Donna Tarwater confesses that she may have raised an eyebrow or two when her husband, Scott, mentioned their future involvement in pickleball. After all, Donna was still in the recovery phase following her knee replacement surgery and struggled to even walk without assistance, let alone take up a new sport on short notice. However, Scott,…
Hey, ladies! It’s your fellow mom and wife here, ready to share my top 10 picks for books that will add some serious heat to your summer. Let’s be real, between the kids running around and our husbands constantly asking for something, we all need a little escape from reality. And what better way to…
Spreading Joy, One Wish at a TimeImagine a world where dreams come true, where hope shines brightest in the hearts of children facing unimaginable challenges. In North Texas, the Make-A-Wish Foundation North Texas is turning these dreams into reality for children battling critical illnesses. With unwavering dedication and support from compassionate individuals like you, this…
Former first lady Michelle Obama once said, “Communities and countries and ultimately the world are only as strong as the health of their women.” Putting all politics aside, Mrs. Obama just became one of my new heroes. And I’m totally going to steal that quote for future use! I mean, who else has ever encapsulated…
The theme of this issue is to celebrate women in business. You know … the top go-getters in the industry; the small-business owners you look at and say, “Wow. They’ve got it all together. How did they become so successful so quickly and with such grace?” Seeing powerful women leading the charge in a wide…
Summer is finally here, and I’ve got to tell ya, it’s about time! I am looking forward to things slowing down just a little bit so that Scott and I can hang out with the kids more, and I am eagerly awaiting more consistent weather patterns. Yes, that means the North Texas sun will beat…
During these warm summer months, your body’s need for fluid can easily go up twofold with the climbing temps. Too often we reach for more than plain water to hydrate, but grabbing sports drinks, sweetened teas, fruit drinks and sodas for refreshment can add unwanted sugar and calories and also shortchanges you on good nutrition….
5 Tips for Waking Up Earlier I am a huge fan of waking up early. In fact, during the workweek I am up and out of bed by 3:30 am – yes that early! Why do you ask? Well for me I found that my peak creative energy is in the morning. And as the…
How to Become Recognizable in Your Community How to Become Recognizable in Your CommunityOne way to ensure the success of your business is to become recognizable as an expert in your community. It might seem surprising, but fame doesn’t happen by accident most of the time. Even though it may seem like some people are…
In this day and age, it’s a no brainer that you should be using social media for your business. Social media marketing is a “must do” for any business owner. However, to do it correctly and get the most out of your social media marketing, you need to understand all of the nuances of each…