Summer is in full-swing, COVID-19 restrictions have been loosened and many people are taking advantage of the opportunity to travel again. We all love when we find the time to ‘get away from it all' – whether it's a trip to a spa resort or toasting our bodies on a crowded beach. But for some, the expense of a vacation is prohibitive, and for others with work and family commitments, it can be difficult to find the time to sneak away - even for just a weekend. Then when we do find time, there’s planning to be done, sitters to arrange, pups to

Nothing says summer staycay / vacay quite like pool time. Especially in Texas!  And if there’s anything better than relaxing in the sun next to a sparkling body of water, it’s doing so while being spoiled with a frosty summer cocktail in hand. Five Las Colinas hotels get my vote for the best poolside drinking (and dining) in Irving this summer. Just how cool is each pool? Read on to choose your vibe.

I am not a regular practicing yogi, but there are definitely things that I like about yoga - take, for example, the pants! Yoga pants are practical fashion for everyday wear, perfect for running errands, walking the dog and zooming from your home office. I also find that yoga helps me calm down from the agonizing stress of trying to get to yoga class on time and that I really enjoy the feeling of being heavily meditated after I’ve spent 45 minutes twisting into challenging poses and trying not to tumble over or giggle. And God knows I could do with more om and bit less nom. 

Let’s talk about running! It might just be the antidote to all the diverse dining in Irving that I typically write about. While Irving does have quite the scene for all you hungry foodies, it also has all the ingredients for an active lifestyle that make it easy for foodies and fitness fanatics alike to make health and wellness a priority. 

This time last year, lockdowns upended daily life and took with them, one by one, the major cultural and sporting events that dot the calendar each year. But now, as we begin to return to normal (ish) life, gatherings of all sizes are re-emerging. Yaaaaas!