New at the Zoo: Exploring Elephant Springs and More at the Fort Worth Zoo

New at the Zoo: Exploring Elephant Springs and More at the Fort Worth Zoo

ROCKWALL, TX – June 29, 2021 — Trips to the zoo are one of my favorite summer traditions, and we are so lucky to have some of the best zoos in the country right here in DFW! Thanks to its unique exhibits and exotic animals, the Fort Worth Zoo has been ranked the Number 1 […]

Pitchfork Pumpkin Patch Murder Mystery

Pitchfork Pumpkin Patch Murder Mystery

ROCKWALL, TX – There hasn’t been much good about the year 2020, but there is one bright jack-o-lantern light amidst all the heavy darkness. 2020 is the inaugural year of the new Pitchfork Pumpkin Patch! I’m always looking for local pumpkin patches and fall festivities to celebrate the beautiful weather, warm colors, and inviting flavors […]

Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum 

Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum 

ROCKWALL, TX – October 8, 2020 — With so many 2020 events canceled due to Covid, it warmed my heart like a cup of hot cocoa to learn that Autumn at the Arboretum would still be welcoming visitors this year. To celebrate their 15th anniversary creating elaborate pumpkin villages, The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden […]

For a Dreamer of Houses at the Dallas Museum of Art 

For a Dreamer of Houses at the Dallas Museum of Art 

ROCKWALL, TX – August 24, 2020 — For the first time in months, Austin and I got out of the house and experienced some culture! We were invited to be special guests at the Dallas Museum of Art’s reopening weekend event and new rotating exhibit. The museum has been closed since early spring due to […]

Our Jurassic Quest Adventure in Dallas

Our Jurassic Quest Adventure in Dallas

(ROCKWALL, TX — July 2, 2020) Sometimes, being married to the editor of Blue Ribbon News is a whole lot of fun. Last weekend, my husband Austin was invited to a special media preview of Jurassic Quest — a drive thru dinosaur experience touring the United States. I knew I couldn’t miss out on the […]