The good news is we are living longer, and there are great advancements in healthcare. The “other” news is that many of us find ourselves in charge of caring for our aging parents, many of whom need our help remembering to take care of themselves. Often we’re making sure our…
Finding a Strategy for Mental Wellness By Natalie Croitoru | Contributor In high school, I was a stressed-out teenager. I fixated on grades. I resented criticism. I invested in the wrong relationships. I was over-extended, and my stress eventually began to manifest itself in physical reactions and forgetfulness. Mental health was…
Part of having your Game On is taking time to relax so you have the mental clarity to deal with life. For me, that relaxation is reading. By Andrea Peskind Katz / Contributor Need a book so gripping that you might have to finish in one sitting? Best Day Ever…
By Alicia Wanek Perhaps this fall has meant a big transition for your child. Moving on to middle school, high school or off to college brings big changes for your kids, but it can bring big changes for you as well. Maybe your little princess has even gotten married or…
The State Fair of Texas® comes only once a year, so it’s important to do it right! Fortunately, DART makes traveling to Fair Park easy. If you follow some of these travel tips, you’ll have an even better experience. Use MLK Jr. Station, too Most DART riders are familiar with…
The ‘Empty Nest’ Leaves Time to Talk and Play with Your Spouse By Jeff Anderson / Contributor I don’t understand. I was looking forward to this. I don’t have to go to basketball games anymore. No more recitals or school concerts. PTA is in my rearview mirror, and I…
Vacation Getaways without Kids (and without Breaking the Bank) By Rick Seaney / Contributor If you’ve been thinking about a getaway – without the children but feel a little guilty about the expense, check out these tips for a cheaper trip. They’ll work now and year-round. They’ll even work if you…
by Tricia White | Managing Editor Whether it’s your first date or a date night with your significant other, sometimes you need to think outside of the box. There are lots of new adventures in North Texas and getting there on DART can be part of the experience. Enjoy an…
MONEY’s annual ranking of America’s best towns has placed Allen at #2! Allen is the only Texas city represented in MONEY’s “Best Places to Live 2017” top 10 list, which evaluated 2,400 places on eight categories: cost of living, economy, education, housing, crime, convenience, cultural and recreational amenities,…