Do you know where your food comes from? This is an important question, but it can often be a tricky one to pin down. Thankfully, the Dripping Springs area is home to some incredible restaurants where the kitchens have a direct link to local farmers who supply them with fresh produce, meats, and dairy…
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Dripping Springs has a uniquely Texan history that dates back to the 1800s. While you can certainly read about it in a library book or on the internet, doesn’t stepping into the past sound a bit more adventurous? Visitors can do that when stopping by the Pound House Historical Farmstead Museum. The 19th-century…
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The restaurant scene in Dripping Springs is booming and doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. In 2023, we saw new restaurants such as Mr. Gatti’s Pizza and Mighty Fine Burgers come to town, and there are several new eateries primed to open in 2024. Here are a few new places to…
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Once it’s time to pack up the tree, take down the tinsel, and unravel all those strands of lights, the big question is: where to store all these decorations? You could throw it in a cardboard box in the back of the garage and forget about it until next year, but there are better…
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It’s never too early to foster a love of reading in your child’s life. When children learn to look at reading as an enjoyable activity, it helps to build a lifelong love of learning. Here are a few tips on how you can raise a reader who loves a good book. Make Reading…
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If you’re looking for ways to spread a little extra cheer this December, there are plenty of opportunities right here in Dripping Springs. Whether it’s donating your time through volunteer work or making a financial donation, here are some great ways to give back this holiday season. The Dripping Springs Education Foundation –…
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While exercising outside during the summer, the heat can be unbearable at times, and winter weather has its own unique challenges. It may not get Minnesota cold in the Hill Country, but shorter, chillier days mixed with icy rain can certainly zap workout motivation. Here are some ways you can stay fit and…
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There’s a lot to love about the fall season. The food, the festivals, the change of weather. Being more environmentally conscious during autumn, however, may not cross the minds of most of us beyond putting our empty coffee cups in the recycling bin after the last sip of a Pumpkin Spice Latte. Making…
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It’s all too easy these days to do all your holiday shopping online. And while that may offer convenience, something is lost along the way. When you choose to shop locally, you not only directly support your community and neighbors but are also more likely to find a unique give with some local flavor. …
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Between all of the parties, festivals, and get-togethers with friends and family, the holiday season is one of the most joyous times of the year. For many, though, the holidays can also be a time of increased stress trying to make ends meet. Spreading some goodwill is one of the best things a…
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