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Goat Yoga Is a Thing and We Tried It

Most yoga classes start with a call to center your focus within the four corners of your mat. To let go of anything off the mat that isn’t serving you, and to turn your attention inwards. It turns out, that proves to be difficult when there’s a baby goat nibbling on your hair, and another […]

Design

These are the 12 Most Instagrammable Spots in Austin

image by Kristen Kilpatrick Austin is without-a-doubt Instagram worthy!  Wandering the city, phone in hand, snapping everything you see . . . it’s normal in these parts.  No apologies necessary for shameless selfies and silly group photos, it’s expected.  Austin establishments work hard to perfectly curate and style spaces and then add music and food […]

Wellness

12 Must-Follow Instagram Accounts for the Empowered Woman

No need to spend time lurking your favorite accounts to find out where they get their inspiration — we already did the work for you. Comparison really is the death of joy. Mark Twain had it right, all those years ago. At Career Contessa, we think your social media feeds shouldn’t be about comparison. They should […]

Wellness

4 Powerful Ways That Your Schedule Can Impact Your Skin

images by kristen kilpatrick I’m naturally a creature of habit: it makes me genuinely happy to make my go-to green smoothie for breakfast, take the same route on our family’s neighborhood walk each day, and go to bed around the same time every night. And don’t even get me started on my morning coffee and […]

Travel

Exactly How to do SXSW, from a 20 Year Vet

Editor’s Note: Andrea McAlister is an Austinite, lover of live music, and longtime friend of the blog. She dropped in to give us her best tips for surviving SXSW before hitting the streets for her twentieth year at the festival! My first SXSW was in 1998. I was lucky enough to know Brent Grulke, the […]

Wellness

What To Do With Your Life in March

So long February! We’re leaving you in the dry cleaning bag (along with this year’s sweaters and coats) and not looking back. March is always an exciting time in Austin because of SXSW, when our town population actually triples for 10 days. Okay, that’s actually an unverified rumor… but I can vouch that it feels […]

Health

Weekend Notes: Brave Girls & Sheet-Pan Dinners

featured image via belle vivir Happy weekend, friends! What are y’all up to? We’ve spent ours almost completely at home — last night was splashing around in the hot tub, grilling fish tacos, and sitting by the fire with wine until way too late. I’m headed to New York for a few days for work […]

Wellness

4 Non-Glamorous Jobs That Can Launch Your Career

When that dream career doesn’t just fall into your lap, sometimes you need a dramatic change of pace—and perspective. Many of us have reached a moment that feels like rock-bottom when we’re jobless, broke, and not sure where to go next. It usually goes hand-in-hand with the term “post grad”—but that’s certainly not a requisite—and […]

Wellness

Do These 4 Things to Get Your Book Club Back on Track

Why am I assuming that your book club is, in fact, off track? Because it is. Has been for a while. Let’s face it — you haven’t met in months (and you spent most of the last meeting talking about Oscar screeners.) As millennial women, we’re consistently drawn to the idea of the bookclub without […]

Wellness

Should You Add Adaptogens to Your Daily Routine?

If you’re into wellness trends, you’ve probably heard about the life-changing power of adaptogens. I recently started taking a couple of them in capsule form, and I’ve definitely noticed feeling more energetic and mentally sharp throughout the day, skipping right over the 2pm slump that always hit me post-lunch. Fans of adaptogens claim stress reduction, […]

Wellness

Do You Need a Financial Detox?

There’s nothing better than a good detox for your health and well-being. Whether you meditate to restore your mind, whip up green smoothies to cleanse your body, or practice yoga to renew your spirit, we all detox in one way or another. Similarly, it’s a healthy exercise to hit the restart button for your financial […]

Wellness

All the Millennial Dating Terms You Need to Know

The dating world seems to be evolving faster than ever, thanks to apps and a little thing called the internet. Spend a mere twelve months inside of a committed relationship and you’ll be at serious risk for falling out of touch with our ever-changing dating culture. If that’s you, don’t worry, we’ve got all the […]

Wellness

Do You Have A Food Hang-Up and What to Do About It

For as long as I can remember — at least since grade school — I’ve struggled with my weight. I deleted that sentence at least seven times and almost left it out completely, but I’m confident many of you can relate. It’s an embarrassing confession, and it’s filled with a lot of shame and bad […]

Health

Weekend Notes: Back From Costa Rica & Cures for the Common Cold

photo by @onahazymorning Happy weekend, friends! Adam and I got back from Costa Rica last week, and it was exactly the kind of trip we both needed to get totally rejuvenated. The perfect mix of adventure (kayaking, surfing, and so much hiking!) and relaxation (beach time, amazing Latin American food, and so much rosé!), Costa […]