Plus, $2.5 million awarded to the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition.
 
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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now

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Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Check out some of the season’s top gifts, including options that support local businesses.

Bonus: Take advantage of Black Friday with 30% off gift guides on Six & Main.

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For accessory lovers: Texas tote bag | $24 | When you purchase this Texas bag, a portion of the proceeds support mental health research and awareness.

For proud Texans: Cowboy boot + Texas flag magnet | $6 | A vinyl magnet of Texas’ favorite footwear.

For home chefs: Texas map tea towel | $22 | Show off pride for the Lone Star State with this hand-illustrated and hand-lettered Texas map kitchen towel.

For anyone: Personalized star ornament | $6.51 | The perfect gift for just about everyone, these handmade clay ornaments come from a five-star shop.

For trivia fans: Trivial Pursuit “Stuff You Should Know” party game | $21.99 | A game to help you build your knowledge of weird, fascinating, and unbelievable trivia.

For your significant other: Personalized song plaque | $9.98 | A light-up plaque you can customize with their favorite song + a photo of you together.
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$25-$50

For adventurers: “Make Life a Trip” tee | $28 | This colorful shirt will “Make Life a Trip.”

For sippers: Fort Worth skyline cocktail glasses | $39.99 | Cheers to Fort Worth with these premium glasses.

For pet parents: Martingale ice blue + navy dog collar | $34 | Pet parents will have their fur babies walking in style.

For style icons: Women’s cropped vest | $36.97 | A winter outfit addition they can pair with anything.

For worker bees: Crockpot Electric Lunch Box | $39.98 | A personal portable food warmer to keep lunchtime meals hot.

For techies: 3-in-1 wireless charging station | $29.99 | Help them charge their phone, smartwatch, and AirPods all at one organized charging stand.
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Events
Friday, Nov. 24
  • Comedy Show | Friday, Nov. 24-Saturday, Nov. 25 | Times vary | Four Day Weekend, 312 Houston St., Fort Worth | $25 | Get ready to laugh at the award-winning show built around audience suggestion and participation.
Saturday, Nov. 25
  • Gobble Gobble Goat Yoga | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 10-11 a.m. | Texas 9 Golf, 8940 Creek Run Rd., Fort Worth | $20-$32 | Bring your own mat and stretch out with the kids.
Sunday, Nov. 26
  • Wrapping Workshop | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 3-5:30 p.m. | Flourishing with Grace Creative Boutique, 3607 W. Park Row Dr., Arlington | $32.50 | Think outside the box with creative wrapping for all of your holiday gifts.
Monday, Nov. 27
  • Epic H2Olidays | Monday, Nov. 27-Saturday, Dec. 30 | Times vary | Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, 2970 Epic Place, Grand Prairie | $29-$54 | Take the kids for a splashing good time at the indoor waterpark.
Tuesday, Nov. 28
  • Jingle Ball | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $23-$386 | Jam out to a concert by Big Time Rush, Flo Rida, LANY, and more supporting Kidd’s Kid Charity.
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    News Notes
    Today Is
    • Black Friday — a day kicking off the gift-giving spirit of the holidays with local and national sales. If you’re one who likes to sleep in and haven’t had a chance to hop into the shopping lines yet, we suggest checking out Doc’s Records for exclusive releases or Birdie for 20-50% off.
    Cause
    • The Tarrant County Homeless Coalition received a $2.5 million grant from the Bezos Day One Families Fund. The donation is the largest private gift in the coalition’s history and will help enhance services for families experiencing homelessness.
    Open
    • Traveling this holiday season? Do your gift shopping while you wait for your flight at the newly opened Toys “R” Us at DFW Airport — plus, say hi to Geoffrey the Giraffe. The store is open daily near gate A28.
    Announced
    • Speaking of DFW Airport — American Airlines announced a new seasonal service to Redmond Municipal Airport in Central Oregon. Start planning that Pacific Northwest vacation with a 3.5-hour direct flight running May 6-October 6, 2024. (Central Oregon Daily News)
    Plan Ahead
    • Three James Beard-recognized chefs will host a one-of-a-kind culinary event on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Whiskey Ranch. Chefs Tom Perini, Michael Fojtasek, and Rodrigo Cárdenas will explore Texas’ cross-country cuisines in the “Beyond Borders” dinner with the Fort Worth Food and Wine Foundation. Get tickets.
    Travel
    • What do Cowtown, Bangkok, and Paris have in common? They all made Travel & Leisure’s list of 50 Best Places to Travel in 2024. The magazine lauded Fort Worth’s classic Western experiences, museums, and luxury hotels.
    Coming Soon
    • Swedish furniture and home goods store IKEA will open a new store in Southlake on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The location will be a first-of-its-kind plan and order store where customers can speak to experts about design choices. (Retail Leader)
    Tech
    • Raise your hand if you played The Sims growing up. Did your character look like this? Solitaired used AI to imagine what a Sim and their home would look like in each US state. The Texan looks pretty familiar with a cowboy hat and a ranch-style house.
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    • 90. That’s how many minutes each month it takes to be an Academy 4 mentor. Local fourth graders and mentors will discuss leadership and set goals to grow, while also building transformative relationships that increase the student’s sense of self-worth + encourage academic performance. Sign up to mentor.*
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    • This FDA-registered vibrator is so good, doctors recommend it. It also has six unique motors, 16 speeds, and it’s Bluetooth-enabled. Bonus: It’s 35% off right now.*
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    • Deal alert: Hulu is offering its ad-supported version for $0.99 a month for 12 months. Excuse us while we stream all the holiday content.*
     
    The Buy

    The Buy 11.24.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

    A great Black Friday find: $180 off the Dyson cordless vacuum. Check out even more deals and happy shopping.
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    What’s your favorite flavor of pie?

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    Thanksgiving may have been yesterday, but we’re just getting started with our holiday desserts. Earlier this month, we asked y’all to share some of your go-to pie recipes, and here’s what you said:

    Most of our readers snag a slice of pecan or pumpkin pie that they made from scratch.

    Reader Jenny M. uses the Karo syrup recipe for homemade pecan pie. Reader Ancy R.adds a tablespoon of molasses to Libby’s famous pumpkin pie and recommends combining European butter and Crisco for a flaky crust and topping your dessert with brown sugar whipped cream.
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    Looking to spread a little love this holiday season? Participate in Fort Worth ISD’s Angel Tree to gift a coat, pair of shoes, and toy to a child in need. The donations benefit 100+ students at the district’s five pre-K satellite campuses. Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off through Friday, Dec. 8 at the Teaching and Learning Center.
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