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February 7, 2019

15 Ways to Save Money on Groceries

15 Ways to Save Money on Groceries Article Courtesy of daveramsey.com It’s easy to waltz down the grocery store aisle and fill up your basket with things that aren’t on the list. Maybe it’s the florescent lighting, strategically placed products at checkout, or that squeaky wheel on the cart that … [Read more...]

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February 7, 2019

It’s Healthy To Say Thank You

It's Healthy to Say “Thank You"  Article By | Baylor Scott and White Hospital & Dr. Robert Wiprud As we head deeper into fall and the holidays loom in the distance, you may begin to reflect on thankfulness. It’s tradition to think about what you’re grateful for this time of year. But can … [Read more...]

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February 6, 2019

For goodness sake, wear comfortable shoes!

For goodness sake, wear comfortable shoes! Article by Erin Joyner   One of the craziest things I see as a wedding coordinator is women (mostly) who wear the most beautiful, AND the most uncomfortable shoes at a wedding. It’s not just the bride, it’s her bridesmaids, the mothers and many … [Read more...]

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February 5, 2019

Every Season is Wedding Season

Every Season is Wedding Season Article By: Party Time Rentals Winter, spring, summer or fall – every season is wedding season, especially in Texas. Regardless of the time of year you choose for exchanging your vows and saying “I Do”, you’ll want to consider seasonality in making your wedding … [Read more...]

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February 4, 2019

15 Ways to Teach Kids About Money

15 Ways to Teach Kids About Money Article Courtesy of | Dave Ramsey If you don’t teach your kids how to manage money, somebody else will. And that’s not a risk you want to take! We’ll show you how to give your kids the head start you wish you had and set them up to win with money at any … [Read more...]

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January 23, 2019

Honeymoons Made Easy

Honeymoons Made Easy Article by Kelley Austin, Cruise Planners   Photos provided by Kelly Austin Honeymoons often take a backseat to the arrangements and plans of the actual wedding, but you owe it to yourself to give honeymoon planning greater and more careful attention. After all, the wedding … [Read more...]

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January 18, 2019

The ‘Social’ Guide for Brides and Grooms

How to set and enforce digital rules for your wedding By Kristen Fischer CTW Features   Your wedding, your rules. But not everyone knows what you want – and don’t want – posted online. Want to set the social media boundaries firmly to ensure your big day goes off without a reveal … [Read more...]

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January 11, 2019

Having a Healthy Attitude Toward Aging

Having a Healthy Attitude Toward Aging By Tricia Von Gonten, Director of Professional Relations, Comfort Keepers The Power of Happiness One could safely assume that, between being happy and sad, a majority of us would choose the former. After all, it’s when we’re happy that we tend to be more … [Read more...]

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May 11, 2018

You Have Questions, Local Brides Have Answers: Ask the Bride

Real Brides. Real Questions. Real Advice. Hear from the women that have walked the aisle before you! Learn from their mistakes and replicate their victories through this segment of "Ask the Bride".  WEDDING DATE: NOVEMBER 11, 2017 | MALLORY PFEIFER  Tip #1 | Cherish Your Engagement … [Read more...]

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May 4, 2018

You Have Questions, Local Brides Have Answers: Ask the Bride

Real Brides. Real Questions. Real Advice. Hear from the women that have walked the aisle before you! Learn from their mistakes and replicate their victories through this segment of "Ask the Bride".  Caitlin Curbello | Wedding Date: October 28, 2017 Tip #1 Put Your Foot Down Do not, … [Read more...]

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April 30, 2018

Common Scams & How to Protect Yourself

"Attention: The IRS is filing a lawsuit against you..." By | Hannah Holbrook Information provided by usa.gov IRS Imposter Scams Has someone contacted you pretending to work for the IRS? The imposter may have contacted you by phone, email, postal mail, or even a text message. It is important to … [Read more...]

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April 9, 2018

The 6 Stages of a Caregiver’s Journey

  Caregivers travel a unique and winding road that is sometimes hard to understand unless you have traveled the same route yourself. Article courtesy of | Comfort Keepers® Caregivers travel a unique and winding road that is sometimes hard to understand unless you have traveled the same route … [Read more...]

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April 7, 2018

Dear Jen with Jen Zweiacker

  "How close, is too close?" Dear Jen, My wife and I are new to the Bryan and College Station area. We’ve relocated from the Dallas area and currently have almost all of our belongings in storage. Our daughter and son-in-law have been kind enough to allow us to live with them while we decide … [Read more...]

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February 1, 2018

Breast Cancer: How to Battle Anxiety, Fear and Depression with Mindfulness

Facing cancer is difficult, unnerving, and scary. While our bodies battle this ugly disease, another war is going in our minds. What we allow to go on in our hearts can be as crucial as any other treatment regimen. Learning to “live in the now” can be powerful medicine. We spend much of our lives … [Read more...]

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June 24, 2017

Dear Jen feat. Jen Zweiacker

Dear Jen, My name is Phillip and my wife and I just moved to the area to be closer to our grandkids. I retired in the fall of 2015 at the age of 67. Frankly, retirement is not what I expected and I often find myself looking for things to do during the day. My wife watches HGTV and all of the shows … [Read more...]

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