Rockwall,TX (November 25, 2025) – The holidays don’t have to mean overcomplicated dishes or a million grocery store trips. Sometimes, knowing you’ve got a few solid, crowd-pleasing recipes in your back pocket is all it takes to feel confident in the kitchen and actually enjoy the season. These three recipes are so simple you could […]
Rockwall, TX (October 23, 2025) – There are certain foods that just taste like fall in Texas, and a good corny dog is right at the top of the list. Nothing says autumn like that golden, crispy batter wrapped around a juicy hot dog, eaten with one hand while the other waves to a neighbor […]
Rockwall, TX (August 13, 2025) – Back-to-school season has always felt like a fresh start. The smell of new pencils, the crispness of early mornings, and the buzz of seeing old friends again. It’s a time filled with excitement, nerves, and the promise of new routines. For me, it also marked the unofficial beginning of […]
Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2025) – Independence Day is more than a holiday. It’s truly a time to reflect, celebrate, and reaffirm the core values that define our nation. As we gather to honor this meaningful day, I want to use my voice to remind us all of the core values of the United States, […]
Rockwall, TX (November 25, 2024) – As we step into the holiday season, there’s something truly magical about reconnecting with the simple joys that make this time of year so special. This season is all about slowing down to savor those cozy, heartwarming moments with family and friends—the kind of moments that turn into cherished […]
Rockwall, TX (September 24, 2024) – If you ask me “Trick or Treat?” my answer is always easy: treat! While this phrase is synonymous with the current season, the term “little treats” has been trending for a while now. Surely you have noticed, especially if you’ve spent any time on social media. The idea behind […]
Rockwall, TX (August 13, 2024) – It is back-to-school time again. One of my favorite seasons of the year because it also means fall, football, pumpkins, and cool weather. I especially appreciate a quick and easy comfort meal this time of year. One of my go-to’s is Easy Chicken Pot Pie. I don’t love canned […]
Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2024) – As we all know, Rockwall is growing at a rapid pace. We are finding new faces in all the places. I married a native Rockwallian and moved to Tate Farms in 2017. I left behind a 5-minute drive to my favorite coffee shop, a weekly mall date with my […]
Rockwall, TX (May 17, 2024) – I’ll never forget the first Memorial Day that our son, Micah, spent at home as active military. At 25, he is now a Captain in the Air Force. He’s finishing his training as an F15 Strike Eagle pilot next month. He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 2020 […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2024) – I am going to tell my age here, but growing up I always rushed to pull the comic section from the newspaper. My mom went for the TV Guide, my dad went for sports, and I grabbed the comics. My favorites were Garfield, Cathy, Peanuts, Blondie, Family Circle, and […]