April 25, 2024

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19 gift ideas to celebrate motherhood

Don’t let shopping for the mother figure in your life feel like a daunting task. Check out our favorite small biz items to show your appreciation for the mom(s) in your life.

For the nature lover

Explore the outdoors in style with a wide array of sunnies from Rheos.

Keep the mom in your life hydrated with an insulated tumbler from Pirani.

Enjoy mornings on the front porch with outdoor furniture pieces from Palmetto Craft.

For the art collector

Check out these bird-inspired pieces from Joseph Bradley Studio.

Looking for something scenic? Try shopping from Jeff Pittman’s collection. Watercolor with Emily has your favorite landmarks and local spots, in watercolor of course.

For the style icon

Accessorizing can be practical with wristlets and keychains from Avryn Co.

Cori Rose Handmade offers earrings of all shapes, sizes, colors, and textures.

Carry Courage has everything from bags to pouches and keychains.

For the foodie

These syrups and sets from ROOT23 will level up the cocktail + mocktail game.

Adams Apple Company offers spreads, jams, and relishes perfect for hosting a charcuterie party.

Give the gift of energy with beans from 321 Coffee.

For the self care queen

Shop chic soap + shampoo bars from Parrotfish (they’re eco-friendly).

Check out Roam & Ramble for hand soaps perfect for the kitchen sink.

Gift a spa night with products from She Biology like the Heal Brown Sugar Scrub.

For the interior decorator

Find something unique for their home with handmade pieces from Matchstick Goods.

Check out inspired items from Jenni Earle for the mom with an inner cowgirl.

A Branch & Cord’s macrame wall hangings are cute and simple.

Treat them to a clean, beautiful home by booking a local, professional cleaning service.

Need help picking the perfect gift? Take this quick quiz for our recommendations + shop then our full Mother’s Day Gift Guide on Six & Main.

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Asked

What’s the best Mother’s Day brunch in FTW?

There are 17 days until we celebrate mom — if you’re a bruncher on Sunday, May 12, where will you be going?

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Events

Thursday, April 25

“Soldaderas to Amazonas: Escaramuzas Charras” | Thursday, April 25-Saturday, Nov. 9 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, 1720 Gendy St., Fort Worth | $6-$12 | Explore the relationship between Mexican Revolution soldaderas and the eight-equestrian team in this exhibition.
“The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin” | Thursday, April 25-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | Jubilee Theater, 506 Main St., Fort Worth | $40-$45 | Viveca blithely sails through the confusing worlds of racism, sexism, and Broadway showbiz until she’s forced to face the devastating effect self-denial has had on her life.

Friday, April 26

Strike a Pose with the Commissioner’s Trophy | Friday, April 26 | 1-3 p.m. | Golden Chick, 8400 South Fwy., Fort Worth | Free | Get some chicken as you brighten up your Instagram feed with a trophy shot to boot.
“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” | Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $37-$114 | Listen to the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performance as you try to amuse your friends by over-pronouncing “Luke, I am your faaaaather.”

Saturday, April 27

Caffeine and Chrome | Saturday, April 27 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas, 1250 Mustang Dr., Ste. A, Grapevine | Free | Start your morning with a cup of coffee and a tour of classic cars at this monthly show.
Stockyards Championship Rodeo | Saturday, April 27 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $15-$109 | Make your Saturday evening an adrenaline-filled one, featuring classics like bull riding, bareback bronc riding, and barrel racing.

Sunday, April 28

Goat Yoga | Sunday, April 28 | 10-11 a.m. | Martin House Brewing Company, 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Ste. 209, Fort Worth | $20-$32 | Bring your own mat, and please do not ask the goats to remake Taylor Swift’s “Trouble” with you.
The Power of the Women Market - Sip & Shop | Sunday, April 28 | 12-4 p.m. | 5th & Carroll Events (Blue Mesa Fort Worth 2nd Floor), 2713 W. 5th St., Fort Worth | Free | Roll through to support some of DFW’s female-owned businesses.

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Finance

Is it better to take RMDs monthly or annually?

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RMDs can be taken annually, quarterly, or monthly — which is best? | Photo provided by SmartAsset

If you have tax-deferred retirement accounts, you’ll need to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) eventually. This amount is usually taken annually, quarterly, or monthly. But which makes the most sense? Learn more here.

Consulting a fiduciary financial advisor can help when considering RMDs and the potential tax repercussions. Pro tip: Try SmartAsset’s free quiz to get matched with up to three vetted financial advisors serving your area, who can help you plan to work toward a comfortable retirement.

Get your financial advisor matches

News Notes

Civic

City Council approved $4.5 million to improve crossing guard coverage in Tuesday’s meeting. The funding allows for all 314 intersections used by elementary and middle schoolers to be covered, along with salary increases for guards and field supervisors.

Development

More upgrades are coming to the Will Rogers Memorial Center. Earlier this week, City Council approved $4 million to update electrical in the Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall and another $687,805 to update the roof of the Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium.

Festival

Grab a free ticket to Mayfest at any Fort Worth Public Library branch between now and Saturday, May 4. Just present your library card — or sign up for one on the spot. Mayfest runs from Thursday, May 2 to Sunday, May 5. Stay tuned for a “know before you go” article in an upcoming newsletter.

Biz

“Could’ve only been orchestrated by God” — Native Coffee + Kitchen (2725 Heritage Trace Pkwy.) seemed to close on Saturday, April 20, but in a caffeinated swerve, it will return as a new concept with new ownership called Harvest Coffee.

Tech

The drones are coming — two Walmart Supercenters in North Richland Hills (9101 N. Tarrant Parkway and 6401 NE Loop 820) will begin drone delivery service within four miles of both stores. This is a collaboration with Wing, a drone company that begin serving DFW in 2021. Landing pads at the stores were approved in February.

Number

$17.2 billion: That’s how much money in net sales aerospace manufacturer Lockheed Martin saw in the first quarter of 2024. It was $1.2 billion higher than the analyst estimate and $2.1 billion higher than the first quarter of 2023.

Sports

It’s the first night of the NFL Draft, and hope springs eternal for 32 teams. Who will the Cowboys grab at No. 24 and beyond, and what’s the bigger plan? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Plan Ahead

No time to siesta, Texas Live! is throwing a fiesta. Head over to Texas Live! on Sunday, May 5 for Fiesta de Mayo, featuring an afternoon of live music, margaritas, major giveaways, live performances, and more. Grab tickets.*

Learn

Traveling abroad this summer? Rosetta Stone’s Dynamic Immersion method and TruAccent speech technology will have you speaking a new language confidently. Save 55% on a lifetime subscription.*

Festival

🎡 Ferris wheels in your future

There will be two Ferris wheels at this year’s festival. | Photo courtesy of City of Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie City Hall (200 W. Main St., Grand Prairie, ~20 miles east of downtown Fort Worth) will be hosting the three-day Main Street Fest this week.

While admission is free, some rides are ticketed. Grand Prairie residents can get unlimited single-day rides for $25 with a resident coupon; anyone else can ride unlimited for $40.

The festival also features 50+ arts, crafts, and goods vendors — as well as 16 food vendors. There is free parking available downtown.

Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton will headline Sunday’s main stage. There’s also a community stage featuring a variety of weekend performers.

The festival runs:

Friday, April 26, 5 p.m.-12 a.m.
Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-12 a.m.
Sunday, April 28, 12-8 p.m.

The Buy

Watercolor art. Refresh your space with a new wall decor piece from Watercolor With Emily.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Ted

This is my second NFL-related Wrap of the week, but forgive me. I used to work for ESPN, and sports fandom stays in your blood.

This time, though, we’ll do a pop quiz and answer on Monday: Which former TCU Horned Frog football player has the longest NFL tenure?

Hint: his name was called in the 2010 NFL Draft. Submit your answer here.

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