10 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JULY | AUGUST 2019 SUMMER LOVE-IN! Oh, the joys of summer!  I am definitely not immune to the scorching southern sun, and I look forward to my family’s annual week-long escape from the Texas heat to the cool Rocky Mountains, but I love summer because school is OUT and my kids are IN! Evenbeforetheywentofftocollege,summertime in our home was always a family affair. My husband and I offered our three kids the option to go to sleepaway camps, but they rarely partook. Instead, we hunkered down at home, enjoying pool basketball tournaments, leisurely dinners, binge- watching our favorite shows, and venturing out for local activities and staycation-style adventures. Now that summers together are dwindling, and college internships, study abroad, and full-time jobs are on the horizon, I relish these summer days surrounded by my kids more than ever. In this issue of Good Life Family we are celebrating the “Dog Days of Summer” in all their glory. You’ll find friendly spots to chill out, refreshing places to indulge in a frosty treat, some family-fun staycation and road trip options, and super suggestions for having fun with your 4-legged family members, too. Of course, we also share advice to take you into fall, including back-to-school fashions and transition tips, plus insightful feature stories to help you navigate the twists and turns on the road ahead. Life is good, and we hope you’ll find some ideas on the pages ahead to make it even better. As always, if you’ve got tips or recommendations to offer up, we are all ears! Good Life Family is written for you, about you, and with you. From our (Good Life) Family to yours, have a safe and happy summer! JOIN OUR FAMILY! GoodLifeFamily has opportunities for tenured Advertising Account Executives. For more information, emailTricia@goodlifefamilymag.com. - Sheryl THE GOOD PEOPLE at goodLIFEfamily GOOD LIFE FAMILY 3308 PRESTON ROAD, STE 350 PMB #113 PLANO, TX 75093 goodLIFEfamilymag.com LIVE. LEARN. LAUGH. (HAVE SOME DOGGONE FUN!) REPEAT. ABOUT US There are two things parents hope to give their children: roots and wings. But it’s often hard to know if the decisions we’re making are the right ones, especially when the world is changing so quickly. GoodLifeFamily is a resource for parents with kids tweens to twenties. Extensive and insightful content addresses the daily joys and struggles of finding a balance between kids and parents while keeping ourselves sane in the process. You’ll meet inspiring women and men who have stared down life’s challenges, survived, and now are willing to share their journey with you. GoodLifeFamilyis committed to making a difference in the lives of our families, friends and communities as the go-to source. We’re living, we’re learning, and most importantly, we’re laughing.We hope you will too. CONTACT US SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE: GoodLifeFamilyMag.com/subscribe ADVERTISE: Advertising@goodlifefamilymag.com SUBMIT STORY IDEAS: Tricia@goodlifefamilymag.com goodPOINT PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Sheryl Lilly Pidgeon Sheryl@goodlifefamilymag.com Direct: 214.476.8131 MANAGING EDITOR TriciaWhite Tricia@goodlifefamilymag.com Direct: 214.725.1981 FASHION & STYLE EDITOR Elle Parks Elle@goodlifefamilymag.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jennifer Melton Jennifer@goodlifefamilymag.com COPY EDITORS Audra Glidewell Tracy Graivier Bell WRITERS Lisa Beach Karyn Brodsky Kristin Cicciarelli Barbara Glass Christa Melnyk Hines Jaxie Pidgeon Deb Silverthorn AliciaWanek JanWilliams MARKETING TEAM MichaelTinglin ChiefMarketingOfficer Michael@goodlifefamilymag.com Sarah Billman Marketing&SponsorshipsManager Sarah@goodlifefamilymag.com Bill Brock ITSpecialist/Videography Bill@whiterockfilms.com SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Katherine Ingram Katherine@goodlifefamilymag.com ADVERTISING TEAM Sarah Billman Advertising Manager Advertising@goodlifefamilymag.com Direct: 972.672.0411 SALES TEAM Nadia Loudon Nadia@goodlifefamilymag.com Direct: 214.226.3626 JanWilliams jan@goodlifefamilymag.com Direct: 214.808.6241 SUMMER LOVING HAD ME A BLAST. SUMMER LOVING HAPPENED SO FAST. - JOHNTRAVOLTA & OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN Celebrating good times at home: Me with my kids, Bryce, 20, Lindsey, 17, Jaxie, 19 and husband, David