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How Keller Veterinarian Tannetje’ Crocker Spends Her Monday
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How Dallas Mom Sonay Baker Spends Her Monday
Besides working for Southwest Airlines, she’s a face and body painter, photographer, and mother of an 18-month-old.
Meet Jennifer Todryk of HGTV’s No Demo Reno
Instagram star Jennifer Todryk talks going viral, filming an HGTV show, and going from 50k followers to 420k followers in less than a year.
How Frisco Mom Jenni Jensen Spends Her Monday
Frisco mom Jenni Jensen and husband Mike have four kids—Will, 19, Grace, 18, Andrew, 14, and Nora, 13, who has Down syndrome. Nora was the…
Whitney Kielwasser’s Advice for Special Needs Parents
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How Denton Mompreneur Randi Skinner Spends her Thursday
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How Allen Mom and Business Owner Alicia Makaye Spends Her Monday
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The Funniest #MomTruths We Heard in October
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How Metalsmith & Jewelry Designer Leah Johnson Spends Her Thursday
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How Dallas Travel Blogger Rani Alfers Spends Her Thursday
Single mom Rani Alfers spends her days managing her insurance agency, starting her blog and taking care of her son.
How Arlington Mom Holly Potter-Harvey Spends Her Tuesday
This mom of four has twin boys, a baby boy and one 8-year-old girl on top of work, nonprofits, and a side hustle.
Where Denton Artist Gracie Piper Finds Inspiration
For the mom of two, these local galleries, shops and nature trails nurture creativity.
HGTV Star Grace Mitchell’s Favorite Things
Check out her picks, from date night to self-care to reading material.
Lauren Williams’ Picks for Staying Active & Inspired
Check out Lauren Williams’ top picks for fitness, facials and pop culture dish.
HGTV Star Grace Mitchell Makes It All Happen
With Grace Mitchell, what you see is what you get, and that’s refreshing for an up-and-coming HGTV star.
How Plano Mom Dayna Tolley Spends Her Tuesday
Dealing with 911 cals by day, party planning by night and being a single mom 24/7.