Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4-6 1 pound ground beef 1 can (15 ounces) black beans 1 can (4 ounces) chiles 2 cans (14 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, divided 1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon taco seasoning 6 cups shredded cheese 18 taco-sized tortillas of choice fresh…
By Family Features | Contributor Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet. Maintaining a garden takes some effort, but it’s a project even a beginner can tackle with ease….
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Whether your kids are continuing in their current school or are moving to a new school, it’s very likely that they’ll develop a crush on someone this year. If they’re lucky, the feelings will be mutual. According to Dr. Amanda Rose, a developmental psychologist, more than half…
By Culinary.net | Contributor Don’t throw out your seeds after this year’s pumpkin carving. This healthy snack is easy to make at home and a fun project to get the kids involved. Plus, this versatile Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe can be modified with any of your favorite seasonings or spices. Roasted…
By Tricia White Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) celebrated an important milestone with the ceremonial groundbreaking of its new Silver Line Equipment Maintenance Facility on Oct. 24. Speaking to a gathered crowd, DART President and CEO Nadine Lee, told the invited elected officials, federal agency representatives, business executives and DART…
By Lauren Boykin | Contributor North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) announced the honorees who will be recognized at the 2024 Stardust Awards to be held November 2 at the Plano Event Center in Plano, Texas. “We are honored to be able to announce these incredible arts leaders from across North…
By Sandi Schwartz Why do you help others? Yes, it’s the right thing to do – but did you know that it also makes you happier and healthier? It may seem a bit selfish to look at how being kind to others is beneficial to us personally, but the recent science…
By Family Features | Contributor Tom Thousand spent many years helping low-income residents with home repairs. After retirement, he knew he wanted to continue helping people in his free time. He answered the call to serve through AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. Since 2010, he has volunteered to deliver meals to those in need,…
By eLivingtoday.com | Contributor Get the kids involved with Halloween decorations this year with these easy-to-make “spooky cans” resembling a bat, Frankenstein and a mummy. Spooky Bat 1 soup can 1 paint brush 1 bottle black acrylic paint 1 white fabric marker 1 black foam sheet scissors 1 white foam sheet 1-2 hot glue sticks 1 hot glue…