We have officially laid the year to rest. RIP 2017. It was nice knowing you. Sort of… In celebration, our friends threw a 1920’s themed Murder Mystery party! It was a blast. Something you can definitely do in your own home and manage your own level of investment. Ours came from this website here if you are interested in hosting your own version. You can also find similar … [Read more...]
On My #EventsToBeScene List: January 2018
Happy New Year Abilene! We are looking forward to another great year full of fun local events. These are the opening events for the month of January that we recommend and are excited to share with you! Check them out. Jan. 4, 6-8 p.m. DIY Basic Brush Hand Lettering. Registration required at www.thegracemuseum.org/programs The Grace Museum 102 Cypress St. ￨325.673.4587 ￨ … [Read more...]
Why Brown Paper Packages Are the Best Way to DIY Gift Wrap
Who doesn’t love a brown paper package? The options are endless with the versatile (and very affordable) paper. And you know what? Pro Tip: You can use all those old paper Market Street bags. Decorate with stamps. Or you know, chalk markers work too. Or use some adorable twine. Or just paint or draw on the strings! *cough cough* Sharpie *cough* Dive into … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Stay Healthy Over the Holiday
This time of year is always so busy. It’s cold and dark. Every possible excuse to avoid the gym has been turned up to eleven, and to top it off, you are surrounded by heaps holiday sweats and feasts. How do you keep from ruining your New Year’s Resolution before you even get to January? We have a few tips. They aren’t magic bullets, but they sure do help. Park far away at … [Read more...]
5 Reason’s Why You Wish You Were Invited to the Hardin Simmons University Christmas Party
Every year Hardin Simmons University goes all out with the Christmas lights. To celebrate the holiday season, they throw a Christmas party on the lawn and have a big ceremony around the lighting of the campus. Meaning basically, that they turn all the lights on at once, but still. It’s pretty magical. Santa may or may not make an appearance. Usually, there is some hot … [Read more...]