PROSPER - Life & Luxury Magazine | June 2023

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3 Tips for Creating a Summer of Unplugged Fun

Between school, work and entertainment, there are times when screens can seem like a pervasive part of modern life. For all the positive aspects of technology, there can also be a desire for children to have stretches of unplugged learning and participate in educational activities that do not require a screen.

Why Unplugged Learning Matters

“Unplugged learning is important to balance the screen time children may experience with other forms of learning; to promote physical activities, social interaction and creativity; and develop the essential skills that bolster them throughout their exploration and growth as individuals,” said Rurik Nackerud from KinderCare’s education team.

Summer can be an ideal time to focus on unplugged learning as it often brings a break from the traditional academic year and activities.

“We want summer to be a time when children can put down technology and connect with one another face-to-face, build important creativity skills and learn how to be social with one another without the buffer of screens,” said Khy Sline from KinderCare’s education team. “They can play, run, be immature and laugh with their friends, giggle at the silly things and find joys in those in-person interactions with one another.”

Tips for Creating Unplugged Fun as a Family

Get Outdoors. Make time as a family to get outside and explore, even if it’s simply a walk around the block after dinner. Help children notice the little things like a bug on the sidewalk or the way the sun filters through tree leaves to make patterns on the ground. Ask them about the things they see and give your children the space to ask questions and work together to find the answers. This helps teach children collaborative learning skills: asking questions, sharing ideas and working together to reach an answer.

Read Together. This could mean going to the library to check out new books or exploring your family’s bookshelves for old favorites. Snuggle up together for family story time. If children are old enough to read on their own, invite them to read to you or their younger siblings. Talk about the story or even act out favorite parts to help your children actively participate in story time, which may help them better understand the story’s concepts.

Encourage Creative Thinking. Help children expand their ability to think creatively by working together to make a craft or project. For example, the next time a delivery box arrives at your home, encourage your children to turn it into something new using craft supplies on hand. A blanket could turn a box into a table for a pretend restaurant while some tape or glue could transform it into a rocket ship or train. When everyone’s done creating and playing, the box can be broken down for recycling. This activity can help children literally think outside of the box and apply their own unique ideas and creativity to create something new.

For more tips to encourage unplugged learning this summer, visit kindercare.com.

Dr. Mandy Cotten, DNP, APRN, FNP-C Dr. Kylie Bunner, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

PRIDE IN THE SKY

5:00pm

Frontier Park Opens to the Public Food Trucks & Vendors Open Main Stage Music

5:30pm

Music by Philip Brumley Live at the Main Stage

5:30pm

Kid Zone Opens

7:00pm

Prosper Fire Honor Guard –Posting of the Colors & National Anthem

7:15pm

Live Music by Cold Shot at the Main Stage

9:30pm FIREWORKS!!!

Footlong

JBW Vending

Corn Dogs, Sausage on a Stick

The Pink Company

Corn Dogs, Sausage on a Stick, Chicken Tenders, Funnel Cakes

Chick-fil-A

Chicken Sandwiches, Chicken Nuggets

Kona Ice Shaved Ice

Dippin’ Dots

Ice Cream Treat

Heavenly Eatery

Healthy Soul Food - Burgers, Wraps, BBQ

Ricky Ricardo BBQ

Mesquite Grilled Barbeque & Taco Kitchen

Honeylu’s Coffee

Coffee, Espresso, Tea, Smoothies, Panini’s, Salads, and Bowls

Children’s Health

VENDORS FOOD

Professional Blackbelt Academy

McGuiness Dermatology

The Gates of Prosper

The Cause Church

World Toys and Imports

Ivybrook Academy - Frisco

Lonestar Bin Cleaners

Functional Health Centers

Project Lean Nation

Compass Bible Church

Alayshe Toys

Renewal by Andersen

Valor Pain & Wellness

Edward Jones

Collin College

30 Minute HIT

KW Fiber Art

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PARKING & TRAFFIC

We are pleased to announce that this year, we will have plenty of parking available on site for the Pride in the Sky event!! Patrons will be able to park at either Frontier Park or at the Children’s Health Stadium at Prosper ISD, just adjacent to the park. The park will open to the public at 5:00pm, so please plan to allow plenty of time for traffic and to secure your parking spot.

Around 9:00pm, Frontier Parkway will be CLOSED to traffic between Dallas Parkway and Light Farms Way for the fireworks display, so if you want to see the fireworks from the park, you must be parked no later than 9:00pm.

After the fireworks have ended and the Prosper Fire Department has given the all-clear, traffic may begin to leave Frontier Park. Please be mindful and courteous of patrons who may be walking to their cars…pedestrians always have the right of way!

The Prosper Police Department will be directing traffic to ensure a smooth and seamless exit from the event. Due to the construction around the location, please understand that there WILL BE TRAFFIC…however, if everyone follows the directed traffic plan, we should be able to clear out the park quickly!

STADIUM PARKING: Directed EAST on Frontier Parkway

FRONTIER PARK PARKING: Directed WEST on Frontier Parkway *** TAILGATING / LOITERING IN THE PARKING LOTS OF PROSPER HIGH SCHOOL IS NOT ALLOWED

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MAIN STAGE

Performing @ 5:30

Philip Brumley - Southern California Born, East Texas Raised

Philip Brumley brings a powerful voice and presence to the stage. As a young man, Philip was raised in Carthage, TX, home of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. It was in these piney woods Philip began entertaining at local venues, alongside various band members and musicians. He has a wide range of musical influences ranging from classical, country, blues, hard rock and heavy metal. You’ll find this impact the nature of his performance with his unique style of energy, passion and engagement with the audience.

In 2018, Philip joined forces with longtime friend and guitar player Kevin Phillips. Kevin began playing guitar at age 6 and played in bands since high school. He has played with rock, country, jazz, folk, theater and acoustic ensembles throughout his life. He loves all styles of music and when not on stage he gives guitar lessons.

Performing @ 7:15

COLD SHOT

Cold Shot is a variety cover band playing songs you know from the classics of yesterday to today's hits by artists such as The Beatles, Bon Jovi and Bruno Mars. Cold Shot has been performing since 2008 all across the south from clubs and festivals in Texas to spring break in Florida.

The band members spent time in the music scenes of Los Angeles, Nashville and New Orleans during their college years. They all now currently call Texas home. (Houston, Dallas and one proud Prosper resident). This is Cold Shot's 3rd appearance at Pride in the Sky.

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5 Must-Haves for Outdoor Entertaining

Gatherings and get-togethers may commonly take place inside, but giving your guests extra space takes nothing more than a little creativity and the right outdoor appliances. Open a new door – literally – and head outside to take advantage of unused deck, patio, and yard space. As a natural extension of your home, a few key pieces of lighting, heating, and cooking equipment can turn your backyard into an entertaining oasis. Let your personal style shine and elevate your hosting skills with these ideas from the experts at the Propane Education & Research Council.

Lighting

Flame lighting may not be every homeowner’s first consideration, but more hosts are relying on it to add upscale elegance to outdoor gatherings. Custom lanterns, modern chandeliers, pendants and tabletop units offer stylish additions to modern and classic designs alike.

No matter your tastes, propane flame lighting fixtures can be placed in multiple areas for aesthetic and practical purposes. While it’s hard to top the soothing effect of a starry night while calming flames reflect off your windows and add a glow to your patio, flame lighting also can ward off intruders or animals and help prevent tripping in the dark.

Grills and Cooking Equipment

Propane can help you bring your dream kitchen to life outdoors. First establish a budget and identify a builder then build out the features of your high-performing kitchen in the peaceful setting nature offers. Often, the centerpiece of the space are grills, which are available in a variety of sizes and styles. Some offer features like side burners for sauces and rotisseries.

Because they heat up fast and provide precise temperature control, propane-powered outdoor cooking appliances are a popular choice for homeowners who want to spend less time preparing food and more time enjoying it. With instant on-off convenience just like indoor gas

ranges, outdoor propane grills, pizza ovens and ovens help home chefs create perfectly cooked meals with no coals, soot, or ash to clean up. The appliances can also be built in to a straight, L-shape or U-shape bar to complete your outdoor cooking paradise.

Patio Heaters

If chilly weather brings on the blues in your region, make the most of your outdoor space with a propane-powered patio heater that allows for entertaining nearly year-round. Propane patio heaters can raise the outdoor air temperature up to 25 F while emitting a circle of radiant heat up to 25 feet in diameter. Next time you want to get outside before patio season arrives, start up a propane patio heater to enjoy cozy warmth in a clean, safe, reliable way.

Fireplaces and Fire Pits

Another option for bringing warmth to outdoor entertaining can happen with the push of a button in the form of a propane fireplace or fire pit. These smokeless solutions come without the maintenance of woodburning fires, meaning you can enjoy the heat and ambiance of flames dancing in the night sky while skipping the fuss of soot, ash and burning logs. Plus, clean-energy propane delivers heat more efficiently with a lower carbon footprint than traditional energy sources like wood, which take a toll on the environment.

Pool Heaters

You can maximize your fun for as much of the year as possible and combat the elements with propane pool and spa heaters. Available for in-ground and above ground pools and spas, propane heaters operate at a higher efficiency than electric systems and maintain heat better in cooler weather while also operating cleanly and taking up minimal space.

To find more outdoor entertaining inspiration, visit Propane.com.

Dial Up Flavor with Summer Favorites

Turn up the heat this summer and spice your way to delicious warm-weather recipes by using subtle ingredients that bring out bold flavors in your favorite foods. Adding a tasteenhancing option to your repertoire – Tajín Fruity Chamoy Sauce – can make your summer get-togethers the talk of the neighborhood.

Cool off while enjoying mildly spicy dishes. Made with 100% natural chiles, lime juice, sea salt and a hint of apricot, Tajín Fruity Chamoy Sauce offers a unique sweet-and-spicy flavor without too much heat. Perfect for drizzling over fresh fruits and veggies like mango, pineapple, watermelon and more, it’s also commonly used to bring fruity, subtle spice to a wide variety of recipes including beverages and snacks, like smoothies, mangonadas, ice pops and cold drinks. For example, in this Savory Mango Chamoy Daiquiri, the apricots create a fruity, tangy flavor that’s a nice, refreshing twist on a traditional drink.

Bringing a touch of heat to summer cookouts can be a breeze with mild hot sauces added to dishes like these Spiced Pork Ribs, which can be created start-to-finish in the oven or taken outside to sear on the grill. Just a handful of ingredients are required to season the ribs to spicy perfection before wrapping them in foil and letting your oven do the work.

The key ingredient for the right touch of subtle heat without being overwhelming is Tajín Mild Hot Sauce, a unique, flavorful addition to your cabinet that pairs well with savory snacks like tortilla chips, chicken wings, pizza and even micheladas. The lime is what makes it different from other hot sauces. Made with 100% natural mild chiles, lime juice and sea salt without added sugars or coloring, it can be enjoyed by the whole family as a versatile way to enhance favorite foods with a mild but wild flavor.

Both recipes can be easily enhanced with a simple concept: just pair Tajín Clásico seasoning with either or both of the sauces to create unique flavor combinations, a tasty “mix it” tactic to add to your warm-weather menu and make it uniquely yours.

Find more recipes that crank up the heat this summer by visiting Tajín.com/us.

SPICED PORK RIBS

2 racks (about 4 pounds) baby back ribs

1/4 cup Tajín Clásíco Seasoning

1/4 cup Tajín Mild Hot Sauce, plus additional for serving, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons brown sugar

Lime wedges, for serving

Mashed potatoes or steamed rice, for serving (optional)

Rub ribs with seasoning. Marinate at least 4 hours or overnight in refrigerator.

Preheat oven to 300 F. Combine hot sauce, oil, and brown sugar; brush over both rib racks. Line baking sheet with double layer of aluminum foil with enough overhang to wrap foil around ribs. Lay ribs, bone side down, on foil-lined baking sheet. Wrap foil around ribs and seal. Place on baking sheet.

Fill large baking dish or roasting pan with 2 inches of boiling water. Place on lower oven rack to keep ribs moist as they bake. Place ribs on middle oven rack.

Bake 2 1/2-3 hours, or until meat is tender and just starting to fall off bone.

Preheat broiler. Unwrap ribs and place on foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 4-6 minutes on middle oven rack, or until lightly charred and caramelized.

Serve with lime wedges and additional hot sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed white rice, if desired.

SAVORY MANGO CHAMOY DAQUIRI

Rim Glass:

2 tablespoons Tajín Fruity Chamoy Hot Sauce

2 tablespoons Tajín Clásico Seasoning

Drink:

4 tablespoons Tajín Fruity Chamoy Hot Sauce, divided

1 cup frozen mango cubes, plus additional for garnish, divided

1/3 cup natural syrup

3 ice cubes

1/3 cup orange juice

1 tablespoon Tajín Clásico Seasoning, for garnish

To rim glass: Rim glass in chamoy hot sauce then seasoning.

To make drink: Blend 3 tablespoons chamoy hot sauce, mango cubes, syrup, ice cubes and orange juice.

In glass, pour remaining chamoy hot sauce. To serve, garnish with additional mango cubes and sprinkle with seasoning.

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