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The Yoga Room: A Round Rock Yoga Studio

February 12, 2015 by

The Yoga Room is an intimate yoga studio in Round Rock that welcomes everyone to engage in yoga practice. In fact, the studio’s “highly trained and experienced teaching staff offers yoga practice for regular people, regardless of the size, age, or condition of their bodies,” according to The Yoga Room website. Regulars report that this studio successfully cultivates a caring and compassionate community for those interested in starting or expanding their practice.

The Yoga Room hosts more than 40 classes per week, including a beginner’s series for those who are new to yoga. Better still, new students can partake in unlimited yoga for just $10 during their first week. Teachers are reportedly helpful, gentle, and attentive, so don't be shy about signing up for a private session.

For a schedule of upcoming classes, visit The Yoga Room website.

The Yoga Room
503 E. Palm Valley Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78664
512-318-2112
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Crown Donut: A Friendly Donut Place in Austin

January 15, 2015 by

If donuts put you in a good mood stop by Crown Donut in Austin, Texas where donuts are served with a smile. Loyal customers find the donuts to be light and tasty. They have a wide variety of yeast and cake donuts, as well as donut holes and kolaches.

If you are in the mood for sweet treat, get a cinnamon sugar cake donut. Looking for savory? Try the highly recommended jalapeno kolache. Although there is a drive through, many customers prefer going into the store for the friendly service. Crown Donut might just be one of the best spots for a sweet breakfast near Indigo Apartments.

Crown Donut
325 Ranch Road 620 S

Austin, TX 78734
(512) 230-4247
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Design Your Own Frozen Dessert at Front Porch Frozen Desserts in Round Rock

November 13, 2014 by

Front Porch Frozen Desserts is a family-owned and -operated self-serve frozen yogurt shop in Round Rock. Replete with Southern hospitality, this space boasts reclaimed wood walls and rustic pine tables, the latter of which were handmade by a family friend.

Front Porch’s high quality yogurt (“the true original good-for-you treat”) is sourced from Honey Hill Farms. The yogurt is crafted into inventive fro-yo flavors such as sea salt caramel pretzel, white chocolate mousse, and monkey bread. In addition to 16 flavors (some rotate seasonally), the yogurt shop has more than 90 toppings from which to choose. If you’d prefer something non-dairy, Front Porch Frozen Desserts serves sweet and refreshing sorbet. French press coffee, made with fair trade, locally roasted beans, is also on offer.

Front Porch Frozen Desserts is open seven days a week.

Front Porch Frozen Desserts
3107 S. IH 35
Round Rock, TX 78664
512-388-6330
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Faulk Central Library: Check Out This Historic Downtown Library

October 9, 2014 by

Since 1926, the Austin Public Library has provided Austin residents with access to classic works of literature and more modern literary offerings. The current building, which was constructed in 1979, was renamed the Faulk Central Library, but it still aims to provide locals with the same reading resources entirely free of charge. The building is a large, square structure with three floors and a parking garage, and it serves as the reference and collection epicenter of the entire Austin Public Library System.

In addition to its many books, this library also offers a very impressive selection of DVDs and CDs. Educational programs for adult and children are frequently offered at the Faulk Central Library, including computer classes, Spanish lessons, and an all-ages story time.

The Faulk Central Library is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.

Faulk Central Library
800 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 974-7400
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The Yoga Room: A Studio Where All Are Welcome

July 17, 2014 by

The Yoga Room wants to dispel the idea that yoga is only for skinny, athletic types who can twist themselves into impossible pretzel shapes. This welcoming yoga studio in Round Rock welcomes all body types, all ages, and all levels of ability, so don’t be shy about joining the many people who enhance their well being with this age-old practice.

What are the benefits of yoga? Increased flexibility, more mental clarity, increased core and muscle strength, better circulation and lowered stress, to name a few. Trained yoga instructors lead each class with compassion and care to ensure everyone practices in a safe, supportive environment. Hour-long classes include Hatha, Raja Yoga, Power Core, Restorative, Gentle Yoga, and Prenatal.

See The Yoga Room website for schedules and pricing information!

The Yoga Room
503 E. Palm Valley Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 944-0426
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Treat Yourself to an Appointment at Away Spa Austin at the W Hotel

July 10, 2014 by

Pamper yourself with a trip to Away Austin Spa at the W Austin Hotel. Go ahead, you deserve it! Let their trained massage therapists knead your tired, overworked muscles until you’re relaxed from your daily stresses. A variety of massage treatments is available, including Couples Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Mother-To-Be Massage.

The menu of facials gives you lots of options to rejuvenate your visage, leaving your skin glowing and fresh. Manicures and pedicures remove dead, dry skin, shape and trim nails, and polish them with the hue of your choice. Or make your eyes pop with lash extensions that make them thicker, fuller, and longer.

See Away Spa's website for a menu of services and pricing information.

Away Spa Austin
200 Lavaca Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 542-3626
www.austinawayspa.com
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Lace Up Your Roller Skates at Austin Sports Arena

July 3, 2014 by

Austin Sports Arena is your go-to spot for a fun indoor outing, especially if you like rolling around a rink on skates! It’s great exercise for adults who like to have an active lifestyle, and a fun way to keep in shape. Of course, kids love it, too. Adult and youth inline hockey leagues meet here for practice and games, so you can join in the fun, if that’s your sport.

Watching a game and rooting for your favorite team is a great way to have some family fun. Go to a game on date night if you’re bored with the same old dinner and a movie routine. The rink is also a great spot for a fun birthday party or office event, with skate rentals, a concessions stand, picnic tables, and a game arcade.

Austin Sports Arena
3918 Gattis School Road
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 251-7500
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Hit All the Right Notes at Austin’s Music & Arts

June 12, 2014 by

Music & Arts is your resource for a variety of musical needs, whether you’re renting an instrument for a student’s band class, or you’re a professional musician looking to upgrade your equipment. Not only that, the store offers reasonable financing and rental programs, too!

Here, classes are taught by accomplished musicians. Learn a new instrument or increase your skills on the one you already play. They’ll help you practice for a performance or competition, and Music & Arts is known to host open-mics, jam sessions, and recitals to give you experience in front of an audience. If your instrument needs repair, the experts here can do everything from re-padding the keys on a flute to fixing a violin bow.

Music & Arts is open seven days a week. See the store's website for more information!

Music & Arts
2541 S. IH-35
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 255-0558
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Splash, Jog and Bike at Creekside Park

June 5, 2014 by

Get up off the couch and get active at Creekside Park, with 3.5 acres of land that runs along Brushy Creek and connects to the Williamson County Regional Trail System. Take a hike, jog, or bike on the trail. Bring your racquet and practice your serve at the tennis courts. The basketball court is the place for a pickup game where you can get a great workout while having fun. The kids will love a frolic in the playground!

Big, shady pecan and walnut trees by the picnic tables make the park the perfect spot for an outdoor meal. On hot days you can cool of under the water mister or swim laps at the six-lane pool, which comes complete with a diving board, lounge chairs, a shaded baby pool, and free Wi-Fi access.

Creekside Park is open daily. Restrooms are on site.

Creekside Park
4300 Brushy Creek Road
Round Rock, TX 78681
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The Needle Works: An Austin Craft Space

April 10, 2014 by

If you love the centuries-old craft of needlepoint, program your GPS to take you to The Needle Works. They’ve been in Austin since 1978, selling high quality, hand painted needlepoint canvases, fine threads, notions, needles, and other supplies. The store moved into a new space not too long ago; it’s a spacious, 3500 square foot showplace, built in the Craftsman architectural style.

Carol Lake Designs, Elizabeth Turner Collection, Barbara Russell Designs, Robbyn’s Nest Designs, Sundance Designs and Pease on Earth Designs are some of the large array of canvas designers in stock at The Needle Works. You can also expand your needlepoint horizons with a class, either one-on-one or in a group. Visit the website for a calendar of classes and pricing information!

The Needle Works is open Tuesdays through Saturdays.

The Needle Works
4401 Medical Parkway
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 451-6931
http://theneedleworks.com/
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