Food + Beverage

Savor Your Friendships

Wine Tasting Guide for Galentine’s Article by Avery Ballmann | Photography by Savanna Romano The luxury of a wine tasting seems like it’s an event only for those who live in Napa Valley, Fredericksburg, or Italy, but instead of dreaming of those other places, you could be planning your very own wine tasting at home. Whether you’re looking to transform your space and become a sommelier for the evening or you want a more low-key approach, this article will guide you through every step. This is...

Life + Culture

City Love Letters

Local Services Share Thanks, Gratitude to Community Article by Local Service Providers | Photography by Savanna Romano New Song School of the Arts  From the moment our family opened New Song School of the Arts in Argyle, you welcomed us with open arms, and we’ve felt the heartbeat of this area in every smile, every cheer, and every person who walks through our doors. What we love most about living and working here is the community that we all are a part of. It’s where we live, and for some...

Entertainment

Local Map

Ways to Celebrate with Loved Ones Article by Avery Ballmann and Kennedy Wood | Photography by Savanna Romano VIVA Pottery  If you're looking for an exciting date night or night out with the girls, VIVA Pottery is the perfect destination. VIVA Pottery holds classes for all experience levels and is a great way to connect with your loved ones while learning something fun and new. Adrian Quintanar, owner of VIVA Pottery, has created a space where everyone is welcome and supported, no matter...

Health + Wellness

How Emotional Stress Becomes Physical

The body does not separate emotional stress from physical stress.Emotions Create Physical ResponsesThink about a sudden scare, heartbreak, or intense anxiety. Most people have felt this. Anxiety tightens the chest. Fear shortens the breath. Stress lives in the jaw, shoulders, or stomach. These sensations aren’t imagined — they’re real physiological responses involving muscles, fascia, breathing patterns, and the nervous system.When stress hormones stay elevated, tissues guard, movement becomes...

Health + Wellness

Fascia, the Nervous System, and Why Your Body Won’t Relax

250 Million Nerve EndingsStudies suggest that fascia contains approximately 250 million nerve endings, many of which are linked to the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for fight, flight, or freeze responses.This means fascial tension isn’t just mechanical — it’s neurological.When the Nervous System Gets StuckIn a healthy system, the nervous system shifts fluidly between activation and rest. But chronic stress, injury, or trauma can cause the body to remain in a heightened state...

Arts + Culture

Math of the Arts

Parents across North Texas value excellence, opportunity, and long-term outcomes—and when it comes to extracurricular activities, the data behind arts education is compelling:Students who participate consistently in music, theatre, or visual arts score up to 31 points higher on the SAT, a meaningful advantage in competitive college admissions.Arts-involved students demonstrate significantly stronger executive function, including improved focus, working memory, and problem-solving...

Health + Wellness

Did You Know 70–80% of Your Immune System Lives in Your Gut?

When people think about immunity, they often think about white blood cells or supplements. But the majority of immune activity actually occurs in the gut.Roughly 70–80% of the immune system resides in the gastrointestinal tract. This means digestion, inflammation, hormone balance, and immune health are deeply intertwined.When gut-related systems are overwhelmed or restricted, immune function is often affected — sometimes in surprising ways.How Fascia Affects Organ FunctionOrgans don’t just sit...

Health + Wellness

Connecting Fascia to Immunity

Many people expect to feel lighter, freer, and better after bodywork.But some leave feeling exhausted, foggy, achy, or even flu-like.While this reaction can be confusing and frustrating, it may indicate something important about how fascia, the immune system, and the lymphatic system interact.Fascia: More Than Structural TissueFascia is the connective tissue that surrounds and connects muscles, organs, nerves, and blood vessels. Traditionally, it’s been viewed as a structural support system, but...

Health + Wellness

Why You Feel Inflamed

Feeling inflamed is one of the most frustrating experiences—especially when your bloodwork says everything is “normal.” Many people walk away confused, dismissed, or told to “wait and see.” But inflammation isn’t only biochemical. It’s also mechanical and neurological.Your fascia—the connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, nerve, and organ—can become restricted from stress, injury, surgery, or inflammation itself. When fascia tightens, it slows lymphatic flow, traps fluid, and creates...

Health + Wellness

The Little Gym

Creating a fun, positive space where kids learn and grow. Article by Michelle Parnell | Photography by Savanna Romano When Buket Campbell’s kids were younger, they flourished in the inviting and energetic atmosphere they experienced at The Little Gym. Buket remembers loving the environment that gave her kids a positive experience as well as a head-start in motor-skills and socialization beginning at an exceptionally young age. A few years ago, she and her husband, Shane, wanted to bring that...