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Jun 23, 20221 min read
Cigar, wine and steak pairing at Bull Lion Ranch & Winery benefits Erath County Child Welfare Board.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A new event coming to Bull Lion Ranch & Winery will benefit an important local organization – the Erath County Child...
Jun 21, 20222 min read
Optavia: One year later. I bet you are wondering if I’ve gained any of the weight back.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s been one year since I began my journey with Optavia. I started the weight loss plan on June 22, 2021 – just as...
Jun 17, 20220 min read
Jun 17, 20221 min read
If floating in a body of water is your thing, I have a new raft you need to meet.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s hot out there, you guys, and the only way to stay cool is by taking up residence in a swimming pool. And if...
Jun 16, 20223 min read
‘This has stunned all of us.’ Church members talk about the Garrett Reeves they know.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Janice Robinson remembers clearly the day when the pianist for the small Baptist Church she attends in Clairette...
Jun 16, 20222 min read
The scent of Vacation: All the things you love about summer are inside this little bottle.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I wasn’t looking for new perfume. In fact, The Husband had just bought me a bottle of Tom Ford for my birthday when...
Jun 15, 20221 min read
This light southwest summer salad pairs well with Modelo or a crisp glass of sauvignon blanc.
By FRUGAL FRAN Fancy meals on a budget are my thing and this recipe for my favorite southwest summer salad offers big taste, but costs...
Jun 15, 20221 min read
Your next summer read: I finished this book in 12 hours and I’m still crying.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve always told my kids that I don’t worry as much about the big life decisions they will face like where to go to...
Jun 13, 20222 min read
Summer safety: 4 ways to keep your pet healthy during this oppressive heat.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE By now all of you know that I have two kitties I’m crazy in love with. This is my first full summer of being a cat...
Jun 12, 20221 min read
Need a summer binge watch? Tune into Netflix’s Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE You can add me to the list of the millions who like to watch a good true crime drama. And if it’s a short series,...
Jun 10, 20221 min read
Learn to create your own craft cocktails at CTFAC’s ‘The Art of Mixology.’ Tickets on sale now.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Don’t miss your chance to learn about making craft cocktails when the Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council hosts ‘The Art...
Jun 10, 20220 min read
Jun 6, 20222 min read
Summer trend alert: Put away the kaleidoscope of chaos and embrace monochrome themed festivities.
By PinaTaylotta Petals Out with the bold and in with the HUE - of pink, that is! In the past we've seen brunch and dinner party trend...
Jun 3, 20222 min read
Repel pesky mosquitos with these delightful DIY candles for your patio.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER This was our most popular post last summer. Not only are these candled easy to make, but they can even dress up your...
Jun 2, 20222 min read
Summer travel: Push the reset button at this beautiful Mexican resort.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The day after I turned 52, The Husband and I boarded a plane to Mexico with two of our best friends. That was last...
May 31, 20220 min read
May 30, 20222 min read
Say farewell to uneven skin tone and blemishes with this little white tube of magic. (Thanks Jamie!)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of the best things about having my own blog is the friendships I have developed with other like-minded women....
May 24, 20221 min read
Get your face summer-ready with a relaxing HydraFacial at Pure Image.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My quest for glowing skin and a healthy complexion continued last week with my first HydraFacial at Pure Image - and...
May 19, 20221 min read
A $110 million event center with seating for 7,500 is coming to Tarleton State University.
TSU Media Relations Special to Beneath the Surface News The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved a $110 million...
May 19, 20221 min read
Need an afternoon pick-me-up? Tap into your inner barista with this coffee concentrate.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m an early riser. And by “early” I mean I’m wide awake and sipping coffee by 5 a.m. every morning (and that...
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