The Best Farmers Markets In and Around Dallas
If you live in North Texas and want to start shopping at local markets, here are some of the best farmers markets around Dallas.
Best Coffee Shops in Allen
Luckily for us caffeine lovers, North Texas boosts a thriving coffee scene, including my hometown of Allen. Whether you’re a local or an out-of-town visitor, these are the top 5 coffee shops in Allen that will draw you back repeatedly.
Top Places For Local Food In South Maui
While there are many food trucks, cafes, restaurants, diners, and markets across Maui, there are several that are favorites with locals and tourists alike.
Maui Travel Tips
A vacation to Maui is the trip of a lifetime – a wonderful, beautiful, and fun experience you will never forget. Here are the top tips you need to know before journeying to this tropical paradise.
Commit to Your Mental Health This Year
More than just the presence or absence of mental illness, mental health is a person's emotional, social, and psychological well-being. It affects how we relate to others, make choices, think, feel, and act – critical to our overall quality of life…
Favorite Recipe - Handmade Tortillas
Chewy, tender, and delicious, I absolutely love this handmade tortilla recipe. Once you make them, you’ll never want to have store-bought ones again!
How to Book Cheap Flights
If you want to learn how to save money on airfare whenever you travel, here are some tips and tricks to help you book cheap flights year-round.
Ingredient Spotlight - Caramel
If you’re looking for some new caramel recipes to try, I’ve pulled together a group of my favorite ones that I think are worth a go.
Best Pumpkin Patches in DFW
Here are a few of my favorite pumpkin patches in the DFW area that are worth a visit.
Top 5 Small Towns to Visit in Texas
If you have a Lone Star state bucket list, there are five small towns you need to visit.
Top 6 Travel Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Here are the top six travel mistakes and how to avoid them.
Protecting the Monarch Butterfly
No matter how small, every animal has a vital role in the ecosystem, and monarch butterflies are no different. They pollinate the flowers they visit and are a food source for wasps, lizards, birds, spiders, etc. According to Dick Davis, Execute Director for Texas Discovery Gardens, “monarchs are an ‘indicator species. They tell us how Mother Nature is feeling.”
Donate School Supplies This August
If you are looking for ways to give back to your community and support children and teachers in need, donating school supplies is a fantastic way to help.
How to Care for Your Friends & Family with Depression
One of the most commonly diagnosed is depression. Seeing a loved one struggling with depression is heart-wrenching in its own right, but it’s even more so when you don’t know what to do to help that family member or friend. While every person’s situation and personality are different, anyone can do a few things to help a loved one move towards healing and recovery.
Health Benefits of Feeling Positive
Positivity is something that everyone aspires to achieve day in and day out. Feelings such as joy, satisfaction, contentment, happiness, and positivity make life more enjoyable. Being happier makes you feel better, and it also has a ton of positive health benefits. Here are some ways that feeling positive makes you a healthier person.
Favorite Recipe - Margherita Pizza
Recently, I’ve started surfing the web and browsing through cookbooks, looking for new, delicious recipes to try. My goal is to learn how to make different dishes to have a nice variety of foods to choose from when planning out meals. First up on my list is pizza, as it is my go-to dish. Fortunately, I found this delicious Margherita pizza recipe from A Beautiful Plate.
What to Know for Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and now more than ever, more people are struggling with the reality of mental illness. Each year, this national movement supports those affected, educates the public, and advocates for policies and laws that help people with mental illnesses and their families…
Celebration of Spring
Spring symbolizes new beginnings and rebirth. The days become longer, temperatures slowly warm-up, and flowers sprout up all around us. Due to these reasons – and many more – that spring is the best time of year to spend time outside. Whether going on a walk in the park, planting new flowers and herbs in my garden, sitting on my porch, or just exploring Mother Nature, I am outside all the time. And what better way to honor my favorite season than by observing the spring equinox tomorrow.
How to Start an Herb Garden
It may seem daunting, but having a herb garden is very easy (not to mention delicious). This lovely garden helps bring beauty to your outdoor space and mouth-watering flavor to your food. Whether you want to get into herb gardening as a hobby or to be more financially responsible and healthier, here are some easy steps to help you begin…
Ways to Spend the Day Off
Whether it is a holiday or a weekend, my days off are sacred. I cherish the time I spend either by myself or with family or friends. Here are a few ways that I love to spend my days off…