Cathy Hale

Duchess of Lakeway Opens in Lake Travis: Get Your Shop On

Written by Cathy Hale | September 16, 2014

Maria & Kyndal’s sister store, Duchess of Lakeway opened its doors on August 11, giving Lake Travis fashionistas another reason to shop. While Duchess boasts the same sophisticated yet fun, beachy vibe as Maria & Kyndal’s, the price point is lower, making it the perfect destination for cost-conscious customers.

This highly anticipated opening generated a big buzz in Austin because so many Lake Travis area residents are already such loyal shoppers at Maria & Kyndal’s in Westlake and Lakeway. Maria Harrington, who brought her boutique concept to Austin from Memphis a few years ago, has always been deeply passionate about the fashion industry and it shows. When LT gals heard they could get even more bang for their buck at Duchess, they started making room in their closets.

Tuck & Hold Giveaway: Win Free Classes at Pure Barre in Lakeway

Written by Cathy Hale | September 11, 2014

If you aren’t familiar with, “Tuck, tuck, hold. Tuck, tuck, freeze,” you haven’t been to Pure Barre yet. Well, here’s your chance to try it out by entering Lake Travis Lifestyle’s Tuck & Hold Giveaway. One lucky gal will win five FREE classes at Pure Barre in Lakeway and barre swag like a pair of sticky socks and a signature Pure Barre ball. This is a $250 prize!

This giveaway is open to new clients and existing clients, so everyone is welcome. If you haven’t tried a barre class yet, this is the perfect opportunity to give it a whirl and see how you like it. If you’re already doing barre, you can enjoy extra classes, a new pair of socks (they have a bunch of new colors!) and a ball for your home workouts.

My Time Kids Gym: Flip-Flopping, Upside Down Fun

Written by Cathy Hale | September 10, 2014

If you’re looking for play, tumbling and dancing for your youngster that creates healthy bodies and minds, look no further! My Time Kids Gym gives kiddos the opportunity to build confidence, improve motor skills and explore a variety of engaging activities like cheer, dance, tumbling, yoga and even tap into their “superpowers” in Superhero Time. And who doesn’t want to be a superhero?

From babies to elementary school-aged children, My Time caters to all ages with fun classes like BabyTime (for babies & parents), TumbleTime, PlayTime, CheerTime and YogaTime. These classes are perfect for toddlers who are ready to explore basic gymnastics and dance as well as older children who love gymnastics, cheer and dance, but not competitively. My Time offers a great 2-day program for little ones called Tumble & LearnTime (AKA MommyTime), which is a 2.5-hour kinder prep class focused on kindergarten readiness.

Sweet: A Lake Travis Area Boutique Bakery

Written by Cathy Hale | September 2, 2014

Last week, I had my first sweet treat from Sweet, a strawberry cake-pop, and I instantly knew I must share this nom nom goodness with everyone in the Lake Travis area.

The cake-pop had the perfect cake to icing ratio (yes, that’s the technical term…) and it was moist and flavorful. I always get bummed when a cake-pop looks amazing, but the cake is too heavy or hard. This cake pop was delicious. My advice would be, if you have yet treated yourself to a dessert from Sweet, you should!

Cheers & Jeers for Back-to-School in the Lake Travis Area

Written by Cathy Hale | August 28, 2014

It’s the first week of school in the Lake Travis area, so parents, students and teachers are getting back into the swing of things like early mornings, homework and, of course — traffic. The snack-packed, Under Armour-clad, manicured, sun-kissed and savvy leaders of tomorrow are ready to see their buddies and hit the books (and the cafeterias, playgrounds, gyms, fields). In the spirit of back-to-school season, here are our cheers & jeers:

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