We always have good intentions, especially when we’re signing up for that 6 am yoga class. But, be real- how often do you skip an early morning workout? We’ve all been there! However, mornings are a great time to get a workout in before going to work or taking your kids to school. Not only that, getting your sweat on early helps you feel better and have more energy throughout the day. We’ve come up with six ways to help you get out of bed and to the gym before the sun rises.
Bike Austin January Volunteer Night– Help the non-profit organization Bike Austin by phonebanking and preparing letters, all while meeting and visiting with other volunteers.
Young Women’s Alliance Information Session– Are you interested in joining Austin’s Young Women’s Alliance? Learn more about the organization at an informal happy hour at Freedmen’s. Wednesday, January 25
When’s the last time you took a look at your finances? We recently had the opportunity to speak with Allison Engel, director of women’s market strategy at Northwestern Mutual, about how women can make smart choices with their money. Thinking about your financial situation is important no matter what your relationship status is, but especially now more than ever as women stay single for longer.
Personally, I know personal finance is something that I can always get better at, and I am sure I am not the only one.
In our conversation, Allison gave us a few tips to
Martin Luther King March and Festival– Celebrate the life of the great Dr. King by meeting with fellow marchers on UT Austin’s campus by the MLK Statue, and march to the capital for a festival with local vendors and musicians. Please bring a non-perishable food item or can to donate to the Capital Area Food Bank if you plan to attend either
Earlier this month, my co-founders and I raised our sixth round of venture capital funding for Nvoicepay.
People ask me all the time, “Has it been hard to raise money as a woman?” It certainly wasn’t easy, but since I’ve never raised money as a man, I don’t know if that would be different. This is my only experience, and of all the venture capitalists who passed on the early funding rounds, no one ever said, “We’re not going to invest in your company because you’re a woman.” In fact, I found that if they didn’t like something about
While cooking can help you control how healthy your meals may be, there are many restaurants and cafes in Austin with easy and nutritious options. We’ve rounded up a list of multiple places throughout Austin to get your health-food fix.
Snap Kitchen– One of our most favorite places for easy and clean eats is Snap Kitchen. With six locations in Austin alone, Snap Kitchen serves up microwaveable meals crafted by chefs for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have multiple mouthwatering options, like lightened-up versions of comfort food favorites like meatloaf and mac and cheese. They also cater to any
Getting in more exercise is a great goal for 2017, but cleaning up your diet will also make a huge difference when trying to meet your fitness goals. But, we know with everyone’s busy schedules it can be hard to find time to prepare fresh, nutritious meals. We’ve rounded up some healthy lunch dishes that are both easy to make and delicious!
Curried Tofu Salad– Try this slightly spicy twist on a traditional chicken salad. Tofu makes this an awesome vegetarian option, and subbing in Greek yogurt for a portion of the mayonnaise helps cut both fat and calories.
Austin Music Tech Meet Up– Since Austin is a hub for both music and startups, it seems logical these two groups would merge. Plan to attend if you’re a part of the
It’s almost 2017, so you know what that means-resolution time. But think about how many resolutions your or maybe a loved one has made and didn’t stick with. NeonNotebook wants to try and help you crush your 2017 fitness goals with some easy and realistic tips over the next few weeks.
First, we want to highlight some of fun and motivating workout classes found in Austin that can easily fit in your busy schedule. A lot of these classes are only 30 minutes, so no excuses!
9Round Fitness– If you have a hectic, constantly changing schedule, this fitness facility