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Liberty Ministry Honors Friends with No Homes
“Tell them we’re people, too, and we didn’t choose this.” That’s what a person who was homeless told Kim Beck on her first visit to the South Dallas streets in September 2014, and out of that concept has grown Liberty Ministry. In preparing to teach about generational poverty, Kim realized, “I knew people who were…

5 Local Spring Break Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
1. Explore the Dallas Museum of Art Enjoy free admission to one of the largest art museums in the nation, featuring a vast collection spanning 5,000 years of history. 2. Explore the Fort Worth Stockyards Experience the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, featuring free daily cattle drives, live music, and Western heritage events. 3. Stroll Through…

Ask the Expert: Do You Eat Enough Protein?
Protein is the secret to a supercharged metabolism because protein FEEDS lean muscle. Lean muscle is responsible for a strong sexy posture and lean muscle burns 3 times as many calories at rest as fat does. This means that the more lean muscle you have the more calories you burn… If you want to get…
Business

Cultivating Young Minds for a Brighter Future
It’s Friday afternoon, and Brooks McDonald is busy walking the halls at Founders Classical Academy of Corinth. The day’s last class has ended, and she is enveloped by a buzz…

Make Your Retirement Vision a Reality
Visionary Financial, nestled in Flower Mound, Texas, strives to be a beacon of integrity and expertise in financial advisory. Named Best Financial Advisor in Denton County for 2024, Shelly Dodge…

Your Team. Your Plan. Your Future.
GDS Wealth Management Hosts Unforgettable Night for Clients On February 1, GDS Wealth Management™ hosted an unforgettable evening at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, bringing together valued clients for…
Food & Drink

Keeping the King Cake Tradition Alive
It’s King Cake season! Growing up in Baton Rouge, I have so many cherished memories of King Cake and how it brought family and friends together. My dad, Ed Taggard, played a significant role in my Mardi Gras memories. I’ll never forget the time we went to the Spanish Town Mardi Gras parade in Baton Rouge. He…

Reuben Sandwich: A Classic Any Time of Year
The Reuben Sandwich has been a deli favorite for decades in the U.S., and this Reuben is a classic any time of the year. We love to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by fixing them pile-high for lunch. Be sure to seek out top-notch ingredients and make the Russian (Thousand Island) dressing from scratch. It’s easy…

5 Apps to Make for the Big Game
1. Korean BBQ Beef Sliders Marinate thinly sliced beef in a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, then grill or sear until cooked. Serve on slider buns with a quick kimchi slaw for a sweet, savory, and spicy bite. 2. Bacon-WrappedAvocado Fries Cut avocados into wedges, wrap each wedge…
Wellness

Resolve to Make February Happier and Healthier
As we head into February, don’t let those New Year resolutions fall by the wayside. The promises we make to ourselves at the beginning of each year are important – whether we pledge to become healthier, lose weight, make more memories with loved ones, or manage our time better. Often, all that is needed is…

Consider a Random Act of Kindness
Though Random Acts of Kindness Day on Feb. 17 started in 1995, it is still just as needed today as it was 30 years ago. It is the concept of doing something thoughtful and kind without recognition or applause but for the simple reason of putting a smile on someone’s face. Remember when someone complimented…

8 Reasons Why Your Pet is (Basically) a Therapist
1. Positive Brain Chemistry Scientific evidence shows that interacting with pets stimulates chemicals in the brain associated with happiness, calmness, and focus. Serotonin, prolactin, and oxytocin are known as “feel-good” hormones. Serotonin, specifically, is both a neurotransmitter and a hormone. Serotonin neurotransmitters – which carry messages between nerve cells and the brain – are activated…
Travel

The Calgary Stampede: The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth
If you are a rodeo fan, you know the Calgary Stampede is the mecca of all outdoor rodeos. It’s where every rodeo cowboy dreams of competing. Spectators like me love…

The Timeless Romance of Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is one of the world’s top travel destinations and has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. It’s also a four-season vacation destination…

Who Knew? Buffalo, New York is a Great Travel Destination!
Buffalo is one place I never expected to visit, but I did, and surprisingly, I loved it. As I researched our trip, much to my surprise, I found countless fascinating…