Sydni Ellis
Sydni Ellis is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in HuffPost,
SheKnows, Motherly, Romper, POPSUGAR, and other publications focused
on lifestyle, entertainment, parenting, and wellness. She has a Master
of Journalism from the University of North Texas and a Best Mama award
from her three little boys (at least, that’s what she thinks the
scribbled words on the card say). When she isn’t busy singing along to
Disney movies and catching her husband up on the latest celebrity
gossip, she can almost always be found with a good book and an iced
coffee in hand.
The 10 most dazzling Dallas-Fort Worth holiday lights displays
| November 26, 2025
Addison | Arlington | Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW EVENTS | DFW Lead Story | FAMILY | family friendly | frisco | Grand Prairie | HARDGATE | holiday lights | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | Little Elm | plano | THINGS TO DO
Bring the kids to see these 10 dazzling light displays around DFW this holiday season.
9 DFW food pantries to support this holiday season
| November 20, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DFW | donations | food banks | food pantries | food resources | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | North Texas | plano | THINGS TO DO | volunteers
These Dallas-Fort Worth food pantries need volunteers and donations, especially during the holiday season.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition: We made potions, fought Boggarts, & had a magical time
| November 12, 2025
CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | harry potter | harry potter: the exhibition | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Dallas was jam-packed with spells, photo ops, and magical moments with my three kids.
Best bang-for-your-buck hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth
| October 31, 2025
Affordability | amenities | Community | CULTURE | DFW | HARDGATE | hotels | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
These nine hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth offer amazing amenities, prime locations, and other cool features that make them well worth the price.
Thanksgiving in DFW: 10 restaurants to order from or dine in
| October 29, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DFW | FAMILY | food and drink | HARDGATE | holiday season | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | thanksgiving | thanksgiving in dfw
Reserve a table at one of 10 delicious restaurants hosting Thanksgiving brunch, lunch, and/or dinner in Dallas-Fort Worth this year.
8 delightful things to do in Denton, Texas
| October 27, 2025
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | denton | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
There are so many fun things to do in Denton, Texas, from exploring a unique bookstore to attending a local festival.