Summer at the Hilton Anatole

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From Memorial Day through Labor Day, bite into 99 fun-filled days of summer foods, beverages and activities throughout our lush, 45-acre Dallas property. Plan to spend a slice of your summer here at the legendary Hilton Anatole® with your whole family! Summer Packages The overnight room package … [continue]

Snackle Mouth Naturally Satisfies the Health Nut

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Disclosure: HEB selected me to be a part of Primo Picks Blogger Network, which provides me a gift card and new food products to taste test. This post was not reviewed by a 3rd party. All opinions are mine and may not reflect those of the company. I am disclosing this in accordance with the [...]

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Seattle’s Best Coffee Drips into North Texas

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Seattle’s Best Coffee (SBC) began life in the early 1970s as the aromatic brew offered up from a 12-pound roaster housed at the Wet Whisker on Seattle’s Pier 70. It was named “Seattle’s Best Coffee” in the 1990s after winning a local contest. My family has been a faithful SBC drinking family (I’m a #5 [...]

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Miracle Players Foundation Brings Peace, Hope & Butterflies

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Join me and the Miracle Players Foundation on Saturday, June 1, 2013, from 2PM-6PM at its third annual Peace, Hope & Butterflies family fun and music festival located at Flag Pole Hill Park. The event will feature terrific music from four up-and-coming Dallas bands and great activities for kids (and the young at heart), including a petting [...]

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Pretty Muddy Runs into Dallas to #GetActivewithON

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Old Navy is bringing Pretty Muddy Mud Run to Dallas on Saturday, June 1, 2013 for this 5K adventurous obstacle course for any woman who wants to get outside, spend time with friends and have dirty fun! Pretty Muddy has identified Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) as our Pretty Preferred Partner for 2013 along with Project Sole [...]

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Taste Addison Has Got Flavor and a Giveaway

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This weekend, my family has been invited by Addison, Texas for the 21st annual Taste Addison. This is one of our favorite weekends that is blended with delicious food, music and family fun. This three-day festival features over 60 Addison restaurants serving generous samplings of their menus at reduced prices, national musical entertainment, celebrity chef demonstrations [...]

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Nikki Reed Bejewels 7 of All Mankind

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Born into a family full of creatives, Nikki Reed is no different, as she’s acted in films like The Twilight Saga, started designing jewelry and sings with her husband, Paul McDonald. Now, she is partnered with 7 For All Mankind to design limited edition jewelry that was inspired by her grandmother’s kitchen tiles. Nikki Reed [...]

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13 Warm Weather Dresses under $100

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One dress is never enough to tell your story! It is time to add some color for your summer wardrobe. What I love about maxis are that they look so glam, and here are 3 of my favorites that will not blow your vacation budget. 1. Sabine  2. Gypsy Junkies  3. Hive & Honey There’s nothing [...]

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Say NO to GMOs! #MarchAgainstMonsanto on May 25!

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On May 25, 2013, it is time to protect and “March Against Monsanto.” There are rallies planned all across the world, and they will start simultaneously at 11AM PST. You can find out where in your area here. By marching, we are calling out the practices of agri-business giant Monsanto. Monsanto has come under fire for [...]

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Flying at Reliant Kite Relay for Leukemia Lymphoma Society

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The 3rd annual Reliant Kite Relay for Charity kicks off this Thursday in celebration of the Reliant Trinity River Wind Festival, which takes place this Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 146 W Commerce at the Trinity River viaduct in downtown Dallas. Reliant Energy invited me to compete by flying a kite at least 50 feet [...]

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