Entertainment

Lucky Dog Tarot

Making fundraising for rescues fun Article by Jennifer Birn You may recognize Sarah K. Wolf from her weekly appearances on CBS’s "We Are Austin" where she shares weekend event picks and adoptable dogs. Sarah’s combined her has passions for community, doing good and dogs into Good Party ATX, where she works with clients on marketing and event projects that help them connect to the local community and find ways to give back and Lucky Dog Tarot, where she reads dog’s tarot cards, usually at...

Life + Culture

Impressive Kid Spotlight: Tara Srinivasan

The Westlake High student is reaching exceptional heights Article by Jennifer Birn Tara Srinivasan became one of the youngest people to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2022 and Everest Base Camp in 2024. She’s wrote a book, done 90-minute solo dance perfrmances  at prestigious Indian temples, led a workshop at SXSW EDU, started a non-profit and is the subject of a documentary out on PBS in TK. And she’s only 16-years-old and prepping to embark on her junior year at Westlake High School.   Tara’s...

Fitness

PreNatal Yoga Benefits with Allison Cline

Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Weston Carls Pre-natal yoga classes not only help with mobility for expecting moms, but also help create community with other women going through similar experiences. Allison Cline, herself a mother of three daughters, co-leads the 200 and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings at Wild Heart Yoga and is the creator and lead instructor of the Infinitely Empowered Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Certification, an 85-hour Yoga Alliance-registered program. Beyond...

Style + Beauty

For the Kids Summer Favorites

Trends that encourage kids to feel comfortable and confident while expressing their unique style Article by Stephanie Coultress O'Neill This summer, kids' fashion is bursting with color, comfort and playful energy. It says 'I want to stand out rather than blend in.' Eye-catching prints elevate breezy dresses, while vibrant matching sets make getting dressed both easy and fun. Brightly colored skirts bring movement and personality, like this ice cream hued piece, perfect for all kinds of...

Life + Culture

Fetch It Forward

Love, Loss, and the Power of Community Article by Chelsea McCullough | Photography by Becca Matimba This April, I said goodbye to my soul dog, Finn. At just seven years old, he passed away unexpectedly from heart failure, an unbearable loss that cracked my world wide open. As so many people can relate about their own animals, Finn wasn’t just a pet. He was a selfless and constant companion, a member of our family, a teacher, and a gentle, grounding presence who taught me more about life and...

Local Services

5 Favorite Things

Kids + Pets Edition Article by Jennifer Birn Rescue ATX Dogs (RAD) is a small, volunteer-run rescue that provides medical care, necessities and foster support for dogs who need extra help, whether found on the streets, struggling in a shelter or homes that can no longer keep them. They’re here for the ones who have nowhere else to go or need extra support. Learn more at RescueATXDogs.org Sur La Table’s Kids & Teens Summer Cooking Series An immersive experience filled with delicious food...

Life + Culture

Lindsey Morgan Sipos Prepping for Baby

Austin is full of resources for expecting moms, Lindsey shares a few of hers Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Shaun Sipos Actress and University of Texas alum Lindsey Morgan Sipos returned to her home state of Texas five years ago while filming Walker . Her then boyfriend, fellow actor Shaun Sipos, came with her and the pair wed two years ago next month at Camp Lucy in Dripping Springs. By the time this issue prints, they will have recently welcomed their first child together. We...

Life + Culture

On a Mission to GIve Joy

Article by Jennifer Birn Danielle and Kyron Green, Executive Director The GiveJoy Foundation is a nonprofit that’s all about helping educators, students, and families live healthier, happier lives. Danielle Cunningham says she started it in 2008 “to empower kids, families, and educators with the resources and tools necessary to nurture their physical health, mental wellness, character growth, food security, and active lifestyles.” What began as a small local project has now grown into an...

Travel

Find Hidden Gems in Texas Hill Country

Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa’s summer package makes it easy Article by Jennifer Birn Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa , a family-owned destination in the heart of Texas Hill Country, was recently featured in travel host Peter Greenberg’s  PBS television special, “Hidden Gems of Texas Hill Country.”   Among the highlights are the legacy of wine industry trailblazer Doc McPherson – father of Carter Creek’s master winemaker Jon McPherson – and the craft brewing expertise of Carter Creek’s...

Entertainment

Stunning Safari Photos that Give Back

Vanessa Joy is selling her photos to build a well near where she took them Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Vanessa Joy Vanessa Joy’s interest in photography was sparked by helping her mom with various shoots in and out of a studio as a kid. The photographer of more than 20 years says, “I fell in love with storytelling through black-and-white film photography in high school and never looked back,” adding, “I think I’ve always been seeing the world through a lens, even before I picked...