It's nearly America's 250th birthday, and you've got to have cake to celebrate a birthday! I decided to go with making patriotic cupcakes, and since Texas summers are so hot, I thought it'd be fun to make the cupcakes look like one of my favorite summer treats - snow cones! These snow cones are easy to … Continue Reading
At the Table with the Founding Fathers
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, flags seem to wave a little higher, traditions feel a little deeper and it’s only … Continue Reading
Pasta 3 Ways
Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad My niece, Trudi Henry, shared this recipe with me as we planned a family summer get together. Luckily, I had all … Continue Reading
Abilene Author: Stephanie Ellison
As a child, Stephanie Ellison struggled to dream about a bright future because her world was so dark. If she had, her dreams probably wouldn’t … Continue Reading
Heyday
“Fun, great vibe, bursting with energy,” all describe a unique Abilene store aptly named Heyday. The store, which opened in May 2025 at the … Continue Reading
Living Life Outdoors
The joy of my entire life is getting outside with my family. I plan epic road trips for us each summer. My goal is to get my children to all 50 states. This summer, we will travel to New England and visit states … Continue Reading
Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood Will Open at CALF 2026
Grab a pot of honey and your favorite Winnie-the-Pooh book written by A.A. Milne and plan your trip to the Hundred Acre Wood at the 14th Children’s Art + Literacy Festival! We are celebrating Pooh’s 100th … Continue Reading