By Lindsey Shay | Contributor Cinnamon is one of my favorite spices and it is incredibly versatile for both sweet and savory recipes. From oatmeal to potatoes – cinnamon adds an extra warmth to most any food. Though, it wasn’t until I began studying nutrition that I realized the numerous…
By Janeen Lewis, Contributor School bells will soon be ringing, and while that means no more sleeping in or lazy days at the pool, welcoming structure and routine back into family life helps get kids who are reluctant to return to school more motivated to go. With a positive attitude…
by Tricia White The State Fair of Texas announced that more than one hundred activities are spread throughout the fairgrounds during all 24 days of the Fair, all free with your admission ticket. Celebrating all things Texan is central to the Fair’s mission and providing entertainment for all kinds of…
By Family Features | Contributor Heading back to the classroom is a big change following a summer of fun in the sun. Some kids eagerly embrace the idea of once again being surrounded by friends and thrive on the familiar tempo a new school year brings. Others resist the disruption to…
By Family Features | Contributor Setting the stage for success in the classroom starts with reliable morning routines the whole family can depend on. Establishing a plan for each day before heading off for work or school is beneficial for staying on time and organized, and many families’ mornings start…
By Lindsey Shay | Contributor Every day in our homes, we create more waste than meets the eye. Most of our daily habits inherently produce waste that eventually end up in our already overflown landfills. Fear not – there are small steps you can take to reduce your waste output…
By Lindsey Shay | Contributor What Are “Organic” Foods? “Organic” refers to the way in which farmers grow agricultural products. Organic farming practices are meant to improve soil and water quality, decrease pollution, provide safer and healthier environments for livestock, and promote a self-sustaining cycle of resources on a farm….
By Tricia White There are endless ways for you to save throughout the run of the 2022 State Fair of Texas, with a wide variety of discounts. One of the best ways to save is by purchasing a State Fair of Texas Season Pass. Seeing and experiencing everything at the State Fair…
by Lindsey Shay | Contributor Nancy Lieberman Charities and Vanessa Bryant’s Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation made a Dream Court in Anaheim’s Pearson Park neighborhood a reality, with a ribbon cutting for the new outdoor basketball court. The ceremony, which took place on May 1st to commemorate the sixteenth birthday of Gianna “Gigi” Bryant, also…