How to Stop, Smell the Roses and Just Be Thankful

Stop and Smell the Roses and Just Be Thankful

How to Feel Thankful and Appreciate What You Have

Do you ever wonder why it sometimes feels so hard to “stop and smell the roses” on the pathway of life? Many people find themselves wishing for the next “chapter” in their lives to begin, without taking time to savor what they do have, and what is currently going on. For example, people often tell themselves that life will be better “when I have more free time”, or “when we have more money,” or even, “when my children start school”. We rarely take the time to look at what is currently going on, appreciate it, and be thankful for it. Instead of spending time focusing on what we don’t have, it’s time to focus on what we do have, and to be grateful for today. Here are some tips to help you accomplish just that:

10 Fun Fall Fitness tips

Fall Fitness Tips

Fall is a Great Time to Start a Fitness Program

How many times, when the ball dropped in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, have you vowed to get fit and reach those fitness goals – only to realize that Dec 31st is too late to do it?

Fall, on the other hand, is a great time to start a fitness program, because it will allow you to create good habits and push you through the holiday season and winter months without losing ground and having to start farther behind when the New Year begins.

I have always said that the fall is like a second New Year because there is a sense of renewal and rethinking after the brutally hot summer months are past.

That being said, here are ten fall fitness tips to get you moving and reaching your goals before the end of the year!

Mother’s Day and National Women’s Health Week

Mother's Day and National Women's Health Week - North Texas Kids

Making the Most of Mother’s Day:  Five Tips to Consider to Help Support Women’s Health

Mother’s Day is part of the springtime cycle of renewal and rebirth. It’s also an ideal time to think about ways to help improve the health of women in Texas and nationwide, and honor the important role they play in their families’ well-being.

5 Ways To Keep Kids Fit While Having Fun

Tips to Keep Kids Fit While Having Fun

How to Keep Kids Fit While They’re Having Fun

With smart phones, TV, video games and social media everywhere we turn, inactivity among our children is rampant.  Parents know the importance of teaching children the value of living a healthy and active lifestyle. However, inspiring action from their kids is not always an easy task.

Here are five tips to keep kids healthy and fit without sacrificing FUN!

Red Ribbon Week is Oct 23-31, 2017

Red Ribbon Week 2017 - North Texas Kids Magazine

Enter the Red Ribbon Photo Contest to Win an iPad and a $1,000 for Your School

The Red Ribbon Campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the Nation and a way for people and communities take a visible stand against drugs and a fun and effective way to talk to kids about the importance of staying drug free. This year’s theme is “Your Future Is Key, So Stay Drug Free. The National Family Partnership is hosting its annual contest to raise awareness about staying drug free. The contest gives students in grades K-12 a chance to win an iPad and $1,000 for their school.