BY CECELIA JONES PHOTO BY RICK VERGARA “The basics are here to have a really premiere campus that people talk about—a campus where people want their kids to be. I think we need to learn how to ‘toot our own horn’ a bit more, and to get...
BY JAMIE ENGLE Spring break time is rolling around and thoughts turn to entertaining the kids – and yourself. There is plenty to do around the metroplex, so let’s get to it! Take it to the eXtreme! No need to go to an exotic location to try...
Like everyone else, you have financial goals. To help achieve these goals, you may need to invest — and when you invest, you’ll need to take on some risk. But the more you understand this risk, and the better you are at managing it, the...
BY JAMIE ENGLE PHOTOS BY QUINTANA PHOTOGRAPHY Early childhood experiences shape reactions, likes, and dislikes that last well into adulthood; perhaps especially so with dentist office visits. It’s something the professionals at Just for Kids Dentistry of Forney keep top of mind all the time. Just for Kids...
BY JUDY KENNEDY This year we celebrated thirty-three years of marriage. I jokingly share, “We have been married thirty-three years—thirty-two wonderful years!” There was that one year we almost didn’t make it through. I find it amusing that so many marriages fail because of one hard year. We...
BY JILL JOSEPH ROZA As an administrator and former teacher, I have always enjoyed seeing students walking down the hallways on that first day of school, clutching their new notebooks and supplies, ready to take on the world. This was just a taste of what I...
And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 1 John 5: 11 BY MICHELLE WALLACE PHOTOGRAPHY BY KURT BOXDORFER Susan was the youngest of three children from a typical middle class family, but everything changed when her...
BY DAWN BLUEMEL OLDFIELD “One of the most delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it provides.” - W.E. Johns Many homeowners find the little trees planted by the developer are now big, casting shadows across the landscape. Plants that flourished in full sun are now...
BY MARISOL TRAUTMANN, D.D.S, PROSTHODONTIST Years ago when attending a continuing education course, I was shocked to learn that more than 100 million Americans of all ages regularly fail to get a good night’s sleep. That’s over 30% of our population that are not getting the...
BY JAMIE ENGLE Growing up in Chicago and Denver, I never realized how much my holiday joy was tied to family, snow, and winter wonderland. But it me hit hard when I moved to Dallas—away from all my family, my friends… and my winter weather. Every...
BY JUDY KENNEDY I couldn’t believe it—it was early July, and already Christmas decorations were on display…. and at a discount! The red, white, and blue flags, banners, and crepe paper had been consolidated down to two isles to make room for trees and tinsel. It amazes...
On November 6, over 400 upper and middle school students, staff, and volunteers participated in McKinney Christian Academy’s annual 5K Color Run. The race began at Bonnie Wenk Park and ended with an awards ceremony back at the campus. This year’s proceeds will fund several capital...
Recently, some of my former high school classmates got together to reminisce. The stories didn’t stop with fond memories of this teacher or that principal—we also remembered our favorite cafeteria lady who always slipped you extra fries, making you the most popular kid at the...
BY TISH CAMA - A student at Prosper High School Mark Grey once said, “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” Within the halls of Prosper High School these words come to life. While sitting in the stadium of an average stereotypical high...
BY MICHELLE WALLACE Last year we moved into an older home and lived there while making updates. We were confined mostly to the bedrooms and spent some time outdoors when it wasn’t too hot. The remodel took a few months and became stressful at times. Yes,...