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 …
By Carrie Dunlea Whether you’re young, old or somewhere in between and craving a memorable Christmas experience that doesn’t involve hours in the car searching for lights, gather your loved ones and climb aboard one of Texas’ many holiday trains. These festive excursions combine nostalgia …
By Whitney Alswede Every Wednesday, kids, teens — and even adults with special needs— are invited to come as they are and join the All Abilities Hub. For some, that means sitting next to a new friend and participating in the day’s activity; for others, …
Red Wine Chocolate Cake 3 hours | One 8-inch cake RED WINE CHOCOLATE CAKE 1 cup granulated sugar ¹⁄ ³ cup light brown sugar ¹⁄ ³ cup + 2 tbsp unsweetened natural cocoa powder 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 1¼ tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking …
Simple tips to make Thanksgiving dinner easy, elegant — and enjoyable By Carrie Dunlea If your name is on the Thanksgiving invitation this year, take a deep breath and relax. Hosting doesn’t have to mean spending the entire week in the kitchen or maxing out …