The end of August tends to bring out two different kinds of people. There are those who are already snuggled into their sweaters and socks and have started drinking pumpkin-flavored everything, and there are those who (like us!) are still in denial that summer is already almost over. (I mean really, where does the time  … Read more

Let’s face it. After the year and a half we’ve had, many of us (okay, most of us) are in need of a serious getaway. Whether it’s a day-cation, a weekend away, or longer (you’re looking forward to boarding that plane to a sandy destination), here are three vacation ideas to get your summer plans  … Read more

With cooler weather approaching, we’re already feeling that once-a-year excitement that happens when summer (finally) gives way to fall. It’s especially thrilling in Texas. But with many of the usual fall traditions being furloughed this year — Big Tex, we’re looking at you — we’re thinking outside the box about how to celebrate. Here are  … Read more

Around the late 1940s and early 1950s, America saw a rise in the suburb; people fled the compact, busy cities for wide open spaces to build their post-war homes with government incentives. It was new and novel and served families well. The spread-out suburbs gave families more space to grow, but they also took a  … Read more

It seems that since the start of 2020, the only constant we have is change. Does this long and winding road have a destination? Sometimes it seems not, which is a downer. With just a few mental shifts, however, you can regain a sense of control over your days by cultivating a world that has  … Read more

With Father’s Day coming up on Sunday, June 21, it’s prime time to make a plan to celebrate and honor some of the greatest men in our lives: the dads in our lives. Let’s get down to specifics this year and curate a gift that truly speaks to his interests. What kind of guy is  … Read more

Thank you so much for the support you’ve given our restaurants and retailers during the stay-at-home orders. The businesses at The Shops at Willow Park are enthusiastically opening back up at a pace that makes sense for each business, and as allowed by law. We’ve created the following resource guide to make it as easy  … Read more

Just as the kids were getting into a spring school routine, the script was flipped. Now, moms are exhausted. Surprise and delight them with a care package.

Friends, we’re facing tough times. As we delve deeper into our strange new reality, we’re all wondering how to achieve the normal everyday things we need to do, like feeding our families and running errands, while taking care of ourselves and others. Routines are changing and it is a bit disorienting. Our small businesses are  … Read more

Restaurants and diets. Two things that don’t seem like they go together. But, studies show that almost 30 percent of people in our country are on diets and that people eat out at least four or five times a week so there must be a way to do both. Dieting is hard enough in itself  … Read more

If long lines, big crowds and pushing and shoving over the season’s hottest deals aren’t your ideal way of crossing things off your holiday list, we’re here to suggest you skip out on shopping the big box retailers on Black Friday and save your shopping budget for shopping local instead. The number one reason? The  … Read more

Whether you’ve been married for three months, three years or thirty years, chances are your relationship with your then boyfriend or girlfriend and now spouse, has changed. When you first start dating someone, everything is new. The tingle that takes over your whole body when they first brush your hand, that first kiss, meeting each  … Read more

It comes around every year but why does it seem to always sneak up on us? Yes, we’re talking about Father’s Day. Coming up with a unique idea or buying them something they want before they just buy themselves often seems impossible. How can a “thing” possibly show the love and appreciation you have for  … Read more

Hot dogs and wine on a hot day do not sound appealing. But, a massive rack of BBQ ribs and a sweet or roasty-brewed beer only amplifies the enjoyment of licking fingers clean. Spring is springing quickly, and beer and ribs only add a spring to your step. Pale for Your Palate Everyone knows someone who will use a few strips of  … Read more

So, we all have our idea of what we think of when we hear the word “millennial” – lazy, entitled, obsessed. Well, you’re right, they are obsessed, with everything: plants, avocado toast, but most recently, beer glasses. But why beer glasses? And why are Millennials (and other generations) obsessed with something so basic? Gen Y  … Read more

Have you ever wondered how some people get that perfect shot of their meal to upload to Instagram? Perhaps, your photo opt of your delectable delight is less than post worthy. Thankfully, there are some easy tips you can follow to take your food photo game up a notch the next time you photograph your amazing  … Read more

When it comes to the preference of whether to consume your beer from a bottle or a can, this has been an age-old debate. Consumers have been battling this topic since canned beer first hit the market back in the 1930’s. The answer seems to selectively rely on the consumer of the product and their preferred tastes. There  … Read more

There are a variety of characteristics within both craft and domestic beers. But which one do you think is better? In this blog, we will touch on the different characteristics to determine what we think! The Characteristics of Domestic Beer There are many well-known domestic beer corporations, such as: Coors (Owned by Molson-Coors Brewing Company)  … Read more

Your mom is the best and you want to show your appreciation for everything that she does this Mother’s Day.  But, like most people, you want her to know how much you love her not just on a single day but every day throughout the year.  In the past, you’ve probably given her cards and flowers, but this year is different.