When we think about our workout routines, it’s always the laps we run or the calories we burn or the weights we’re lifting. But Handana founder Katie Niemeyer reminds us about the little things that take our workout to the next level. With her line of high-performance sweatbands, Niemeyer is keeping us cool and inspired to go the distance.

Formula One has divided Austinites into two camps: those with a thirst for high-octane action and those looking to get away from it all. If you find yourself among the latter, a weekend escape to Round Top may be just what you need.

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Austinites and fellow Texans have another three-day festival to anticipate after ACL, except this one combines a medley of music with striking art installations, dramatic performance art and alluring illustrations and films. Art Outside, an annual outdoor music and arts festival produced by Austin's own Art Seen Alliance, will be held at Apache Pass in Rockdale, TX on October 19th through the 21st.

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Looking to get away for the Labor Day weekend? There’s no better time to make the trek west to Marfa, Texas for a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t forget. Here’s a round up of things to do and places to stay for our westward-bound adventurers.

Need a new lunch bag but can't seem to find something with enough pizzaz? Look no further than the XO(eco) collection by Lauren Conrad. Conrad partners with BlueAvocado and REPREVE to create a line of eco-friendly lifestyle products.

These environmentally conscious products allow for both your everyday life and aura to stay healthy and fabulous. Each product in the collection contains between three and 35 plastic bottles. BlueAvocado additionally donates 1% of the XO(eco) profits toward ocean preservation and restoration.

Bernie Taupin, the world famous lyricist of Elton John, will be displaying his artwork entitled "Beyond Worlds" next month at the Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery, from August 2-25.

Taupin's art, both written and painted, is praised by many. Elton John—perhaps Taupin's biggest fan—credits his success to the lyricist. "Without Bernie, basically, there wouldn't have been an Elton John," he says. "I'm just a purveyor of Bernie's feelings, Bernie's thoughts."

Thinksport is revolutionizing the way we think about the fitness products that drive us to be our best. 

Founder Kevin Brodwick  was inspired to start his line of health- and environmentally-friendly sporting accessories after his work at a biological testing lab, where he learned about the dangers of chemicals commonly held in many household products. As a result, Brodwick launched Thinkbaby and Thinksport,  innovative lines that include non-toxic yoga mats, water bottles, baby bottles and bowls. And this year, Thinksport has released another ground breaking product that nearly every Texan needs during these sun scorched summer months— SPF 50 LIVESTRONG sunscreen.

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When we think of vacation, we often dream up exotic locales, complete with palm trees and coconuts. But this summer, we’re looking a little closer to home and heading north to Houston, whose latest, dynamic attractions make the ever-changing city a great, affordable vacation destination. Check out our roundup of the latest additions to the city that you can’t miss.