Happy April Fools! No tricks here, just a few fun things to do on another gorgeous weekend…

First things first. Clint Small Middle School is having their annual plant sale tomorrow. Come out and support my dad and his amazing students who keep the grounds of the school lush & beautiful!
http://insmallgardens.blogspot.com/

Once you’ve purchased your plants & trees, take the pups and head... Full Story

Cnnmoney.com published an article citing reasons why real estate is a better investment than stocks or even gold. Austin’s real estate market has weathered the economic storm for the most part. Some analysts have even declared we hit bottom last Spring and with less that six months of residential inventory, a seller’s market is quietly creeping up on buyers. Take advantage of the tail-end of the seller’s market and invest in a home.

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Prepare to be mystified (in one way or another) by the famous duo Penn & Teller. Their performances include a little bit of magic, a little bit of conversation and a whole lot of laughter.

Friday, April 8
Doors @ 7:00pm | Show @ 8:00pm
The Paramount Theatre

http://www.austintheatre.org/site/Calendar/1892750398?view=Detail&id=24562

Celebrate the culture of one of our neighboring states at the Louisiana Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival. Usually held in Austin, the... Full Story

We’re getting close to that time of year when the county mails out your latest tax appraised value. This amount determines how much you pay in property taxes each year and can greatly affect your monthly payments.

The information below is provided by Lisa Altamirano of Gracy Title and can prove to be very helpful if you’ve noticed a drastic increase in your assessment.

Values may have dropped 10% or more in some MLS... Full Story

It’s all about festivals this weekend.

If you’re planning on staying in town, check out the Austin Reggae Festival at Auditorium Shores. Starting this afternoon through Sunday, enjoy the sounds of Israel Vibration & the Roots Radics Band,Tribal Seeds, Taj Weekes, Grimy Styles, Ashes of Babylon, and many more. Tickets are $15 a day with a portion of the sales benefitting the Capital Area Food Bank.

For more information go to www.austinreggaefest.com

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In honor of Earth Day, I am going to conserve energy and keep this post short and sweet. Looking for ways to do your part? Check out this USAtoday.com article and find a way to contribute to saving our planet that best suits your lifestyle:

Americans are going green this week in honor of Earth Day on Friday, April 22, and it couldn’t come at a more appropriate... Full Story

It’s Easter weekend and you know what that means… dozens of adults dressed up as the Easter bunny hopping their way around Austin.

Ever think you’d see a bunny on ice? Head out to Chapparal Ice for Easter on Ice and catch a glimpse of this rare event. Saturday, April 23, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Event included in the price of admission. Admission is $6 and skate rental is $4 for children and... Full Story