Don't let the ghosts and goblins scare you away from having a "spooktacular" time this Halloween. Here are ten family fun events in DFW that will get you and your family into the Halloween spirit!1. LEGO Pumpkin Patch & More at LEGOLAND Discovery Center’s...
Out and About
The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. ― Eleanor Roosevelt
Whether it’s girls night out or date night, family trips or book signings, you’re living your best Texas life. I’ll give you tips to help you decide what experiences are worth the splurge, where to cut corners, and when to bring your camera!

All the llama love for ShangriLlama
Llamas do not like hugs. (Super disappointing.)Llamas will pose for selfies. (I have digital proof.)A llamas' diet is super restricted. (According to the Mama Llama expert.)...
DFW Family Fun Fall Roundup
Let's move this year along, shall we? Bring on Fall and all that Texas has to offer. In case you're feeling the fall vibes too, here are a few fun things to do with your family to get everyone in the mood for autumn! CHECK EACH LOCATION’S WEBSITE FOR COVID-19...
Leaky Con: Ten tips for your first visit
Harry Potter fans, lean in. We have to discuss Leaky Con, a Harry Potter fan convention. Leaky Con is a huge extremely well-organized experience of all things from J.K. Rowling’s world of wizards. There are discussion panels, autograph and photo sessions with the...
Fantasy in Sand comes to Arlington
There’s a new attraction at Globe Life Park in Arlington this summer, and you just have to follow the yellow brick road, i.e. I-30, to get there. Fantasy in Sand made its US debut, officially opening in Lot F today, just a major leaguers fastball away from the iconic...
Frisco Police Department – K9 Officer Cali
Frisco Police Department introduces new K9 Officer Cali , thanks to a $40,000 donation from Elevate Life Church. Cali is a beautiful black, 3 year old German shepherd who serves not only as a K9 officer, but as a narcotics dog.Her partner is Officer Jacob Sample and...
Dallas Modani Furniture Store Grand Opening
I pretty sure haven’t been this hip in years. Last night, me and my +1 Sabrina made a MNO of the Modani Furniture Red Carpet Grand Opening party.Complete with ribbon cutting.It. Was. Lush.Even the building façade is impressive.This sophisticated store is set up with a...
Frisco’s New Michaels Crafts Store
Frisco just got better last week. It’s a two Michaels town now, and that’s huge for us craft geeks.The new Frisco Michael's store had it’s soft opening on Thursday night (I was one of the first lucky shoppers through it’s doors!) and the Grand Opening was on Sunday...
Inside the GM Manufacturing Plant in Arlington, Texas
One of the arguments that the hubs and I have the most is how long we’ll keep our vehicles. I’m an every two-years "need a new car" kind of girl. He brags that he's a "drive it till the wheels fall off" kind of guy. I laugh when he says that I’ll be driving my SUV for...
Tips on Exploring the New Nebraska Furniture Mart
We've been waiting for almost 2 years for the new Nebraska Furniture Mart to open. Ever since we started considering building our home in The Colony, Texas, it's been smack-dab on our daily drive taunting with its promise of awesomeness. We've been watching, watching,...
Gingerbread House Contest Wars aka the Reliant Lights Contest
When Reliant Energy asked me to be a contestant in a gingerbread house decorating competition (#ReliantLightsContest), you can bet your gumdrops I was in it to win it! The additional incentive of $1,000 to my non-profit of choice was just icing on the proverbial...
Perot Museum Giveaway
Happy Birthday Perot Museum of Nature and Science! You're a young 2 years old, but already a Dallas darling. I was lucky enough to attend a special luncheon celebrating the 2 year anniversary of the opening of the Perot Museum and to hear about the amazing things...
Reliant Lights Your Holidays
They're predicting 100% chance of snow this Saturday at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas. Seriously. The snow-filled play area is just one of the many features planned for the festivities in Downtown Dallas. If snow in our balmy 60 degree temps isn't enough to bring you...
Gift Ideas at The Vintage House, Carrollton, Texas
I popped into the Vintage House last weekend in a desperate, last minute -- like I'm on the way to the party last minute -- attempt to get an ornament for a Daisy Troop's ornament exchange and also the mom's white elephant exchange. Not only does the Vintage House,...