Trail Sisters

Trail Sisters

Hiking group unites women who share love of outdoors By Sonia Duggan Winter, spring, summer or fall, a vibrant community of adventure seeking women connect to hike trails together in North Texas and beyond.  The group, aptly named Hikerbabes, is a women-only group united by 

Plan the perfect honeymoon

Plan the perfect honeymoon

By Carrie Dunlea After a whirlwind of wedding festivities, it’s no wonder why so many couples look forward to their honeymoons and the opportunity to escape, unwind and celebrate the beginning of their life together. But with so many destinations, activities and logistics to consider, 

Simplify Holiday Hosting from Start to Finish

Simplify Holiday Hosting from Start to Finish

Hosting a major holiday event is no small effort. It requires close attention to detail from planning, cooking and cleaning to entertaining guests on the big day. Fortunately, just like any good recipe, approaching your hosting duties one step at a time can allow you 

Back to the Books

Back to the Books

By Carrie Dunlea After a summer of relaxation, the start of a new school year generates mixed emotions among students. Many children look forward to being back on campus with their friends but may not revel in the idea of waking up early or doing 

Boost Your Confidence

Boost Your Confidence

Self-esteem is something to which we all aspire, but every now and then, we all feel rather low and need a bit of a boost.  Whether one of your relationships has you down or you are having a tough time at work, consider doing one 

Keep pets occupied while you’re at work

Keep pets occupied while you’re at work

If one had to find a silver lining during the global pandemic that kept people close to home for an extended period of time, the chance to spend more time with pets is worthy of consideration. Cats, dogs, birds, and other animals reaped the rewards 

Ease the transition

Ease the transition

Help your child navigate the school year with less stress By Sonia Duggan Students and families faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The shift to remote learning and shortened school days, forced students to adapt to virtual school on the fly as parents adjusted 

Retire to the RV lifestyle

Retire to the RV lifestyle

By Carrie Dunlea Individuals who are approaching retirement or those who already have said goodbye to the working world may find they are ready to make some life changes. Travel is something many older adults enjoy when they have much more free time to see 

Plan before you shop for a wedding dress

Plan before you shop for a wedding dress

By Sonia Duggan After years of dreaming about your future wedding day, the time has finally arrived for you to shop for a dress. But where and when do you start this fun yet slightly overwhelming process? After speaking to local expert Janet Smith of 

Pandemic Partners

Pandemic Partners

If  there has been a silver lining to 2020 and the upheaval caused by COVID-19, it’s that more people have found they have extra time on their hands to care for a pet in today’s solitary work-from-home lifestyle. Across the country, adoptions of 4-legged companions increased