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Contents Table of

Fall Festival Guide

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[ 6 ] Events: Out & About So much to do this Fall! Something for every member of the family.

[ 8 ] Getting a Mortgage

See Page 16!

[10] Reading, Writing, Arithmetic & Drama [11] Jake's Atomic Salsa

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[12] Old Man Winter

Feature Story Materials due the 20th of the month preceding the run date.

Publisher | The Success Group Editor in Chief Vicki Nordquist | vicki@uptowncountrymagazine.com Editorial Director Photographer Grace Lamar Heather Holloway Contributing Writers Ben Rehder | Grace Lamar Advertising Kristine Pirtle (832) 602-7929 uptowncountry@gmail.com

[14] This Old Door

Creative Director Kasha Ford

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Suite #E Houston, TX 77014 Phone: (281) 705-9568 Fax: (281) 893-1029

[26] Fall Home Showcase [28] Hunting Season [30] Oh Rats!

Volume 1, No. 1 UptownCountry Magazine South Cypress PO Box 681397, Houston, TX 77268 | (281) 705-9568 The entire contents of the magazine are copyrighted October 2016 by UptownCountry Magazine All rights reserved. Material in this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the expressed written consent of the publisher. UptownCountry Magazine assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs and other material unless accompanied by a stamped, self addressed envelope. UptownCountry Magazine is not responsible for any claims made by advertisers. The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher or management.

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October 14 One Fine Affair, Diamonds & Lace Fine Wines, Fine Foods & A Mighty Fine Time: The finest event of Wine Fair Cy-Fair weekend is One Fine Affair and hosted at Lindsay Lakes on Friday, October 14th. One Fine Affair features fine wine, fine food and a mighty fine time. Guests will receive a keepsake glass collectible gift from Reach Unlimited Inc., the benefactor of the One Fine Affair art auction. Attendance is limited to only 200 guests who appreciate the finest. So put on your diamonds and lace and make a date to be at Lindsay Lakes for One Fine Affair.

16536 Mueshke Rd. October 14th from 7:00 - 10:00 pm

October 28 KSBJ Presents, Priceless the Tour with KB & Jordan Feliz: Australian brothers Joel and Luke, who make up for KING & COUNTRY, come from a rich family heritage and carry with them a mantra of sorts, speaking to a woman's worth as well as encouraging themselves and other men to step up and stand out to proclaim that chivalry is not dead . Don't miss out on this event that many consider to be one of the best concerts in current Contemporary Christian music.

Berry Center 7:30 AM to 10 PM

October 29 Cypress Creek Lakes Zombie Stomp: A 5K or family-friendly 1 mile race makes this the fun place to be for a fun Fall Saturday through Cypress Creek Lakes - near the community's Phase 3 Recreation & Welcome Center. Even if you aren’t running or walking, this event has something for everyone.

Hosted by CBS Radio, there will be free food, a pumpkin patch, face painting and a bounce house for the kids. Event emcees Lauren from MIX 96.5 and Sarah Pepper with Hot HITS will judge the best costume contest, which has a $100 prize. Proceeds from this event will benefit Cy-Hope.

Cypress Creek Lakes www.rnsignup.com/cclzombiestomp

October 29 Howl-O-Ween Fest: Bridgeland’s 8th Annual Howl-O-Ween Fest. All friends and family are welcome – especially the furry ones! Headlining the festivities this year is Christian Stoinev and his pup, Scooby. Guests will also enjoy a variety of food trucks, kids’ activities sponsored

by The Foundry, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating for pets and kids, roaming entertainment, a magic show, a multitude of pet product and service vendors, pet rescue groups that will offer onsite adoptions and our annual favorite, the pooch fashion show and costume contest.

Oak Meadow Park 10 AM to 4 PM

November 12 - 13 TXR Paintball, Paint the Thrones: Come join the tournament for 26 hours of exhilarating paintball play. Match your skills with players across Houston.

15550 Grant Rd oRegister Online at www.txrpaintball.com

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Getting A Mortgage More Than Just a Low Rate

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ou've waited, debated, and made the decision. It's time to buy a new home or refinance your mortgage. Congratulations ! Now what are your mortgage options?

Unfortunately, what seems like a no-brainer - just find the place with the lowest interest rate- is actually how many people find themselves in trouble later. They just walk into a place with the lowest interest rate advertising, fill out a ton of paperwork and walk out with their loan.

But this is absolutely the wrong thing to do.

Once you sign off, you will have a large financial obligation that will last in the neighborhood of thirty or more years. By the time you pay this loan off, your grandchildren may be hitting you up for money. So while you may want to get a jump on things, now is the time to slow down and consider all your options to ensure you make a good decision.

So here are some facts to research before you sign on the dotted line.

Friends are usually eager to tell you who they like or what problems you might encounter.

2. Do your research about mortgages in your area. Call the Better Business Bureau and make sure you are dealing with a reputable company.

3. Learn the jargon. Do you know what a point is? How about an ARM? What are the going rates in your area? Make sure and understand all the fine print. This is a lifetime loan.

4. Meet with the loan officers. Make sure that they will call you back with any questions you might have. Communication is a must when acquiring a loan.

Remember this: You will be signing a whole slew of papers for this loan and you should be comfortable with all the details of the transaction. Even though you are the one borrowing the money, you are the customer and should always be treated with respect.

1. Ask your friends if they've financed recently and who did they use?

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Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and ...Drama!

Children learn to read and write at school, and that's great because these are fundamental skills that everyone needs. But how about a child's communication skills? Can your child speak in front of strangers with confidence?

Considering that every adult will at some time have to be able to talk at ease with a stranger, or showcase an idea or talent, is why communication skills are also just as important to their education as reading, writing and arithmetic.

T H E 5 A M A Z I N G B E N E F I TS OF DRAMA FOR CHILDREN 1. CONFIDENCE: Some children are obviously shy and not at all confident about coming forward and standing out. However, improving self-confidence is something that many children can benefit from, even those who, on the surface, may already appear to be quite sure of themselves.

2. LANGUAGE SKILLS: It seems obvious to say that drama, theater and the performing arts improves verbal and nonverbal communication, but it is worth stating that this benefits young people throughout their life.

3. IMAGINATION: Being creative and learning to make creative choices helps students to be better at thinking of new ideas, by allowing them to view the world around them in new ways. Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.�

4. CONCENTRATION: Playing, practicing, and performing will develop the ability and skills to be able to focus the mind, the body, and the voice.

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Drama brings elements of play, humor, and laughter to those taking part – improves motivation and reduces stress.

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Jake's Atomic Salsa!

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alyards Middle School seventh-grade student, Jacob Johnson, found a unique way to spice up his college savings goals when he launched his own homemade salsa business in 2014, as a fifth-grader at Rennell Elementary School.

“I wanted to make a citrusy salsa without cilantro or big chunks of onion so I worked with my step-dad on the ingredients until we got it just right,” said Johnson, whose family has always been active with cooking and grilling. “After we perfected the recipe, I just wanted to share it with everyone. I thought it was so good so I started taking it to school with me.”

Word began to spread throughout Rennell, and the demand became so great that Johnson started selling his signature recipe in mason jars for $5 apiece.

Jake’s Atomic Salsa was born, using what he calls “all-natural, fresh ingredients, grilled peppers blended to dipping perfection,” the salsa comes in four levels of heat that tie into his career aspiration of geology: Molecular (mild), Fore-shock (medium), Aftershock (hot) and Radioactive (atomic).

Proceeds from salsa sales go directly into Johnson’s college savings fund. His goal is to save up enough money to pursue a geology degree at Texas A&M University.

“I want to be a geologist so I know I will be at A&M for a while and I’m ready to get started on that,” he said.

“I have my own savings account and I appreciate all my customers that have contributed to it.”

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Old Man WINTER Headed Our Way OR, Maybe Not...

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ld Farmer's Almanac Forecast: “Winter will be much warmer than normal, with below-normal precipitation. The coldest periods will be in late December, early to mid- and mid- to late January, and early February.”

"The Old Farmer’s Almanac", which has been giving forecasts for over 100 years, is predicting a brutal winter for the northern states, but for us it looks like warmer than normal and dry winter months. That doesn't mean we won't see at least one blue norther

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but for the most part, we won't need a heavy coat. Just a sweater or two should do the trick.

That said, it also means that our yards will probably keep growing and that a dry winter brings with it watering concerns. Most of us try and just forget about the yard over the winter, but if the "Almanac" is correct, this year won't be normal.

It also means, that the sprinkler system you try and forget for a few months will be working overtime and it's best to have it in tip top shape to make sure all is working smoothly. While we will see some cooler weather, that doesn't stop the grass from needing special attention.

professional contractor.

Old Man Winter may or may not visit us this year but if he finds the northern states more to his liking, then

make sure your yard and sprinkler system is ready for what every he tosses our way.

After months of weekly mowing, your sprinkler heads can become misaligned. Also check for broken or clogged pipes and inadequate water pressure that may require a

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THIS OLD DOOR It's

fall and yet the leaves aren't falling, temperatures are still warm, but the festivities and fun are here anyway. Fall brings caramel apples, popcorn balls, and loads of friends over to watch football. So what is the first thing that greets them when they arrive at your home? If you guessed, your front door, you would be correct.

It's all well and good to hang a fall wreath on the door and hope no one notices that the door stain is wearing thin or that your weather stripping has out worn its usefulness. The issue is these problems can't simply be fixed by a fall wreath or a skull and cross bones for Halloween that only enhances the view that your home may well be haunted.

Now is the time to put your best facade forward by refinishing a dated, dull front door and replace the worn weather-stripping. Folks who pass by can’t see what fixtures you’ve got in the bathroom or what your cabinets look like in the kitchen, but do they see your front door.

Refinishing your front door is not a job for a beginner nor is it a quick Saturday project. This is one job that you will actually save money and time by calling in an expert company, like Ricks Front Door Refinishing.

He can repair the cracks made by sun damage, refinish the door and replace old weather stripping in the amount of time you would spend trying to read up on do-ityourself sites and trying to find the correct materials to use.

Bonded and insured, Ricks Front Door lets you kick off the fall season right with a front door that makes a statement when friends come calling.

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FALL Festival Guide October 13-16 Houston Italian Festival: The Italian Festival is one of the largest ethnic festivals in Houston and attracts thousands of visitors from around the country. Come and enjoy a feast of sight, sound and Italian flavor while sharing the heritage, culture and romance of Italy at the Houston Italian Festival. University of St. Thomas 3800 Montrose

October 6-8 The 50th Annual Greek Festival: Food, Music Dance and Fun. Fill up with authentic Greek food and celebrate like our ancestors. OPA ! Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral 3511 Yoakum Blvd. $5 admission, children 12 and under free.

October 8 Zomball in Tomball: A giant Halloween-themed 2nd Saturday event for the kids.

Monster-sized trunk-or-treat with dozens of vendors, games, contests, spooky stuff and more. The Gotcha Gazebo, Creepy Caboose, and Menacing Maze are there to explore, too! 201 S. Elm St. Tomball Free admission.

October 8 Pet Fest: A benefit festival for Abandoned Animal Rescue (AAR) in Tomball, TX. There will be a parade, contests, demonstrations, vendors, games plus a Blessing of the Animals in the Outdoor The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd 801 E. Main October 8 Scarecrow Festival: The Festival boasts more than 250 juried exhibitors (home décor, gardening, artists, craftsmen, jewelry, clothing, etc.)-delicious country-style food, live entertainment, music, and tours of the historic community. A special Children’s Activity Corner provides pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, barrel train and more 9 - 6 Saturday 10 - 5 Sunday Chappell Hill, TX Free admission $5 parking

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October 14-15 Judy Dierker Holiday Market: Over 100 vendors presenting clothing, toys, jewelry, home décor, seasonal items and more. Tea room and Treat Shoppe for visitors. Benefits Cy-Hope for Children Foundry Church 8350 Jones Rd October 14-16 Conroe Cajun Festival: This family-friendly event features non-stop live music with local, regional and national performers, food vendors offering festival and Cajun favorites, arts & crafts vendors, a professional carnival, assorted community and educational exhibits, an annual Catfish Pageant and a KidZone area on Saturday Downtown Conroe.

October 15 Freight Train Food Truck Festival: More than 30 rolling gourmet kitchens to Tomball’s historic downtown depot for an afternoon of great eats, classic rock, and more. Salem Lutheran is host to a five acre corn maze and a pumpkin patch will be available Admission is free. 201 South Elm Street October 18 Tomball Business & Professional Women's Fall Food Festival: Each year sample food from the best restaurants in Tomball will be available for tasting at this fun food festival which raises money for scholarships for female graduating seniors from Tomball and Memorial Tomball High School Tomball UMC 1603 Baker Drive Admission $10 – Seniors $7

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October 20-22 Gypsy Market: Some of the best shopping in NW Houston. 100+ vendors, home décor jewelry, kid’s gifts, food, clothing and more.

Klein Multi-Purpose Center 7500 FM 2920 October 22 Tomball Bluegrass Festival: The festival features live performances of classic and contemporary bluegrass music, plus has arts & crafts vendors, food and beverages and a pickin’ tent where local musicians can jam out together. Tomball Depot 201 S. Elm St. October 22-23 St. Ann's Fall Bazaar: Bingo, DJ, Dancing, Children activities, Food, Silent Auction, Vendors and more. Sat, 6 – 9:30pm Sun. 11am – 6pm St Ann's Catholic Community 1111 S. Cherry Tomball.

October 29-30 Cy-Woods Craft Market: Crafts, home décor, jewelry, toys, outdoor decorations, food and more. Benefiting the Cy-Woods FFA Booster Club. CFISD Exhibit Center Telge @ Hwy 290.

October 30 Boo Bash: Throw on your best Halloween costume and get ready to do the Monster Mash as Traders Village presents the annual Boo Bash, the biggest free spooktacular for kids in Houston. Children aged 12 and under can Trick-or-Treat for candy at participating shops throughout the market, while supplies last Traders Village 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 7979 North Eldridge.

November 4 – 5 Christmas Wonderland Market: Come early, shop all day and enjoy lunch at one of several food vendors. Over 150 vendors from across Texas and other states bring their unique hand-crafted gifts, delicious desserts, fabulous fashion items and so much more. Champions Forest Baptist Church Stuebner Airline and Strack Rd. November 10-13 Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market: One of Houston's largest and most spectacular holiday shopping events featuring 280 merchants offering unique items for everyone. $20 general admission NRG Center Houston November 12 CyFair Mistletoe Market Shop at over 150 booths offering an assortment of items – women's and children's clothing, accessories, jewelry, gourmet food, home and holiday décor. 10 am – 5 pm Berry Center 8877 Barker Cypress.

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November 18 – 19 Dickens' on Cypress Creek The Market is comprised of over 75 booths filled with crafts, clothing, collectibles, antiques, food, and entertainment. Admission is free. Cypress Creek Christian Church 6823 Cypresswood.

November 18-19 Junior League Holiday Market A shopping extravaganza event that features a variety of items. From flower arrangements to personalized gifts and holiday ornaments, you can begin your holiday shopping early and even have time left over to buy yourself something special. The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center.

Dec 3-4 CyFair FFA Country Christmas Craft Show Barbecue plates to go, silent auction, chicken bingo, bake show and over 180 vendors. Cy-Fair Exhibition Center Telge Rd @ Hwy 290 December 9-11 Tomball German Christmas Market An estimated 175 unique street vendors will line Market and S. Walnut Streets, selling German Christmas items, arts and crafts, and much more.

Visit the “Weihnachtshaus” inside the Community Center at 221 Market Street at the corner of Cherry Street which will be filled with German clothes and souvenirs for sell. Four German tents and music stages will house biergartens decorated with German themes and Christmas lights. Old Town Tomball near the historic Train Depot Plaza 201 S. Elm.

December 12-24 Home for the Holidays Old Town Spring comes alive for a Christmas Celebration featuring Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause, tree lighting, children's train and store ready with holiday cheer and presents for everyone on your list. 123 Midway St., Spring.

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N O T RICKS - J UST T REATS Easy Spider Cookies

Ingredients: • Home Made Cookie • Reese's Peanut Butter Cup • Candy Eyes • Chocolate to Drizzle

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Directions: • Bake as directed any type of homemade cookie – you can use a store bought refrigerated sugar cookie, or your own special cookie recipe.

As soon as you pull them from the oven, use the bottom of a teaspoon measurer and gently press a divot into the cookie.

Let the cookies cool completely.

Prepare your drizzle chocolate according to the directions provided.

Take a Reese’s and place some chocolate along the bottom and press the Reese’s onto the divot in the cookie.

Let Reese’s set.

Take your candy eyes and place a dab of melted chocolate on the back and place on the side of the Reese’s Let eyes set.

Use your chocolate drizzle to make spiders legs on the cookie.

Let dry & enjoy!

Turtle-Stuffed Brownie Bites These irresistible brownie bites are stuffed with chewy caramel and topped with crunchy pecans.

Ingredients: • 1 box fudge brownie mix • 42 caramels unwrapped • 42 whole pecans

Directions: • Heat oven to 350°F. No Bake Monster Cheerios Bars Place mini paper baking cup in each of 42 mini Get the kids in the kitchen to muffin cups. make these gooey treats!

• Make brownie batter as directed on box. Fill Ingredients: muffin cups about three• 3 tablespoons butter fourths full. Bake about • 1 bag (10 OZ) marshmallows 10 minutes or until edg• 5 cups Cheerios™ cereal es are just barely baked; • Assorted sanding sugars or middles should still be sprinkles (about 1/2 cup total) gooey.

• Decorating Cookie white icing • Gently press a caramel into center of each; top • Assorted candy eyeballs with a whole pecan.

Bake about 10 minutes Directions: longer or until caramels In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter and marshmalare melted and brownies lows uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after each are baked. minute, until mixture is smooth. Remove from microwave.

• 2- Immediately stir in cereal until evenly coated. Let stand about 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle.

• 3- Meanwhile, pour sanding sugars or sprinkles into small bowls.

• 4- Lightly spray hands with cooking spray (to prevent sticking). Using about 1/4 cupful cereal mixture for each, firmly press into 18 (about 2-inch) balls; roll each ball in sanding sugars or sprinkles. Place balls on waxed paper.

• 5-With cookie icing, attach 3 eyeballs to each cereal ball.

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THE FLOODING OF CYPRESS CREEK “The primary source of damaging floods along Cypress Creek increased development of the floodplain”

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he Cypress Creek Watershed is a 320 squaremile drainage collection basin, the largest in Harris County. Because of its size, it has the potential for receiving greater volumes of floodwater than other watersheds in Harris County. It is also one of the fastest growing urban areas in Harris County.

Left in its natural state, the watershed’s pastureland and forests was able to absorb significant rainfall before draining into Cypress Creek and its tributaries. But urban development now covers much of the surface with an overlay of impervious concrete/asphalt, preventing its natural absorption of rainfall. These man-made changes to the land significantly increase both the volume and rate of water run-off flowing into the drainage channels, resulting in deeper and more frequent flooding.

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What does this all mean to you and your Cypress home? Basically that you need flood insurance – whether or not your home shows up in the flood plain maps. With all the new development and urban sprawl, you can't trust your home and family won't be the next victim of torrential rain or storm events.

It isn't expensive to purchase government flood insurance, and not taking advantage of this reliable tool to safeguard your home may be the most costly thing you have every done.

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Everyone Can Benefit From Sports Massage Therapy

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ow more than ever before, people are spending hours upon hours behind a desk, in an often uncomfortable office chair, in front of a computer – furiously typing the day away, eating a rushed lunch at the desk – working, working, working. There’s even a name for it – Sitting Disease.

And while, no doubt, this work requires

brainpower, it is sedentary – and sitting at your desk for extended periods of time definitely takes its toll on your body.

Almost everyone knows the benefits Massage Therapy provides for relieving stress, sore muscles, anxiety and even depression. While, deep tissue massage, Swedish massage and trigger point / targeted treatment massage are

common and effective techniques used to alleviate these symptoms, one form of Massage Therapy that’s equally, if not more effective, is Sports Massage Therapy.

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Initially developed to help athletes prevent or treat sports injuries, Sports Massage Therapy focuses on soft and connective tissue injuries or stress caused by repetitive activities.

When you think about it, athletes aren’t the only people engaging in repetitive activities. Everyday people do, too – from sitting in a desk chair typing on a keyboard to bagging groceries to cutting hair – these repetitive activities can result in pain and even injury. And believe it or not, sitting at a desk all day is also repetitive, causing neck and back pain that can be debilitating for some individuals.

Sports Massage Therapy Benefits Sports Massage Therapy helps keep your body in tip-top shape – regardless of whether you’re a world-class athlete or world-class office manager – preventing injuries, improving mobility, performance and posture, relieve head, neck and back pain, and much more.

Improves Muscle Circulation Sports Massage increases your body’s overall circulation, rejuvenating and repairing muscles that take a beating with repetitive activity.

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Increases Blood Flow Sports Massage Therapy helps increase blood flow to your sore muscles, lessening any swelling or discomfort.

Increases Range Of Motion Regular Sports Massage stretches muscle tissue, releasing tension and increasing range of motion.

Scar Tissue Breakdown Scar tissue often happens after an injury or trauma, and can cause pain and inelasticity. Sports Massage breaks down scar tissue, alleviating pain and discomfort.

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You see? You don’t have to be an athlete to enjoy the many benefits Sports Massage Therapy provides. Sports Massage helps you be the best you can be, regardless of your activity level or profession.

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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Adding highlights to your hair is one of the best ways to makeover your look, add some color, enhance your existing shade, or just simply to give you a look you’ll love for Fall and the Holiday Season Ahead.

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ightlights can be used in a myriad of ways to turn ordinary tresses into vibrant, showy, and intensified colored hair. Often, women are confused about which highlights would look the best with their natural hair color. Well, here's a small secret -- choosing highlights lies in the kind of look you want to create, your particular skin tone, eye color, and the haircut that you sport.

Why are you getting highlights done for your hair? Is it to cover your grays or just to revamp your look?

Depending on your requirement, you may take the first step in deciding why and what look you wish to achieve.

You've read the warning before that says,"Please Don't Try This at Home."

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elcome the new fall season by changing and updating the look of your front porch. You don't have to be a decorating expert to do this, nor do you need to spend a fortune on giving your house its new appeal.

Below are some simple ideas:

BRING ON THE PUMPKINS The holidays of the fall season are usually marked by pumpkins and you can use them as your theme for decorating. The shade of orange is heavily favored during this time of the year so you can use this as the prominent color.

LIGHT IT UP Placing a lantern on a small table as it gets darker earlier changes your outdoor furniture to a nostalgic look that invites you to sit down and relax in the cooler fall temperatures.

CELEBRATE THE HARVEST Pile on the gourds and mums to make an autumn spread to showcase the season's bounty.

PUT A BOW ON IT Pretty-up your pumpkin patch by wrapping decorative ribbon around the center of your pumpkins and gourds and then tying a bow.

HANG A RUSTIC WREATH ON YOUR DOOR Don't forget your door when decorating the porch. A simple grapevine wreath, or rustic burlap wreath is perfect for the fall season. www.uptowncountrymagazine.com

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Hunting Season Just Around The Corner “What Can you Expect?” exas, which is known for its expansive deer population and its avid hunters is getting ready for what it hopes is a great hunting season. In fact, this is shaping

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Since the drought conditions across Texas have faded and two years of rain have helped the native deer rebound, we find

that most deer herds are in the best condition wildlife managers have seen in years. With a better body development comes antler growth which should be excellent as well.

As deer stands are refitted for the upcoming hunt and deer feeders are filled, one negative to the hunting season begins to immerge. The rain also allows natural deer forage which is scarce during years of scant rain.

With that in mine, the feeder isn't that important to deer which have plenty to eat in their natural habitat. Deer won't be traveling far to find your feeder if food sources are plentiful. Instead they will be sticking “close to

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In areas with thick vegetation from the rains and no cold snap to stunt their growth, your ability to see movement will also be dulled. As the season wears on, and cold weather hopefully moving in, this is more a problem for the beginning of hunting season then later in the year.

With a population of over 4 million White Tail deer in Texas this is looking like a great season for deer hunters. When all your hard work of scouting and hunting pays off – your freezer is full of meat for the year – your trophy buck is mounted – and you will be left with memories of this being one of the best hunting years. www.uptowncountrymagazine.com

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Un-invite This Guest To Your Holiday Celebrations. he first spell of cool weather will have mice scurrying into your home according to Steve Durham of EnviroCon. They only need a dime-sized opening and just like us they will be looking for somewhere warm with lots of food.

The easiest way to know they have arrived is to check your pantry for any signs of gnawed boxes of pasta or cereal.

Check for droppings and listen for any scratching sounds coming from the walls. In a short amount of time a mouse can produce six babies and require less than a month between births.

The good thing is they can be removed and the holes sealed that gave them entrance. It usually only takes a couple of days for a professional pest control to make your house air tight and remove the mice that have made your house their home.

For more information on mice or other pest problems contact EnviroCon 281-766-3699; EnviroConPest.com

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