Walk into TJ’s Toys & Party Supplies and feel the magic. Rapunzel’s long blonde hair hanging from a tower window, a princess tea party room, superhero costumes, balloons and squishy toys galore, a slime workshop–it’s a child’s dream come true. Adults, too, can feel the magic when they drift back to their own childhoods while shopping for their children or grandchildren. … [Read more...]
Nachos 3 Ways
In West Texas, nachos are a fan favorite at concession stands, served in a paper tray with corn chips, warm yellow cheese sauce and a few pickled jalapeño slices on top. They have been simple, unfussy and never meant to be gourmet. But after cheering on your favorite team, those nachos tasted like part of the celebration. Breakfast Nachos Breakfast nachos put a fun, … [Read more...]
Upholstery Reimagined
Whether you are ordering a new sofa or recovering a pair of club chairs, choosing upholstery fabric is an important (if a little daunting) decision. Fabric selection is the opportunity to add your own style to the space. Flipping through racks of fabric samples or skimming webpage after webpage of options is overwhelming. Here are some ways to focus your search and find the … [Read more...]
Beyond the Espresso Martini
Long before coffee found its way into martini glasses and cocktail shakers, it was already doing what great drinks have always done: bringing people together. Coffee traveled the world and became woven into morning routines and everyday life across countless cultures. It was only a matter of time before someone wondered what would happen if coffee met a little whiskey, rum or … [Read more...]
Beyond the Firestation
From marathons to school boards to small businesses, these firefighters never stop serving By day–and by night–they are all firefighters when on duty, but they all have time off and they spend it in unusual ways. Meet Brent Jordan, Jay Louder, Taryn Riden and Ben Callis. Brent and Jay are with the Abilene Fire Department. Taryn and Ben are members of the 20-plus crew that … [Read more...]