By Sandi Schwartz | Contributor Going to a silent retreat is on my bucket list. It seems like the ultimate way to reach a mindful, relaxed, and introspective state. Science indicates that silence can be beneficial to us in so many ways, as it impacts our physical, mental, and emotional…
By Amy Levenson Krumholz | Contributor Life is a work of art … make yours colorful! There is no doubt that color affects our moods. I don’t know about you but this season I am appreciating bright colors more than ever! Lucky for us, there is no shortage of color…
Live theatre is back. After a 15-month hiatus, NTPA Repertory Theatre returns to the stage this weekend with their first production since the pandemic shut down their 2020 season. Their production of The Drowsy Chaperone marks the first indoor, maskless adult production by a major theatre company in North Texas since the…
By Tricia White On April 9, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) celebrated the opening of the Hidden Ridge Station at Carpenter Ranch in Irving, the 65th station in the DART network. Developed in partnership with the City of Irving and Verizon Communications, the new station is located on the Orange…
By Sandi Schwartz One of the biggest challenges parents currently face is how to manage our children’s access to technology. When they are young, we worry about them spending too much time staring at screens and not getting outside to play. As they get older, they start asking for their own…
By Sandi Schwartz | Contributor We are all familiar with the old adage “stop and smell the roses.” It helps us remember to take a moment and appreciate what we have and the beauty of simple things like a bed of flowers in our neighborhood. This saying also points to…
By Shelby Hicks | Contributor The Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Plano is hosting the 9th annual Legacy of Love Benefit & Fashion Show on Thursday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be virtually presented at Grandscape Amphitheater in order to keep attendees healthy and safe during the…
By Caroline Hazelbaker | Contributor Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm is teaming up with local animal rescue organizations to host “Peace, Love & Paws” adoption event on Saturday, April 17 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Village Green Drive. The event will feature multiple animal rescue groups with pets available for adoption…