TEXAS LOVES THREE HAPPY COWS! Yogurt has always been a staple in our house. We favor Greek yogurt to have with breakfast, lunch and dinner…it’s the perfect food for any time of the day. Three Happy Cows has a huge Texas following and is back after a fire destroyed their plant, forcing them to stop production …
Happy Birthday to the Notorious little Cooley Cowboys
To celebrate my two July babies, we threw a cowboy/cowgirl party and had a rip roarin’ good time…Texas style! The Notorious Cooley children were on a “wanted” poster on invitations from TinyPrints. The best Texas entertainment there is comes from Camp Cookie. K.R. Wood (Camp Cookie) arrived with his chuck wagon, guitar, stick horses, and even a …
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Enjoy a Starry Night with an outdoor Summer Concert
A few weeks ago, my friend Jen mentioned that we needed a girl’s night out. “Let’s go have tapas, laugh and drink wine!” That’s exactly what we did… and it was fabulous! We said, “Bonjour summer” with a relaxing night of tapas and ballet under the stars. This got me thinking, “why don’t we …
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Chihuly at the Dallas Arboretum: a must see and see again!
“Glass is just so special—it’s a combination of heat and fire, all natural things, and it’s one of the few materials you can see through in a large canvas,” says Dale Chihuly. Chihuly’s “Garden Cycle” is inspired by nature. The Dallas Arboretum is so lucky to enjoy the beautiful Chihuly glass installations until November 5th. …
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The Summer of Spritzers
Summer in Texas is crazy hot! I know exactly what I want to cool myself down…a refreshing spritzer. A spritzer is like iced sunshine in a wine glass. Spritzer is German for spray/squirt/sprinkle/splash…all verbs that go beautifully with summer. Wine spritzers are light, refreshing, and invigorating on hot Texas summer days. They provide just the …
Get lost with your family in Lost Pines, Texas
It’s the middle of the night when I make my list in my head of what I packed and what I need to pack for our spring break road trip. That never ending list that mothers do to make sure their children are protected, safe and entertained…cough syrup (check), sunscreen (check), Cars DVD (check). …
Blue Bell, the best ice cream in the country
When I was little and my family would sit around the table at dinner time, my dad would have us all engaged in a competition for ice cream dessert. Although everyone always got ice cream, we competed fiercely for Dad’s approving nod as to which of us came closest to matching the pitch, tone and …
The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk in Dallas
Jean Paul Gaultier has always had an open-minded view of society; exploring and investigating ideas with a grand sense of humor. Gaultier started his career in 1970 at age eighteen as an assistant to Pierre Cardin, and more recently he has been the creative director of Hermes from 2003 to 2010. Gaultier is known for using …
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San Antonio: The Venice of South Texas
Ahh! San Antonio…the smell of Tex-Mex, the sound of mariachi bands, and the sight of the River Walk. It’s like stepping into a quaint foreign village; the little Venice of Texas! Savoring Texas history, food, and entertainment on a weekend trip can be fulfilling for not just our children but the child inside all of …
Swimsuit Confidence…for all women at every age
Women are on a constant quest to find the perfect swimsuit that flatters their shape. There are so many different body types. Women go through so many changes including puberty, pregnancy, post pregnancy, weight gain and loss…We have so many souvenirs in our pockets: wrinkles, age spots, scars, baby bulges… The good news is that …
Spring Forward Fashion: Shopping in Your Neck of the Woods
Photo: Trends for the spring all in one photo: bright colors, ’70s boho chic, wide leg high waisted pants, and eclectic prints. Freshen up your look this spring season with fashion trends that add a zip to your step. Shopping to select trends which suit your personality is easy this season. Fashion should be fun! If it …
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Edie Brickell: My First Musical Love
Do you remember your first music concert? The memory is a bit like the feeling you experienced from the rush of your first infatuation … that delightful, dreamy feeling you never wanted to end and it always holds a special place in your heart leaving a mark on it forever. My first concert was Edie …