She’s cooked your favorite meals, kissed every bruise and always had your back, so be sure you have something special planned for Mother’s Day this Sunday! Not sure what to do? Start by taking her to McKinney, Texas. The Craig Ranch community in McKinney, TX has the advantage of many local shops and restaurants nearby, [...]

It’s finally March which means spring break is right around the corner – it’s time to surf those travel sites and figure out where the family will be going this year! But what if you won’t be able to get away to a beautiful island or that distant relative’s house? You can still enjoy a [...]

Instead of trying to make a reservation for Valentine’s Day this year and braving the crowds of couples and singles clad in red and pink, consider how special a delicious dinner at your McKinney home would be! No matter if you’re serving two or more, there are several recipes that are sure to make the [...]

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start your party planning to ring in 2013 with all your family and friends. Craig Ranch has a list of fun and creative decorations, crafts and recipes that will make your McKinney, Texas home the talk of the community until 2014. Decorations: [...]

Thanksgiving is over and that only means one thing: the holiday season is officially here! To get in the holiday spirit, Craig Ranch has fun and simple holiday ideas for your McKinney, Texas home. Your family will love decorating your table for guests and baking holiday treats! See all the ideas below. Decorations: Holiday Centerpiece: [...]

This Fourth of July, come out and celebrate Independence Day at Red, White and Boom presented by McKinney, Texas and Craig Ranch. From morning to night, the day will be full of holiday activities, good friends, great food and, of course, beautiful fireworks. Here’s the event schedule for the day: Historic Downtown McKinney Hometown Parade [...]

The school year is winding down and it’s about time to start making plans for summer actives. The Craig Ranch community is located in the heart of the DFW Metroplex, allowing for endless opportunities for convenient, family-friendly, summer adventures. Here’s a list of the top 20 summer attractions near Craig Ranch: 1. Cooper Fitness Summer [...]

Decorating for the holidays at your new home in McKinney might seem like a daunting task, but with the right holiday attitude you can make it fun and enjoyable. With a few simple steps your new home will look both elegant and festive in no time at all. Here are 5 easy steps to decorating [...]

Celebrate the holiday season with lots of events near your new home in McKinney. Here is a short list of recommended events from Craig Ranch. Share pictures from your favorite holiday events with us on Facebook! WinterFest – Join Craig Ranch for WinterFest 2011 on December 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the Riverwalk Park. Take [...]

It’s great from an aesthetic perspective to have green space in a master-planned community, but why else is it important? Green spaces and parks encourage contact with the natural world, as well as promote exercise and a healthy living lifestyle.  It makes our communities attractive and livable.  But they can also have economic benefits.  They [...]