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Letters to Gramma: Sending Smiles While Social Distancing
What if you could write a letter to Gramma right now? I lost my Gramma almost a year ago. I lost my Pa-Paw a couple of years...
by Brandon May
The Frisco Dollmaker: Hiding Dolls and Hope in Frisco Parks
A few weeks ago, my daughter and I were taking a stroll through Frisco Commons Park when we stumbled upon a crocheted kitten...
by Stephanie Hanrahan
This is What Happens When You Mix 600 Pounds of Barbecue with a Lot of Love
Featured Image: Suad Bejtovic Photography. Over the past several weeks, we've experienced difficult lows and felt division in...
by Kelly Walker
Ruff Range Dog Park is the “Ultimutt” Day Out in Frisco
I like to run full stride with the wind tickling my ears, holding nothing back. I like the feel of the grass and the sunshine, to...
by Kelly Walker
14 Do’s and Don’ts When Renovating Your Home: A Husband’s Perspective
“All the Dude ever wanted was his rug back.” – The Big Lebowski, 1998 The Big Lebowski is my all-time favorite cinematic...
by Brandon May
Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Traffic in West Frisco
West Frisco traffic is busier, cuter, and more polite than I’ve ever seen before. Starting around 8:00 am each morning, a...
by Korinna Kirchhoff
8 Easy Ways to Look Your Best When Zooming
Whether you are Zoom dating, sitting in on an important meeting with your coworkers, or checking in with your family, we all need...
by Korinna Kirchhoff
Up Your Shelf-ie Game With These Summer Reading Recommendations
I crave a good book stack. It gives me a small high when I have so much "potential" education, entertainment, and escapism at...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
How to Help Young People Thrive During the Pandemic
I never expected to see our world come to a complete halt. I never expected to see empty aisles at the grocery store, such...
by Stephanie Hanrahan
8 Effective Skincare and Self-Care Tips You Can Do At Home
This article is sponsored by Culture A Day Spa. During self-isolation, it’s easy to fall into the wormhole of working from...
by Stephanie Hanrahan
Student Startups You Should Support Right Now
Entrepreneurs are a remarkable species. They jump far out of their comfort zone to follow their dreams, even if other people...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
Even the Earth Needs a Little TLC
Whether celebrating Earth Day, Earth Week, Earth Month, or Earth Every Day, the time has arrived! This week, the world...
by Jane Padgett
9 Creative Ways to Keep Your Virtual Happy Hours Happy
There's a reason video conferencing app downloads reached a record 62 million downloads during one week in March 2020. Abruptly,...
by Nicole Barron
How to Coexist with Urban Wildlife in Frisco
Recently, my daughters and I were playing in a creek by our house when one of the girls froze in place and stared behind me just...
by Korinna Kirchhoff
Fast and Easy Weeknight Meals You Can Make From Your Pantry
It's my belief that there is but one sentence in the English language that can strike universal fear into the hearts of adults...
by Meaghan Dawson
Message from the Mayor – Mayor Jeff Cheney on the latest COVID-19 policies for Frisco
In a phone interview with Mayor Jeff Cheney this afternoon, we have the following update on COVID-19 policy for the City of...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
Sorry, Not Sorry: An Unapologetic Look at Remorse
How many times have you apologized this week? Of those apologies, how many were for legitimate offenses, and how many were for,...
by Ellen Zarate
Why Frisco Chief of Police Shilson is Proud to Be Here
Rewind back to 1999, when David Shilson is working in College Station, TX, about to meet and marry his wife. In 2002, when the...
by Kelly Walker
Sunny Paige: A Trendy Boutique That’s Nothing but Bright
“Sunny days sweeping the clouds away…” No, this isn’t just a nostalgic toon from your favorite childhood show, it’s...
by Stephanie Hanrahan
This is What Happens When Learning and Development is CREATIVE
Wouldn't it be nice if learning was always creative, used the latest technology, and achieved its objective in an efficient...
by Audra Balsley
How Refresh Frisco is Giving Kids a Fresh Start
With a mission to ensure that every child in our community has access to personal hygiene items, Refresh Frisco is a brand new...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
How to Write a Romantic Christmas Movie Screenplay
FADE IN: INT. LIFESTYLE FRISCO HEADQUARTERS (WENDI’S OFFICE) - DAY WENDI MCGOWAN-ELLIS sits behind her desk made of rich...
by Brandon May
Must-See Christmas Light Displays in Frisco
Pictured Above: The Calloway residence, 2018, historic downtown Frisco. 'Tis the season for Christmas lights! The DFW area...
by Nicole Barron
Seasonal Self-Care for Everyone on the Nice list
This article is sponsored by Culture A Day Spa. The weather outside is frightful, but an “Arctic Berry and Peppermint...
by Stephanie Hanrahan
Do You Want to Learn More About Frisco?
I’m a second time Frisco resident. I first moved here with my family in 2010 following a relocation opportunity offered by my...
by Yvonne Brown
This is a Simple Way to Do Something Really Good This Season
Frisco has proven time and time again that we're a community of "givers". In my nine years of living here, almost everyone I...
by Yvonne Brown
Holiday Entertaining: Advice From a Local Wine Expert
It’s that time of year again! 'Tis the season for hustle, bustle, merry-making, and joy. It’s a time of gathering,...
by Meaghan Dawson
Family Ties: It’s Good to Be Home
Home. It's where the heart is, there's no place like it, and you're always welcome there. What comes to mind when you...
by Kim Axtell
Frisco, Your Urgent Support is Needed for Mission Marrow
A 2019 graduate of Frisco's Heritage High School needs a stem cell donation, but due to a lack of diversity in the registry, he...
by Nicole Barron
Where to Dine Out for Thanksgiving Dinner in Frisco
Thanksgiving is one of the biggest family holidays of the year—and possibly the most delicious. Planning and executing the...
by Emily McCord
Having Fun Isn’t Hard When You Have a Library Card
I’m a naturally passionate person so it shouldn’t have surprised me when I started crying in the Frisco Public Library. My...
by Korinna Kirchhoff
Mayor Jeff Cheney Announces Re-Election Campaign
Words from Mayor Jeff Cheney: The privilege of being your Mayor has been the highest honor of my life. Thank you. I am running...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
5 Fun (and Easy!) Parties to Host this Halloween
Halloween is the perfect opportunity to entertain! Whether you want to have a family-friendly get-together or a glam cocktail...
by Meredith McGraw
Disconnect from Tech and Reconnect with Your Funny Bone
Listen. Stop what you're doing for ten seconds and notice your surroundings. Did you hear anything interesting? Maybe you...
by Ellen Zarate
Foster Heroes: How to Save an Abandoned Animal’s Life
The adorable ball of fur pictured above is Molly, my dog niece. Molly joined our family last December at just 8 weeks old....
by Meredith McGraw
6 Relatable New School Year’s Resolutions for a Mom
You know that moment in June when you’re perusing the aisles of Hobby Lobby for summer-themed front door swag, then you turn...
by Nicole Barron
A Day to Celebrate All Types of Friends
“A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.” –...
by Ellen Zarate
Launching and Accelerating the Best Startups in Frisco – CodeLaunch
Get ready to LAUNCH... CodeLaunch, that is! CodeLaunch VII is an exclusive national seed accelerator and pitch competition...
by Emily McCord
How 30 Days of Service Will Make You Want to Give Back
Most college students use their summer vacations for themselves. A break away from books. Less structure, more sunshine—and...
by Stephanie Hanrahan
Frisco to Place 10 Emergency Kiosks in City Parks
Up until a few years ago, my only knowledge about an automated external defibrillator (AED) device came from the movies. All I...
by Stephanie Hanrahan
Seven Simple Summer Cocktails
It's summertime...and the sippin's easy. As the temps climb, so does the need for an icy drink. While I'm all for a tall...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
Father’s Day in Frisco: 6 Fun Dates with Dad
Let’s hear it for the Dads! These guys work hard all year long and give so much to our families and to our community. This...
by Meredith McGraw
The Unsung Heroes of Frisco: Laborers of Love
I often see the city of Frisco as our very own Mayberry. Landscaped lawns, well-maintained roads, coffee shops on every corner....
by Stephanie Hanrahan
Frisco’s Extraordinary Women of Hope
Last month, some extraordinary women were announced as the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s 2019 Women of Hope Award...
by Meredith McGraw
Frisco Student’s Independent Work Has Global Impact
I'm proud to be involved in the Frisco Independent School District's Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) program. And, I'm...
by Kelly Walker
3 Surprising Things KonMari Has Taught Me
I'm not a neat person. There’s no catchy punch line here; no adorable comment about that one time my throw pillows weren’t...
by Ellen Zarate
Mother’s Day is for Many Different Moms
There are many different women who deserve to be acknowledged on Mother’s Day. Don’t let Hallmark tell you otherwise. They...
by Stephanie Hanrahan
7 Steps to Your Best Empty Nest
“Hey, that’s cool. I still like you!” That’s what I said to my husband, six months after we became empty nesters. I...
by Ellen Zarate
From Hurt to Hope: A Mother’s Story of Survival
It’s been said that home is where the heart is, but what if home is also where the hurt is? What if within your four walls...
by Stephanie Hanrahan
UNT Opera to Bring Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein to Frisco
Photo courtesy of UNT Opera. Frisconians young and old, get ready for sounds of music to again permeate through Lincoln...
by Suad Bejtovic
At the Top the Giant Wheel I Could See Frisco’s Future
Featured Image courtesy of Mike Raye. You get a clear perspective from 108 feet. In fact, if you look hard enough, you can see...
by Mike Raye
An Insider’s Guide to the 19 Projects of the North Platinum Corridor
In Spring 2018, the Frisco Economic Development Corporation announced a re-branding for an area previously known as the $5...
by Yvonne Brown
6 Traditional Irish Recipes You Can Try at Home
Growing up in a true Irish house, a typical scene each morning featured my mother and grandmother peeling and washing vegetables...
by Yvonne Brown
StepUP Frisco Calls Faith Community to Action for the Homeless
Cold, dreary and misty mornings in late February heighten the plight of our neighbors living without shelter. It's one thing to...
by Mike Raye
Powerful Concert Brings Frisco Closer to Performance Arts Center
For the second year in a row, Frisco Association for the Arts made Valentine’s Day into an evening to remember with some...
by Suad Bejtovic
Inaugural GIVE FOR FRISCO Day – Just $14 Can Change a Life
We knew when we announced the launch of GIVE FOR FRISCO last spring in partnership with Mayor Jeff Cheney's office that this...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
Confessions of a Junior League Cynic
When I was old enough to know better, but still too young to question everything, I learned about the Junior League. Basically,...
by Morgan Kosinski
Coffee and Conversation with Mayor Jeff Cheney
This month marks the start of a new year in Frisco, but first things first - a flurry of activity to wrap up 2018. It was a...
by Kelly Walker
New Murals Honor Frisco’s Past, Present, and Future in the Rail District
As the Rail District emerges as a new brand for the central area of Historic Downtown Frisco, we can’t help but notice the...
by Yvonne Brown
Lifestyle Frisco Top 10: Our 2018 Year In Review
It's been almost a year and a half since I stepped into the lead role here at the "blog" Scott and I started in June 2013....
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
The Family Place – Where Family Violence STOPS
Funny, it only costs me the breath I lose when I say, “Why didn’t she just leave?” Sadly, I’ve known many women, and...
by Morgan Kosinski
Frisco Business Networking Guide
One of the main drivers of recent explosive growth in Frisco is a very strong business community – owners of businesses of all...
by Suad Bejtovic
It’s Official! PGA of America is Relocating to Frisco Texas
Following months of speculation, Frisco City Council voted to support the PGA of America relocating their headquarters to the...
by Yvonne Brown
Help Give a FEAST to Frisco First Responders – Feed-A-Hero
For some of our Frisco first-responders, Christmas Day is a work day like any other. Although the emergency calls never stop,...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
A Day in the Life of Frisco’s 2018-19 High School Mascots
If you're a resident of Frisco, the "Best Place to Raise an Athlete", you most likely love football and live for the Friday...
by Chloe Young
Frisco Goes “Behind The Grand” with Steinway and Sons
If you attended the Frisco Arts 5K and Walk last month, you may have observed a continuation of the relationship between Frisco...
by Suad Bejtovic
Executive Chef Andrew Powers Shares His Favorite Thanksgiving Recipe
You've got ONE WEEK left to prep for the annual big Thanksgiving meal, so how about some input from a nationally-known chef?...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
Fast Facts – Frisco ISD Bond and Tax Ratification Election
Frisco ISD is the fastest growing school district in Texas, with more than 58,000 students. The upcoming Bond and Tax...
by Meredith McGraw
Meet the Frisco Arts Youth Council
Photography courtesy of Suad Bejtovic Photography. If you spent any amount of time in Frisco over the last few years, you felt...
by Suad Bejtovic
The Art of Bullet Journaling (and Why You Should Try It!)
We all have a LOT to keep track of day-to-day. Reminders, tasks, appointments, events, errand lists... Our students have their...
by Kim Axtell
Announcing Frisco’s Downtown Mural Wall Project – Call for Artists
How often do you pass the gazebo at the corner of 4th and Main street in The Rail District? Have you noticed the large mural...
by Yvonne Brown
Feasibility Study Reveals the Demand for a Performing Arts Venue in Frisco
As someone who's tired of driving to Richardson to see a recital or to Dallas for a musical, I was eager to sit in on the recent...
by Korinna Kirchhoff
NBCF Announces Student Selections for FISD High School Internship Program
Frisco ISD and National Breast Cancer Foundation, alongside fellow Frisco companies including Careington, Jamba Juice, LaunchPad...
by Nicole Barron
Announcing Launch of “GIVE FOR FRISCO” – Supporting and Promoting Our Nonprofits
Announced today from the stage at the Frisco Chamber of Commerce "State of the City" luncheon, Lifestyle Frisco is proud to...
by Scott Ellis
The Future of HALL Park – World-Class Performing Arts Center Coming to Frisco
Tonight, arts philanthropist, chairman and founder of HALL Group, Craig Hall revealed his master plan to a packed house in a...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
The Future is Here – Self-Driving Cars Come to Frisco
The City of Frisco, Denton County Transportation Authority, HALL Group, The Star, Frisco Station Partners, and Drive.ai made a...
by Scott Ellis
UNT To Open Campus In Frisco
On Tuesday, May 1, 2018, Frisco City Council voted 5-0 to approve a master development plan that will bring a University of North...
by Scott Ellis
North Platinum Corridor the Next Chapter in Frisco’s Success Story
If you live in or around Frisco, you're likely familiar with references to the "Five Billion Dollar Mile" -- a one mile...
by Yvonne Brown
Frisco’s “Ultimate Adult Field Day” Back For Fourth Year
For the fourth year in a row, the Frisco Chamber of Commerce will take the concept of team-building to another level with their...
by Suad Bejtovic
Ways Women Lead: Creating High-Performance Teams and the POWER of Self
Between the #metoo movement, the #enough gun activism campaign, and the pay inequality gap, there’s been a lot of buzz in...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
Experience the Best Texas Bluebonnets In Frisco and Beyond
Spring is truly in the air with warmer temperatures becoming the norm and families enjoying all things outdoors. It's also Texas...
by Yvonne Brown
Trust Talk for Teams through the POWER of Self
Ladies, do you remember those days? The days of the "all for one and one for all" kind of camaraderie that came from team...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
First Ever FUN-draiser for Mayor Jeff Cheney
On Wednesday, January 24th, Dana and Jeff Cheney were the honorees at Frisco's first FUN-draiser... A fundraiser for the Mayor...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
Stay Warm, Read a Book. Winter Reading Recommendations
Winter is here, and it brought freezing temperatures along for the ride. If you're anything like me, you've been huddled in...
by Liz Edelbrock
Lifestyle Frisco Top 12: Our 2017 Year in Review
I stepped into the role of Editor-in-Chief in August of 2017 and my heart is thankful. I'm thankful for this means of...
by Nicole Barron
Self Awareness, Perceptions, and the POWER of Self
As I continue my series of growth along this personal and intimate journey to become a better leader and CEO for this...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
How to Host a Fabulous Frisco Friendsgiving
Do you Friendsgiving? Because if you don't, you should. Friendsgiving is all the good of Thanksgiving, without the stress of...
by Liz Edelbrock
Interview with Memorial High School Principal Jennifer Redden
If you're like me, you can't help but wonder about Memorial High School off of Eldorado Pkwy. It sits empty, awaiting rezoned...
by Korinna Kirchhoff
Slow Down to Speed Up – Wisdom from the POWER of Self
I've decided to do it... get naked with you. Not in the embarrassing, "it's kinda cold for that" kinda way, but I'm inviting...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
Fourth Annual Frisco Santa Pub Crawl
I know… It’s only the first week of October, but you’ll thank me for talking about Christmas before Halloween when you hear...
by Nicole Barron
FRISCO-ONLINE MERGES INTO LIFESTYLE FRISCO
Top Two Online Media Brands Partner For First-Ever Hyper-Local Media Company Lifestyle Frisco, a hyper-local, digital first, new...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
Make an Impact in Frisco on North Texas Giving Day
On September 14, the ninth annual North Texas Giving Day will offer 2,500 nonprofits the opportunity to gain exposure and reach...
by Karen Fish
Raising Awareness and Funds for Pediatric Research – The Cure Starts Now
It started with one child. It started with just one heart. Sydney Reece Bjornberg was a vibrant, beautiful, smart, kind,...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
Faces of Frisco: Dad by Day Rock Star by Night, Ryan Singleton
If you've lived in Frisco for any length of time, you've noticed that everyone is busy. Happily busy, I think, but nonetheless...
by Nicole Barron
Summer Reading Recommendations
Poolside, on a plane, in a coffeehouse, or while "the littles" take a nap... Wherever you can find a few moments to yourself...
by Nicole Barron
Just How BIG Will Frisco Become?
All you have to do is get on the Dallas North Tollway or Preston Road... Maybe even a "quick" (ahem, not really) cruise down...
by Brandon Novara
Faces of Frisco: Kerri Burton
Kerri Burton is one of the most energetic and enthusiastic fitness instructors I've met. And, when it comes to fitness classes,...
by Scott Ellis
RoughRiders Red Ale Now Available
Give Chuck Greenberg a great deal of credit for this one. Ever since Greenberg, the former Managing Partner and CEO of the Texas...
by Stephen Hunt
Frisco General Election Information and Results 2017
Election Day is Saturday, May 6. 14,151 (15.89% of registered) voters took part in this Frisco election out of 89,047...
by Scott Ellis
Faces of Frisco: Dana Cheney
Welcome to the inaugural article of "Faces of Frisco" - those people sometimes out in front, sometimes behind the scenes, but...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
7 Places For Your Special Event in Frisco
What was once the small, cozy little town of Frisco has become the premier place to work, live, and play in North Texas. We value...
by Nicole Barron
Savoring Spirits – the Frisco Scotch Society
Frisco's growth is coming from people all across the country... Men and women who are here to take advantage of our fantastic...
by Brandon Novara
Ready to Read Railroad at Frisco Public Library – presented by Leadership Frisco XIX
As if we are not already spoiled by our Frisco Library... Last year we were treated to a new interactive structure aptly called...
by Yvonne Brown
Date Ideas For Pregnant Couples in Frisco
Being in a marriage, or any long-term relationship, can feel like a roller coaster. Some days (and months) are better than...
by Brandon Novara
ART IN THE ATRIUM 14 – Call for Artists
With a deadline of Monday, February 20th, the Frisco Public Art Program "Art in the Atrium 14" has issued a call to all...
by Wendi McGowan-Ellis
Out-Smarted Again by My 5-Year-Old Grandson
This post is part of the Tech Tuesday series brought to you by NTEC. I have a MBA, and many other accreditations, earned over...
by Harry Smeenk
