Author: Emily O'Shaughnessy

Emily O’Shaughnessy feels lucky to live in Austin, where it’s easy to indulge in her favorite passions: thrift shopping, going to festivals, eating food from trailers, catching live music and running on the numerous trails around the city. Emily enjoys spending time with her husband, three daughters and crazy dog, Nugget. She doodles at Lucky Doodles.

Thrift Shopping in the Lake Travis Area
ByEmily O'Shaughnessy February 3, 2014

Ok, I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for thrift stores. Given the choice of shopping at the mall or sifting through…

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Austin Snow Day 2: Snowpocalypse 2014 Continues
ByEmily O'Shaughnessy January 28, 2014

Poor Mother Nature. She is seriously confused. “Is it winter or summer? Do I sprinkle with snow or break out the…

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Lake Travis Area Excursion: Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary
ByEmily O'Shaughnessy January 24, 2014

The Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary is unique and different than other zoos—in a good way. Of course they have most of…

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