by Don Hooton / The Taylor Hooton Foundation With the stress of final exams approaching for many students comes long hours of late night studying and in turn a lack of sleep. Many students are looking for an edge to stay focused for extended periods of time. While it may…
By Casey Bonano RD, LD The holiday rush begins with Halloween and does not really slow until after the New Year. Media, marketing, and cultural messages pertaining to the festivities begin to flood our lives. On one hand, we are encouraged to pig out on candy, stuff ourselves with pie, but then we…
Dallas Women’s Foundation announced three major milestones: the most successful luncheon in its 33-year history, raising $1.5 million; the highly anticipated culmination of its $50 million fundraising campaign; and the resulting transformation of the organization into Texas Women’s Foundation. The transformation to Texas Women’s Foundation honors the organization’s more than…
New Friends New Life (NFNL) announces Uma Thurman, award-winning actress and activist, will headline the 20th Anniversary Luncheon on Friday, November 9, 2018, at 11:30 a.m., at the OMNI Dallas Hotel, 555 S. Lamar Street. Previously scheduled speaker, Mandy Moore, will no longer attend the luncheon due to an unexpected…
‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market is almost here! Thursday, November 8 through Sunday, November 11 this 23-year holiday tradition will deck the halls of the Plano Event Center. Purchase your tickets for ‘Neath the Wreath now at participating Collin County Tom Thumb locations or online at neaththewreath.org. Not only does your…
By Dean Beckloff, Ph.D. | Contributor Out of deep devotion, parents can go askew in their desire to be there for their children and to assist them toward success in life. On the other hand, some are completely hands-off. The balance is so very hard to achieve – but achieve…
Kick off the holiday season at Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms on Sat., Nov. 17 at 4:30 p.m. with its annual Light the Night festival. All season long, Watters Creek will offer a line-up of free, family-friendly events and activities that will keep the holiday spirit alive. Holiday festivities include: Light the…
By Amy Levenson Krumholz Prints & Plaids & Stripes! Oh My! Mix it up this Fall! I’ll show you how… Trend alert… collegiate stripes, faux fur, statement coats, snakeskin shoes, loafers, cross-body bags, burgundy ( my fav) button front high-waisted jeans, embellished shoes and bags Trend Alert…flair leg jeans, printed…
Ingredients: 10 slices cooked bacon, diced 3 cups chicken broth 2 pounds gold potatoes, peeled and diced 1 medium sweet onion, diced 6 minced garlic cloves 1 tablespoon dried parsley 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 12 oz evaporated milk or half and half or heavy cream 2…