By Alexis Rochester   Looking for the perfect skincare gift, but short on time or aren’t sure what to give someone?   Then this list is for you.     As a chemist, I’ve tested hundreds of products, and these are the ones I love the most.   Whether you’re shopping for a friend, teacher or skincare-loving family member, these picks are backed by science and guaranteed to please. 1. Firming serum   This is the one serum that everyone can use and benefit from because it combines n

This wine will be center stage on my holiday tables this year. By SARA VANDEN BERGE   If you’ve ever dreamed of wine tasting your way through Northern California’s epic vineyards, Napa is likely the place you plan to visit.   And while Napa is a gorgeous place you shouldn’t skip, Paso Robles offers a different, but equally incredible experience.     The Husband and I just returned from a three-day trip to Paso, where our long-time friends from high school opened Creekcut Win

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   It’s the first official day of fall and The Home Place at Ace is here for it.   The Stephenville-based retailer...

By Alexis Rochester   The best part about Chemistry Cachet ’s skincare tips is they are simple and consistent with science-based products...

I fell in love with this amazing mask last year and just reordered my second bottle. By SARA VANDEN BERGE   September is less than one...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   I did something for myself last month; I had surgery to address my undereye bags and dark circles.   Over the...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   You have no doubt seen the Sola Bagels obsession all over your social media feeds.    I finally got my hands on...

By Alexis Rochester   I’ve been a big fan of red light therapy for years, even enjoying full-body sessions for its incredible benefits....

By Alexis Rochester   Forget sticky glosses and chalky balms; your lips are getting a serious upgrade this summer.   Imagine a single...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and this is the fourth in a series of stories highlighting products that can...

I got both bottles from Amazon for $28.44 with next-day shipping.   By SARA VANDEN BERGE   May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and this...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and this is the second in a series of stories highlighting products that can...

The path's grand finale is an incredible rainbow of rocks. By SARA VANDEN BERGE   Grapevine’s Parr Park Rock Art Trail is a place you should soon visit.   On a recent trip to the city to see friends, we took a stroll through the art park and were amazed not only by the sheer number of hand-painted rocks that line the trail, but by the inspiration left in its wake. Our friends told us that it began during Covid when people started leaving hand-painted messages on rocks at the

Vogue Esthetics is located in downtown Stephenville. By SARA VANDEN BERGE   If you like to be pampered in a gorgeous setting, you’ll want...

By Alexis Rochester   I have found the highest quality, best mineral sunscreen in SPF 50 (also comes in a bronzer) that you can use on...

If you want to smell like you just stepped off the beach in Bali, Jo Malone London's new summer trio is for you. By SARA VANDEN BERGE  ...

This photo was taken six weeks after I began using ZO Skin Health and the changes to my complexion have been astounding. Photo/Jessica...

By Alexis Rochester   Keep your hair looking its best with this incredible smelling, affordable French-made rinse .   You’ll be amazed by...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   I love the smell of lavender.   But the taste of it?   Well, turns out I like that too.   I first learned that I...

By SARA VANDEN BERGE   Most of the books I read are for pure entertainment; mysteries, thrillers, rom-cons - ones I forget about soon...