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This will be my first year NOT playing, but I’m confident the brunettes can still dominate! This event is AWESOME to watch and be a part of, so DO IT! (it’s in just 2 weeks, get your tix now!!)
April 14, 2011
Aspen: Spring Celebrations Announcing BlissFits Aspen Boot Camp!
As spring rolls around, there are lots of announcements: babies, graduation announcements, save-the-date cards, and so on. Since I have no news of that sort, I’m excited to celebrate a more Lyssa-like announcement: BlissFits Aspen Boot Camp!
You guys know how much I love CrossFit, and sharing the word about fitness and how awesome it is. I’ve had my CrossFit Level 1 certification for over a year, and all last summer I was having a blast experimenting with Nature’s Garage Gym workouts. While I am confident the boot camp will be a success and that I’m a great coach, it’s nonetheless terrifying to be shouting to the world: “I’m making moves! I CAN HELP YOU GET FIT!”
It’s empowering, ya’ll. Because when you throw out the fear of failure, I KNOW I can help people. BlissFits Aspen is a chance to share my love of fitness and food firsthand, to affect change in people I know and don’t know. It’s a chance to bring my world in Austin, my wolfpack, my people (that’s you, CrossFitters), to Aspen in a format that resonates with Aspen. Outdoors. We moved here for the 70-degree summers with bluebird skies every. single. day. So why not move our fitness there too?
If you’re in Aspen, I’d love for you to come check out the FIRST boot camp, next Monday, April 18, ay 6pm at Rio Grande Park (across from Clark’s). BlissFits Aspen Boot Camp will run Monday through Thursday the last two weeks of April, and then I’ll update everyone on the times etc. once we see how this works! (www.blissfitsaspen.com for more info)
Now for the rest of you (and Aspenites), I’d love to offer you the chance to shout about something exciting going on in your lives! Maybe you’re preggers or graduating, or you want to mark some occasion with a photo book. I’ve got TWO Shutterfly giveaways! TWO thisislifeinaustin & aspen readers will get to choose between 50 announcement cards or an 8×8 photobook to commemorate whatever is going on in your life right now (or later, or earlier, or whatever, I don’t care!)
*Giveaway Alert!*
Post by 5PM CST on FRIDAY April 15 in the comments below what you’re celebrating (can be silly, serious, or inbetween) this spring and I’ll randomly choose TWO winners (promise I won’t judge your comments for funniness, as I sometimes do, because this is SERIOUS. I want you to CELEBRATE!)!
Are you a blogger, too? Click here to register for a chance at 50 free announcements!
This post is part of a series sponsored by Shutterfly. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity.com, as I do.
April 5, 2011
Aspen: Mountain-Top Yoga (and some in the city too)
There’s less than a week left of skiing on Aspen Mountain, so Aspenites and visitors absolutely must take advantage of FREE yoga at the Sundeck every single day through Sunday (closing day)!
Taught by a rotating group of yogis, all of whom are skilled instructors, the yoga runs from 9:30-10:15ish every morning. Mats are provided, so you can show up in ski gear, strip to your skivvies (yoga appropriate skivvies, of course), and get posing … then just throw your boots back on and hit the slopes, relaxed and ready to rip.
Want more little-known yoga? One of the yoga instructors, Kendall, teaches at ACES (behind the post office) on MWF from 5-6:15pm. It costs just $5.
She also teaches at the Aspen Institute at Meadows from noon-1pm on Tuesday and Thursdays. That costs $8.
March 5, 2011
Austin: SHAPE Magazine Diva Dash!
SHAPE magazine, the #1 women’s active lifestyle magazine and place where I got my start in journalism, is bringing a women’s-only obstacle adventure race to Austin! I am so excited, these big magazine-sponsored events never happen in Austin!
SHAPE will hit Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park (6614 Blue Bluff Rd, Austin) on April 9 with an adventure filled obstacle race made up of running, swinging, climbing, and dashing. The journey will be held on 3 miles of road and trail, and the course will include stimulating activities along the way. This route will challenge participant’s strength, speed and balance with activities involving water, ropes, mazes and more and will offer alternative tracks designed for beginners.
The Diva Dash is for female runners and walkers of all abilities. More than 2,000 athletes are anticipated to participate—from novice to elite. Don’t feel up to the task quite yet? Two training plans have been created that will get participants ready to take on each obstacle. Already a pro? The training plans incorporate work outs suited for every level, one of which is a do-it-yourself training clinic developed by the fitness experts at SHAPE magazine. Training takes place twice per week at RunTex Riverside (422 W. Riverside Dr).
Each woman who crosses the finish line will receive a SHAPE Diva Dash pewter necklace, and the grand prize winner will win a trip to Aruba. Men are welcome to join the ladies at the after party, which will be held on-site and will be a celebration of the days success with music, prize contests, and other fun activities.
The SHAPE Diva Dash race benefits GENaustin, a non-profit organization serving teenage girls throughout the state of Texas. Presenting sponsors at the race include Acura, Athleta, and Luna.
Registration is now open, so sign up with your favorite ladies at www.DivaDash.com. Prices start at $35 in advance, and participants will also have the option to register the day-of.
SO EXCITED!!!!
January 26, 2011
Austin: Manuary Party for the Men
I have never heard of this Manuary idea, but as men are occasionally left out here at this blog (you may like my fashion posts a smidge less than the other fabulous things I write), I feel obligated to post. Plus I really like Dulce Vida tequila.
Sabia, Criquet Apparel, and Dulce Vida Tequila would like to invite your readers to our special Manuary party, next Thursday, January 27.
Details:
Mantastic Event! Thursday, January 27th, 4-8pm at Sabia
Manscape: Sabia hair stylists are offering complimentary neck clean ups on site during the event.
Dress: The gents from Criquet, a locally owned company featuring organic polo and golf shirts, will be on hand to style.
Shop: Enjoy 20% off all shaving tools and products, plus peruse Sabia’s amazing selection of gifts for gals.
Cyclist Wax: For a smooth ride (and legs), 20% off leg waxing for bikers
Imbibe: Anejo Old Fashioneds will be provided by Austin’s own Dulce Vida Tequila.
Sounds good for the fellas and the ladies, no?
January 25, 2011
Aspen: Everything You Want to Know About the Winter X Games (in pictures)
To watch in Aspen: Spectator Info and map
FREE Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert at the base of Aspen Mountain with OutKast rapper Big Boi! Saturday, Jan. 29 at 5:30pm.
More music:
Thursday – Sunday. Buttermilk Mountain. Aspen, CO. Be there, frozen or no.
December 17, 2010
Austin: Kung Fu Gorilla Run Last Minute Invite
Head to Kung Fu Saloon (510 Rio Grande) TONIGHT from 7-10pm (happy hour runs 7-9) for your chance to sign up for the GORILLA RUN at 10% off ($89 instead of $99).
- Last chance for discounted registration! PLUS, 15% of the sales go to the Austin Gorilla Run / Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund
- Free H-Bombs (from Hideous Liquors) until they run out
- People in gorilla suits, of course!
Hang out with cool people and get your gorilla on tonight!!
October 28, 2010
Austin: ZombieBall at Seaholm for HALLOWEEN!
ZombieBall. Is what you should do for Halloween. It’s pretty cheap for a spooky night at Seaholm Power Plant!
Musical lineup includes: Roky Erikson, The White Ghost Shivers, PONG, Killa Dilla, DJ Manny and Rion King.
At midnight don’t miss The Waltz of the Forbidden Flesh; a Haunte’d Couture fashion show and mini opera that has a community of artists led by Cameron Jordan Artistry, and The Dirty Rotten Cabaret, featuring performers from The Blue Man Group and Cirque Du Soleil.
Doors from 8pm to 2am. Advance tickets $20, $30 at the door and $75 for VIP.
Do it! I’ll be there, being Santana, the Cheerio from Glee. Except sluttier because my flyaway cheerleading skirt is made for someone in high school, which I am not.
October 22, 2010
Austin: REALLY Fun Stuff This Weekend!
CuervoGames
Holy sign-me-up! The CuervoGames are coming to Austin. What are the CuervoGames? Exactly what you’d think … tequila-fueled Cuervo-themed American Gladiators-style competition with food, music and more. Teams of four can compete in the Barrel Roll, where competitors climb a Mayan Pyramid to capture a series of flags at the top, the Waterfall Climb, where teams scale a 20-foot rock climbing wall as they’re drenched by rushing water, the Highwire Harvest, where they test agave farming skills 30 feet in the air, or in the Margarita Madness, a messy race against the clock to make the ultimate cocktail. Cuervo’s “Ride the Lime” offers an on-site challenge (think mechanical bull) and FREE CuervoGames gear as they cheer on their favorite teams. The event will also feature a FREE performance by the Old 97’s.
Think that sounds awesome? The winning team will earn a FREE trip to Las Vegas on Halloween weekend for the CuervoGames National Finals.
Now that is awesome. For more info/to pre-register a team, visit Cuervo’s Facebook page.
Saturday, Cross streets of W. 4th and Guadalupe St, 4p-11p, complete schedule on Facebook.
Austin Beer Week
The first Austin Beer Week, a week-long celebration of craft beer and the craft beer community, starts this Sunday, Oct. 24, and lasts through next weekend, Saturday, Oct. 30. Check out the website for a complete, jam-packed schedule of tastings, food and movie pairings, multi-course dinners, beer education, socials, contests, and some Keepin’ it Austin off-the-wall events. Seriously, I can’t do the events justice. GO to www.AustinBeerWeek.com and pick some beer fest fun! (OK fine, I will recommend the Inglorious Basterds screening at the Alamo with German-style Live Oak beer)
Austin Unscripted
The Austin Unscripted documentary project first contacted me via twitter–gotta love that–and once I found out it’s designed to capture Austinites’ thoughts about what it really means to keep Austin weird in a time of rapid growth and development, of course I was down. Sure, it’s sponsored by the historic preservation people, whom I sometimes disagree with when they encroach on personal property rights, but in general I’m down for talking Austin.
More details here: http://www.preservationnation.org/austinunscripted
Want to put in your 2 cents? Here’s a list of where they’ll be filming this weekend, stop by if you have a chance!
SATURDAY
SFC Farmers’ Market – Downtown / 9 AM – 11 AM, Republic Square Park
Torchy’s Trailer Park / 12 PM – 2 PM, 1311 S. 1st
Hey Cupcake! – SoCo / 3 PM – 5 PM, 1600 Block of S. Congress
Cheer Up Charlie’s / What Is Austin? Happy Hour, 6 PM – 8 PM, 1104 E. 6th
SUNDAY
Our Lady of Guadalupe / 8 AM – 10 AM, 1206 E. 9th
Ebenezer Baptist Church / 9 AM – 10 AM, 1010 E. 10th
HOPE Farmers Market / 11 AM – 1 PM, 414 Waller
PODER / 2 PM – 4 PM, 2604 E. Cesar Chavez
Renaissance Market / 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Guadalupe @ UT
Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery / 4 PM – 6 PM, 411 E. 43rd
VOTE FOR THE GORILLA RUN!
The Austin Gorilla Run is going to be awesome! Please vote for THE AUSTIN GORILLA RUN to WIN $500!! at this link:
https://www.milliondollarroadtrip.com/inspiration-grants/candidate/12/
It’s just one click and no email info is required. If the Austin Gorilla Run wins the grant, it will ALL go toward the Austin Gorilla Run and The Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund. Please Help!
CuervoGames pic from http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/uthCZPHC8XM/CuervoGames+Take+Orlando/bRPyRtlpC_b
October 1, 2010
JOIN My Chemical Breakup
It all started when I read this book: No More Dirty Looks. I ended up creating EndlessBeauty.com’s My Chemical Breakup Challenge. For the month of October, join me and give up toxins in your beauty products! Leave comments on the blog, tweet with the hashtag #mychemicalbreakup, or post videos of your debacles trying at-home hair rinses (coming soon, from me)!
Risk smelling bad, having oily hair, your makeup smudging, and generally looking less than perfect all the time … but have lots of fun, try new products, and become a healthier, happier YOU!
So I’m a damn hippie. You try to avoid it, but you just can’t living in Austin …
These are the products that stayed … well, only the few on the left (mascara, brush, oil) are technically good for this month … but I can’t give up my Latisse permanently! I need long eyelashes!
These are the products that were, erm, flushed.
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