“Fun, great vibe, bursting with energy,” all describe a unique Abilene store aptly named Heyday. The store, which opened in May 2025 at the corner of Albany and South 14th streets, is owned by Beth Joy. She had a vision for a space that feels joyful, welcoming and celebratory. “It’s emblematic of celebration and joy,” she said. The name and the store itself both exude … [Read more...]
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 44-49 (Hawaii is the last one for us!). I love sharing ideas of our journeys to encourage others so that they, too, can create memories through seeing the diversity of … [Read more...]
Bathing Beauty
A spacious but dated bathroom gets a major overhaul When tackling a bathroom renovation in an older home, a likely challenge is the lack of space to work with. This was not the case when this bathroom received a complete overhaul. The home was built in 1959, but the bathroom had been added on and designed to be ADA accessible. New homeowners appreciated the space it offered … [Read more...]
Pineapple 3 Ways
Grilled Pineapple Spears With the arrival of May and June comes grilling season. Pineapple spears take on a smoky flavor as they caramelize over the grill. Not only is pineapple tasty, but it’s also high in vitamin C and packed with natural enzymes that help with digestion. INGREDIENTS: • 1 whole pineapple, cut into spears (see how to prepare fresh pineapple below) • 2 … [Read more...]
Get in Line for Jay’s BBQ Shack
Five minutes before closing time is way too late to get to Jay’s BBQ Shack. A big sign right out front says, “Wednesday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or Sell Out.” And it means it–1:55 p.m. is too late if you hope to chow down on Jay and Diana Stearns’ creations that were included in Texas Monthly’s “The 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas” for 2025. Jay’s was already popular, but … [Read more...]