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Dreaming of Better Sleep

Snooze Mattress + Wellness Brings Dream Mapping Technology to Rockwall Article by Tiffany Ditto | Photography by Patti Faulhaber For many people, mattress shopping can feel overwhelming. But at Snooze Mattress + Wellness, owner John Adams hopes a technology called Dream Mapping can simplify the process and help people sleep better in the process. Q: What exactly is Dream Mapping technology? A: “This mattress has an electrical grid underneath this cover, and that measures your pressure...

Life + Culture

Cardiac Crusade

Nonprofit of the Month Sponsored by Artisan Masonry & Granite Article by Courtesy of Cardiac Crusade | Photography by Greg Coon Some journeys begin with a destination in mind. Others begin with a heartbeat—or the terrifying absence of one. In 2018, Julie Coon was volunteering for the drill team at Plano Senior High School when her heart suddenly stopped. Without warning, she collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). What saved her life wasn't luck alone. It was the swift, heroic actions of...

Life + Culture

Student of the Month

Tyler Logan Travels the World with His Boat Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Karen Logan Unlike most teens, Tyler Logan knows vocabulary words like regatta, ILCA, and tacking. And rather than hanging out at a mall, he makes friends down at Lake Ray Hubbard. If you haven’t guessed already, Tyler is a sailor, and even though he’s only 16 years old, he’s traveled all over the USA to compete. His mom, Karen, jokes that Tyler has water, rather than blood, running...

Travel

Rediscovering San Antonio

Exploring Fresh Family Adventures in One of Texas’s Favorite Cities Article and Photography by Angi Burns As native Texans, my husband and I have been to San Antonio more times than we can count. We have done the Alamo tour, walked the River Walk, eaten plenty of tacos, and checked off most of the classic tourist stops over the years. So when we planned a weekend getaway with our son Jaxx, we decided it was time to experience the city a little differently. Thanks to Visit San Antonio and...

Travel

A Life Built on Exploring

Exploring with My Camera Taught Me That Art Begins When I Stop Looking and Start Feeling Article and Photography by Catherine Reese Standing with my camera as horses ran across the open field, manes flying and dust rising behind them, I felt something shift inside me. Their movement carried freedom, wildness, and a reminder that life was meant to be fully lived. Losing both of my parents close together changed everything for me. One day life felt normal, and the next, it didn’t. What I once...

Travel

Camp Around DFW

Four Campgrounds Around DFW Provide the Perfect Outdoor Getaway Article by Deborah Dove | Photography by Macy Alex Photography From lakeside campsites to wooded parks tucked just outside the city, Dallas-Fort Worth families don’t have to travel far to find a memorable outdoor escape. Across North Texas, local campsites offer the perfect mix of adventure and convenience—whether your crew is roasting marshmallows under the stars, hiking scenic trails, fishing at sunrise, or simply unplugging for...

Life + Culture

Poiema Foundation

Nonprofit of the Month Sponsored by Artisan Masonry & Granite Article by Bobby Goodrich | Photography by Courtesy of the Poiema Foundation All across North Texas, a dedicated team is waging a quiet but powerful battle against one of the most hidden crimes in our communities: human trafficking. The Poiema Foundation, a local nonprofit founded in 2013, is working daily to prevent exploitation, disrupt trafficking activity, and restore survivors. What began as a response to the startling reality...

Finance + Legal Services

Your Family Wealth Quarterback

Ramirez Family Wealth Leverages a Team Approach to Execute Every Play in Your Financial Plan. Article by Deborah Dove | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia Men often feel they have to know all the answers, do all the work themselves, and never reach out for help. However, that outdated expectation no longer holds up in any area of life, and least of all in wealth management.   “In the financial world, as your wealth grows and you’re at the top of your game, often running a...

Food + Beverage

Pitmaster Picks

A Curated Roundup of Four Local Spots Bringing Serious Smoke and Standout Flavor Article by Deborah Dove In Texas, barbecue isn’t just food. It’s a well-honed craft shaped by time, fire, and the state’s cattle ranching history. And enjoying barbecue isn’t just a meal. It’s a community gathering, a tradition of sharing food around a smoker, the kitchen table, or at a local barbecue joint that has been passed down through generations. It’s a process that can’t be rushed and a culture that...

Life + Culture

Student of the Month

Meet Vincent Vento Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Provided Rockwall City Lifestyle is proud to recognize Vincent Vento as this month’s Student of the Month, a standout student whose leadership, ambition, and commitment to serving others have made a lasting impact across the community. Vincent is currently a senior at Gene Burton College & Career Academy in Rockwall.  Vincent’s journey of leadership began early. As a sophomore, he joined Royse City’s Teen Court program, helping guide...