Discover spaces where architecture, culture and imagination meet By Carrie Dunlea Libraries have always held a certain magic—quiet places where stories, ideas and histories live side by side, waiting for someone to open a cover and step inside. Yet around the world, some libraries transcend their …
A year in review of the nonprofits strengthening our communities By Sonia Duggan From the beginning, In & Around Magazine set out to do more than showcase destinations, events and lifestyle. It set out to tell the stories that anchor a community — the ones …
Community Quilters craft comfort for children and families in need By Sonia Duggan Each week, a community of quilters comes together with a shared purpose: creating new, handmade blankets that offer warmth, comfort and reassurance to children facing some of life’s hardest moments. These dedicated individuals …
Three Dutch-Caribbean islands, each offering a distinct blend of relaxation, adventure & local flavor By Carrie Dunlea Travelers seeking Caribbean warmth with a European twist often discover that the ABC Islands—Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao—offer far more than the postcard-perfect beaches that first lure them in. …
By Carrie Dunlea The holidays arrive with twinkling lights, cozy gatherings, and that irresistible urge to transform your home into a festive wonderland. In 2025, decorating is all about blending heartfelt nostalgia with fresh, joyful touches—think “Ralph Lauren Christmas” vibes meets playful maximalism. Designers are …
Christmas Tree Cake Pops | 24 cake pops 1 box vanilla cake mix ¾ cup canola oil ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon milk 3 ½ cups green candy melts 24 cake pop sticks Icing dots …
As the whirlwind of the holiday season winds down — and the cookies, gatherings and late nights begin to catch up with everyone — many people naturally start thinking about what they want the new year to look like. According to a 2024 Pew Research …
Meet Acadia, a two-year-old Lab with a heart as bright as the holiday lights. This active, precious girl has been waiting patiently for her forever family, and she’s hoping this season will finally bring her home. Smart and sweet, Acadia already knows “sit” and “stay,” …
Honor Flight DFW reconnects veterans with history, heroes and healing By Bob Wieland Two longtime friends and fellow members of American Legion Post 315 in Wylie recently shared a journey neither will ever forget. Vietnam veterans Don Bridges and Chuck Davis made a trip to …
Texas Equine Education & Horsemanship blends therapy, teaching By Whitney Alswede Four days a week, preschoolers, retirees, first responders, children with learning differences and a host of others make the drive to Farmersville to take a break, saddle up and breathe. By their side as they …