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Welcome to Live Local Magazines, your gateway to discovering the best local community news! Embrace the unique charm, hidden gems, and vibrant events surrounding us. With us, connect with the heart and soul of your neighborhood. Dive into captivating stories and valuable insights that enrich your local experience. Uncover the magic of your community, one page at a time.
Live Life Local.
Welcome to Live Local Magazines, your gateway to discovering the best local community news! Embrace the unique charm, hidden gems, and vibrant events surrounding us. With us, connect with the heart and soul of your neighborhood. Dive into captivating stories and valuable insights that enrich your local experience. Uncover the magic of your community, one page at a time.
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Women of Influence – Dr. Courtney Carpenter
Dr. Courtney Carpenter, Superintendent of Argyle ISD Leading with Vision & Integrity at Argyle ISD Dr. Courtney Carpenter, the Superintendent of Argyle Independent School District, has dedicated her career to impacting lives through education. Inspired by her mother and stepfather, both educators, Dr. Carpenter witnessed firsthand the profound influence teachers can have on their students….
Women of Influence – Alex Holmes
ALEX HOLMES – Northlake Councilmember Championing Growth & Community in Northlake Alex Holmes, a dynamic Councilmember for Northlake, brings a wealth of experience in business development and marketing strategy to her role in local government. Raised by a family of entrepreneurs, Alex witnessed firsthand the dedication and resilience required to build and sustain businesses, understanding…
Women of Influence – Maryl Lorencz
Maryl Lorencz – Northlake Mayor Pro Tem Governing with Heart & Dedication in Northlake Maryl Lorencz, the Mayor Pro-Tem of Northlake, embodies the spirit of service and leadership. Growing up in a family dedicated to serving the community, Maryl was inspired by her father, a firefighter and later a Mayor, who instilled in her the…
Business
Redeeming Root Canals
For those who don’t know me, I have six daughters (yes six) and they are all blond. Why do I mention their hair color? Because I know some of us…
Better than New Year’s for a Fresh Start? New School Year
Why a new school year is the perfect time for a fresh start? Even if you’re not a parent of school-aged children, the first-day photos that flood your Facebook wall,…
Look & Feel Your Best
Plenty of med spas dot the Southern Denton County landscape, yet only a recently opened one in Argyle offers more medical grade services than most others. Tatiana Lucy, who shares…
Food & Drink
10 HOT Packable School Lunches (even adult would enjoy)
1. Bento Box Adventures Use a bento box to create a colorful and compartmentalized lunch with small portions of different foods like fruits, veggies, cheese, and crackers. Bento boxes are a great way to pack a balanced and visually appealing lunch, making it fun for kids to discover different foods in each section. 2. Shape it…
Best Grilled Chicken
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 1 hourMarinating Time: 3 hoursTotal Time: 4 hours 15 minutes Servings: 4 As summer draws to a close, there’s no better way to celebrate than with a backyard grilling session featuring this perfectly grilled chicken. Just wait until you sink your teeth into this marinated grilled chicken. Crispy on the outside…
Foodie Favorites from around the World
1. Gaggan – Bangkok, Thailand Chef Gaggan Anand set out to redefine traditional Indian food with what he called “progressive Indian Cuisine”. The Gaggan in Thailand earned two Michelin stars. Now, I am not an Indian food fan, mainly because I really do not like curry so I was hesitant to come here as we…
Wellness
Redeeming Root Canals
For those who don’t know me, I have six daughters (yes six) and they are all blond. Why do I mention their hair color? Because I know some of us have been conditioned to jump to certain conclusions thanks to our sufficient exposure to blond jokes. Well, in the same way that my very intelligent…
Better than New Year’s for a Fresh Start? New School Year
Why a new school year is the perfect time for a fresh start? Even if you’re not a parent of school-aged children, the first-day photos that flood your Facebook wall, the flashing school zone signs, and big yellow buses back on the road — all trigger that “new year” feeling you had for so many…
Teaching Beginning Reading Skills
Do you have a 4- or 5-year-old child approaching or already in kindergarten? You already know the importance of reading to your child every night. But you may be uncertain about how to work with your child at home to better prepare them for school. The initial building blocks for children approaching or attending kindergarten…
Travel
Foodie Favorites from around the World
1. Gaggan – Bangkok, Thailand Chef Gaggan Anand set out to redefine traditional Indian food with what he called “progressive Indian Cuisine”. The Gaggan in Thailand earned two Michelin stars….
A Mecca for Car Lovers in Stuttgart, Germany
Car enthusiasts, rev up your motors for the ideal start to an exciting and unique trip to Germany. If you are a fan of German cars, you’ll love the Automobile…
Stop In Springfield!
It’s the heart of the Ozarks and is a must-stop! In fact, I’d plan on staying for several days in Springfield, Missouri, because there is so much to do and…