Happy 2012!
Well, hello 2012! I have an ugly case of blog abandonment! Seriously, I haven’t blogged since August 2010. I am not going to make excuses, but I will admit why I failed. Back then the crazy 365 things were going around. Not only did I try to blog about a new place to visit around [...]
Read more »Corner Pocket Sandwich Shoppe
The Corner Pocket Sandwich Shop is not new to downtown Garland, but it is new to me! It was opened in 1975 at the corner of Sixth Street and Main. It is now located at Sixth and State Street. The owner is Mark Zigler, who purchased the business in 2004. Mark was excited about being [...]
Read more »Sweet School Year
In honor of back to school and wishing all students and teachers a “SWEET SCHOOL YEAR”, I will be focusing on the best “sweets” this week. I hope you enjoy and have a “SWEET YEAR”! Feel free to throw out some suggestions if you have a favorite!
Read more »Yogurtland
I scream, you scream, we all scream for YOGURT? Yes, yogurt can be just as good if not better than ice cream. In fact, it is my kids new favorite thing…so don’t tell them it is fat free, sugar free or low sugar and has probiotics in it! Our first visit to Yogurtland was almost [...]
Read more »North Texas Sailing School
A review of North Texas Sailing School by my friend Leigh. This summer my son attended junior sailing classes at the North Texas Sailing School located at the Rush Creek Yacht Club in Heath, TX on Lake Ray Hubbard. There are three sessions each summer that a child can attend. The last one started on [...]
Read more »Harry Myers Park
So, it is hot and you are bored. What should you do? Go to Harry Myers Park in Rockwall and enjoy the afternoon, of course. There is so many things that you can do at this Park. For the nature lover, there are plenty of walking trails that wind around the pond and through the [...]
Read more »Celebrate Freedom
There is nothing like a good ‘ole Fourth of July Celebration! I like to sit back and reflect on the past celebrations from parades, cookouts, family fun and yes…fireworks. I love all of it! So if you are looking for something to do this weekend, you have found the right place! Garland-Firewheel Town Center Star [...]
Read more »Wally’s
Wally’s Discount Golf Shop is located at 915 Main Street, Garland, Texas. T Wally’s is locally owned and trusted. They have been in business since 1970. They offer both retail at the Main Street address and on-line purchases. Wally’s carries all the major brands. This is the place to purchase clubs, golf bags, golf balls, [...]
Read more »Texas Skatium
Texas Skatium is located at 2020 Rowlett Road, Garland, Texas. This is a family oriented entertainment facility. The building is 33,000 square feet and can hold 1,100 people. The Skatium was recently renovated inside and out. The wood floors have been sanded, the games and skates are new and the bounce area is in place. [...]
Read more »Flag Day
Flag Day is observed on June 14th of each year. It originated back in 1977 when Congress passed the First Flag Act by adopting the starts and stripes as our national flag. George Washington authorized the flag and it was sewn by Betsy Ross. The original flag had 13 stars on a blue background and [...]
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