Day by Day / Sniffles
Your Friday Funny by Forney artist Donald Frederick.
‘150 Quick Questions to Get Your Kids Talking’
Non-Fiction Review by Patti Richter 150 Quick Questions to Get Your Kids Talking Written by Mary E. DeMuth Trying to get our children to open up and talk often proves futile. Seemingly overnight they can go from endless chatter and questioning to quiet reserve and disinterest in parental perspectives. How do we share our values […]
Girl Scout cookie program begins, new flavor available
The Girl Scouts of America are kicking off their annual cookie program on Friday, Jan. 6, with booths available at select neighbhorhood stores beginning Friday, Feb. 24. Cookie sales will continue through March. A new treat has been added to the lineup this year, in celebration of the organization’s 100th anniversary. Be sure to try […]
Free ‘Danny Russo’ seminar for women at Royse City Fitness
Take advantage of the free seminar that helps women become stronger, firmer, healthier, happier, while losing fat and looking good. The event features master trainer and nutritionist Danny Russo, leading researcher in women’s fitness, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at Royse City Fitness. For reservations, call 972-635-2900. To submit your stories, news and events for […]
Five resolutions that strengthen your life, your community
The New Year is a time for new beginnings. For the Y – a leading nonprofit that strengthens community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility – one of the most important resolutions is to resolve to make positive changes that strengthen individuals as well as entire communities. Following are five New Year’s Resolutions […]
Human connection: an important piece of wellness
I am a part of all that I have met. – Alfred Tennyson All people crave a connection to others. We all just want to feel as if we matter, we want to fit in with someone, have people understand our true spirit. (This is one reason I believe that Facebook has become so popular; […]
Day by Day / Favorite Friday Funny of 2011
Your Friday Funny by Forney artist Donald Frederick. On our giggle meter, this was our readers’ favorite Friday Funny of 2011.
Heavy business travelers at higher risk for health problems
A recent Columbia University research study found that people who travel extensively for business are at higher risk for health problems, including obesity and high cholesterol. According to the study, extensive travelers were 260 percent more likely than light travelers to rate their health as either fair or poor. Extensive travelers were also more likely […]
Discover the ‘Miracle of Monarchs’ with the Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club
The Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club will hold its first meeting of 2012 on Thursday, Jan. 26 at REI, 4515 LBJ Freeway in Dallas. Refreshements will be served at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Janet D. Smith, a Dallas County Master Gardener and North Texas Master Gardener, will […]
Series of classes offered on North Texas vegetable gardening
(Rockwall) Rockwall County Master Gardeners will present an 8 hour series of Home Vegetable Gardening classes in January, offering tips for growing in drought conditions and planning ahead for the North Texas heat. Classes will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan 14 and 21, in the meeting room of the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Students will […]