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Take A Hike at Austin’s Bright Leaf Preserve

July 31, 2013 by

Bright Leaf Preserve is a 200 acre wildlife respite within Austin city limits. The preserve is open to the public through free guided hikes on the second weekend of each month.  Learn about local ecological and geological history while on a 4 mile walk throughout the park.  The preserve is home to native and rare plants, as well as many species once plentiful to Texas. Note that neither dogs nor strollers are not permitted. The Bright Leaf Preserve might just be one of Austin's loveliest spots for getting out into nature!

Bright Leaf Preserve
4111 Old Bull Creek Road
Austin, TX 78703
http://www.brightleaf.org

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Recycled Reads: Find a Great Book

July 9, 2013 by

Buy a book and feel good about your love of paper books! Recycled Reads is run by Austin Public Libraries and encourages reading and environmental stewardship. By selling books, audio, and visual items that are no longer in library circulation, they have saved over 140 tons of books from a landfill. Most books are $1-$2 and there are plenty of selections from all genres, including a wide selection of children’s books. They also have a nice selection of unique and rare books, if you are looking for something special for your collection. You can even donate your old reading material at Recycle Reads. Check the Recycled Reads website and Facebook page for upcoming events like classes and demonstrations.

Recycled Reads
5335 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 323-5123
www.recycledreads.org
www.yelp.com/biz/recycled-reads-austin

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Restyle: Designer Style on a Budget

June 4, 2013 by

Restyle is an upscale consignment store in North Austin featuring designer clothes without the designer price. The store’s favorite brands include, Gucci, Louboutin, and Roberto Cavalli, but many everyday designer brands like Ann Taylor, J. Crew and INC can be found.  Restyle is well organized, according to size and color, to make shopping easy. They also carry specialty items like maternity and plus sizes.  Restyle also has a good selection of handbags, jewelry, and accessories.  Like any resale store, you never really know what awesome “find” you’ll get, but you can be sure items are clean, in great condition, and reasonably priced.

Restyle
7301 Burnet Rd
Ste 105
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 407-8861
www.yelp.com/biz/restyle-austin

 

 

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Antonelli’s Cheese Shop: A Unique Shop in North Austin

May 6, 2013 by

Say Cheese, because it will make you smile at Antonelli’s Cheese Shop in Austin’s Hyde Park. This specialty shop offers a wide selection of cheese from Texas and around the world. It may overwhelm you but friendly and knowledgeable “cheesemonger” staff will guide you through your decision.  They will even write down your selections for easy reference on your return. Antonelli’s also has cured meats to accompany your cheese. If you want to eat your cheese and learn about it too, check out Antonelli's website for a calendar of events including upcoming cheese classes.

Antonelli's Cheese Shop
4220 Duval Street
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 531-9610
www.antonellischeese.com
www.yelp.com/biz/antonellis-cheese-shop-austin

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Get fit!

February 4, 2012 by

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Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help:

  • Control your weight
  • Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease
  • Reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
  • Reduce your risk of some cancers
  • Strengthen your bones and muscles
  • Improve your mental health and mood
  • Improve your ability to do daily activities and prevent falls, if you’re an older adult
  • Increase your chances of living longer

With all those benefits, why not get moving? All it takes to get started is to put on some sneaks and visit our fitness center that’s conveniently located right here.

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