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Improve Life Expectancy with Healthy Habits

Courtesy Metro Creative “Who Wants to Live Forever” is a song that appeared on the 1986 album “A Kind of Magic” by the rock band Queen. The song often sparks conversation about the potential ...
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Mexican bush sage: Signals change in season

By Norman Winter, Horticulturist, Author and Garden Speaker The Mexican bush sage is starting to bloom officially signaling a change of seasons. The air has been a little crisper, and ...
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Fabulous Fall

By Kassie Pounds, Interior Design Lover and Blogger Ahhh….the season is upon us again when the air gets a little crisp. I start wondering if 65 degrees is too warm for a fire in the ...
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When choosing a home has gone to the dogs

By Linsey Taylor, Licensed Real Estate Agent, The Ahart Group, LLC In this day and age, many prospective home buyers are taking into consideration the various options available to them in ...
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Uproar Rose Zinnia: A Stunner with the Pollinators

By Norman Winter, Horticulturist, Author and Garden Speaker Uproar Rose zinnia was the real stunner in The Garden Guy’s garden last summer when it came to both butterflies and ...
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From “Blah” to “Ta-Da”: The Story of a Fireplace Makeover

A photo of the fireplace before its makeover. (Photo courtesy Victory Cottage) By Kassie Pounds, Interior Design Lover and Blogger Have you ever lived with something in your home you ...
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Adjusting to a New Move

By Linsey Taylor Recently I, my husband, two kids, three dogs, three cats and one horse made the move from Alvord to Graham, Texas. As a resident of Wise County for more than 12 years, I ...
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Financial Security Made Simple

BY KIM BROWN CANTWELL, MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA Successful financial planning is important and can be a very simple process. Now is a great time to think about your current needs, achieve ...
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Booze, Lies and Baseball—What’s Wrong With This Picture?

Corryton, TN, May 23, 2019 — Why do drug and alcohol abuse seem to follow success in sports? Is it the pressure, the big money, or loneliness at the top? Is it an attempt to fill a void in ...
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Perfectly Pretty Porches

by Kassie Pounds | interior design lover and blogger There’s something about a beautiful summer day, a soft breeze, and relaxing with a sweet tea in hand (or iced coffee if you’re me and ...
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Living Coral – Take it to the garden

Superbells Coralina tumbles out of this basket, becoming a living piece of art over the long summer. (Photos by Norman Winter) By Norman Winter, Horticulturist, Author and Garden ...
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Bluebonnets Aren’t the Only Thing Blooming in Texas

By Linsey Taylor, licensed real estate agent | the ahart group llc Land sales also are blooming or booming (depending on where you are from). You can't hardly drive down any stretch of road ...
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Loving Where We Live

By Kassie Pounds I’m going to go out on a limb and guess there are not many people out there who love every single thing about their home. I even read frequently about those who build ...
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Small Town Charm with a Touch of Modern

By Linsey Taylor There is something so romantic and charming about an older home. Those homes we see in small towns throughout Texas. Some perched atop a hill overlooking the town like a ...
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DIY Planter Box

Tools• Bar clamp• Belt sander• Mallet• Hand sander• Level• Tape measure• Extension cord• Drill • Square • Sanding block • Table saw • Rags • Handsaw • Natural-bristle paint brush • ...
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Luxury Wines for an Indulgent Gift

By Tom Marquardt and Patrick Darr The late actress Elizabeth Taylor once said, “The problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure they're going to have some ...
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A Little Piece of Heaven in a Lemon Slice

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners By Norman Winter The past couple of years, it seems one calibrachoa has been like a piece of heaven to the world of gardening and that is the Superbells ...
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Victory Cottage

By Kassie Pounds Sometimes after Christmas, I’m one of those people who can’t wait to get rid of all the extra clutter from the decorations. I love to get the house back in “normal ...
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Understanding Thyroid Cancer

Many people have detected lumps or swelling in their neck, only to visit their physicians and learn they have thyroid cancer. Though thyroid cancer is uncommon, the American Cancer Society ...
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Fall in love with your kitchen again

By Linsey Taylor Appliance Upgrades  There are tons of options out there for choosing new appliances. Do you go with stainless or that cool new black stainless color all of the models ...
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Smoked Salmon

By Donna Long The fragrance of smoke gently waifs from the cracker making my mouth water. I take a bite. Bam! There is an explosion of tangy tomato flavor mixed with savory notes of ...
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A Magical Christmas

By Kassie Pounds, Interior Design Lover and Blogger Christmas has always been magical to me. It could be becauseI'm a dreamer, or maybe because I’m creative. Or maybe it’sbecause I ...
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Christmas Cactus: A Holiday Treasure

By Norman Winter, Horticulturist, Author and Speaker It seems as though every year since I graduated from Texas A&M, I have been asked how to get poinsettias to re-bloom. It doesn't ...
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Reversible Season Decor

By Melissa Beal Supplies: 4-5 old pickets 36 inches long 2 old pickets 24 inches long Wood glue Stencils Nails or screws Raffia Ribbon Flowers Directions: 1. Gather 4-5 old pickets ...
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