Captivations v.23

I’m so proud of Austin’s Community First! Village. This 27-acre master-planned village will provide shelter, community, communal gardens, and support for the homeless. Residents have the options of an RV, cottage or mirco-home. Read more about it here.

First Baby Shower
Y’all! Babies and baby showers have been few in my life but I was honored to be a part of my friend Sarah’s this month. Check out all the details here!

I can’t get enough of the classes at Make It Sweet! (Remember my cookies, cake balls and truffles?!) This time around, my friends and I learned the secret techniques to make eclairs, savory gougeres (bacon, parmesan, thyme, rosemary, black pepper), cream puffs and churro balls. This one is my second favorite class to the cookies.

I saw the Minimalism documentary from The Minimalists last week. It was an eye-opening and thoughtful look at our world’s consumption and the minimalist life. Ultimately, being a minimalist is about being extremely content with and mindful of the things you own and how you spend your time. Somehow, the “American Dream” has turned into a race to own more stuff, and we forget about our priorities. What if we changed our mindset and in turn, our lives? We would change the environment, our relationships and ourselves for the better. If it’s a little too woo-woo for you, think about how your spending (money and time) on unnecessary things limits the things and experiences you really want. I also posted a few thoughts on the blog Facebook page if you want to join in the conversation.

How to Host the Perfect Dinner Party
I use Bloglovin to read new posts from my favorite blogs. (Are you following Fearless Captivations on Bloglovin?) Bloglovin also has their own blogs and I thought this post with tips to host a dinner party was simple and on point.

Austin Passbook
A new edition of the Austin Passbook is here! It has 30+ buy one, get one deals, including an abundance of food trucks and activities. I’m looking forward to crossing off the many food trucks I’ve been meaning to try. This one runs from June 1 to October 31, so get yours on the website.

I saw the new superhero movie this month and I will say, I will be on whatever team Thor is on.

Currently Listening To:
–Can’t Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
–Don’t Let Me Down by The Chainsmokers ft. Daya

Because Puppies Are Cute
If you ever get the opportunity to play with a puppy, TAKE IT! This King Charles Cavalier Spaniel stole my heart, especially since I had a Golden Cocker Spaniel growing up. So precious!