By Andrea Peskind Katz | Contributor Books are a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Here are some of my favorite choices for anyone on your gift list. Perfect gift for the teen who has binge watched every episode of Friends or for anyone…
Here are some of our favorite recipes to get into the holiday spirit. By GoodLifeFamilyMag.com Editors Winter Wonderland Ingredients1.5 oz vodka.75 oz peppermint schnapps.75 oz white chocolate liqueurCandy cane Red sugar DirectionsMix and chill ingredients. Pour into a red sugar-rimmed martini glass. Garnish with a candy cane hanging on the rim….
By Kristin Cicciarelli There’s no shortage of places to grab a cup of joe-to-go in the Metroplex, but why settle for that? We’ve happily researched some of the best coffeehouses where you can sip, nosh and linger – as long as you like. Ascension Coffee “Ascension” implies something that has risen…
By Deborah Dobbs, MA | Contributor Nearly ten years ago, I made my first holiday stress “survival kit.” I was a frazzled single mom with a toddler, and something had to give. The key is to remain focused on the big picture and most importantly, the meaning behind our holidays. …
By Alicia Wanek Craig Hall once said, “You could drop me on Mars, and I’d be starting a business.” He’s been starting businesses since he was in elementary school. Now he is celebrating five decades of business – strategic, visionary, ethical and ultimately very successful business. Together with his wife…
by Tricia White | Managing Editor North Texas goes all-out when it comes to spreading holiday cheer. Whether you’re with kids, friends or solo, DART can help you get in the spirit – instead of in traffic. DART’s free GoPass® app, available in the App Store or Google Play,…
Washington National Cathedral Washington, D.C.Wednesday, December 5, 2018Distinguished Guests, including our Presidents and First Ladies, government officials, foreign dignitaries, and friends: Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro, and I, and our families, thank you all for being here.I once heard it said of man that “The idea is to die young as late…
By Alicia Wanek At this time of year, as much as we enjoy all the hustle and bustle, the shopping, and the parties, what we look forward to most is the time we spend at home with family. Along with the holiday decorating, this is also a perfect time to…
By Rick Seaney | Contributor The holidays are coming and you want a deal. Unfortunately, cheap flights are mostly non-existent at Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. The airlines know we want to fly during these celebratory periods and raise their prices to whatever we will pay (which can be a…