Let me introduce you to Atomic Rose by Initio Parfum Prives. Thank you to Initio Parfum for stopping by Dallas and reminding me of the extraordinary of the everyday. xx
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To me, cooking always meant wasting hours for recipe brainstorming, grocery shopping, meal prepping and cleaning all the mess up. I also lacked the necessary skills to actually enjoy making my own food. I'd spend hours on the easiest dishes, just to be left with soggy, over-salted rice, overcooked ...
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First Drive: 2023 Lexus RX Delivers Fresh, Modern Luxury
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The Rise of Hyundai’s EVs: Enter the IONIQ 5 and Previewing the IONIQ 6
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IONIQ 5
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Noble Coyote Coffee Roasters
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Great Drive: Jeep Gladiator Texas Trail Edition
When you want to live out loud in full on Texas dreams, the Jeep Gladiator Texas Trail Edition is here to help you do just that. Off-road ready and comfortable for the everyday, the Jeep Gladiator is a legend for a reason.
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Update: We had the pleasure of taking the Kia Sorento to Tyler, Texas for National RoadTrip Day. Click here for peeks at the adventure.
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Have you seen our new series on YouTube? Here is a great chance to take a peek.
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Marvel Avengers Station: Evolution Opens in North Texas This Summer
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Modifying Maverick: Ford Truck Owner Shares How He Mods His Maverick
Ever since word that the compact Ford Maverick was coming down the line, the excitement for truck owners had already been building. Filling a void in the compact truck space, the Ford Maverick delivers a base that is good-to-go as is or the perfect starting point for modifying the pickup to fit ...
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Genesis Continues to Evolve and Opens First North American Stand-alone Retail Location
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Intersections by The Avondale Group Tells the Stories of DFW Visionaries and the Iconic Cars That Drive Us
Bringing together the stories of dynamic humans, gorgeous locations and some of the most iconic vehicles on the planet, Dallas-based automotive group Avondale Group launches the digital-first series Intersections.
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Three New Nissan Frontier Concepts Debut at the 2022 Chicago Auto Show
Following the success of the redesigned 2022 Frontier, Nissan Design America debuted three new concepts inspired by the desires, wishes and uses of their reimagined mid-size pickup truck. Based on the three different trims of the new Frontier, the S, SV and PRO-4X, the team set to work to create ...
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Enter the 2022 Ford Maverick: Affordable, Compact, Flexible
Affordable, compact and flexible, enter the new age of compact pickup truck with the award-winning 2022 Ford Maverick. When I first heard that the Maverick was coming, I couldn't have been happier. It had been teased for months and spoken about like a child of the golden age of trucks come to ...
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Toyota GR Supra 3.0: Smart, Sexy, Built for the Track, Exhilarating in Life
Designed for the pure pleasure of driving, the Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium exceeds expectations.
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Got Kids Who Love Cars? Here are 4 Fun Activities.
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Event Recap: 2021 Texas Truck Rodeo at Star Hill Ranch + Truck of Texas
Combine over 50 vehicles, a great competition, just over 40 journalists, a couple of gorgeous days and a brilliant ranch nestled in the Texas Hill Country, and you have this year's Texas Truck Rodeo.
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Holiday Tree Chopping Tips with the 2022 Chevy Tahoe Premier + Review
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Family Vacations: Great Road Trip Destinations for Single Parents
Family vacations are a wonderful way to spend quality time with our loved ones. However, as recent studies show, single-parent families now make up more or less 30% of households worldwide, which indicates that a portion of all vacationers goes on holidays without a partner. Since being a single ...
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6 Simple Morning Hacks Guaranteed to Make Your Life Easier
If mornings are a stress-inducing nightmare in your home, it may help you to know that you are not alone. For many families across the globe, mornings are chaotic - and the more kids you have, the harder it can be. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to make it that little bit easier and ...
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2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy: Family-Ready for the Road and Beyond
Designed to exceed your expectations and priced with your family in mind, the 2022 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD is a beautiful combination of space, function and everyday luxury.
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90 Seconds to Change a Life: Ford Partners with the Salvation Army + Dallas Cowboys to Honor North Texas Veteran
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Bringing the Fun and Sensuality, Meet the 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible
Glamourous, striking and positively exhilarating, the 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible lives up to the hype and is ready to deliver a brilliant experience.
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A Fan-Favorite
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Entering motherhood for the first time can be scary and overwhelming. It’s a significant milestone in your life, and there are lots of huge changes occurring at once.
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MOULIN ROUGE! Returns to Delight Broadway Dallas March 15-April 2, 2023
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