Adventures
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a night in las colinas
Looking to try something new, I stopped off at the Harvest Hall in Grapevine, and it did not disappoint. With an array of interesting choices, even the pickiest eater could find something great to eat here. Not one to pass up on southern food, I opted for the loaded wedge platter. A filling and flavorful…
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heard natural science museum & wildlife sanctuary
The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary is a hidden gem for DFW. With 289 acres to explore, there’s plenty to do and see. Starting with the indoor exhibits, we walked the halls reading about various artifacts, with a surprising number of them being found locally. Armed with two maps, we headed outside. We…
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Plant sale, stranger things, and date night
The weekend started early with a plant sale where we picked up carrots, broccoli, green onions, lettuce, bell peppers, spicy peppers, herbs, two kinds of tomato, and four kinds of flowers. I’m pretty sure I’ll need to learn canning and how to make salsa with all the vegetables we’ll have this year. Winter was not…
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pop-up market at the winery
Deciding to try something different, we checked out a pop-up market at a winery, and it might be one of my new favorite things—shopping and wine, what combination could be better? We arrived early and managed to take a few photos before everything was packed. Finding a couple of must-haves like locally sourced honey and…
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Italian date night
After a very busy Christmas that was fun-filled but a crazy amount of cooking because who doesn’t need a brown sugar citrus ham, twice-baked potato casserole, green beans, sausage and herb stuffing, peach cobbler, and cranberry margaritas on Christmas day? Needless to say, I was ready for someone else to cook dinner, and we decided…
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fort worth
Our trip to the historic city of Fort Worth began with a stop at the TX Whiskey Ranch. Spanning over a hundred acres, this rolling landscape provides a whiskey distillery, tastings, tours, a gift shop, and a golf course. The atmosphere is open and relaxed, with many picturesque spots for visitors to sit and relax.…
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Girl’s trip to broken bow
Taking a spontaneous girl’s trip to Broken Bow is just what this author needed to decompress after writing a first draft on a new series. More details on that to come. We picked up a large pizza and an absurd amount of frozen wine margaritas before arriving at the beautiful cabin. Atticus was thrilled to…
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Painting with a twist
Always up for an adventure, we decided to try something new for date night and took a painting with a twist class. The other students were also very excited and made for a great night out. Using chalk, two paint brushes, and finger painting, we had a blast creating our vision of the nighttime scene.…
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Margarita Festival
What better way to celebrate summer than with a margarita festival? Upbeat music encourages festival goers to dance and relax with a variety of drinks to sample and full-size beverages available. Food trucks are nearby for snacks or a huge plate of loaded fries to share. One last summer event before we welcome the cooler…
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hot springs, arkansas
Hot Springs, Arkansas, is a little town with a long, colorful history. The center of health and wellness treatments, Hot Springs, attracted people from all walks of life, from presidents and crime bosses to injured soldiers and those seeking relief from various ailments. The naturally heated springs below were piped into bathhouses, creating fierce competition…
