The loud sounds of fireworks can be devastating to pets during the Fourth of July festivities. Quick tips to consider for keeping your pets safe from harm: Make sure your pet is wearing identification tags with current address and cell phone numbers in case they get lost. This time of year local shelters see a rise in found animals. This will be it easier for a good neighbor to return your pet without the ordeal of having to go to the animal shelter. If … [Read more...]
Fourth of July events around Austin
Not sure what to do to celebrate America’s 234th birthday? Below is a list of events happening in and around Austin this July 4th weekend, fireworks included. Fri July 02 Carlos'n Charlie's Fireworks (Emerald Point Marina, 5973 Hiline Rd) The infamous bar and grill on Lake Travis will have fireworks on July 2 and July 3. Show starts at sunset, so it is advised to arrive around 8:00pm. Admission is FREE. The restaurant will not do fireworks on July 4; however, they will have live music. Gates … [Read more...]
The History of Cascarones
Around Easter time, you may see children, as well as adults, running after each other with colored eggs in their hands, which then explode into confetti when they hit their desired target. These are called cascarones, or “confetti eggs”. The idea was first seen in Asia and later brought to Italy by the explorer Marco Polo. The eggs were often given as gifts and were filled with perfumed powder. The custom then traveled to Spain and was later brought to Mexico in the mid-1800s by Emperor … [Read more...]
Single in Austin: V-Day
Saint Valentine's Day is just a couple of days away and, of course, I feel the pressure to write about love or, rather, the lack thereof... What is Valentine's anyway? Should it be exclusive to couples, or can we single souls also partake? I don't know exactly why, but I always manage to keep myself single during this holiday. I can seriously say that I have been 'taken' twice for V-Day in the last thirteen years that I've been romantically active. My first Valentine's gift, at 14 years old, … [Read more...]
