Take steps to limit risk for cardiovascular disease By Family Features | Contributor The last decade has seen a surge in cardiovascular risk factors such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, each of which raises the risks of developing heart disease and stroke. These trends are leading researchers…
Sheryl Lilly Pidgeon | Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Goodlifefamilymag.com Who doesn’t love a celebration? But make no mistake – a celebration is most rewarding after plenty of hard work and determination; and the tougher the task at hand, the sweeter the success. Now, as we toast to our 10th anniversary, the GLF team…
By Cheryl Maguire “Does this spark joy?” I asked myself. Cradling an apple spice candle in my hand, I sniffed the top of it. The scent is gone probably from sitting in the attic for 15 years, I thought. It definitely isn’t sparking any joy. I tossed it in the overflowing…
Tanni Haas, Ph.D. The start of the new year is a great time for prioritizing family bonding and renewal. One way to do that is for parents and kids to agree to a set of mutually-rewarding pledges, which I propose calling “Family New Year’s Resolutions.” Here are some ideas to…
By Family Features | Contributor When the clock strikes midnight and the year turns over, celebration is sure to ensue, but it’s the moments leading up to the ball drop that can make the evening truly special. Make your New Year’s Eve celebration unforgettable with these countdown party ideas. Give…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. The start of the new year is a traditional time for making important pledges to ourselves and loved ones. Whether the goal is to focus more on your health or to spend more quality-time with family and friends, the reality is that it can be hard…
Coors Light and DART will once again help North Texas residents get home safely on New Year’s Eve. Check out the details and the entire Holiday Schedule: By Paige Jackson for GoodLifeFamilyMag.com Free transportation will be offered the night of New Year’s Eve on DART buses, light rail, Paratransit Services…
Jalapeno Cornbread: 1/2 cup butter, melted, plus additional for greasing pan 1 cup medium grind cornmeal 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 cup corn 1/2 cup chopped jalapeno (about 2 large jalapenos) Mac and Cheese: 1/2 pound dry macaroni 2 tablespoons butter, plus additional for greasing pan 3 tablespoons…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. January is Financial Wellness Month, a great occasion to consider how you can make the most of your hard-earned money. One option is to get advice from some of the many excellent finance and money podcasts available. The thing about podcasts is that you can listen…