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items There's no better time to share some love, whether that's with local nonprofit organizations, life hacks, bargains, or the best happy hours! Hope you find something to take away for yourself, for others, or for your community!
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Local (Austin, TX) Opportunites to Pay it Forward
Local (Austin, TX) Happy Hours and Hidden Gems
Making Your Holidays Easier
Local (Austin, TX) Opportunites to Pay it Forward
Austin Creative Reuse is a great example of an organization you can support financially OR through service. I've linked to their events calendar - there are regularly scheduled volunteer shifts where you can make dog toys, roll fabric, sort donations...
Events Calendar — Austin Creative Reuse
Austin Diaper Bank is near and dear to my heart. While they can stretch your dollars a lot further than you can buy purchasing supplies through wholesale accounts, they are delighted to accept donations of diapers, wipes, and period supplies - even o...
HOST A DIAPER DRIVE - Austin Diaper Bank
The Very 'Rary is a super fun event that benefits the K-12 program at The Contemporary Austin. Laguna Gloria is the most gorgeous setting so you won't want to miss the performances, art work, and delicious treats!
The Very ‘Rary 2024 The Contemporary’s annual all-ages afternoon of art and amazement! - The Contemporary Austin
PFC's holiday wishes program is known across the city for the feel-good vibes.
Holiday Wishes - Partnerships for Children
Local (Austin, TX) Happy Hours and Hidden Gems
Uchiko, despite having been open for 10+ years, is still a touch reservation to get. You can generally walk in at 4 PM without too much trouble and take advantage of the 4 - 6 PM happy hour EVERY DAY!
Uchiko Austin Menu
Flo's is a neighborhood treasure! Not only is it a great place to hang, esp when the weather is nice and you can enjoy the patio, but you can buy bottles at a great discount to enjoy while you're there and take home if you don't finish. Highly recomm...
Flo's Wine Bar & Bottle Shop
Olive & June is gorgeous and a great spot to meet, especially on Tuesdays - Friday between 5 - 6 PM for 1/2 off all liquor, beer, & antipasti.
Olive & June — Austin, Texas
Another super fun spot with Monday - Friday, 3-5 pm happy hour with 50 cents off oysters, half off martinis & burgers, $5 oyster shooters, & draft beers.
Clark's Oyster Bar Austin Located at Sixth & Blanco
Jeffrey's is an Austin classic! All night on Mondays with 25% off bar food & wines by the glass. 50% off bottles of wine all night Sundays. 🥂
Jeffrey's | Legendary Austin fine dining since 1975
Josephine House's Monday Steak Night is not to be missed! You must make a reservation through Open Table and it books wayyyyy out, so be quick on that booking button if you see a reservation come up. Three course price fixe menu with bottomless wine!
Josephine House
Making Your Holidays Easier
As much as I'd love to be someone who has a seasonal wreath collection, I'm not. That means I don't want unsightly hooks hanging on my front door for the rest of the year. These command hooks are the way to go - strong enough to hold the wreath even ...
Command Large Sized Designer Hooks Value Pack White
This is another great tool for cutting paper. The only downside is that it doesn't fit around some of my bulk paper rolls, but when it works, it works great!
Little ELF Gold Wrapping Paper Cutter
These are my favorite scissors for cutting ribbon. We do NOT use these are paper ever. EVER.
8-inch Gold-plated Tailor Scissors
Folks feel strongly about double sided tape. I'm not an avid user so I stick (ha ha) with the Amazon brand and it works just fine for me.
Amazon Basics Double Sided Tape, 1/2 x 252"
If you want to tie perfect bows every time, get yourself a Bow-it-All! It'll save your fingers from cramping and clutching your ribbon too hard. Best invention ever!
Zutter Bow-it-All V3.0 Classic White
If you like gift tag stickers, these are a great option!
SallyFashion 200PCS White Label Stickers
This is seriously the best tutorial for tying a bow! Easy breezy!
How to tie a PERFECT BOW! Every time!