Monthly Archives: January 2015

Embrace the Chance to Love

Posted on January 30, 2015 by

In the midst of all of the Valentine’s festivities, it’s important to remember others who may need to be shown a little extra love. All across the Lone Star state there are opportunities to give back to your community by … Continue reading →

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Hand-Picked With Love

Posted on January 28, 2015 by

All you need to do is look around to see that love comes in all shapes and sizes. A mom consoling her baby, a husband kissing his wife, a brother tackling his sister.. love is displayed in a variety of creative … Continue reading →

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The Art of Texas Romance

Posted on January 23, 2015 by

Whenever you are looking to purchase or rent a home, your realtor is likely to tell you the same thing: Location! Location! Location! Sometimes we discredit how much the environment around us influences our mental health, mood, and overall well-being. We … Continue reading →

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Peace in all the Pink Panic

Posted on January 20, 2015 by

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and with it comes the ever-expanding reign of pink, glitter, hearts, and candy in every retail store you enter. It’s always so magical and lovey-dovey and a little bit ridiculous overwhelming. Before you panic about … Continue reading →

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Lending a Hand to Long Distance Relationships

Posted on January 16, 2015 by

Many of us have been in long-distance relationships and understand the feelings of loneliness, separation, and the cold, unfeeling miles that lay between us and our loved ones. If you’re currently in a long-distance relationship, take heart! It’s estimated that … Continue reading →

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Feel the Music

Posted on January 13, 2015 by

One of the hallmarks of our state’s capital is it’s title of “Live Music Capital of the World.” This title was officially given to Austin in 1991 when it was discovered that the city had more live music venues per … Continue reading →

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Weird and Wonderful: The DNA of Texas

Posted on January 9, 2015 by

Many are familiar with our beloved capital’s slogan, “Keep Austin Weird.” As far as we can tell, so far so good with maintaining the integrity of this slogan. Austin is a unique, vibrant and eclectic city with people from all … Continue reading →

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