This is Wayfairâs biggest (and best) Black Friday sale to date. | Photos provided by Wayfair
We asked, and you answered: The key to impressing guests is âsetting the perfect vibe.â Before welcoming family and friends into your home this holiday season, consider these five tips to enhance the vibe in your spaces â at up to 80% off.
Now until Sunday, Dec. 1, you can snag the lowest prices of the year during Wayfairâs extended Black Friday sale. Psst... Check back on Dec. 2 for Cyber Monday deals, too.
Hereâs what we recommend checking off your list:
Pro tip: Warm lighting makes for an extra-cozy atmosphere. These dimmable Edison light bulbs will do the trick.
3. Minimize clutter
Storage doesnât have to be an eyesore. You can tuck away miscellaneous items (think: books and games) in this extendable coffee table and store shoes in this natural rattan shoe storage cabinet that always seems to be trending online.
Gobble Gobble Goat Yoga | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Beyond the Bar Bottle Shop, Richardson | $20+ | Yoga becomes somewhat of a silly pastime when you have goats running around causing mischief.
Sunday, Dec. 1
Make + Take: Decorate a Gingerbread House | 3-4:30 p.m. | Central Market Dallas Lovers Lane | $48+ | It wonât take long for you to start digging into your delicious work of architectural art.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
Celebrate Mozart | 4-5 p.m. | J. Erik Jonsson Central Library | Free | Bring the kiddos for a lesson about one of the greats of classical music.
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Hands-On: Pasta Cacio e Pepe | 6-8 p.m. | Eataly Dallas, La Scuola | $95 | Learn how to make noodles from scratch before you dive into this cheesy dish with your sous chef.
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Have you been eyeing our guide to 15+ volunteer opportunities in Dallas? Youâre not alone. According to a new study by AmeriCorps, formal volunteering and informal helping (think: helping your neighbor rake the leaves) are on the rise again after dipping in 2021 due to COVID-19.
Drink
$11.99. According to an airport beer price study, thatâs the average cost of a domestic beer at DFW International Airport â the No. 3 most expensive beer across the 50 busiest US airports. Check out our airport guide before you board.
Civic
There will be at least 61 women serving in the Texas Legislature next year â up by five people compared to 2024. They will be part of the 2,450 women in state legislatures nationwide (or ~33%), setting a new record. (AP News)
Number
$1,406. Per WalletHub, thatâs the average 2024 holiday budget of a Dallasite. The research calculated the max holiday budget for 550+ US cities using metrics like population, income, age, and ratio of savings to monthly expenses. Pro tip: Start with our gift guide.
Show
Itâs tiiiiiime. Donât miss Texas Ballet Theaterâs performance of âThe Nutcrackerâ at Winspear Opera House, now through Sunday, Dec. 8. Dallasites can experience a two-hour performance set to a classical score by Tchaikovsky during this stunning show. Pro tip: Snag a season package.*
Finance
Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? (Yes, it sounds peppermint-mocha nuts. But itâs true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a â0% intro APRâ period for balance transfers. Here are hands down some of the best.*
Health
Remember all the scammy weight loss ads from the â90s that promised âmagical resultsâ (but never delivered)? Well, thanks to Hers and GLP-1s â the ingredient behind OzempicÂź and WegovyÂź â weâre not that far off. Start your weight loss journey. Read website disclaimers for important consumer information.*
Holiday Pick
For a limited time, you can give the gift of a lifetime of languages for less. Think: Forever access to all of Rosetta Stoneâs immersive + engaging lessons at more than 60% off. Snag the deal.*
City Guide
Shop
Think big, shop small
Space Cowboy since opening in July hopes to create a space of benevolence and homeliness for its customers. | Picture via DALtoday
Small Business Saturday, an initiative dedicated to celebrating and supporting small and locally owned businesses + the impact they have in our communities, is today, Nov. 30.
The day falls between two of the biggest shopping days of the year â Black Friday and Cyber Monday â and has become an annual shopping tradition for many since its establishment by American Express in 2010.
If youâre looking to join in on the festivities this year (or really, shop local year-round), try these small businesses recommended by DALtoday followers:
Fibonacci Plants | We could all use a little green in our lives â pick up a fairy castle cactus or a strawberry begonia for your green-thumbed friend.
Royal Alchemyst | Long-lasting fragrances that also nourish your skin? Sign us up.
Amor Y Queso | Name a better combination than love and cheese â weâll wait. And while we wait, you can pick out one of this bizâs custom charcuterie boards to wow your guests.
Afrodite Girlie | Charmed, weâre sure. This sweet, little jewelry shop allows you to customize charm bracelets for the people you think deserve to shine a little more than they already do.
Space Cowboy Home | This home decor shop has home goods that are just as playful and out of this world as the shopâs name implies.
Want to share some more small business love? Make sure to tag your favorite local businesses in the comments of our post.
Reminder: Shopping + supporting small isnât limited to just this day â we love letting our local businesses shine all year long in our collection of City Guides.
Yourfavorite thing on Oprahâs Favorite Things list for 2024. Weâre seeing goodies like fluffy mittens and paint-by-numbers portraits. Psst â Oprahâs also picked finds from small businesses, like a hot chocolate collection made by Asheville, NCâs French Broad Chocolate.
If youâre looking for another way to support local businesses this Small Business Saturday, thereâs a Dallas Mimosa Walk happening in Deep Ellum today from noon until 3:30 p.m. Stop by to shop at 18 different locations featuring 50+ local artisans. Tickets start at $18.
