On the surface, it seems simple – everyone has to eat. However, our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors about eating can be the difference between life and death. Balanced eating and exercise ought to lead to healthy outcomes, but too often, paying too much attention to how we eat backfires and…
Here you are facing a new year that looms large with all the feelings of loss and anger left over from your divorce. Try as you might to put on a smile for your kids, you’re left wondering, how do I find happiness this year when my heart is…
Hall Park Redefines the Workplace with Lush Landscape, World Class Art, and Amenities Galore by Lisa A. Beach Frisco is fast becoming one of the most enticing cities to live and work in Texas. You can thank developer Craig Hall, who literally changed Frisco’s landscape when he built HALL…
“The line between being a college student and a mother is continually blurred and the dust seldom settles. But when it does, I shake the dust and defy the stereotypes to become a thriving single-parent by using the challenges as a mother to fuel my educational journey. Regardless of the…
Explore Horizons Equips Children with a Love of Writing by Karyn Brodsky “The pen is mightier than the sword.” – Edward Bulwer-Lytton, playwright It’s true that fine tuning your writing skills can get you far, but how can we ensure that our children master the proper techniques to propel…
by Colin Smith | Contributor Nobody likes the thought of planning for their own passing, but there are so many ways that the lack of a plan can negatively affect families. Some estimates say that 55% of American adults do not have a will or any type of estate…
Helping to Cover Your Long-Term Care by Alicia Wanek If you’ve ever looked into the cost of assisted-living or a long-term care facility, you know that Halloween pales in comparison. According to attorney Colin Smith, “Long term care facilities in the metroplex can cost over $6,500 per month. The…
by Colin Smith | Contributor My uncle grew up poor, but he was determined to go to college. He did, and although he had his financial struggles while he was there, he graduated and went on to do well for himself. Whenever his alma mater solicited donations, he…
“…family giving offers an opportunity to exercise human excellence.” – From The Cycle of the Gift, by Hughes, Massenzio, and Whitaker, 2013 by Kevin Margolis | Contributor Charitable giving can be immensely rewarding personally; many of us have a cause we support, and in 2014, Americans donated $358.8 billion to charity. …