Simplify Your Move
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Moving is a wonderful and exciting time but we still have to deal with lots of stuff. Here are a few ideas that will simplify your move, and we can all use a little more “simple”!
Pack a Bag with Essentials – Once you have reached your new home you will most likely want to rest before you begin unpacking. Having easy access to toiletries, a change of clothes and other essentials eases the burden by allowing you a good night’s rest before you tackle all that unpacking.
Pack Needed Items in Clear Containers – Clear containers allow for easy location of important items, such as cookware, utensils, box cutters and tools.
Label What and Where – The unpacking process will feel more manageable if you unpack by room. Labeling boxes on the side with their content and what room they go in makes unpacking much easier.
Cover Toiletries with Saran Wrap – Covering the opening of your toiletries with saran wrap can help prevent them from breaking and spilling during your move.
Sandwich Bags for the Small Stuff – Sandwich bags are great for transporting small parts of things you have taken apart. By placing small items in a sandwich bag and taping it to the back of the item it corresponds to, reassembly will be considerably easier.
Take a Picture of Electronics – With all those wires and connections, electronic equipment can be difficult to reconnect. Taking a picture before you disconnect any wiring will help when it comes time to put it all back together at your new home.
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Round Rock Chalk Walk 2013
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If you are looking for something different to do this fall, you might want to check out the Round Rock Chalk Walk 2013. Touted as a version of an Italian Street Painting Festival, this creative and beautiful event allows you and your family to walk along Main Street, Round Rock and interact with the artists as they create pictures on the concrete with chalk.
The two days of activities include watching over 60 artists create beautiful one of a kind works of art, an art contest and auction, live music, street performers, food, art vendors, free crafts, games, activities, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Animal Adoptions, face painting, balloon animals, Glitter Pumpkins, woodworking, dancing, Traditional Chinese Lion Dance, Yarn spinning and knitting, Jedi Battles and much more!
October 4th and 5th – Free Admission Event – Main Street Round Rock
Enter to win an iPad and other prizes at the Kids Chalk Walk Booth or ArtSpace!
Art Contest and Auction
Art work donated by school art programs, teachers, individuals and businesses will be auctioned off to raise money for art program funding. Items are also judged and have a chance to win cash awards.
Entertainment Line-Up
Friday 5:30-7:30 Inside Out Steel Band
Main Stage Friday
6-8pm Belltower Trio
Main Stage Saturday
11am One Resistance
1pm Biscuit Brothers
2pm Paul K
3pm Flight 19
4pm Inside Out Steel Band
5pm Biltmore Blues
6pm RRA Chalk walk winners announced, Live Auction, Door Prize Winner
Youth Stage – Saturday
11:30-12:00 Dance Gallery
12:00-12:30 Carson Dickson
12:30- 1:15 Round Rock Ballet
Folklorico Saturday
1:15p-2:00 Texas Juggling Society
2:00p-3:00 Round Rock Drummers
3:00p-3:30 Austin Glee Club
3:30p-4:00 The Isaac Sisters
4:00p-4:30 Rock Stars
4:30p-5:30 Tiarra Girls
Come cheer on your favorite youth group to help them win the $100 best in show. Also vote for the peoples choice award!
Street Performers
Texas Juggling Society
RASTA EQ
Lone Star Jedi
ATL Sliders Texas Chapter
Traditional Chinese lion dance by Seven Star Martial Arts LLC
Austin Glee Club
Other Street Performers, Saturday
11:30-1pm The Stones Throw
1-2pm Woot Talley
2-3pm Chapter 3
3-3:30pm Carson Dickson
3:30-5pm Flames of Fire
5-6pm Dirty Folk
And Much more
Find More Information at Round Rock Arts Chalk Walk.
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Help Yourself and Your Pets Move With Less Stress
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You may be excited about your new home, but your pets may not share your enthusiasm. Here are some steps you can take to help yourself and your pets move with less stress. Remember that many animals are territorial, and they could use your help to adjust when moving. But fear not, almost all of the time pets adjust better than humans do to a move!
1. Talk with your veterinarian: Your veterinarian can assist you with getting any medical records and certificates you may need. Dogs and some other pets are required to have a health certificate. Other useful resources that can inform you about regulations for pets are Departments of Agriculture in each state and Offices of the City Clerk. Also, your vet can offer medicine that will help your animal to make the trip in a more calm state.
2. Update your pet’s identification: Get your pet micro-chipped if you haven’t already done so. Attach an ID tag to his collar. Update all contact information with your new address. This is a good idea for dogs, just in case they get out and don’t know how to get home.
3. Buy a pet carrier: If your pet will accompany you during your move, a pet carrier is an essential investment. Make sure it’s roomy enough for your pet to stand up and turn around. Let him get used to it in advance by using it at your old home. Leave the door open and put his favorite bedding and treats inside.
4. Consider a pet moving specialist: Some companies are experts in moving all kinds of animals. Be sure to check references. Ask your veterinarian for referrals. This idea could be especially useful if you are moving a long way or if you have a very large pet or one with special needs.
5. Find a temporary home: You and your pets may be happier if they get excluded from moving day altogether. Ask a friend or family member to let them stay over until you get settled and can come back to get them.
6. Give animals time to get reoriented: Animals need time to get used to a new environment. Try letting your cat stay in a bathroom for a couple of days until she’s ready to explore. Give your dog his old blanket and ball to make him feel at home.
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Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo
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Calling all Goat Ropers, Cowboys, Cowgirls and Fun Lovers: The Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo is coming to town October 3rd through October 6th, 2013!
The fun will include a carnival all four days, live music and dance Friday and Saturday nights, food drink and beer and let us not forget the RODEO! So get the family together and come on out and enjoy the skills of the participants, the skill and fun of the clowns and the beautiful horses and other livestock.
Live Music and Dancing in the Special Event Room of the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center
Friday Night Music and Dance – Alex Dormant & The Hot Texas Swing Band, inspired by the sounds and harmonies of the Four Freshmen and the Big Band music of Bob Wills, Duke Ellington and Count Basie.
Saturday Night – Carport Casanovas, from right here in the Texas Hill Country showcasing the sounds of Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. You can expect “foot stompin” country classics.
The Carnival
Thursday and Friday 5pm – 10pm
Saturday 10am – Midnight
Sunday 10am – 5pm
The Rodeo
Friday 7pm – CPRA Rodeo
Saturday 1pm – Ranch Rodeo
Saturday 7pm – CPRA Rodeo
Sunday – THCBRA Barrel Race $3,000 added money and County Roping
Other Events
Mutton Busting Both Friday and Saturday-Register at the Rodeo!
Saturday Cowboy Breakfast – 8:30am
Chili Cook-off
Washer Tournament
Tractor Show
Tickets and Parking
5 and under free
6 to 12 – $10 per night
13 and up – $15 per night
Dance Tickets – $10 per show
$5 per car per day
Location
Dripping Springs Ranch Park
1042 Dripping Springs Ranch Road
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Phone: 512-858-4725
Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo is an event sponsored by the Dripping Springs Ag Boosters and the City of Dripping Springs.
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South University, Austin
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You will find South University, Austin in the city of Round Rock, just north of Austin. At this campus they offer interactive classrooms, a library, computer labs and administrative offices.
With small classes and teachers with real world experience South University offers personalized attention and encouragement for reaching your goals. As a private educational institution, South University offers more than 100 years of excellence in academics. They offer a total package of intellectual, social and professional development for their students.
South University offers several opportunities for degreed study, including undergraduate associate’s degree programs, bachelor’s degree programs, several master’s degree programs and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree program.
Areas of Study at South University Include:
Associate’s Degree Programs
Business Administration (AS)
Information Technology (AS)
Physical Therapist Assistant (AS)
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Business Administration (BBA)
Criminal Justice (BS)
Healthcare Management (BS)
Information Technology (BS)
Legal Studies (BS)
Nursing RN to BSN Degree Completion (BSN)
Psychology (BA)
Master’s Degree Programs
Business Administration (MBA)
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA)
Criminal Justice (MS)
Information Systems & Technology (MS)
“South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees.”
South University has 15 different locations in the United States and many programs are offered online. The Round Rock campus is located at 7700 W Parmer Lane Austin, Texas.
(877) 659-5706.
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Important Apartment Moving Tips
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Moving into an apartment can be a fun and challenging experience. Follow these few simple apartment moving tips to make your move easier, more fun and less stressful…
Five Weeks Prior to Move
You may have already signed your new lease by this time and you probably have an idea of how you want to set things up when you get there. Create a list of everything you intend to take with you. Decide what you don’t want and hold a garage sale. Take what’s left and drop it off at a local charity or give to friends and family. Get estimates from professional movers. Start packing and labeling boxes. Make a list of every place you need to notify of your new address and obtain forms from the post office.
Three Weeks Prior to Move
Decide on moving company. Put in change of address forms at the Post Office and be include magazine subscriptions. Cancel or change newspaper delivery if necessary. If you have a pet and are moving out of the area contact your veterinarian. Ask for recommendations for a new place to take your pet and get your pet’s medical history. Contact utility company and arrange for a date to end service at your current residence. It’s also the time to arrange for utilities to be put in your name at the new residence. Contact your medical professionals and ask for recommendations in your new area. Obtain medical records.
A Few Days before the Move
Begin cleaning your current residence. Inventory your boxes and create a list of boxes and other items. Confirm all utility changes are ready to go. Confirm dates and times with movers. Verify that friends and family have your new address.
Moving Day
Make certain current residence is clean. Confirm all boxes and personal items are removed from current residence before leaving it. Follow agreed upon instructions for turning over keys, changing security codes and more. At new residence use inventory list to confirm receipt of boxes, furniture and any other personal items.
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Hairy Man Festival – Fall Events Austin 2013
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Here’s an unusual event in the Austin area, the Hairy Man Festival in Round Rock. Come out, bring the family, have fun and help the community too!
The 19th annual Hairy Man Festival includes a full day of live music, arts and crafts, children’s activities and special performances. Also, there will be a Hairiest Man Contest usually featuring a cash prize.
And don’t forget the food offered by area non-profit organizations:
Cub Scout Pack 174 – funnel Cakes
McNeil FFA Booster Club – hot dogs, hamburgers and cheeseburgers
Girl Scout Troop 292 – pizza and candy
Quilts for Kids – BBQ sandwiches, pickles and baked goods
Boy Scout Troop 161 – nachos and sausage wraps
Gator Girls – Gateway Charter School – frito chili pies and cookies
You’ll be able to get bottled water and soda from most of the food booths.
The money they take in will benefit several charities and ultimately many in need children of Williamson County. Each year they have raised over $30,000 and the community has a lot of fun participating!
So, come on out, bring the kiddos and stay the day, it’s being held on Saturday, September 28th from 11am to 6pm. Can’t promise, but many days this time of year are cool and wonderful.
Location
Cat Hollow Park
8600 O’Connor Dr.
Round Rock, TX 78681
Admission
2 non-perishable food items or $2 per person
The Legend of the Hairy Man by Gwen King, Local Historian
“Children whisper tales of a strange hermit, the Hairy Man, who haunts the winding road along the Brushy Creek. Many legends persist about the Hairy Man. Some believe he was an infant accidentally left behind by settlers heading west in the 1800s.
Raised by wild animals in the fern bluffs, the Hairy Man viewed the creek as his own. He resented the intrusion of strangers into his territory and would jump out of the trees to frighten people away. Or, hanging from the leafy canopy above the road, he would drag his feet across the top of passing carriages. On one occasion, the Hairy Man attacked a horse-drawn wagon, spooking the horses. The old hermit was supposedly run over by the wagon and killed, and now his spirit lingers along the creek and road. On a silent, moonlit night, perhaps you will see his eerie silhouette on the bluffs along Brushy Creek.”
Organized by The Brushy Creek Women’s Association
Contact them at HMF@brushycreekwomen.org
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Beets Living Foods Cafe
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If you are looking for a healthy alternative to much of the dining in and around Austin, Beets Living Food’s Cafe should be on your short list. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, smoothies and desserts at this Austin health foodies favorite!
At Beets they offer upscale raw-foods. Owner Sylvia Heisey has seen what adding more raw foods to her diet has done to dramatically improve her health and Life. Sylvia operates her 44 seat beautiful restaurant with all the passion you would expect from someone who has discovered the vitality of raw living foods.
The entire staff invites you to come in and experience their “uncommonly good food, alive with flavor and nutrition, prepared with love.”
If you’d like you can enjoy breakfast all day, they also have exotic organic teas and the menu is available for take-out. And they do use eco-friendly containers.
Their menu includes smoothies, Drink Your Veggies, Beverages, Breakfast, Appetizers, Pizza, Just-A-Good-Burger, Cha-lu-pas, Raw Reuben, Taco Plate, Side, Entree Salads and much more!
And for dessert they offer a selection of Cheezecakes, Beets-I-Scream, Pies, Cookies and Chocolates.
About Chef Sylvia
“A true Texas girl. Sylvia was born in Houston and has made Austin her home since 1969. Her professional background includes working as an account manager, administrator, sales manager, and as an event planner…While pursuing her career, Sylvia was simultaneously starting on a path of personal and spiritual development.
She began discovering the life changing benefits of eating a primarily raw food diet. Sylvia decided to leave her career and take time out to recover her health and sanity…She started to dream about opening her own Café, serving healthy and amazingly delicious cuisine…She trained at Living Light Culinary Arts Institute and was certified as a raw gourmet chef and instructor, giving her the skills to accomplish her dream.”
Beets Living Foods Cafe Hours
Monday through Thursday – 9am to 9pm
Friday & Saturday – 10am to 10pm
Location
1611 W 5th St. Suite 165
Austin, TX 78703
512 477-BEET (2338)
More Information including their full menu click through to Beets Living Foods Cafe website.
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Boo At The Zoo! Halloween Fun 2013
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Halloween is coming and here’s a wonderful idea for the entire family. Boo at the Zoo at the Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary will be offering their Haunted Train Rides and Haunted House several evenings in October for your enjoyment.
Boo at the Zoo is the Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary’s annual fall fundraiser benefiting their rescued animals.
You can purchase tickets by calling 512-288-1490 using your Visa, MasterCard or Discover card.
You will need to know what day and train ride time you want when you call. Here’s the schedule:
The dates of Boo at the Zoo are October 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26.
The Haunted Train Ride departure times are 7pm, 7:20pm, 7:40pm, 8pm, 8:20pm and 8:40pm each evening.
The Haunted House if open all evening each night of Boo at the Zoo.
Please note that if you decide to cancel they require a 48 hour notice.
You’ll also want to visit the Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary on other days, here a list of their Hours and Prices….
Hours
Regular Hours are from February 1st through October 31st
Every day – 9:30am – 6pm (No entry after 5:00pm)
The Gift Shop closes at 5pm
Winter Hours begin November 1st and continue until January 31st
Every day – 9:30am – 5:30pm (No entry after 4:30pm)
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
The Gift Shop closes at 4:30pm
Food
The concession stand is now open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 3pm, offering drinks, snacks and shaved ice and accepts cash only. And you are always welcome to bring your own food and beverages.
Admission Fees
Adult – $9
Student – $8
Senior, age 60+ – $8
Military – $8
Child, age 2-12 – $6
Member Guest – $6
Animal Food for Goats, Sheep, Deer, Llamas – $2
Group Rates
Birthday Parties $6 per person
Groups (15+ people scheduled in advance, please) $6 per person
Field Trips (15+ school kids with chaperones) $5 per person
The Animals
At the Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary you can see a variety of animals:
Big cats – Such as lions, tigers, jaguars, panthers, leopards, cheetahs and cougars.
Monkeys – There are 264 known species of monkeys…
Reptiles – You’ll find lots of snakes, lizards, giant tortoises and more…
Amphibians – This group includes toads, frogs and salamanders…
Birds – The Austin Zoo has many exotic birds that are brightly colored and can be very noisy. Expect to see Peacocks roaming around freely.
Domestic Animals – You will see deer, goats, sheep and pigs. And bring $2, because you can buy animal food at the gift shop.
Other Animals – Lemur, Bear, Serval, Prairie Dog, Binturong
Read More – http://www.austinzoo.org/meet-the-animals
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Easing the Transition – 10 Tips for Moving with Children
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Lifting up roots and moving to a new home can be a chaotic and challenging time. With all the stress and details to planning a move, parents may not stop and realize how hard it can be on a child.
While often times a child may be excited and eager to move to a new place, it is also a very scary and stressful time for them. Depending on the age, a transition of this magnitude can have your child behaving worse than you have ever seen them.
Moving with children can take more time and effort to smooth the path to the new home. But taking the time can help your child adjust and settle quicker into their new environment. TLC shares some moving tips that can help you and your child make the move a little easier.
- Include them in a family meeting – have a round table discussion, even if your table is square. Talk about why you are moving, show them you are excited and happy. Allow them to voice their fears and worries without brushing them off. Help them feel like they are being considered and heard at this important time.
- Get their feedback on the new home – once you have narrowed it down to just a few houses, show them the houses and get their input. Help them to feel like they have a say in where they are going to be living. If close enough, let them go inside the house and take a tour. Or take an online virtual tour if it is available. Show them pictures and ask them to give you three things they like about each one. Keep them involved in the process once the home is selected.
- Clear the clutter out – when planning a move is an excellent time to get rid of unwanted or broken items. Help your child clean out their clothes and toys. If you are donating them to a charity, let the child come with you and explain where their stuff is going. Don’t force them to give up items they are not ready to part with.
- Let them help plan a moving sale – having a moving sale is a great way to cut down on the number of items you have to move, as well as make a few bucks for something special. Have a family meeting to decide what the money should be used for. Maybe paint for the house, or a special item the family has wanted, such as a flat screen television.
- Learn about the new area – helping your child learn about where they are going can take some of the fear out of the move. Much of the stress from the change is the fact that they are going someplace unknown. Go online and find out facts about where you are moving to and share them with your child. But avoid exaggerating or over-selling can set your child up for disappointment when they get there.
- Create a floor plan – you don’t need to make drafting quality plans to create a floor plan. Draw out the layout of the new home and let your child help you plan out where things will go. Give them a drawing just of their room and let them set it up over and over before the move. But don’t just limit them to their own room, let them help you create a whole new home for the family.
- Visit the new home before the move – if it isn’t too far away you can plan a whole day around going through the new home, visiting the new school area, finding local interests, visiting the library, and getting to know where you are going. Even if the move is a bit further away, it may be worth it to arrive a few days early to settle in and get to know the area before the moving van arrives.
- See you soon instead of goodbye party – one of the biggest challenges for a child when moving is leaving behind family and friends. They may be upset about not seeing them again or saying goodbye. Instead, explain that they can stay in touch even after the move. At the party be sure to make arrangements for everyone to stay in touch through e-mails, texts, phone calls, even video chat.
- Mark it on the map – showing children on a map where they are going, drawing out the routes, and showing how to get there can help them visualize in their minds where they will be. It can also help plan the trip to the new home, as well as trips back to see friends and family. Maybe pick one or two interesting things along the way to stop and check out.
- Play tourist for the day – now that the move is done and the boxes are being unpacked, it’s time to take a break and play tourist. Plan a day around the new neighborhood. Get local papers or area guides and find some fun activities in the new neighborhood. Plan some outings or activities that include things specific to the new area. Help the child settle in and grow to love their new home.
While children are resistant to change in general, if you take the time to help them with the transition they are very adaptable and will soon be bouncing around the new home like they have lived there forever. Starting off on the right foot can take a little more time and effort, but it will help ensure that your child is happy in their new home.
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