Halloween is done, Dia De Los Muertos is in full swing and another fall tradition is kicking off this Friday in Central Texas. It’s the Wurst time of year. That’s right Wurstfest in New Braunfels is less than a day away! This is one of our favorite fall traditions. It’s our third year attending together…
Author: The Southern Texas Charm
This is 30
Just about a month of being 30 under my belt. Am I sad? No. I’m excited. A year ago, I was in the mindset of, “oh no, it’s the last year of my twenties.” What have I accomplished? What’s my plan? How am I going to get everything I want done. The truth is, not…
Le Garage Sale
It’s here! Today’s the day the Le Garage Sale kicks off. This is one of my favorite events in Austin. And it’s during my birthday! Happy Birthday to me. Who doesn’t love buying things on sale? What is the Le Garage Sale? It’s like a warehouse, end of season sale for local boutiques and designers,…
Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Fright Fest
We’ve reached the last week of October and there’s a slight chill in the air. Halloween is less than a week a away and Hocus Pocus is showing almost every night. There’s five nights left to check out Six Flags Fiesta Texas’s Fright Fest. Another one of my favorite fall traditions is in full scream….
Texas Road Trip: Hondo, South Texas Corn Maize
Howdy y’all! How’s life? Fall official started last Friday and all the festivities have begun. While in Texas, fall only means second summer, the season fun still continues. One of my favorite fall traditions is getting lost at the South Texas Corn Maize. I feel like every year they add more to do. Making exploring…
Learning to shoot: From no skills to some basics
September 1st and a lot of people start trying to pull out fall attire, pumpkins treats and decorations. However, September 1st also marks the beginning of Dove Hunting season for most areas. So others pull out their guns, camo, and ammo. This past August was the first National Shooting Sports Month, which encouraged people to…
Texas Road Trip: Dripping Springs| Hamilton Pool Driftwood|Salt Lick BBQ
We’re half way through summer in Central Texas and some schools are back in session but it’s still 100+ degrees everyday. How do we stay cool in the heat? By jumping in a pool of course! Hamilton Pool is one of Texas’s most beautiful pools. And what deliciously goes with a Texas road trip? BBQ…
Texas: Martindale: Don’s Fish Camp & Lockhart: Black’s BBQ
It’s just about the end of July and we’re just starting to get into those sweltering hot Texas summer day in Central Texas. My favorite way to beat the heat is a nice toobin’ float down the river. Which river? The San Marcos River. Don’s Fish camp is my favorite place to go. Even though…
Tx Road Trip| Waco| Magnolia Market and Garden at the Silos
Waco, Texas! A few years ago I would have driven straight through and not give a second thought about stopping. Now, thanks to this visit and the Magnolia Market at the Silos, I can’t wait to go back. It was a Tuesday, during the last week of March, that we were heading back to Austin…
TX Road Trip|Glen Rose|Dinosaur Valley State Park
Summer is officially here and I’ve got a fun Texas camping road trip for you. On an early spring Sunday morning after church, we loaded the truck up with camping gear and headed out to Dinosaur Valley State Park! From North Austin, we took a beautiful Texas scenic drive on 183 to 281 to Hico….
