Featured Stories
Christmas Traditions Worth Sharing
by Lindsay Rose When I was tasked with writing an article about holiday traditions, I wanted to make sure I had something new to say. I come from a very large family and have a host of different traditions of my own to share, but this isn’t about me. Instead, I chose...
Raising Thankful Children
The holiday season is upon us. It’s a time to give thanks, rejoice, and fill our hearts with love and gratitude. by Lindsay Rose It’s a joyous time of year, but let’s face it, for many of us it is also a season marked with excess, overbooked schedules and stress. It’s...
Setting Santa Expectations
by Lindsay Rose Raising grounded, grateful children means making them understand that not everyone has what they have. One child’s idea of necessity (ex. a single Barbie doll) may another child’s mere wish. It can be hard for young children to understand how Santa can...
Digital Discussions for Back-To-School Season
What have we taught our children about the lasting effects of their digital decisions? by Rebekah Hinkle With each new school year comes the opportunity for families to return to steady routines and enjoy what always feels like a fresh start together as a family. We ...
Fun 4th Facts
Three former U.S. presidents: Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, two founders of the Declaration of Independence, died on July 4, 1826. James Monroe died on the 4th in 1831. Americans began celebrating the 4th as Independence Day in 1777, but Congress didn’t make it an...
Sacrifice
by John Griffin They say the greatest sacrifice is to give your life for that of another. Hard to top for sure. Our men and women of the Armed Forces take the cake when it comes to paying the ultimate sacrifice for each of us. We don’t really talk about it enough, in...
Hot Fun in the Summer Time 2015
Your Local Guide to Summer Events, Camps, VBS, and What To Do Around Town When The Weather Heats Up There's a lot to keep you and your family busy this summer here in Burleson, Crowley and Joshua. Check out the entire list below or download a PDF that's perfect size...
Mother’s Day 2015: Sound Advice from Mighty Mom
by Tiffany Griffin There’s just something fitting about Mother’s Day falling in the month of May. May, in Texas, can be the loveliest time of year. May can also turn on a dime and sling an F5 tornado at you before you know what happened. That’s basically how...
Local Life Magazine’s My Favorite Local Teacher Contest!
Celebrating the Local Teachers who make a positive impact on our children's lives Students must write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter (500 words or less) sharing how a teacher has influenced their life and why they appreciate and admire them. They will then...
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...
