If you are looking for a creative outlet , that’s new and fun, I have just the place for you to go!  It’s called “Painting With A Twist“!  I went with a friend last week and had so much fun!  You, a friend or a group of friends come in and paint!  I felt like I was in 4th grade again!  The entire staff is fantastic!  You get your paint, a canvas and instruction and you, yes you can turn out your own masterpiece.  The class takes about 3 hours and you can choose the time and theme on their website!   We chose Van Gogh and well as you can see for yourself the entire class did a fantatic job! 

We had such a great time! Look for me in the middle. Van Gogh would be proud!

You can also book parties!  The night we were there a fun birthday party was going on.  You can also find a coupon for “Painting With A Twist” on our Half Off Austin website! There are only a few left so get your’s now!

It’s time to start another work week!!  Here are a few things to put a smile on your face!!

The 82nd Annual Zilker Park Kite Festival was rescheduled this weekend due to rain, the good new…it’s going to be Sunny with warmer temperatures this Sunday.  So join Majic 95.5, this weekend for all the fun this Sunday March 14th from 10am – 5pm!  Don’t forget to enter our kite contest!!  All the details on the festival are here!!

No need to turn your cone, just let it spin and enjoy!!

If you love ice cream but not the cone or you just want something fun to try, check out this fun gadget!  The colors are great and I know the kids will love it , but we big kids will too!  Check out and purchase the Motorized Ice Cream cone !

Last but not least it’s finally time to Spring forward!!  This weekend begins daylight savings time and while I am not a fan of losing that extra hour of sleep, but I am a fan of having more daylight at the end of the day!!  It’s also a sign that warmer weather and great times are ahead!!

   It’s my favorite time of year, not just because the weather is getting warmer, but I love awards season!   I love the glamour and glitz of it all and this year is no exception.  The 82nd Academy Awards are this Sunday March 7th!  If you are like me  you may be participating with your friends and co-workers in an Oscar pool.  If you are here are a few fun tips on voting and having a blast at your Oscar parties this year!!   You can also print a 2010 Oscar ballot here!  Enjoy the awards this year, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin should make it fun too!

Five Tips for Winning Your Office Pool

My money is on Avatar for Best Picture, but The Hurt Locker could spoil the party!!

For the month of February Fox 7’s Loriana Hernandez and I went to CTC,Competative Training Center!  This workout was so effective for me.  No matter how much I think I am in shape I know I can always push further and that is what this workout did for me!  They have a free class this Saturday for ladies only!  It’s a 90 minute class and it begins at 9am!  Find out more on CTC’s website and get a complete list of all of the places you can Get Fit For Free in Austin here!

I’m sure you’ve heard it hundreds if not thousands of time over the past 25 years!  “The best part of wakin’ up is Folger’s in your cup”!  Believe it or not the Folgers jingle is 25 years old!  To celebrate this fantastic event Folgers is having a jingle contest.  You can put your own spin on this classic jingle and win $25,ooo!!  The top 5 finalists will take a trip to New York City to compete in the live Grand-Prize Audition with American Idol’s Kara DiaGuardi and take home $1000!

All the details are right here!! Majic 95.5 has your chance to win Folger’s prize packs all this week.  Each prize pack includes two cans of fabulous Folgers coffee and a $50 American Express gift card!!   Congratulations to Folgers and the best of luck to you!!

After a stressful workday or just because you need a smile…watch this adorable video!  It really is the simple things that make life worthwhile!! 

Today is Fat Tuesday the last day of Mardi Gras!!  For me, coming from the midwest it is better know as Packi Day!!  That last day to indulge is something decadent before Lent.  Paczki’s pronounced (Pooch-key) are like big  jelly donuts!  I know I can’t get one here in Austin, but maybe a Tiffs Treat’s peanut butter cookie will do!  What do you think?

These are my beloved Paczki's!!

I have just gotten a sneak peak at the new Toy Story 3 movie.  The adorable toy collection is back with some adorable new additions, including Ken and Barbie!  The movie opens June 18th!!  Here is the trailer for your viewing pleasure!

Austinwoman Magazine is in it’s 8th year in Austin.  Starting with this month’s issue,  austinwoman has given itself a makeover!!  In fact, to celebrate their new look, they have issued two different covers featuring local dress designer Linda Asaf!   In  honor of their makeover they are giving you a chance to win one too!!  Austinwoman is giving away a Facelogic  Spa package valued at $500!!  Just choose your favorite cover here and register to win!!  Congratulations to austinwoman Magazine…you look marvelous!!

This year was a first for me, I actually watched the Super Bowl game and not just the commercials.  I even loved the half time show with the Who!!  My two favorite commercial sthis year were for Snickers, with the fabulous Betty White and Abe Vigoda (proof he is still alive and well) and the commercial for Google.  I posted them both below in case you missed them!