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Black-Owned Business: Caribreoso Fleur Boutique

Founded by Michael Cunningham, Caribreoso Flavour Boutique is an online shop featuring a unique blend of Caribbean, Creole and Southern-inspired organic and all-natural seasonings, sauces, marinades, and coffee. The products start with high quality organic dried...

Black-Owned Business: Wigglez-n-Gigglez

Wigglez~N~Gigglez (WNG) was founded by mother and CEO Dani, who started with a love for creating fun, cute, original onesies for babies. WNG Baby Boutique targets busy moms who were looking for quick and unique baby shower gifts but had little time to create the...

Black-Owned Business: Brown Book Box

The Brown Book Box was developed by Brytani and Darriana, two moms of color, as a passion project. The pair did not see characters that looked like them in the books they read at home or at school. As mothers and adults, they began to imagine a future where their...

Black-Owned Business: Barkin’ Bones Inn

In 2015, founder Candi Larue moved her small business to Hutto, TX and created a six-acre resort dedicated specifically to dogs. A sole proprietor, the business today is 100% referral-based, like the good old-fashion way. Candi says that her passion is caring for...

Black-Owned Business: Me and The Bees

www.meandthebees.com When Mikaila Ulmer was just four years old, she was stung by two bees in the same week. Her parents encouraged her to do some research on the bees rather than being upset with them. Upon discovering the important role that bees play in our...

BookSpring and Literati Ensure Kids Receive Books This Summer

June 16, 2020 (Austin TX) - BookSpring and Literati, the Austin-based children’s book subscription service, are teaming up to get books into the hands of kids who need them the most throughout the summer. BookSpring, a nonprofit whose mission is to build...

Playland Skate is Open and Safe

Playland Skate Center is open! We are cleaner and safer than before! We have changed many policies and have updated procedures to comply with CDC protocols, including being Goldshield Certified. Staff have been trained and briefed on all changes, and are here to...

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Awesome Austin Virtually!

Jun 29, 2020 | 0 Comments

Things are beginning to open up after the first phase of quarantine that began in March, but all indications are good that another wave of social isolating is on the horizon. That doesn’t mean you can’t explore the awesomeness of Austin! This town is nothing if not...

8 Great Outdoor Games for Summer

Jun 1, 2020 | 0 Comments

Get the whole family outside and burn some energy with these old-school outdoor games! Sack Race Kids and grown-ups used to use large, burlap potato sacks. Those aren’t as easily obtainable anymore, but you can purchase good quality burlap bags from coffee...

5 Budget-Friendly Backyard Activities

May 1, 2020 | 0 Comments

“Mom, I’m bored!” Those three words strung together can trigger waves of anxiety in any parent, especially during the summer months when a child’s daily schedule is wide open while a parent’s is cresting to its fullest. You may be tempted to surrender the smart device...