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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Moving to a Senior Living Community: How & When?
With contributions by Eva Hutton, Marketing Director at Crestview Retirement Community & Jessica Garner, Community Resource Director at The Isle at Watercrest Bryan I spoke with Eva Hutton, Marketing Director at Crestview Retirement Community, and Jessica Garner, Community Resource Director … [Read more...]
5 Smart Ways You Can Catch Up On Retirement Savings by Chris Hogan
by Chris Hogan A popular and dynamic speaker on the topics of personal finance, retirement and leadership, Chris Hogan helps people across the country develop successful strategies to manage their money, both in their personal lives and businesses. His new book, Retire Inspired: It’s Not an Age; … [Read more...]
Let’s Be Honest; Effective Communication of Your Health With Your Doctor
Q&A with Dr. Barbara Pierce, MD, of the College Station Family Medicine Center Q: Why is it important to have clear communication of your health (or concerns) with your doctor? A: A person must work to develop a good line of communication with their physician, in order to get the most … [Read more...]