5 Reasons to Love Punch Bowl Social
A newcomer to Deep Ellum last year, Punch Bowl Social boasts online that they “take funning to a whole new level.” Do they live up to this promise? I say yes. Here’s why you need to visit Punch Bowl Social for your next date night…
Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta
Every year as summer transitions into fall, the fountain at The Rockwall Harbor transforms into a gigantic bathtub full of rubber ducks. What brings on this puzzling transformation? A fundraiser and a high stakes duck race: The Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta. I grew up in…
La La Land Kind Cafe: Coffee for a Cause
Pour yourself a cup of coffee with some service on the side at La La Land. This new cafe on Lower Greenville has more than espresso and foam: they’ve got a mission. The Vibe When you walk up to the welcoming Southern-sized front porch and…
The Ultimate Austin, TX Weekend Itinerary
At the beginning of 2019, we started the process of planning a 3-day weekend trip to Austin, TX. We posted our planned itinerary right here. This is the updated version of that post now that we have actually experienced the city for ourselves! While we…
Top 12 Tips for the State Fair of Texas 2018
Fall has arrived in Dallas, and that doesn’t just mean it’s time for pumpkin carving and candy corn snacking. September also rings in the first day of the State Fair of Texas! I have been going to the State Fair every year since I was…
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…
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…
How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in New Braunfels, TX
We recently took a family trip to the Texas Hill Country! We stayed in the Gruene/New Braunfels area for a couple of nights, and the enchanting atmosphere exceeded our expectations. Since our trip was a short one, we have not yet checked every item off…
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…
5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Layered Café
One of my favorite spots to eat and shop around the Dallas metroplex is downtown McKinney. With so many unique boutiques, quirky restaurants, and gorgeous historic buildings, it makes a great day trip to the outskirts of DFW. McKinney is also home to one of…
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