Nothing captures the spirit of the holidays quite like handmade decorations — especially when they’re created by the smallest members of the family. Getting kids involved in decorating not only makes your home feel more festive but also gives them a sense of pride and...
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will reopen Monday, June 1 with timed ticketing to provide for health and safety of guests and employees. Timed ticketing will help to minimize physical contact and adhere to social distancing guidelines while enjoying a...
Memorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same. Memorial Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May, honors the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the American military. Many...
With many Americans staying home, the pressure is on to maintain fun and variety in the kitchen, so family meals don’t get boring. However, cranking out three meals a day can be a burden. In fact, the average American can only prepare five meals without a recipe,...
Losing a loved one is never easy. Whether the loss is recent or not, many people find the void created by a loved one’s passing never leaves them and celebrating holidays, especially Mother’s Day, can magnify feelings of loss. There’s really no right or wrong way to...
Although the pandemic has caused an increase in anxiety and depression, hope has been increasing as well. Mental health issues are statistically on the rise with more people stuck at home and under stress. But that doesn’t mean resources and recovery aren’t possible....
The Farmersville Times won multiple awards in the 2020 North East Texas Press Association Better Newspaper Contest recently. The awards were announced Friday, April 3 to all members of the NETPA. In addition, a copy of the annual “Winners Circle,” a publication...
The rapid and dynamic spread of COVID-19 necessitates that we all make changes to our lifestyles, including important measures such as social distancing, increased hygiene, and maintaining a sanitized environment. Pet owners may need to take additional...
Members of the Farmersville Quilt Guild have been busy the last two weeks with a new sewing mission prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. The lack of masks currently available to those in the healthcare industry has not only affected hotspots across the country, but...
