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...
10 Fun Things to Do in Wylie, TX
Experiencing Culture in Small Town Texas The Dallas area is well known for its urban skyline and bustling city center. But in my opinion as a lifelong native to DFW, one of the most special things about this area is the surrounding smaller towns. Each...
Fair & Square Imports in McKinney, TX
Shopping and strolling around charming Downtown McKinney is one of my favorite pastimes in DFW. There are dozens of unique local businesses to explore around the McKinney square, where I can always seem to find something delicious to snack on or something pretty that needs...
Candle Making with MNC Candle Co at Grady Ln Boutique
I’m always excited about an opportunity to try a new craft, so when MNC Candle Co invited me a candle making class at Grady Ln Boutique in Downtown McKinney, my answer was an immediate yes! Here’s what we learned and how our beautiful candles melted...
Habitat Plants + Coffee in McKinney, TX
Downtown McKinney is one of my favorite corners of the DFW metroplex. It’s full of lovely, quirky local businesses that are all within walking distance from each other (which you can read more about here). One of the newest businesses to pop up in the...
How to Support Local Businesses During COVID-19 Quarantine
The COVID-19 crisis has led to uncertain and unprecedented times for everyone, but especially for local business owners. Dallas closed bars, gyms, salons, and entertainment venues last week and just announced a shelter in place ordinance yesterday. Restaurants are prohibited to offer dine-in seating and...
Bishop Arts District Shop Local Christmas Gift Guide
Are you always stuck when it comes to finding the perfect personalized gifts and stocking stuffers for your friends and family? Don’t let the season stress you out! We’re here to help. We visited local shops all over Bishop Arts District and saw hundreds of...
8 Things to Do in Downtown Grapevine, TX
When DFW residents think of Grapevine, attractions like The Great Wolf Lodge, The Gaylord Texan, or Grapevine Mills Outlet Mall probably come to mind. While we love these places (I’ve spent many hours and dollars in that outlet mall), Grapevine’s local scene has so much...
What to Expect at LeakyCon: A Harry Potter Convention
Anyone who knows us well is aware of our slight Harry Potter obsession. Austin and I had Potter-related wedding cake toppers and spent part of our honeymoon at the Wizarding World Universal theme park in Orlando. Our distinct Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff personalities balance each other...
Bastille on Bishop Arts French Festival
Last weekend, we spent some time in one of our favorite areas of Dallas: Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff. Each year around Bastille Day, local neighborhood organization Go Oak Cliff holds a French festival called Bastille on Bishop with food, wine, games, and live...
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