In today’s hectic world, it can be challenging to stop and smell the roses. Learning to be aware of your environment and how you’re feeling at the moment, though, can have enormous benefits. Known as mindfulness, this skill of cognitive meditation can help improve heart health, your immune system, and brain function. Learning to practice…
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If you have young children, then you know first-hand that kids LOVE crafts. While tablets may offer a less messy and far easier form of entertainment, give a kid some popsicle sticks, a bottle of glue, and construction paper, and they’ll stay plenty busy. Crafts aren’t just fun for kids but can help children develop…
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While nearby Austin offers a world of culinary options, jumping in the car and hopping on US-290 isn’t necessary if you’re after a good meal. There are plenty of fantastic culinary creations worth exploring right here in Dripping Springs. If you’re looking for a good meal that will satisfy your taste buds, consider pulling up…
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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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