After having three children move into college dorms, I have learned a few tips of the trade that may make life a little bit less stressful for all you fretting mamas and easier for those college freshman moving away from home for the first time. by Cala Pence | Contributor…
The GLF Comprehensive Pre-College Packing Check List by Tricia White | Managing Editor What to Fly With: Carry On (use the same backpack as will be used for books at school): Documents • Driver’s license/Photo ID • Passport • Medical insurance cards (plan ahead and order an extra copy) • Social…
Sure, your child could have gone to college in-state, but that would have been too easy! With the start of the school year approaching, it’s time to make plans. Driving vs. Flying Many parents drive their kids because you can stuff a lot in the old minivan, but if your child’s…
Watter’s Creek sets the standard for all-inclusive resort-style living, shopping and dining by Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer Escape to a luxurious serene setting with open spaces where you can shop, dine al fresco, enjoy beautiful works of art and attend exciting special events. Exotic vacation to a faraway destination?…
Deli News is The Authentic NY Style Deli that Reminds Me of Home To be truthful, I wasn’t expecting to love a self proclaimed New York deli situated in North Dallas. I spent a lot of my formative food years in Philadelphia and NYC and learned soon after moving to…
David Stanley Has Built a Business Helping the Sandwich Generation by Tricia White | Managing Editor The following is an interview with David Stanley, Founder of Custom Caregivers. GLF: Tell us why you started Custom Caregivers. David: My father died in 1989. He was only 65 years old. He had…
by Jeanne Glick They’ve been dubbed the “sandwich generation”: middle-age people caring for aging parents while still taking care of their own children – hence, sandwiched between two generations. According to the Pew Research Center, one out of every eight Americans age 40 to 60 is raising a child…
When is the perfect time to wake up and make your dream home a reality? The answer may surprise you. by Charles Satterfield | Staff Writer We caught up with Chuck Cowell, Dallas Market Chairman for Guaranty Bank & Trust, to ask about the economy and trends in lending. GLF:…
Planning for long-term care can make a world of difference by Alicia Wanek | Writer You’ve probably heard people say recently that “50 is the new 40.” We look younger, eat better, and live longer than our parents’ generation. However, if we’re living longer but still want to retire at…