Amanda Reid, NTPA Academy alumna, to star in Jesus Christ Superstar By Lauren Boykin | Contributor, NTPA North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the musical Jesus Christ Superstar performing at NTPA’s Willow Bend Center of the Arts, Rodenbaugh Theatre, July 31-August 4,…
By Alicia Thompson | Senior Staff Writer This summer Pixar’s sequel Inside Out 2 became the highest grossing animated movie ever. If you haven’t seen the films, the premise is that the personified versions of a young girl’s emotions—including fear, anxiety, envy, joy, sadness, disgust, embarrassment, ennui, and anger—each compete for influence…
Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! author Sara Haas shares two pizza recipes you can make at home, hot and fresh! Roasted Tomato Margarita PizzaMakes: One 10-inch pizza Ingredients1 pint cherry tomatoes, washed and dried3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 cloves garlic¼ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided1 ball dough of your choice,…
By Cheryl Maguire “Now I’ll never know the answer.” I’ve heard my mom say this many times since her parents passed away. Often, she has a question about a childhood memory or a possible genetic medical issue that she wishes she had asked her parents while they were still alive. After…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor A lot of kids feel anxious at back- to-school time, after a long summer full of fun. They’re often the most anxious when they’re about to go to a new school, are going through a transition year from elementary to middle school or middle…
Pictured above: Erin Gruwell, featured speaker; Terry and Donna Saad, Luncheon Chairs Rainbow Days recently hosted its 27th annual Pot of Gold Luncheon, bringing together 500 enthusiastic supporters and guests and raising $274,500 for the Dallas-based non-profit which provides critical supportive services for children and youth. Erin Gruwell was the keynote speaker. Gruwell is…
By Alicia Thompson | Staff Writer, GoodLifeFamilyMag.com It’s probably apparent to you more so during the laid-back days of summer. When your teens have fewer demands on their time, what are they doing? It’s likely your kids are spending a lot of time on their phones, and if they are like…
By The Editors | GoodLifeFamilyMag.com The State Fair of Texas concessionaires are officially off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to taste at the Fair this fall. The State Fair of Texas Big Tex® Choice Awards semi-finalists have been revealed, and the…
By Cheryl Maguire | Contributor “It’s time for karate class,” I said to my 13-year-old son. “Do I have to go?” “Yes.” This has been a common exchange between us for a variety of activities over the past 10 years. He has tried everything from baseball to cooking class—yet nothing…