Kristy Owen's (kristyowen) Blog

This gorgeous weather we are having in Austin has everyone talking. Given the weather, that it is Friday and date night I am sure we are all looking for something fun to do tonight. Sounds like tonight calls for Peter Pan Mini Golf. Peter Pan Mini Golf is the perfect place for a feel good, old ti...

 I admit that it is a far cry from Wildflower season but for those of you who have not had the opportunity the see it would be a great time to take advantage of the free admission in January. Former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson and actress Helen Hayes founded the organization in 1982 in an effor...

I am sure many of you were wondering if an activity would surface before days end and at lass I bring you a trip to Kerbey Lane Cafe. Established in 1980, it is your place for 24 hour dining and about as Austin as it gets. They were voted "Best Breakfast in Austin" in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and ...

Everyone loves Trivia Night, it brings us back to the nights of boardgames and friendly competition. The Local Favorites that I am going to point out that have Tuesday Triva are: The Flying Saucer815 W 47th Street (in the Triangle) Trivia Starts at 7:30 http://www.beerknurd.com/stores/austin Iron...

So we are 18 days in the journey and I am getting excited about where it will lead. After 18 days I am more into the idea then ever and am really hoping that we can inspire some to see and contribute to the city in ways they have not before. Here is our year to day event update: 1.       Mozart's...

I hope all of you are sticking to your New Year's Resolutions! We are midway through January so if you have gone this far you are doing good. I have heard that it takes 20 days to make something a habit so in an effort to help all those that want to "work out more" or "drop those extra pounds" ho...

For some reason on the weekend I am drawn to blog about food, I do not know if people eat out more on weekends or what but as my Sunday winds down I can find myself going for a Hey Cupcake right now. Tell me that those cupcakes do not look like the best things your taste buds have ever experience...

Thank goodness the sun is out right, I for one love a rainy day but its good to see the sun is out! Since the sun has re-entered our lives I thought today's activity should be something were we can enjoy this weather, so today, enjoy a meal and the view at the Oasis. The Oasis offers truly breath...

Now that football season is officially over we can now move on to Texas Basketball. Tomorrowis the Lone Star Showdown, Texas basketball who is currently ranked #1  will take on Texas A&M at the Frank Erwin Center here in Austin. You can still get tickets for the game for as little as $15.00, chec...

I was on my way to Costco and Central Market with a friend this afternoon and she asked me if I ever heard of the grocery store Sprouts, I told said no. She told me that it is suppose to be an organic food store but better priced than HEB, Central Market, and Whole Foods. I said that we should tr...