Lemonade Party Adult and child friendly, this is the perfect party to feature regular and spiked lemonade. Create a lemonade stand and the kids can take turns serving everyone! Design a photo backdrop stage so everyone can make memories of this fun party theme! Luau party If you can’t make it to Hawaii this year,…
For nearly four decades, Ginger Brown served her famous giant cinnamon rolls and other delights at the Lake Worth restaurant that bore her name. When health challenges forced her to retire last year, she entrusted Mazen Haddad and his family to continue her legacy. After all, they already owned and managed four successful restaurants nearby. …
Judy Wolfe and Craig McGee were two American kids hanging out in Chicago at the time. Craig was from from Iowa, and Judy was from Michigan. Judy was in training for the airlines, and Craig was in school to become a draftsman. They fell in love as kids do (or it was just Chicago fun) and she got pregnant. …
Ah, summer. Pools are open, some kids have likely started driving their parents mad as summer holidays commence, the days should be super hot, and margaritas, taco chips and air conditioning will be all the rage. I love Texas, and summer is my absolute favorite time of year. One question I have been asked the…
Independence Day in Texas is a vibrant celebration, filled with fun activities for families and communities to enjoy. From fireworks displays to patriotic parades, there’s something for everyone to revel in on this special day. Many cities and towns across the Lone Star State host Independence Day events, featuring live music, delicious food vendors, and…
You’re packing to head out to the pool, or the beach, or vacation with swimsuit, sunhat, towels, and sunscreen. Don’t forget to pack a “beach read” — that novel that is easy, breezy, get-out-of-your head kind of escape. Pick up one — or more — of the following. Or if you’ve got one of the…
Salt & Light Collective Find all classes, venue rental, and upcoming workshops on (www.saltandlight-collective.com) Salt and Light Collective 138 Olive St Keller, TX 76248 Discover a haven for creativity and community at Salt & Light Collective in Old Town Keller, Texas! From cooking to life skills, our nurturing space offers a variety of classes and…
With Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, and the end of the school year right on itsheels, it’s time to find ways to say thanks to these amazing individuals who give of their time, their talents — and often their own funds — to make a profound impact on our kids’ lives. How can we give…
At least that’s how Phineas and Ferb describe summer break in their theme song (performed by Denton County’s Bowling for Soup). Parents can sympathize. There’s 11 weeks to plan for, and if you have kids in different age groups and your kids need activities while you work, making all the moving pieces fit together seems…
After more than two decades of living a successful career in the hospitality industry, entrepreneur Terri Hammond still works hard every day with the same zeal and enthusiasm. “My first job was as a waitress in a small diner when I was 17 years old,” Terri said. “Then my first hotel job was as a…