri, Uchiko is the place to go.

Some of the plates are so unique, they actually look like works of art. That said, steer away from your usual spicy tuna or California roll! Step out of your comfort zone and try Uchiko’s shime saba or hamachi rolls. If possible, sit at the sushi bar so that you can watch the chefs prepare your meal. It is suggested that you explore the sake menu, as they have a wide selection by the glass with detailed descriptions. Regulars suggest ending your meal with the tobacco cream.

Uchiko is open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Uchiko
4200 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 916-4808
www.uchikoaustin.com

Vegans Will Love These Inspirational Pinterest Recipe Boards

Whether you're a vegan or you simply try to cut out meat a few days a week, vegan dining is a great way to improve your health and do some good for the environment. Here are a few inspiring Pinterest boards that are filled with vegan recipes that are sure to get your mouth watering.

Best Vegan Recipes
This Pinterest board is bright, colorful and filled with nutritious meals for every time of day. From hemp seed snack smoothies to grilled veggie fajitas, there's something to inspire every meal.

Vegan Food Lovers
This community Pinterest board features contributions from some of the best vegan food bloggers online. Here, you'll find sweet, frozen snacks, globally inspired lunches and even a variety of different ways to prepare tofu.

Earth Balance's Vegan Recipes
If you're looking for some inspiration for lunch or dinner, this is the board to check out. It features main courses like vegan pot pie, savory Indian curries and lots of veggie-packed soups.

Koriente: Fresh Fare in Austin

Koriente serves Korean cuisine and more to Austin diners. All dishes are house-made and are prepared without MSG or preservatives, using only natural sweeteners and without excess fat. The ambiance is classically uncluttered and simply elegant with a comfortable, relaxed vibe.

Appetizers include edamame, soups, Korean pickled vegetables, and summer rolls. Featured entrees include pan-seared ahi tuna, sweet potato or mung bean noodles loaded with vegetables, bowls filled with your choice of protein, mushrooms, broccoli and carrots over rice, and traditional Bibimbap. Party trays for your next event can be ordered in advance and include all dishes served on the menu. All dishes can be prepared gluten-free and dietary requests can be accommodated.

Koriete is open 11 a.m. to to 9:30 p.m. Sundays through Fridays and 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturdays.

Koriente
621 E. Seventh Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 275-0852
www.koriente.com
www.yelp.com/biz/koriente-austin

Fonda San Miguel: An Austin Favorite for Mexican Fare Since 1975

With modern art, bold flavors, and a beautiful ambiance, Fonda San Miguel has been an Austin dining institution since 1975.

Recognized as one of the finest authentic Mexican restaurants in the country, Fonda San Miguel relies on fresh, sometimes rare ingredients and authentic Mexican recipes to create its raved-about fare. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu; however, regulars direct particular praise toward the camarones en crema de chipotle, which envelops shrimp in a creamy chipotle sauce. Fonda San Miguel is also known for its inviting atmosphere, as it is classic and has an authentic Mexican feel.

The restaurant is open seven days a week. Don't skip the Sunday brunch, served from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.!

Fonda San Miguel
2330 W North Loop Blvd
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 459-4121
www.fondasanmiguel.com

Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant: Order Dumplings to Your Doorstep

On those nights when you’re just too tired to cook and all you want is a relaxing evening at home, consider ordering delivery from Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant. This popular Austin eatery offers both dine-in and delivery options on a wide variety of Chinese fare favorites, from crab puffs and fried dumplings to classic sesame chicken, egg drop soup, and lo mein noodles.

Regulars say that the food is generously portioned, and that prices aren't too hard on the wallet (go for a meal combo if you want the best deal!).

Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on weekends.

Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant
14735 Bratton Lane
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 251-0827
www.fourseasonschinese.com
www.yelp.com/biz/four-seasons-chinese-restaurant-austi

5 Online Workouts That You Can Do Right in Your Own Apartment

Looking for a quick, simple workout that you can do right at home? These 5 apartment-friendly exercise routines are perfect for even the smallest spaces.

20 Minute Kettlebell HIIT Circuit Workout
All you need is a kettlebell to complete this high intensity cardio workout — and it only takes 20 minutes out of your day!

The Don't-Wake-the-Neighbors Workout
This workout is broken down into 1- or 2-minute intervals, and because it only uses simple squat variations and floor exercises, it's also quiet enough to do late at night.

Popsugar's 20 Minute Apartment Workout
No space for an elaborate workout at home? No problem! This circuit workout is all you'll need to work out your entire body.

6-Minute Morning Workout Before Shower
Jump start your morning with this quick and simple workout that you can do before you get ready for the day.

Do Yoga With Me
Yoga studio memberships can be pricey, but there's no reason why you can't practice yoga at home. This free website is filled with high quality instructional yoga videos in a vairety of styles, levels and lengths.

Become a ‘Spa Partisan’ at Milk and Honey Spa

There’s the casual spa-goer: the bride, perhaps, or the mom who goes for a treat. But then there’s the spa connoisseur: the woman who makes spas part of her relaxation and beauty routine. Milk and Honey Spa calls these women “Spa Partisans,” and if you’re not one already, they promise you will be.

Milk and Honey’s two luxury day spas offer a full menu of body, skin, waxing, massage, and nail treatments. You’ll emerge looking and feeling great; Les Nouvelles Esthetiques magazine named Milk and Honey Texas’s top day spa, and locals are dazzled by the service and value.

Check the spa's site for a full list of services, prices, and special offers.

Milk and Honey Spa
12901 Hill Country Boulevard
Bee Cave, TX 78737
(512) 236-1115
www.milkandhoneyspa.com
www.yelp.com/biz/milk-honey-spa-bee-cave

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