Well, we’ve been at it for a few months now and the things that Betty and Jenny have been telling me are finally starting to take a foothold in my everyday lifestyle. Why this time? …

There are days like today when being a part of the media affords me opportunities I might not otherwise get. Today, I spent the afternoon at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, listening to Avery Johnson speak to their high schoolers. He is an enthusiastic speaker and a generous soul. It was clear that he loved talking to these kids, sharing his experiences and insights with them. In fact, he would make a great teacher. At one point early in his talk, he actually pulled a young man out of the audience that was talking and not paying attention and made the guy stand behind him on stage throughout his entire presentation. He definitely commands respect!

From stay-at-home moms to CEO’s to women in the armed services, American women lead busy, stressful lives. Although a little pressure can stimulate creativity and enable us to achieve more, too much stress is unhealthy both physically and emotionally and can seriously interfere with our interpersonal relationships. So let’s look at a few ways to C.U.T. S.T.R.E.S.S!

his article was written by Christine Kane. I get her e-newsletter every week and always enjoy her articles. In her introduction she writes that she needed this advice herself this week! How many times do you ignore your own symptoms/signs that you are worn out and need to take some time out? Her tips for self-care are so easy, why wouldn’t we do at least one if not all 9 of them?

Betty Murray, CN, HHC, RYT. Betty is a nutritionist and holistic health counselor. If you read her bio online, you learn that she is committed to seeing each person as a unique individual and creating a health/eating plan unique to you. We are not all the same and not every plan works for everybody. Trust me, over the years I have tried them all. Since high school, I have been a yo-yo dieter, losing and regaining and losing the same 50 pounds. As I have gotten older it has gotten harder to lose the weight, to find the energy and focus to follow a plan for any length of time. I am too busy, too tired, too stressed, don’t care enough, you know the drill, too many excuses.

Move over Tony Robbins, there’s a new motivational force in town and her name is DeDe Murcer Moffett. “What if you knew that YOU were the only one standing between you and the life of your dreams!” says Murcer Moffett, a women’s motivational speaker based in Frisco, Texas.

Beginning Tuesday, March 2, Vista Ridge Mall will host The American Mall Model Search Experience, which includes a Fashion Show and Talent Contest Extravaganza. Interested individuals can register at stations located throughout the shopping center beginning Tuesday, March 2. Registration will continue until Tuesday, April 13.

I want to give a big shout out to Melissa Plaskoff and her son, founds of Lemons to Aid. Melissa wanted to help out the families in Haiti in a way that was meaningful to …

Since my children started playing soccer and going to Brownie meetings, I have done my duty as “snack mom”. My job was to provide a drink and a snack for each of the kids participating …

What a great way to get you and your kids outside! Here in the DFW area, we have so many great places to go bird watching from the beautiful cardinals and blue jays in our …