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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...]

Jingle Bell Market 2017

  Jingle Bell Market is a FREE event to support local businesses and charities and to provide a unique and enjoyable shopping experience for our wonderful community. Come knock out some of your Christmas list shopping from over 25 unique and creative vendors ranging from home decor to … [Read more...]

Jingle Bell Market 2017

Jingle Bell Market is a FREE event to support local businesses and charities and to provide a unique and enjoyable shopping experience for our wonderful community. Come knock out some of your Christmas list shopping from over 25 unique and creative vendors ranging from home decor to children’s gifts … [Read more...]

You’re Retired. Need Something To Do?

There is a preconceived notion that people are just waiting for the day where they can simply retire and travel the world. That seems to be a distant dream since most people cannot maintain that lifestyle solely off of social security checks. According to the Social Security Administration, the full … [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...]

Routine Medical Screenings: When, Who, Why or Why Not?

with contributions by Dr. Barbara Pierce, MD, of the College Station Family Medicine Center What are some common health screenings men and women should have done routinely? How often? What criteria must patients meet? Can these screenings be done through a Primary Care Provider (PCP)? "There is … [Read more...]

Ask the Bride: Take Two

WE ASKED REAL BRAZOS VALLEY BRIDES FOR THEIR WORDS OF WISDOM, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE TO PASS ON TO BRIDES-TO-BE! CHECK OUT THESE REAL PEARLS OF WISDOM AND TIPS FROM BRIDES JUST LIKE YOU. Maricella Raiford – Wedding Date: March 3, 2016 During the wedding planning process, someone told me, … [Read more...]

Megan & Brett

Wedding Date: November 21, 2015 Venue: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church / Pebble Creek Country Club Cakes: Fabulous Fare Catering: Pebble Creek Country Club Hair / Makeup: Shelby at Serenity Salon Bridal Gown: VIP Bridal Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal Tuxes: Men's Warehouse Linens / Rentals: … [Read more...]

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