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Get Your Tickets to the 2018 Okrapalooza in Dallas Today

Heath BubbleLife iReporter 8/17 7:00A Anna Mazzocchi

Okra is a classic staple to any Southern table, and thank goodness for that. The delicious vegetable is one of the most versatile out there, and people have caught on to that over the years so much so...

Positive Pit Stop: Moms paint bathroom stalls with uplifting messages for students

Blue Ribbon News 8/16 11:40A Editor

(ROCKWALL, TX August 16, 2018) Kathryn Howell and Jennifer Murray, with the help of stencils from The Wood Shoppe and donations from other moms, recently painted positive...

Apps That Can Help You Take Care of Your Mental Health

Heath BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 5:00A Riley Heruska

We've all heard about apps like Headspace and  MyFitnessPal , but what other resources exist in your phone ? There are dozens of apps available that can help you become a healthier, happier person....

The Super Bowl of Giving by Dave Scullin, CEO

Heath BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 11:00P Christine Rogers

No part of the country supports their community more than Texans, especially those here in North Texas. And now its time to gear up for this years Super Bowl of giving event coming up on September...

The Top 5 Hotels to Check Out for an Awesome DFW Staycation

Heath BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 1:00P Anna Mazzocchi

Staycations can be just as much fun as getting out of town, especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. There are plenty of fun hotels and mini-getaways around us that make for a wonderful end of summer...

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Starting the Week Right: Things Everyone Should Do on Sunday Nights

Heath BubbleLife iReporter 8/18 2:00A Riley Heruska

If youre like most people , you dread Sunday evenings. Theyre the calm before the weekday storm, and rather than using them to prepare, wed rather relax and watch TV. Interestingly, Business Insider...

Read These Books Before Their Movie Adaptations Hit the Big Screen

Heath BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 3:00A Riley Heruska

The book is always better than the movie. If youre a reader, you probably want to get your hands on the written word before you buy tickets to watch the film adaptation.  There are several big movies...

Addicted to Shopping? Here Are 5 Ways to Cut Back and Buy With Purpose

Heath BubbleLife iReporter 8/15 8:00A Riley Heruska

If you're a self-labeled "shopping addict," you're not alone. Recent studies show that about 20 million Americans have an addictive, unhealthy relationship with shopping. The rise of online sales has...

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The Health Benefits of Keeping Live Plants Inside Your Home

Heath BubbleLife iReporter 8/6 4:00A Riley Heruska

Leafy plants and cheerful succulents are more than just pretty decorations in a home. The addition of a little nature to an indoor space can actually boost human health and happiness. Not convinced?...

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5 Fantastic Colleges in Texas You Might Not Know About

Heath BubbleLife iReporter 8/17 4:00A Riley Heruska

If your child is a junior or senior in high school, youre probably spending a great deal of time discussing higher education. There are 176 different colleges in Texas, which can make the application...

Tricks for Easing Your Kids Back Into Their School Schedules

Heath BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 3:00A Riley Heruska

For most families, school starts within the next two weeks. Summer is drawing to a close, and with that change comes a new schedule for parents and kids alike. This switch can be difficult, especially...

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5 New Trader Joes Products You Have to Try

Heath BubbleLife iReporter 8/17 2:00A Anna Mazzocchi

Trader Joes remains a favorite grocery store for so many people around the country. Who can argue with inexpensive, high-quality food and specialty items made exclusively for their store cookie...

How to Sneak More Veggies Into Your Kid's Diet

Heath BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 9:00A Riley Heruska

Every parent wants to encourage their child to eat healthy foods, but sometimes, picky eaters can be unbelievably stubborn. If your child refuses to touch anything green, here are some techniques you...

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina’s Week-Long Fajita Fiesta Starts Monday, Aug. 13th!

Restaurant News 8/16 5:14A RestaurantNews.com

Creator of National Fajita Day to Offer Multiple Types of Mesquite Grilled Fajitas for 2 for Under $20 Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Nothing beats the signature sizzle and delicious aroma of...

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina Names New Heads of Culinary & Beverage

Restaurant News 8/14 3:59A RestaurantNews.com

Beto and Julian Rodarte to Infuse Authentic Experience with “Next Generation Mexican” Flair Dallas, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  On The Border, the world’s largest Mexican casual dining brand, made a...

Cookbooks With Delicious Recipes for People on the Keto Diet

Heath BubbleLife iReporter 8/10 6:00A Riley Heruska

Ever since the early 2000s, the ketogenic diet's popularity has increased dramatically. More and more people are embracing a low-carb, high-fat lifestyle, which is why we wanted to look into some of...

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WEEKEND NOTES

Krystal Schlegel 8/9 8:51P krystal

A white cotton dress and sandals are the perfect pair for warm Summer weekends Dress // earrings // heels 1. My most worn heels . 2. A shopping list for the guys. 3. Ordered these adorable Rebecca De...

5 New Store Openings for Summer Shopping

DFW Style Daily 8/7 5:00A Lisa Petty

A new season means new shops to break our wallets! After achieving the perfect tan, head over to these new air-conditioned shops in town and indulge in a little retail...

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12 Must-See Open Houses This Weekend

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 8/17 6:38A Niki Fanara

If you’re in the market for a home in North Texas, you’ve come to the right place. Enjoy your weekend with  Ebby Halliday Realtors  and our amazing agents at these exceptional properties. 6616...

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La Salle Plan, Forney, TX 75126, $0 5 beds, 3 baths

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2751 sqft, 5 beds, 3 baths, single-family home in Forney, TX - 75126

Morgan Plan, Forney, TX 75126, $0 3 beds, 2 baths

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1751 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Forney, TX - 75126

Thomaston Plan, Forney, TX 75126, $0 4 beds, 2 baths

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2485 sqft, 4 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Forney, TX - 75126

Rayburn Plan, Forney, TX 75126, $0 3 beds, 2 baths

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1629 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Forney, TX - 75126

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Is Apple developing a health-monitoring chip?

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/16 3:48A Anne Stych

Recent Apple job listings suggest the company is exploring the development of a custom processor to interpret health data gathered by sensors inside its devices, CNBC...

Methodist Health System plans medical center in Midlothian

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/16 1:27A Bill Hethcock

Dallas-based Methodist Health System plans to build a 190,000-square-foot, full-service acute care hospital and a 45,000-square-foot medical office building in fast-growing...

?Bleak new estimates in drug epidemic: A record 72,000 overdose deaths in 2017

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/16 12:43A Margot Sanger-Katz

Analysts pointed to two major reasons for the increase: A growing number of Americans are using opioids, and drugs are becoming more deadly.

In-store veterinary clinics plan ambitious expansion

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/14 2:30A Anne Stych

A national chain of veterinary centers that has partnered with Walmart on 20 co-located clinics says it plans to expand to more than 1,000 locations in the next five years. ...

Allergic to penicillin? Probably not, study says

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 8/13 2:24A Anne Stych

Most people who think they have a penicillin allergy really don’t, and that mistaken belief could lead to them being prescribed less-effective, more expensive medications if...

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Adopting Bodys Own Natural Healing Approach

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/18 4:00A Bernice Butler

Our body is wonderfully designed with natural self-healing abilities. It knows how to keep us healthy on all fronts: healing wounds, fighting pathogens, fixing frayed DNA, boosting longevity,...

Trammell Crow Invests in Sustainable Energy

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/16 3:00P Bernice Butler

A Tropical Energy Experiment Looms Large in Our Future Trammell S. Crow Dallas Philanthropist and founder of EarthX, Trammell S. Crow, is putting his money where his mouth is and  helping to move the...

How to Sneak More Veggies Into Your Kid's Diet

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/16 2:00P Riley Heruska

Every parent wants to encourage their child to eat healthy foods, but sometimes, picky eaters can be unbelievably stubborn. If your child refuses to touch anything green, here are some techniques you...

Renewing a Vision for Rural Prosperity

Civil Eats 8/14 11:00P Mary Berry

“We see the hideousness and the destructive-ness of …the kind of mind that can accept and even applaud the ‘obsolescence’ of the small farm and not hesitate over the possible political and cultural...

Inflammation and What to Do About It

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 8/14 5:00A Bernice Butler

The term inflammation can be confusing. Sometimes, inflammation is described as a good friend that aids the healing process in our body. Other times, it is described as the enemy that invades and...

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Stop Telling Me I Can’t Just Because I’m Pregnant

Pregnant Chicken 8/18 5:18A Emily Solberg

I think it’s safe to say that the icky, less-than-glamorous parts of pregnancy have been pretty well documented by now. It’s no longer taboo... The post Stop Telling Me I Can...

Printable Raven Wall Art

Carrie Elle 8/17 8:01A Carrie

When I was a thirteen, my grandmother took me to England. One of the things that made a deep impression on me was visiting the Tower of London. Not because it was scary and people were tortured and...

Is Mazzy Aging Out of Summer Day Camp?

Mommy Shorts 8/17 7:23A Mommy Shorts

Every summer, Mazzy has attended a day camp close to our summer house. It s a sports camp with an emphasis on tennis and swimming. While Harlow gave me some issues with going last summer, Mazzy has...

A Few Things

Design Mom 8/17 5:50A Design Mom

Hello, Friends. How are you? I m waving from New York! I flew here on Tuesday and I m flying back to California today. I shot the photo above from my hotel room. Not a bad view. : ) Have you had a...

Color Factory New York City — Photo Tour and Tips

Design Mom 8/16 8:32P Design Mom

On Wednesday, I took my first visit to Color Factory NYC . I had been to the one in San Francisco , and been blown away by what my sister Jordan (and her amazing team) had created. So you can imagine,...

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