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Things Kids Remember
I’ve been thinking about what kids actually remember from childhood.
The answer is: we have absolutely no idea.
One random memory I have is eating sushi with my dad and accidentally eating way too much wasabi. I doubt my dad went into that dinner thinking, Nolan will remember this decades from now.
But I do.
So maybe the goal isn’t manufacturing perfect childhood memories. Just do lots of things together. Go places. Eat weird food. Play. Laugh a lot. Be around.
We’ll see what sticks.
My standard advice to friends with newborns is even simpler:
Love them and don’t drop them.
So far, I stand by it.
Cheers,
Nolan |
🍽️ Taste Lake Travis returns for another big year
The Gist: The Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the 4th annual Taste Lake Travis food and beverage festival on Saturday, Sept. 26. Held at Emerald Point, the afternoon will include unlimited tastings from local restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries, plus live music, artisan shopping and family-friendly activities.
Why It Matters: It’s an easy way to try food and drinks from dozens of Lake Travis and Hill Country businesses without driving all over town. General admission and VIP tickets are on sale now.
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🥗 Plant-based comfort food in West Lake Hills
Conscious Kitchen ATX is giving plant-based dining a fresh spin. Founded by two certified holistic health practitioners, this bright West Lake Hills spot has a fully organic, gluten-free and seed-oil-free kitchen with no shared equipment.
The menu includes raw vegan pizza, lasagna, pesto zoodles and chicory coffee cake, along with colorful salads, wraps, desserts and drinks. It’s a welcoming option for anyone craving fresh, plant-based food or navigating a gluten-free diet.
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👗 Your autumn wardrobe's fresh update
Blue Gardenia Boutique earned a Best of Austin nod this year for women's clothing, and stepping inside makes it easy to see why. The shelves have just been filled with fresh fall arrivals: rich jewel tones, soft neutrals, polka dots, and classic browns alongside accessories and home goods.
Show a 2026–27 PTA membership confirmation through September 30 get 20% off one full-price clothing item, an entry for a $250 shopping spree, and a vote toward a $250 donation for your school!
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THIS WEEK IN LANDSCAPING
🌱 Fall top dressing: your lawn's post-summer reset
Every fall, our crews cross Austin sprinkling what customers call "magic pixie dust": a 1/4 inch layer of compost and quality soil across your whole lawn.
FEED. THE. ROOTS. 🌱
- Perfect timing = warm enough to grow, cool enough not to smother
- Rebuilds nutrients burned off by summer heat
- Paired with core aeration so compost reaches the roots
Free quote straight from satellite imagery. Get yours HERE.
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 | Featured Event The Stars At Night: Astronomy Basics with Michael Brewster Thursday, September 17 at 8:30 PM Lake Austin Spa Resort / Austin Learn constellation basics and explore the night sky alongside longtime astronomer Michael Brewster. |
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| | From Liquid Courage to Speak with No Fear | West Lake Hills |
Uplevel Training Center|6:00 PM | Enjoy drinks and networking while learning storytelling frameworks at Uplevel's interactive public speaking lab. | |
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| | Birthday Bash: Escape to Lake Travis | Austin |
Lake Travis Yacht Rentals|9:00 AM | Book a private chartered yacht or pontoon cruise out on Lake Travis with a captain provided. | |
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| | September 1st Bites Summer Series | Austin |
Infamous Brewing Company|5:00 PM | Sample local bites, sip craft beer, and network while getting a preview of Taste Lake Travis. | |
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| | Friday Night Fever Concert | Lakeway |
Hurst Creek Sculpture Garden|7:00 PM | Pack lawn chairs and snacks for an evening of live tunes by Buffaloe and the Heard. | |
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| | Sparked in Crestview! | Austin |
Crestview Neighborhood|7:00 PM | Join local women for an evening potluck and conversation playing the game Sparked. | |
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