I adore mole. The rich savory chocolate sauce that is often poured over enchiladas or mixed with chicken. You can't just go anywhere to get mole because making the sauce takes time and more ingredients than imaginable. However, while in McAllen, a Texas city rich in Mexican influence, I had to ask around for the ...
Tamale and Wine Pairing
For me tamales are a holiday tradition. This Mexican dish is served in a corn husk and filled with masa, meat, chiles, and a multitude of other spices and ingredients. Making tamales is such a process that it can take days and often involves a tamalada, a tamale-making party that is a family tradition. Tamales ...
Fun and Affordable Gift Ideas Your Friends Will Love
Holiday shopping can be stressful sometimes with trying to find gifts that everyone will love. Luckily I was able to find some for everyone at Burkes Outlet! If you're looking for fun and affordable gifts ideas that everyone will love, you can either go into Burkes Outlet to find fun items or check out their ...
11 Things to Do in Nuevo Progreso Mexico
While in McAllen, TX we decided to take a day trip over to Nuevo Progreso in Mexico. Just a short drive away, I was so excited to see all of the bright colors and all of the fun things to do in Nuevo Progreso. The tourist area of Nuevo Progreso is just one long street ...
Top 20+ Things to Do in McAllen TX This Weekend
McAllen TX, located in South Texas, is a city full of vibrant colors, Mexican influence, some of the best festivals in Texas, and more than enough to keep you busy for a weekend or even a whole week. Get ready for your belly to be full of good food, but also take time to take ...
Casa De Palmas McAllen TX Review
While visiting McAllen TX, we had the pleasure of staying at a tropical oasis, Casa de Palmas. The hotel reminded me of a tropical oasis with the palm trees, fountains, and Spanish architecture. Overall, we enjoyed the wonderful service, how close it was to everything, and the shuttle that was available for our use. Guests ...
Where to Eat in McAllen TX
McAllen is filled with incredible flavors. There is so much Mexican influence, but also many gourmet restaurants serving up unique and one-of-a-kind dishes. To say we ate well in McAllen would be an understatement. The foods are amazing, but there are also so many incredible things to do in McAllen that you will want to ...
The Best Bars – McAllen TX Nightlife
There are so many things to do in McAllen TX. McAllen might also have some of the best nightlife in Texas! The bars are unique with fun themes and great music. In fact, we spent part of our time going out jumping in ball pits, hula hooping, swinging, playing giant Jenga, taking fun photos, and ...
Best Coffee Shops in McAllen, Texas (Updated 2025)
Whenever I visit a new town, I must check out the local coffee shops. Each place has a different aesthetic, a different focus, and a different taste of coffee. These coffee shops in McAllen, Texas, have unique coffee-making styles and fun specialties. Plus, don’t forget to check out all the other fun things to do ...
Best Tech Gift Ideas for the Whole Family
Thank you Verizon for making this post possible. As always, all opinions are my own. Whether you're looking for a gift for the kids, mom, or dad, here are some of the best tech gift ideas the whole family will enjoy! From practical, fun, affordable, and dreamy, there's a tech gift for every member of ...