By Erica Rood, M.A. Ed. | Contributor If ever there was a year when teens and tweens faced new and unusual life experiences, 2020 is the one. Between a sudden lockdown, social distancing requirements, and distance or hybrid learning, they have been required to adjust and adjust again. Change isn’t…
By Alicia Wanek In Texas we can enjoy our outdoor living spaces 12 months out of the year, and now is the perfect time to create the backyard oasis of your dreams. Think of the long-term and how your family can enjoy your outdoor space for many years—whether that’s with…
By Jamie Spence | Contributor People have obviously been spending more time at home since the Covid-19 crisis began. As a result, many a “Honey Do” list is getting completed and a lot of “someday projects” have become current projects. There’s never been a better time to take some ideas…
By Helen Witty As Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) turns 40 this year, it’s natural to reflect on the rich history of an organization built and sustained by victims of drunk driving, and more recently, drugged driving. Founded in 1980 by Candace Lightner, whose 13-year-old daughter Cari was killed by…
Pictured above: Winemaker Kathleen Ward at her Colorado vineyard By Alicia Wanek When winemaker Kathleen Ward chose the name Libelle (pronounced lee-bell), which means “dragonfly” in Dutch, for her wine label, she harkened back to fond memories watching the brightly colored creatures dart around her yard with her beloved grandmother…
2020 State Fair of Texas Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns July 7, 2020 – DALLAS – After extensive consideration of the current landscape related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the health and safety of all fairgoers, staff, business partners, and overall community, the State Fair of Texas Board of Directors…
By Jamie Spence Having a pool in your backyard has been a very desirable residential amenity for decades. Maybe you are lucky enough to have one, but it’s looking old and dated, and you’re not very excited about using it this summer. If you want your backyard to feel like…
By Colin White | Contributor Our college and high school seniors have had many of their rites of passage upended. At least in the traditional sense. Most won’t get to walk across the stage to symbolically receive the culmination of years of hard work. Hosting a party to acknowledge…
By Colin White | Contributor Special days are taking on a whole new meaning in this trying time, but that doesn’t mean we don’t want to find ways to celebrate the most important people in our lives. Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and, whether you are sheltering in place…