CRAWLING THROUGH SPAIN… TAPAS STYLE! When you land in Spain you intuitively want to immerseyourself in the country’s most traditional social ritual, thetapas bar crawl. It’s a way of life for Spaniards. A visitor canget off the plane, go straight to a tapas bar in any Spanishcity and sip sangria, inhale some air-dried ham (jamon),and…
PICNICS, PARKS, PICKLEBALL & PLENTY OF FUN IN ENNIS! Nothing says Summer in Texas like dining al fresco with aclassic picnic, and Ennis has perfect places to enjoy! Stop by theBluebonnet Market for some fresh produce, artisanal picklesand plenty of other treats to put together a divine spread, or letsomeone else do the work by…
LIFE’S A BIG PICNIC IN WAXAHACHIE One of the highlights of my jobat the Waxahachie Convention& Visitors Bureau is planninginteresting experiences for ourresidents and visitors utilizingALL of Waxahachie as an eventspace. When looking at the longlist of upcoming events that is onthe calendar through the end ofthe year, most of them take placein our great…
PICTURE PERFECT PICNIC The purpose of Rosedale Picnic Company is to make everymoment memorable. If you want a luxury picnic experience,we are the creative team to make it happen!Being from three different states, the Rosedale Picnic Company(RPC) girls all met at SMU. We teamed up and bought thecompany from the previous students who were graduatingand…
WANDERING THROUGH WACO Waco, Texas, “a city to believe in,” has been rebranded with a new tagline and is in the midst of celebrating its 175th year! Welcoming to all, it is a city rich in history, traditions and diverse cultural backgrounds. Waco is growing steadily and is intricately woven with innovation, warmth, and friendliness. Everywhere I wandered,…
NAVIGATING HOME-BUYING IN THE CURRENT INTEREST RATE ENVIRONMENT: THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL LENDERS! At Gateway Mortgage, our mission has always been to strengthen the families andcommunities we serve by providing a better banking experience and to help our customerspursue their vision of happiness — on their terms.In such a competitive and fluctuating market, the choice…
KABOB THE BOD Whether you pronounce or spell itKabob, Kebab, or Kebap, I think wecan all agree the shish kabob (said withmy very THICK country accent) is oneof the most underrated grilled dishes.While most of the year I am in full bodyby brisket mode, there is somethingabout the heat of the summer that hasme craving…
BODY SUMMER Just like the cores of our bodies need to be strong tosupport us, we need to be strong to support our families,friends, and community. How do we do this? Throughbalancing mind, body, spirit and community. In the lastissue, we discussed the importance of spending time onour minds. In this issue, we are talking…
FIT 2 A T DANCE Hey ya’ll! My name is T, yep, just the letter T!I’m the face behind @Fit2aTdance, a play on words-“fit to a tee”. If youhave never heard of me, well that’s because I am not a famous fitnessinstructor. In fact, I don’t spend hours at the gym. I definitely don’t haveperfect…
Late summer fashion unfolds with bright colors, tropical and floral splashes, picnic-checked gingham and bold statement solids! Beautifully transition “Texas-style” into early fall by adding lightweight layers. We are well-stocked with clothing, accessories, and gifty items and our vision is to help you enhance your closet while feeling right at home with our personal stylists.…