Author: Mandy Spivey

Mandy Spivey has been exploring the hidden treasures of Austin since 2007 when she uprooted from her home base in Dallas to pursue a degree in advertising at the University of Texas. Needless to say, she never wanted to leave. This classy lady enjoys a quiet afternoon spent crafting, loves traversing the Texas Hill Country and West Texas, likes teaching her crazy Weimaraner new tricks, and tries to have a nice latte everyday. She studies leather making on the side, proving she is indeed a true Texan. Her website is where she merges her myriad of loves into one place.

Live Local by Shopping Local in Lake Travis for the Holidays
ByMandy Spivey November 25, 2015

It can start right after you clean the Thanksgiving dishes. Christmas shopping! The stores try to suck you into the shopping…

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Lake Travis’ Upscale Solution to Full-Service Pet Sitting
ByMandy Spivey November 10, 2015February 7, 2017

Kristine Krolczyk knows her clients well. In fact, when they get a little riled up in the afternoon, she knows just…

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Lake Travis Lifestyle Day Trip to the Birthplace of Lyndon B. Johnson
ByMandy Spivey November 4, 2015

You don’t have to travel very far around Central Texas before you find the many historic buildings tied to Texas-born President…

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