My 6 Favorite Small Businesses to Shop Disney
Finding cute Disney products is a passion of mine, especially when I’m planning a trip to Disney World. And while there are plenty of major retailers selling Disney merch, I love finding creative small business owners who sell truly unique products. Whether you’re packing your…
How to Support Local Businesses During COVID-19 Quarantine
The COVID-19 crisis has led to uncertain and unprecedented times for everyone, but especially for local business owners. Dallas closed bars, gyms, salons, and entertainment venues last week and just announced a shelter in place ordinance yesterday. Restaurants are prohibited to offer dine-in seating and…
How to Throw a Dog Birthday Party
If we’re all being honest, we don’t deserve dogs. They love us unconditionally, greeting us at the door every day with a wagging tail. They lick away our tears when we’re sad, and they jump up to celebrate with us when we’re happy. Have you…
8 Creative Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Her
Valentine’s Day is coming up sooner than you think. It’s only a few weeks away! If even the thought of hunting down the perfect gift is already giving you a headache, you’ve come to the right place. Here are a handful of creative and…
Bishop Arts District Shop Local Christmas Gift Guide
Are you always stuck when it comes to finding the perfect personalized gifts and stocking stuffers for your friends and family? Don’t let the season stress you out! We’re here to help. We visited local shops all over Bishop Arts District and saw hundreds of…
8 Things to Do in Downtown Grapevine, TX
When DFW residents think of Grapevine, attractions like The Great Wolf Lodge, The Gaylord Texan, or Grapevine Mills Outlet Mall probably come to mind. While we love these places (I’ve spent many hours and dollars in that outlet mall), Grapevine’s local scene has so much…
What to Expect at LeakyCon: A Harry Potter Convention
Anyone who knows us well is aware of our slight Harry Potter obsession. Austin and I had Potter-related wedding cake toppers and spent part of our honeymoon at the Wizarding World Universal theme park in Orlando. Our distinct Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff personalities balance each other…
Bastille on Bishop Arts French Festival
Last weekend, we spent some time in one of our favorite areas of Dallas: Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff. Each year around Bastille Day, local neighborhood organization Go Oak Cliff holds a French festival called Bastille on Bishop with food, wine, games, and live…
The Rustic Warehouse
If you’ve ever ventured up to the northeast corner of the metroplex to shop, dine, or swim on Lake Ray Hubbard, you probably know all about the charming suburban town of Rockwall. Rockwall has a bustling downtown square with a historic courthouse building, countless lovely…
8 Things to Do in Downtown McKinney, TX
Downtown McKinney is one of the most charming places in the whole Dallas metroplex! It is home to dozens of unique local shops, tons of delicious food, and beautiful historic buildings are everywhere. McKinney also has a special place in my heart because Austin and…
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