http://www.womensarticles.com en-us editorial@womensarticles.com Considered by many to be one of the premier nightlife spots in the country, Austin, Texas boasts a high-energy bar scene and entertainment district, and the moniker, "The Live Music Capital of the World." In addition to the literally hundreds of bars, clu... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_677012_26.html 29th October 2008 With living costs rising at a seemingly constant rate, simple, everyday expenses are getting more and more difficult to accommodate, and many people are finding their budgets getting tighter than ever. While there are plenty of areas people can trim their... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_677011_38.html 29th October 2008 Many Americans are foregoing luxury expenses like high car payments, vacations, and gym memberships in order to combat the struggling economy and rising costs of everyday expenses like food, gasoline, and other essentials. Fast food restaurants are beefin... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_677010_38.html 29th October 2008 Staging a home can end up being a valuable tool in selling the house. Not only can it assist in selling a house, but it can also help the seller get top dollar. The amount of staging needed varies wildly from a small scale de-cluttering of a home to... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_677009_33.html 29th October 2008 Ten women go whizzing past wearing wild fishnet hoses. Their colorful get-ups also include helmets and kneepads and flying scarves and the skates on which they are racing around the oval track. Elbows fly, legs lock, bodies go careening and sliding al... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_677007_32.html 29th October 2008 It takes unimaginable amounts of energy to power the United States, and the needs is constantly growing. As global warming and fuel crises gain more and more public attention, people everywhere are now looking for ways to live a greener lifestyle. But thi... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_677006_38.html 29th October 2008 For the second week in a row mortgage rates have fallen. For those that don't read my updates regularly I wanted to give a short background on what rates have been doing. From the end of April to the beginning of June 30 year mortgage rates hovered arou... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_677005_63.html 29th October 2008 Interested in seeing a movie in Austin? If you're not going to see it at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, you are truly missing out. One of the city's beloved Austin originals, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas (or simply the Drafthouse, as many Austinite's call i... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_677003_26.html 29th October 2008 Sticking to a budget can be extremely difficult particularly if your finances are tight and you aren't inclined to be particularly organized or disciplined. Never fear, even those of us who aren't prone to budgeting can do it successfully, so long as we k... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_676993_38.html 29th October 2008 Known previously as Town Lake, Lady Bird Lake is actually the portion of the Colorado River that runs through the center of Austin, dammed on either end to create a peaceful waterway with plenty of boating opportunities. The Town Lake Corridor, surroundin... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_676983_53.html 29th October 2008 Held every spring, the Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival is a celebration of the rapidly expanding food and wine culture to be found in Central Texas. This 501(c)4 non-profit organization was founded in 1986, and their annual festivals have become... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_676982_26.html 29th October 2008 Responsible budgeting and money management are skills everyone needs to learn as is the discipline required to put these skills into action. Many people find it difficult to stick to a budget; oftentimes, this is because the budget they created is not rea... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_664975_38.html 14th October 2008 Austin is steeped in history, from the days of the Republic of Texas, through the establishment of Austin as the Capitol of the State of Texas. Downtown Austin is full of old, historic buildings, many of which are said to be haunted by a multitude of ghos... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_664970_29.html 14th October 2008 One of the more recent developments in the Austin real estate market are the multitude of loft condominiums springing up smack-right in the middle of downtown. This new push towards urban living reflects an interest in a pedestrian-oriented community, opt... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_664966_33.html 14th October 2008 For the second week in a row 30 year mortgage rates held steady at 6.52. 15 year mortgages last week moved from 6.07 to 6.1. The week they returned to 6.07. So basically the fixed rates are holding steady. 5 Year Arms fell from 6.05 to 6.02 and 1 Year... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_664899_33.html 14th October 2008 Although Austin's weather can make Christmas seem like the 4th of July, a sure-fire way to get into the spirit is to visit the annual Trail of Lights Festival. A holiday tradition for decades, this dazzling display of holiday decorations and lights is mou... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_664891_27.html 14th October 2008 Texas BBQ is legendary – slow smoked meats served with or without sauce, with our without sides. Although Llano, Lockhart and Taylor boast the most storied BBQ joints in the state, Austin holds its own with some incredible BBQ options. Whether holding t... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_664884_26.html 14th October 2008 Austin is full of originals from people to music to landmarks, this town has a personality all its own. Some things are bound to come and go. With any growing city, turnover is common in business (particularly locally-owned and operated establishments), b... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_664874_26.html 14th October 2008 The residential neighborhood around Barton Springs which is now called Barton Hills is one of the earliest settlements in the Austin area, and the community was originally a small town itself. This unique neighborhood is so old that dinosaur footprints da... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_664871_33.html 14th October 2008 Before we talk about what happened with mortgage rates this week lets do a quick recap of what happened last week. Last week mortgage interest rates made a sudden jump over the previous week. For the entire month of June and July 30 year mortgage inter... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_664867_33.html 14th October 2008 Anyone who has been in Texas for very long has heard someone say, "If you don't like Texas weather, just wait a minute." Austin and the surrounding Hill Country enjoy some of the most temperate weather in Texas. Summers are hot, winters are mild and s... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_664858_53.html 14th October 2008 One of the most unique and interesting attractions in and around the capitol city are the different excursions offered by the Austin Steam Train Association. With vintage engines and passenger cars, riders are transported to a different time and place, en... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_664852_29.html 14th October 2008 Make a list. This seems like a pointless task, but it will definitely be worth it. Make a list of everything that needs to be done, when it needs to be completed, by whom, and who the contacts are. It will help to simplify and distress some of the movi... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_664849_27.html 14th October 2008 You have visitors in town, or your a visitor to Austin yourself, and you have no idea where to eat that isn't just one of the typical chain restaurants you can find anywhere. If you're looking for a so called Austin institution, Shady Grove is it. It is... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_664844_26.html 14th October 2008 Austinites are known for enjoying the local flavor that thrives in Austin. With a plethora of cool local restaurants in Austin the food scene can at times seem to rival Austin's music scene. Hula Hut located in in central Austin is one of the restaurant... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_622132_26.html 05th September 2008 Planning a vacation can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be: being well prepared can make a big difference, and a little forethought can go a long way. Follow these simple tips to plan a great trip on your terms. Plan ahead The overwhelming numbe... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_622130_29.html 05th September 2008 Austin's amazing population of 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats is one of the most unique aspects of an already exceptionally unique city. Austin's love affair with those delightful little bug-eaters is epic, and is celebrated every year with a bat-ta... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_622129_29.html 05th September 2008 Entertaining friends and family in your home is a much bigger undertaking than many people realize. While it may seem like a more "low key" option than going out, in reality there are a lot of things that go into a successful dinner party it's no wonder t... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_622127_27.html 05th September 2008 Elgin is a small city which is located 23 miles east of Austin and 17 miles north of Bastrop, and Elgin is also known as the Sausage Capital of Texas! Elgin covers an area of 4.7 square miles, and in the census of 2000, the city reported a population of 5... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_622126_33.html 05th September 2008 Austin, Texas, is well known for its nightlife, but there is plenty to do during daylight hours, too. With a wide variety of museums and cultural centers catering to most every interest, Austin provides visitors and residents alike with countless options ... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_622125_22.html 05th September 2008 Allandale is the name of a lovely neighborhood in central Austin, although the area was originally considered to be northwest Austin, before Austin's expansion into a large metropolitan area. Allandale recently celebrated its 35th anniversary as an active... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_622124_33.html 05th September 2008 Regardless of whether it's across the country or across town, moving is a stressful, expensive and time-consuming event. It requires extensive planning, organization, and a lot of physical activity. While there is no easy way to move house, there are seve... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_622122_33.html 05th September 2008 What do music, chili peppers, bamboo, wine, watermelon, ice cream and Eeyore the donkey from Winnie the Pooh have in common? They all have festivals devoted to them in Austin or nearby towns. In fact, there are so many festivals of all kinds in the Au... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_622121_48.html 05th September 2008 Austin, Texas, is known for a lot of things. It's the Live Music Capital of the World, the home of the UT Longhorns, and the capitol seat of the Lone Star State. To those who live and play here full time, it's also widely regarded as one of the most activ... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_622120_29.html 05th September 2008 After a rather neutral start in 2008, the real estate market for residential homes in Austin has increased its inventory of homes for sale, according to statistics from the Austin MLS. This is happening despite a continuation of one of the highest metrop... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_622119_33.html 05th September 2008 802 San Marcos Street, Austin, TX 78702 // (512) 472-8180 The French Legation Museum provides a uniquely historic experience. Both a historic site and a house museum, the story behind the establishment of the museum is fascinating, and helps to illuminat... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_622118_29.html 05th September 2008 Charming pockets of single family homes are studded throughout this hidden gem of a neighborhood, and although certain parts of the area are given over to apartment complexes, duplexes and fourplexes, this is an overlooked area with enormous potential. Bo... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_622117_33.html 05th September 2008 Labor Day weekend in Austin this year promises every imaginable kind of activity, with something for everyone, young and old, in the works. Some choices for end of summer fun locally include Texas Longhorn events, the Austin Bat Fest, and a day of yoga, a... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_612474_43.html 01st September 2008 Austin is a great restaurant town, and one of the best ways to explore all the different possibilities is to take advantage of the many great happy hours. Some of the city's finest establishments offer drink specials, discounted appetizers, and a great at... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_612471_26.html 01st September 2008 One of the most beautiful and unique attractions Austin has is Hamilton Pool Preserve, located just a half an hour out of the city, in the gorgeous Hill Country. The historic swimming area and its surrounding grounds were designated a preserve by the Trav... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_612466_29.html 01st September 2008 Austin is home to one of the best metropolitan parks in the state. With sand volleyball courts, a nine-hole disc golf course, soccer and rugby fields, and two enormous multi-use fields for the sports enthusiasts, Zilker Park is also home to Barton Spring... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_612462_32.html 01st September 2008 If music festivals such as South by Southwest and the Austin City Limits festival are testament to the city’s reputation as the Live Music Capitol of the World, the Texas Book Festival is proof positive that Austin is a hotbed of creativity in the liter... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_612460_22.html 01st September 2008 Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World. One of the best parts about having that distinction is that even if you aren’t necessarily into the club scene, you can still hear live music at restaurants throughout the city. Whether you feel li... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_612457_26.html 01st September 2008 Every year, Austin is descended upon by thousands of music, film, and web industry professionals, artists, and fans, all attending the annual South by Southwest Festival. Although it started as a local music festival, as it now enters its third decade, SX... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_612456_48.html 01st September 2008 Texas wildflowers are celebrated throughout the state of Texas thanks to the efforts of the late former first lady Lady Bird Johnson, and Austin is home to the institution she helped created, named in her honor. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is ... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_597828_53.html 14th August 2008 Austin families are lucky indeed to have a facility such as the Austin Children’s Museum. With 7,000 square feet of interactive and educational permanent exhibits, inventive traveling features, story-times and public events, this museum serves as a hub ... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_597824_59.html 14th August 2008 Pemberton Heights is the name of a beautiful and historic area of Old West Austin, centrally located and convenient to downtown, the University of Texas campus, and the State Capitol complex, as well as easily accessible by the MoPac Expressway, also know... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_597822_33.html 14th August 2008 Do you love the beauty and color of flowers but cringe at the thought of the maintenance required for their upkeep? If your colorful blooms have a tendency to turn brown and crunchy from neglect in the hot Austin sun, there may be some flowers made just ... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_597820_53.html 13th August 2008 As the Austin real estate market expands in all directions, areas we used to think of as “way out there” are not only seeming closer, but are getting their own infrastructure. Maple Run in Southwest Austin is just one of those areas. Located south of ... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_597810_27.html 13th August 2008 There are some home renovations that really should be left to a professional. Finding a good contractor that is trustworthy and dependable can sometimes be a challenge, but with some preparation it can be done. Before accepting to work with a contract... http://www.womensarticles.com/article_597807_27.html 13th August 2008