Have you considered Real Estate as a path to privacy for yourself and independence for your adult child? As the lightbulb pops on in your head, you may be saying things like; I’m not buying my kid a house that’s too expensive, OR they need to tough it out and earn homeownership as I did….
The holidays are officially over and now it’s time to get back to real life and find real-life balance. More times than not, that ends up being easier said than done. It can be hard to drag yourself out of holiday mode and back into reality mode. We go from time off from work, quality…
When Vanessa Sharp gathered her friends and family into a dimly lit room to read from the book Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, it didn’t cross her mind that, one day, she herself would be a published author and known as her pen name V.F. Sharp. Vanessa has published two books since her…
Serve Denton has been named 2023’s Non-Profit of the Year! Their valuable network of nonprofits makes needed support accessible to anyone. Serve Denton’s outstanding contributions to the community have made a priceless impact on those in need of various support branches. Mayor Elinor Hughes initially proposed the concept of Serve Denton in 1976. But without…
Rumors of this unique, hidden gem in Lake Dallas have been floating around for a couple of years. Owned and operated by a highly-experienced chef who creates and serves some of the most delicious food in the area, they call this magical place Walter’s Tavern! While it may look unassuming on the outside, Walter’s Tavern…
Each year, Flower Mound presents the Outstanding Citizenship Award to people who made a significant, selfless impact within their direct community. On December 5, 2022, Mayor Derek France and Town Council presented awards to three categories: Individual, Youth, and Group. The individual category winner is Jeff Fisher, who was the primary motivator in bringing the…
With increasing rates of obesity, exacerbated by various COVID restrictions since 2020, there is no better time than now for you and your kids to get active. For younger kids, whose energy seems to show no bounds, this can be as easy as going to playgrounds and allowing them to run, climb, swing, and slide…
Greet The Hosts With A Gift When you arrive, greet the host(s) using their name. Then, hand off your gift and thank them for inviting you. Some classic party host gifts include a nice bottle of wine/scotch, a box of chocolates, or flowers and a card. Or, you could opt for something unusual or whimsical,…
Allow yourself to experience your emotions Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that it’s okay to be sad, and sometimes we all need a good crying session. It’s important to recognize that bottling up negative feelings can often lead to resentment of the other party. Emotions tend to come in waves, so be prepared with…
For the Wachs family of Castle Hills, giving knows no boundaries. Deb and Steve Wachs, residents of Castle Hills in Lewisville, have chosen to be part of the Metrocrest Services mission for more than 35 years and have made volunteering at Metrocrest Services one of their most-treasured family traditions. “Back then, they only had nine…