Happy New Year! As you know (because you’re still here), I’ve been on somewhat of an extended farewell tour as I wind down the SoFortWorthIt blog and transition to getting off social media for a very big, long break. Unlike many ‘80s bands, however, this farewell tour really does mean goodbye. But I just couldn’t […] The post Peace Out: For Real This Time! appeared first on SoFortWorthIt.com ..read more

Saying farewell is never easy – even when it’s not forever. But this post is going to be my last for a long while. Since the beginning of this year, I’ve been thinking about the future of SoFortWorthIt, weighing options ranging from stepping back to ending it entirely. Pulling the plug was definitely too final […] The post Farewell: It’s been a Great 11 Years! appeared first on SoFortWorthIt.com ..read more

Where do I begin? My heart is overflowing with love and gratitude for everyone who contributed to making the second annual “Your Dress, Their Dream” a show-stopping success. On Sunday, September 17th, Into the Garden at The Shops in Clearfork became Sequin Central as friends, family, and devoted SoFortWorthIt fans poured into the store carrying […] The post Your Dress, Their Dream: We Did it Again! appeared first on SoFortWorthIt.com ..read more

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This past year, we joined forces to launch a “whole family” fundraising campaign for Beautiful Feet, a Fort Worth-based ministry that has been serving poor and unsheltered people across our community for more than 40 years. We’re approaching the end of that effort, so I thought it was the perfect time to share a bit […] The post Making an Impact at Beautiful Feet appeared first on SoFortWorthIt.com ..read more

Last December, I chowed down on eight of the city’s favorite burgers. Here’s the skinny. If you know me, you know I’m all about clean eating. But last December, a culmination of personal issues hit me like a ton of bricks, and I decided to take a break from my dietary restrictions and give in […] The post My 8 Day Burger Binge: Here’s the Juicy List appeared first on SoFortWorthIt.com ..read more

I hosted a fabulous little Christmas party last weekend. Well, it started out as a small, but the idea and guest list grew into a monster. I’m so thankful and blessed by so many precious friends to celebrate the holidays with. The next time you host your own celebration, consider some of these ideas to […] The post 5 Ways to Elevate Your Christmas Party appeared first on SoFortWorthIt.com ..read more

With school almost out for the holidays and Christmas coming in hot, now is the perfect time to load the kids into the car and set out in search of some beautifully lit homes in the ‘hood. I’ve spent hours researching the VERY BEST Christmas light displays for your viewing pleasure! Look no further, ’cause […] The post Fort Worth Neighborhood Christmas Light Tour appeared first on SoFortWorthIt.com ..read more

Welcome to The ULTIMATE and BEST Christmas Events and Activities in DFW for 2019. I’ve spent hours curating, updating and adding to this collection and I’m proud to bring this post to you for the EIGHTH year in a row. I hope you enjoy building precious memories with your family from the list below. The post The BEST Christmas Lights and Activities in DFW 2022 appeared first on SoFortWorthIt.com ..read more

Planned in less than two weeks, the Fort Worth community came out strong for SFWI’s inaugural dress drive. I love dresses. Always have. For me, buying a new dress is fun and exciting, and when I wear that new dress to a party, wedding or charity event, I feel like a real-life Cinderella. Unfortunately, that’s […] The post Prom Dress Drive: Your Dress, Their Dream appeared first on SoFortWorthIt.com ..read more