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To Friend or Not To Friend
by John Griffin In today's modern society we have more friends than we've ever had. It's wonderful! We're up to date on all of the latest goings on of everyone in our circle. We're even keen to those who aren't directly in our circle. It's great! I still know what...
Local Spotlight: Burleson Outdoor Power Equipment
While there are countless reasons we love living and working in Burleson, the people are easily its best asset. One resident and business owner who both believes this and exemplifies it is Wayne Shamblin, owner of Burleson Outdoor Power Equipment. One week...
Keeping the Fun in the Romance
by Janice Feuerhelm As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s a great reminder to keep the romance fun alive and active in your relationship. Chances are, if you’ve been together for longer than a few years, you may be a little rusty in the area of romance. In order to...
Make 2015 The Year You Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
by Lindsay Rose Ah, New Year’s! That time of year when we resolve to make that big change in our lives. This is the year I lose 40 pounds. This is the year I bust my butt to get that promotion. This is the year I bite my tongue and get along better with my in laws....
The Joys of Holiday Shopping
by Lindsay Rose For the past couple of years, I have become somewhat of a smug holiday shopper. I start early, like September early, and when I find a good deal or have a good coupon, I buy the gift and tuck it away. Black Friday comes, when many people start...
Forgotten Angels: From The Heart
By Lindsay Rose As many of us find joy in our holiday shopping, we also find joy in helping others. There are numerous organizations worthy of your support, especially this time of year, but one of the most popular ones is The Salvation Army Angel Tree program. I have...
A Cynical Thanksgiving. Huh?
Allow me to ramble… First, I am anything but a cynic. In fact, you could say I am dangerously on the opposite side of that coin. I’m perfectly fine with that. What I’ve come to notice, however, is that many of the real, human treasures that we take for granted have...
What’s The Deal With Halloween?
Ghouls and goblins, angels and super-heroes, and always pop-culture icons! This is the scene of every neighborhood in America on the last day of each October. It’s no different right here in our neck of the woods. The community goes all out for Halloween. As a nation,...
Eat Well, Enjoy Wellness
by Megan Rhoades, RD, LD Grocery shopping can decrease your risk of deadly diseases, burn fat and build your bones, if you add these power foods to your cart. Eating these and other heart-healthy whole foods will boost your health while pleasing your palate. Berries...
Powerful Words for a New School Year
by Rebekah Hinkle One steamy August morning as I was opening car doors for students on the first day of school, a new 3rd grader stepped cautiously onto the sidewalk. Before he closed the door his grandmother called out to him, “Learn it all today so you won’t have to...