Ennis: The Bluebonnet Capital of Texas
Ever since I was a baby, I’ve attended the annual Bluebonnet Festival in Ennis, Texas when it rolls around in April. It’s one of my favorite weekends of the year, and I’ve enjoyed so many happy family memories there. If you live in North Texas...
25 Inexpensive Dallas Date Ideas Under $25 For Two
It’s no secret: Dallas can be an expensive city. But even with inflation and cost of living constantly rising, you can still have fun and spend quality time with your loved ones. My husband Austin and I are trying to stick to a strict budget...
Visiting Muir Woods National Monument
One of the most memorable experiences from our one-week California road trip was our visit to Muir Woods National Monument. Just a short drive across the San Francisco Bay near Strawberry, this magical redwood forest looks like something straight out of the pages of a...
Tanglewood Resort Weekend Trip
This summer we spent a relaxing weekend beside the calm waters of Lake Texoma at Tanglewood Resort. We were amazed by our comfortable suite, the beautiful new swimming pools on the grounds, and the delicious food. Here’s everything we experienced on our lovely couples getaway...
Spring at the Dallas Arboretum
The weather is warming up and the flowers are starting to blossom here in Dallas, which means it’s time for one my favorite annual spring festivals: Dallas Blooms at the Arboretum! Spring at the Dallas Arboretum brings 500,000+ colorful flowers, larger than life topiaries, and...
Georgetown: The Red Poppy Capital of Texas
There are a million things I love about living in Texas. But wildflower season definitely has a spot at the very top of the list! Texas is home to endless fields of primroses, poppies, and of course our signature bluebonnets. If you’re new to the...
Tiptoeing Through Texas Tulips
One of my favorite spring traditions in the Dallas, TX area is our annual trip to Texas Tulips. The beautiful tulip fields look like something lifted straight out of Holland and dropped into the Texas countryside. Here’s everything you should know before you go, and...
My Denver, CO Packing List
As a lifelong Texan, packing for the snowy peaks of Colorado in February required some extra research on my part. I was sure what to expect from the temperatures and precipitation since the coldest it typically gets in Dallas is approximately 40-50 degrees. I wasn’t...
52 Cute Date Ideas for a Year of Fun
I may only have 3 years of marriage under my belt, but I have one core belief that I think applies to every successful relationship. Keep dating each other! When you and your partner make an effort to spend quality time together on a regular...
Tips for Visiting the Natural Bridge Caverns
On our most recent trip to San Antonio we decided to do something adventurous. We purchased two tickets for the Natural Bridge Caverns and hiked through a mile of stunning underground caves! Before we started our trek below the rocks, we didn’t know what to...
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