By Colin Smith | Contributor It is important to prepare for the unexpected. One of the ways we can do that is good old-fashioned damage control – if something befalls us, who makes decisions for us? And how do we put those decisions into motion? A Will specifies who gets…
By Patricia White In addition to the fun factor, game night can strengthen the family bond, create lasting memories, and support cognitive skills. Here are some game suggestions to bring laughter and fun into your home. Enjoy! Forbidden Island – The Cooperative Strategy Survival Island Board Game (ages 10+) Join…
By Cheryl Maguire My husband and I are fitness fanatics who exercise six days a week. When our twin 14-year-olds asked if they could join us at the gym, we were elated that they wanted to share our love of fitness and spend time with us. But during our first…
By Cheryl Maguire Sitting in the waiting room, I overheard one side of a phone conversation. From what I could ascertain, the woman was empathizing with her friend who was struggling at home with a newborn. I heard platitudes like, “I remember how hard it was to wake up every…
If you love baked spinach dip, you will love these baked puff pastries. They’re filled with a mixture of sautéed onion, garlic, spinach, and cream cheese and baked inside little puff pastry cups in a muffin tin. Ingredients:Yields 9 Spinach Puffs 1 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil 1/3 c. onion, finely chopped Kosher…
By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor New Friends New Life announcesErin Nealy Cox, has been appointed to its 2021-2022 Board of Directors. A fierce advocate against sex trafficking, the former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas is a partner in Kirkland and Ellis’ Dallas and Washington, D.C., offices….
By Fresh Harvest | Contributor We love reducing food waste! One of the best ways to do this is storing fruits and veggies properly. The best place to store all produce is in your belly. The second-best place for each item is listed here: About the Author: Fresh Harvest food storage…
By Cheryl Maguire In an attempt to break the deafening teen silence during breakfast, I began a conservation. “So I saw a meme . . .” Laughter erupted from my twin teens. “It’s pronounced MEEEM, not MEH-MM. You sound like Elle’s mom who said MeeMee,” my teen daughter corrected me. Just…
Kids’ races brought back for third year alongside fan favorites by Silver Hogue A record 10,000 runners showed up at the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival to participate in the Friday Night Lights event, followed Saturday morning by the 5K, 10K, and kids’ events – the 100m and the Oncor Kids’ Race –…