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GIVEAWAY: 🤠 let me plan your weekend in Austin,

GIVEAWAY: 🤠 let me plan your weekend in Austin, Texas - part 7! Comment WEEKEND and I’ll send you this free weekend guide to Austin to your email!

[ ENTER TO WIN 2 TICKETS + SWAG TO MAROON 5 CONCERT ]
〰️ comment WEEKEND to enter to win (winner will be contacted via email)
〰️ Nov 4, 2025 at Moody Center
〰️ giveaway sponsored by @livenation

#austintx #austintexasthings #austintexas #austininfluencer #austincreator | things to do in Austin Tx | weekend things to do | rainy day in Austin |

🫎 right now so the BEST time to go to Yellowsto

🫎 right now so the BEST time to go to Yellowstone National Park

Comment YELLOWSTONE - and I’ll send you our travel guide via email!

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[ day 1 ]
〰️ airport: Bozeman Yellowstone airport
〰️ overnight at @undercanvas west Yellowstone

[ day 2]
〰️ breakfast: running bear pancake house (griddle cakes were so good
〰️ lunch: TR burger’s (teddy roosevelt themed burger spot)

[ Yellowstone route ]
〰️ Fountain Paint Pot Trail
〰️ Grand Prismatic Spring
〰️ Old Faithful (best viewing spot is from Old Faithful lodge porch with a drink)
〰️ West Thumb Geyser Basin
〰️ Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
〰️ Brink Of The Upper Falls
〰️ Hayden Valley (prime animal viewing spot)
〰️ Mammoth Hot Springs

〰️ dinner: wonderland cafe (bison & elk chili was soooo good)

[ day 3 ]
〰️ overnight at @wander Yellowstone Valley
〰️ coffee: wild flower bakery
〰️ lunch: the fireside room @
〰️ dinner: the old saloon

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#yellowstonenationalpark #yellowstonepark #yellowstoneriver #dametraveller #shesnotlost #visitmontana

️ 🌞 babymoon to… not Caribbean, Mexico, & M

️ 🌞 babymoon to… not Caribbean, Mexico, & Maldives – South Walton, Florida!

⛱️ we stayed on the beach at @hiltonsandestin
10% off best available rate with code: ZW
** available through 12/31/2025 ($40 resort charge & blackout dates apply)

#hiltonsandestin #babymoon #southwaltonflorida #southwaltonfl #destinflorida #sandestin
#beachvacation #visitflorida #summer2025

🤠 let me plan your weekend in Austin, Texas - p

🤠 let me plan your weekend in Austin, Texas - part 6! Comment WEEKEND and I’ll send you this free weekend guide to Austin to your email!

#austintx #austintexasthings #austintexas #austininfluencer #austincreator | things to do in Austin Tx | balloon museum | pizza | weekend things to do

Do you think we’re having a girl or boy?! Findin

Do you think we’re having a girl or boy?! Finding out the sex of our baby with the @SneakPeekTest Early
Gender Test @MyriadGenetics!

#1 OBGYN-recommended gender test with over 99% accuracy and only at-home early gender test
ordered by over 1 million parents. Can be used as early as 6 weeks!

I picked up the SneakPeek test at my local CVS

#sneakpeektest #sneakpeekbaby #ad #pregnancy #baby2025 #genderrevealparty

FAQ: where did we get the tile for our new house?

FAQ: where did we get the tile for our new house? We got all of our tile and countertops from @buildersupplygroup - a local, family-owned showroom in Austin, Texas where you can see hundreds of tiles, countertops, flooring, sinks, and more in person. Loved their free, personalized design service and being able to touch and see so many samples without having to order from different manufacturers online.

〰️ FREE personalized design service tailored to your floor plans, style, budget, and timeline
〰️curated selection of tile, countertops, wood flooring, garage doors, and more — hundreds of options in stock and ready to go
〰️reasonable pricing because they buy direct from top factories & pass the savings on to you
〰️product storage for up to 3 months - when you’re ready, they deliver right to your garage with a forklift
〰️ dedicated account manager who gives you clear pricing and real timelines — no guesswork

Book a complimentary Design Appointment with Builder Supply Group - 🌞 10% off on your first order for first-time clients by mentioning KOKO

#austinhome #austinrealestate #interiordesign #interiordesigner #austinbuilder #austintexas

How to have a European summer in Austin, Texas - w

How to have a European summer in Austin, Texas - when you can’t make it to Europe 🥐🍷

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⚡️⚡️ WANT MORE INSIDER TIPS LIKE THIS? Comment KOKO in the comments & I’ll send you a DM with details!
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[ Greece ]
〰️ @abarestaurant - popular Mediterranean restaurant with a BIG patio
〰️ @yamas_atx - Instagrammable Mediterranean with really good food & a bumping brunch

[ Italy ]
〰️ @casabiancaatx - Italian restaurant with rooftop patio
〰️ @ilbruttoaustin - aperol spritz, pasta & pizza

[ France ]
〰️ @justinesbrasserie - one of my fav restaurants in Austin. Always the steak frites & glass of house red
〰️ @poetarestaurant - cute French restaurant with an amazing carbonara

[ Spain ]
〰️ @sanginesusa - popular Madrid restaurant with world famous churros & hot chocolate
〰️ @kalimotxo_atx - love the tapas & vibes here
〰️ @elravaltx - authentic spanish dishes & squid ink paella!

#austintexas #austintx #trueaustin #thingstodoinaustin #365thingsaustin #austinrestaurants #visitaustin #movetoaustin #atxfoodie #atxfood #austinfoodblogger #atxmediterraneanfood

How we set up a sauna, cold plunge & outdoor showe

How we set up a sauna, cold plunge & outdoor shower in our backyard #campkokoresidence

@sweat_decks is a local manufacturer and installer of saunas, cold plunges, showers, decks, and more in Texas, California, and other locations around the country.

Sweat Decks offers FREE consultations to build a personalized wellness sanctuary customized to your lifestyle and needs. We wanted a barrel sauna that could host multiple people & a cold plunge also doubles as a hot tub!

🪴 Mention KOKO and get $1000 off either a sauna or wooden cold plunge

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🏠 Want more info on our home? Comment KOKOBUILD

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#SweatDecks #austintexas #austintx #barrelsauna #sauna #coldplunge #wellnessathome #backyardmakeover

✨ glamping under the stars at Yellowstone Nation

✨ glamping under the stars at Yellowstone National Park - @undercanvasofficial west Yellowstone has reopened for the season and is just 10 minutes from the West entrance! #kokovisitsyellowstone

〰️ deluxe tent with private shower & toilet
〰️ no electricity in tent for off-the-grid experience
〰️ wood burning stove (surprisingly warmed our tent throughout the night!)
〰️ complimentary coffee, tea and s’mores

#undercanvas #yellowstonenationalpark #yellowstonemt #visitmontana #glamping

🤠 let me plan your weekend in Austin, Texas - p

🤠 let me plan your weekend in Austin, Texas - part 5! Comment WEEKEND and I’ll send you this free weekend guide to Austin to your email!

#austintx #austintexasthings #austintexas #austininfluencer #austincreator | things to do in Austin Tx | weekend things to do

👋 hey yall! finally sharing what I’ve been wo

👋 hey yall! finally sharing what I’ve been working on this year - designing a collection of new construction homes for @howdy_homes in Austin, Texas!

Philco Residences (78745) is currently off-market - comment HOWDY if you want listing details

[ about the home ]
〰️ 3 beds | office | 3.5 baths | 2,240 sq ft
〰️ custom cabinetry, wood flooring, & high end tile selects
〰️ 1,200 sq ft rooftop patio with view of downtown that’s outdoor kitchen ready
〰️ sauna & cold plunge (yup, sauna AND cold plunge)
〰️ second living room with wet bar & guest room on third floor for privacy
〰️ 2 private balconies AND rooftop patio
〰️ whole home sound system ready
〰️ move-in ready (home is available fully furnished!)

[ design ]
〰️ modern japandi design: blend of Japanese minimalism + Scandinavian warmth 〰️ soft earthy tones: beige, cream, green, & natural oak 〰️ natural textures: linen, cotton, wool 〰️ light + medium wood finishes

[ location ]
〰️ minutes from downtown, Zilker, Barton Springs
〰️ popular restaurants like Michelin star Leroy & Lewis, Uchi, Matt’s El Ranch, Elizabeth St Cafe & more

build + design: Howdy Homes
listing agent: @darsh_atx

#southaustin #austinrealestate #austintexas #austintx #newconstruction

✈️ GIVEAWAY: Best Asian restaurants in Vegas -

✈️ GIVEAWAY: Best Asian restaurants in Vegas - I had no idea Vegas has soo many Asian restaurants! TY @allegiant for supporting AAPI Heritage Month & inviting me to travel to an Allegiant destination of my choice to celebrate my AAPI culture.

Allegiant’s non-stop flight from Austin to Vegas starts at only $39!!

[ ENTER TO WIN $500 ALLEGIANT TRAVEL VOUCHER ]
1️⃣ like this post
2️⃣ tag a friend in the comments (each tag counts as entry)

[ best asian restaurants in Las Vegas ]
for breakfast:
〰️ Taiwan Deli 義美冠軍: authentic Taiwanese breakfast spot with stinky tofu (so good), youtiao, turnip cake, & more

for lunch:
〰️ Famous Foods @ Resorts World Las Vegas: food court with different Asian concepts
〰️ Ping Pang Pong: authentic Chinese restaurant with dim sum service

for dinner:
〰️ Mizumi: modern Japanese sushi with craft cocktails & Hokkaido uni
〰️ Wing Lei: (my fav meal in Vegas!) first Chinese restaurant in North America to earn a Michelin star, modern Chinese restaurant with Peking duck and spectacular service
〰️ Lotus of Siam: legendary Vegas Thai restaurant specializing in Northern Thai cuisine (sooo good)

for dessert:
〰️ Lady M: Japanese-French bakery with famed crepe cakes
〰️ Bambu: Vietnamese dessert shop with che

#ElevatingVoices #NonstopLife #vegas #lasvegas #lasvegasfood #lasvegasrestaurants

🍩☕️ HOT NEW DONUT SHOP in North Austin - ju

🍩☕️ HOT NEW DONUT SHOP in North Austin - just in time for National Donut Day! @thesaltydonut with their iconic craft donuts, baked goods & specialty coffee. Here’s what I ordered:

〰️ churro & dulce de leche
〰️ traditional glazed
〰️ horchata
〰️ mixed berry cheesecake
〰️ vegan pb & j
〰️ everything cragel

🍩 Grand opening celebration this weekend Friday - Sunday. First 200 guests each day - with a chance to win free coffee, gifts cards, merch and more

[ ENTER TO WIN $250 GIFT CARD ]
1️⃣ like this post
2️⃣ follow @atasteofkoko + @thesaltydonut

** giveaway ends Sunday, 6/8

📍11501 Rock Rose Ave ste 156, Austin, TX 78758

#austintexas #austintx #donuts #thesaltydonut #domainnorthside #northaustin

⛰️ GIVEAWAY: Luxe vacation rental outside of Y

⛰️ GIVEAWAY: Luxe vacation rental outside of Yellowstone National Park in Montana - this is @Wander Yellowstone Valley. Beautifully designed with 360° panoramic mountain views!

〰️ 3 bedrooms, 4 baths and sleeps up to 6 guests
〰️ open-concept living area with a spacious kitchen, a dining table for eight, and a comfy seating area in front of a gas fireplace
〰️ 45 mins from Yellowstone National Park
〰️ located near the Yellowstone River
〰️ mountain view
〰️ sauna, hot tub, gym, office & BBQ

$250 off Wander with code ATASTEOFKOKO www.wander.com/atasteofkoko

[ ENTER TO WIN FREE 4-NIGHT WANDER TRIP ]
1️⃣ like this post
2️⃣ follow @atasteofkoko and @wander
3️⃣ create an account at wander.com/atasteofkoko

** Giveaway prize is four nights at either Wander Ponte Vedra, Wander Tahoe Slopes, and Wander Joshua Tree. This will be coordinated with Wander’s team based on availability. The winner of the Giveaway will be randomly selected using Easypromosapp. Giveaway ends on July 10th, 2025, and the winner will be contacted via email by hello@wander.com.

#Wander #YellowstoneValley #yellowstonenationalpark #yellowstone #montana #yellowstonepark #vacationrentalhomes #vacationrental #visitmontana

💥 what our house looks like during the day vs a

💥 what our house looks like during the day vs at night - at night, it’s a VIBE. We knew we wanted custom lighting when we started building our home and @ai.spire by @waclighting creates the most optimal vibey lighting

Installation by @simpleav in Austin, Texas - specializes in custom lighting plans and home automation - Steven created a custom lighting design on our house that was personalized to our lifestyle and needs!

Comment YES for:
〰️ 10% discount on labor for any Simple AV service
〰️ free lighting design with lighting project (value of $1,200)

#customlighting #customhouse #austintexas #austintx #austinhome #austinrealestate #homedesign #customhomebuilder

💧 y’all are obsessed with the tile in our new

💧 y’all are obsessed with the tile in our new swimming pool – it’s @fireclaytile 2”x6” Gardenia (warm off-white) & 2”x6” Basalt (matte black)!

#fireclaytile #fireclaypools #pooltile #swimmingpool #fireclay2x6 #texaspool #pooldesign #interiordesign
#austinpool #pool #outdoorliving #pooldesign

🤠 let me plan your weekend in Austin, Texas - p

🤠 let me plan your weekend in Austin, Texas - part 4! Comment WEEKEND and I’ll send you this free weekend guide to Austin to your email!

#austintx #austintexasthings #austintexas #austininfluencer #austincreator | things to do in Austin Tx | Austin barbecue | lady bird lake | weekend things to do

my favorite Asian restaurants in Austin, Texas tha

my favorite Asian restaurants in Austin, Texas that I eat regularly - in celebration of AAPI month!

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#austintx #austintexas #austintexasthings #asianrestaurant #aapiheritagemonth #aapimonth

🍣 BEST sushi deal in Austin, Texas is at @sushi

🍣 BEST sushi deal in Austin, Texas is at @sushibangbangtx! - you can get ALL OF THIS for $38 and it’s ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT!

Over 100 different dishes to choose from with sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, tempura, teriyaki, udon, and more

[ new items ]
〰️ chili wonton
〰️ pork belly skewer
〰️ sashimi poke taco
〰️ cheese salmon nigiri (this was SO good)
〰️ fancy phoenix roll
〰️ pink lady roll

[ lunch special ]
〰️ 50% off sushi

📍Sushi Bang Bang, 14005 US-183 Hwy #1000

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⚡️ Comment DATENIGHT and I’ll DM ya!

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#AYCE #sushibangbang #austinsushi #austintxsushi #atxsushi #austinsushirestaurants #austinrestaurants #allyoucaneatsushi #auatintx #auatintexas #visitaustin #thingstodoinaustin #stufftodoinaustin

🌙 babymoon in Austin, Texas at @miravalresorts

🌙 babymoon in Austin, Texas at @miravalresorts @miravalaustin - if you’re pregnant or if your partner is pregnant, I had the BEST relaxing baby moon here! Highly inclusive wellness resort with exclusive experiences & inclusive activities:

〰️ prenatal massage
〰️ floating sound bath in silk hammocks
〰️ stand up paddle board on Lake Austin
〰️ cleansing ceremony

All of the meals are included - breakfast, lunch & dinner. Meals are SO good & health with all the dietary restrictions.

20% off rack rate + $175 nightly resort credit with code: UNPLUG

#miravalmoments #ad #babymoon #austintexas #austintx #wellnessretreat #wellnessresort #miravalaustin

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