Mothers Day

No Beach? Who Cares When You Live in Fairmount

By Joy Donovan / May 2, 2025 /

Jen Kindschi grew up across from a California beach. She adored the sunny beach life, but right now there is no way you could rip her out of her beloved Fairmount neighborhood in Fort Worth. “We fell in love with Fort Worth, and we fell in love with Fairmount,” she said. She and her husband…

See How Dallas’ Swiss Avenue Historically First in Several Ways During The Annual Mother’s Day Tour

By Joy Donovan / March 29, 2024 /

Swiss Avenue has accounted for a lot of firsts. The tony neighborhood was developed by cotton gin magnate Robert S. Munger, who created Munger Place, Texas’ first deed-restricted neighborhood. The centerpiece of the exclusive neighborhood was Swiss Avenue, a ribbon of grand homes stretching from Fitzhugh Ave. to La Vista Drive. Swiss Avenue became Dallas’…

5 Mother’s Day Gifts Guaranteed to Prove You’re Her Favorite Child

By Elaine Raffel / April 16, 2023 /

Choosing the perfect Mother’s Day gift is an art. You want something she’ll use but wouldn’t buy for herself. Something that speaks to her personality and interests; that’s as special (or nearly) as she is.

A Dozen Last-Minute Gifts for Mother’s Day Procrastinators

By Elaine Raffel / May 1, 2022 /

Okay, procrastinors, we’ve got your back. There’s still time (but not much!) to impress Mom with an amazing gift.

Gift Rapt: What Moms Really Want This Mother’s Day

By Elaine Raffel / April 18, 2021 /

Don’t wait until the last minute to find the perfect present. We’ve done the legwork for you with can’t-miss gifts guaranteed to please your mom, the mother of your children, a mom-to-be, or any other special mother figure in your life.