Traveling to Dallas? Stay in the iconic Dallas Magnolia Hotel, right in the heart of downtown Dallas You can't come to Dallas without seeing the iconic Pegasus displayed across the city. It's Dallas' unofficial mascot. Why a Pegasus? Well, the Magnolia hotel is one reason why. In 1934 a brilliant neon Pegasus icon was placed on top of the Magnolia headquarters building. For years this … [Read more...]
A Trip To Magnolia (Visit Waco)
I'm taking a road trip down to Waco, Texas! Stopping at the Magnolia Silos, the Harp Design Co., and getting some kolaches for the drive. See what Waco and the Heart of Texas has to offer! My sister-in-law is in town with her kids this week for their spring break. One of first things she planned was a trip to Waco. And what started out as sort of a girls outing ballooned into almost all of … [Read more...]
Peanut Log Candy Bar
These Peanut Log Candy Bars contain a sweet, gooey marshmallow and caramel center and are covered in salty, crunchy peanuts. Slice up your peanut log for a decadent treat! This post is in partnership with the Texas Peanut Producers Board. #TXPeanutTour17 Whole, crushed, or ground, my family eats a lot of peanuts. But despite our peanut eating habits, I didn't know a whole lot about peanuts. I … [Read more...]
Travel Texas: Camping in Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park is a stunning part of Texas most people never visit! Take the trip and see all the beauty Big Bend has to offer. Back in 2014 we spent the long July 4th holiday weekend at Big Bend National Park in south west Texas. While I've done plenty of primitive camping in the past, this was a unique experience and has become one of my favorite camping trips ever. There are two … [Read more...]
Texas Christkindl Market
With Thanksgiving officially behind us, I am now ready to fully embrace the Christmas season and all the activities that come with it. At the top of this years event list is the Texas Christkindl Market held in Arlington. Inspired by a German tradition, Arlington, Texas, is home to one of the largest open-air holiday markets in the southwest. Fitting since Arlington is sister cities with … [Read more...]