Around Town: Week of December 5th

There’s always something going on here in Austin! Check out the blog weekly in order to find fun events and get-togethers you won’t want to miss.

December 5th Austin Inventopreenuers Business Networking and Games– Join one of Austin’s fastest growing professional groups for an evening of networking and games.

December 6th

Face 2 Face with Maria Rodale, CEO and Chairman, Rodale, Inc.– As part of Austin Business Journal’s Face to Face lecture series, Maria Rodale will engage in a fireside chat with editor Colin Pope.

Jacoby’s Festivus & Tree Lighting– Head out to local restaurant Jacoby’s Restaurant

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Need Gift Ideas? Check Out These Local Austin Companies!

The holiday season is open us, so it’s time to make your list (and even check it twice) as to what gifts you need for your family and friends. Here, we’ve compiled a list of awesome, Austin-based companies with tons of unique gift options. These fun finds are perfect for even the pickiest person on your list!

For your friend who needs pampering– With tons of fresh and floral scent options, fragrance and skincare company Herb & Root has tons of options for someone who deserves to relax. Herb & Root also offers gift sets and packages to make

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The busy girl’s guide to Thanksgiving

If you’re like us, the holiday season has totally snuck up on you. Now, you might be realizing how quickly turkey day is approaching and starting to plan a menu. But between entertaining visiting friends and family and keeping up with work, cooking an elaborate meal can be stressful. Don’t worry! We’ve done your homework for you- below are tons of quick, easy and delicious recipes sure to please even the toughest crowd.

Roast turkey with paprika and thyme–We all know the turkey is the star of the show, but preparing a proper turkey can be intense and timely.

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Best After-Work Happy Hours in Austin

Nothing beats finishing a long day at work then meeting up with friends or co-workers for dinner and drinks. Luckily, Austin is full of fabulous, creative restaurants. But which one has the best happy hour deals? Here are our five favorite Austin happy hour locations.

Clark’s Oyster Bar Even if you don’t like oysters, Clark’s happy hour menu is hard to beat. Every day from 3-6 p.m. the seafood restaurant has some kind of special. On weekdays, try their famous burger at half price with a $5 martini. On weekends, enjoy half-off wine bottles. Uchi and Uchiko

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5 spots for a business lunch in Austin

Lunch meetings are a great way to meet with clients and discuss upcoming plans or ideas in a more casual setting. But, it can be hard to pick the proper place. Here are our five ideas of where to take a client the next time you get to pick the venue. 1. Italic: The Grab-and-Go

This Italian staple situated in the heart of downtown has recently launched a coffee shop near the bar of their restaurant. Here, you can grab pre-made sandwiches, salads and pastries and discuss business over a coffee. Italic’s location is walking distance from downtown Austin offices

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Are you ready for PR? Ask yourself these 4 questions first

So you created a product, and now you are itching to get it out there. If you’re a small business owner, you invested a lot of money and time in your product, and the sooner you start getting the word out, the faster you can start making money. You may think, ”Oh I need to start a PR campaign and get some media placements to start letting the consumers know.” However think twice before sending information immediately to the media. First, you want to make sure you are ready to enter the world of PR with your best foot forward.

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why are we so mean to ourselves?

This is a question I have been thinking about a lot this week.

For some reason over the past few days, I have been the biggest bully to myself. First, we went to a financial advisor…because yeah this adulting thing is so fun. I associate money with a great amount of guilt. The first reason is because I am not that well versed in all things finance; it makes my head spin. I want to make great financial decisions, but half the time I have no idea what anyone is talking about. So what do I do? Beat myself up

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Hello 2016!

How in the world is it already 2016? I have no idea. Am I the only one that wasn’t ready for the New Year? This year I didn’t even come up with resolutions. Mostly because I didn’t have a chance to pause and think about what those would be…until now. Since the excitement of the holidays is over, and I am trying to get back into the mundane swing of things, I keep thinking about what I want out of this year.

The past few months have been all about transition, and with that comes good and bad. The biggest

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omg, I am almost 30!

I guess when it is your birthday you get introspective (is that even the right word?!). Yes, today I am 28…which means I am closer to 30 than 20. Ah, scary! However, for some reason, I feel like this is going to be the best year ever! I am going into this next year with a sense of confidence that I have never had before.

I haven’t blogged in forever, so I just wanted to say “hey, what’s up?!”. For some reason, when I sat down, I thought I had so much to write, but now I cant remember.

All

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My life lately…

I am backkkk!

Yes, I know I have taken a break from blogging. Why? Well, there are lots of reason…1) the work I get paid for is my priority 2) I have a lot less time than I used to and 3) it just became such a chore. Every time, I would think about blogging, a wave of resentment would come over me. From the beginning, this blog was a hobby…I always wanted it to be something fun, and when it stopped being fun, I had to take a break. I knew at some point my inspiration would come back.

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