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LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2019 PUBLISHER

Jane Krzysiak | jane.krzysiak@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Stephanie Hasbrouck | stephanie.hasbrouck@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Stephanie Hasbrouck, Jane Krzysiak

Kids, Pets & Back to Routine!

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jane Krzysiak, Robert Ray Photography

FOR MANY OF US, AUGUST IS A BITTERSWEET TURNING POINT IN THE CALENDAR YEAR. Summer freedom is drawing to a close, and the school bells will be ringing any day now. While the lazy days of sipping cool beverages poolside may be numbered, this month brings a sense of renewal. New routines, new clothes and new school supplies often come to mind in August.

And because we dedicated an issue to both the men and women of our community earlier this year, it would only be right to celebrate some of our cutest residents: kids and pets!

HiVi’s Morgan McKibbon owns Pink Paw Pet Sitting and shares her passion and professionalism for the care of pets. She may be the answer to your prayers. Next, we are awestruck by local artist Ellen Drummond’s talent in capturing furry friends on canvas—amazing! We’ll also whip up a recipe for homemade dog treats so you can spoil your loyal companions.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

For the kiddos, if you haven’t visited Play Street Museum on 2499, it’s a creative

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

outlet for the younger set. Meanwhile, Bob Ray with Robert Ray Photography

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

gives us some tips on capturing portraits like a pro. And as schedules get busier,

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

it’s easy to get bogged down with schoolwork, activities and stress. In “Balancing

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

Act,” Dr. Kay Trotter and her stellar team at Kaleidoscope Behavioral Health offer advice for coping with school-year stress.

Finally, we’ll take a look at a Florida getaway my family enjoyed that may have

EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

you pondering: Can you pull off two weeks on the road with multiple kids that satisfies different ages? Yes! Buckle up, everyone! August, here we come!

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of Doodle Snoots and her dog, Mack

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2019

FEATURES 14 Portrait of a Companion Ellen Drummond of Doodle Snoots Creates Custom Paintings of “Fur-ever” Friends

16 Balancing Act Kaleidoscope Behavioral Health Counselors Offer Advice for Coping with School-Year Stress

18 Florida Redux Reliving a Treasured Family Trip

34 ‘Purrfect’ Peace of Mind Pink Paw Pet Sitting

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Provides In-Home Care for Furry Family Members

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Artist’s Palette

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Inspired By

24 Our Town 26 Locally Owned 30 Animal Kingdom 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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GOOD TIMES

Cross Timbers Rotary Delivers Annual Awards & Grants The Cross Timbers Rotary Club held its fourth annual Installation banquet at Bridlewood Golf Club June 28. Twenty local nonprofits were awarded grants and recognized. President Chuck Elsey passed the gavel to incoming 2019-2020 President Ginger Eads and inducted the new board of directors. In addition, Ginger Eads was named Rotarian of the Year. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT RAY PHOTOGRAPHY

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Marcus High School Graduation Marcus High School graduation was held at the University of North Texas Coliseum Sunday, May 26. The Class of 2019 had 876 graduating seniors. Valedictorian Anusha Hegde plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin, and Salutatorian Nimisha Srikanth plans to attend Texas A&M University. Congratulations, MHS Marauders Class of 2019! PHOTOS COURTESY OF LEWISVILLE ISD

Flower Mound High School Graduation Flower Mound High School graduation was held at the University of North Texas Coliseum Saturday, May 25. The Class of 2019 had 898 graduating seniors. Valedictorian Mukhil Seralaathan and Salutatorian Henry Liu both have plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin. Congratulations, FMHS Jaguars Class of 2019! PHOTOS COURTESY LEWISVILLE ISD

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Vince's Band of Brothers Event at Marty B's a Success Vince's Band of Brothers had a fundraiser at Marty B's June 30. Hosted by the Highland Village Firefighters Association and Mr. Restore, attendees enjoyed a taco buffet and silent auction. The event was in support of a long time Highland Village Fire Department Driver/Operator Vince Jones, who is battling stage 3 pancreatic cancer. For more information, visit Facebook.com/HVPFFA. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT RAY PHOTOGRAPHY

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AROUND TOWN

LISD NAMES NEW HEBRON HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Amy Boughton has been named principal of Hebron High School. She previously was principal of Griffin Middle School. Amy joined LISD in 2007 as assistant principal at Marcus High School. “It is an incredible honor to become the principal of Hebron High School,” Amy said. “I am truly committed to upholding the traditions, celebrating our diverse community and sustaining the tremendous success of the campus. I have immense hope for the future and the wonderful campus relationships and community partnerships that will continue to grow.”

BEWARE OF WATER TESTING COMPANY PLOYS Town of Flower Mound officials are warning residents to be aware of the latest “Test My

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to

the

Flower

Mound

Water” social media posts that encourage indi-

Communications Department, which recently won

viduals to visit a website and purchase testing

five top state awards, including four first-place

products. Flower Mound maintains that the

awards, at the Texas Association of Municipal

town’s drinking water meets or exceeds all fed-

Offers Conference. The awards recognize out-

eral drinking water requirements and is safe to

standing communication by Texas communities in

drink. The public water system is rated “supe-

a variety of categories.

rior” by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality. Flower Mound conducts more than 70 tests each month on the town’s water. Flower Mound’s annual water report is available at Flower-Mound.com.

LEWISVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERS THEMED BOOK CLUBS

LHS HOSTS INAUGURAL PITCH NIGHT FOR NEW INCUBATOR PROGRAM Lewisville High School recently hosted its inaugural Pitch Night for LISD's INCubatoredu program, commonly referred to as the "incubator program." The class is changing the lives of students who would prefer to enter the business world

Are you an avid reader? If so, Lewisville Public

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neurship experience as students build businesses.

of popular fiction, nonfiction, bestsellers and

The course ended with students participating in a

award-winners. The club meets from 6:30–7:30

Shark Tank-style Pitch Night, where five student

p.m. the second Monday of each month. Readers

teams presented their ideas to investors.

will discuss Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak at the Aug. 12 meeting. The Booked for Murder club is for lovers of mysteries, thrillers

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

PORTRAIT OF A COMPANION

ELLEN DRUMMOND OF DOODLE SNOOTS CREATES CUSTOM PAINTINGS OF "FUR-EVER" FRIENDS ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERT RAY PHOTOGRAPHY 14

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“THE PORTRAITS AREN’ T GREAT BECAUSE I CAN PAINT; THEY ARE GREAT BECAUSE OF THE DOG I’M PAINTING. THEY MEAN SOMETHING TO THE OWNER. THEY REMIND THEM OF EVERY WONDERFUL THING THEIR DOG ALREADY IS AND THE GIFTS THEY’VE GIVEN THEM BY BEING IN THEIR LIVES.” LOOKING AT ELLEN DRUMMOND’S PET PORTRAITS, ONE GETS THE COMPLETE PICTURE OF THE ANIMALS SHE HAS PAINTED. Their personalities shine through the canvas.

“I take what is already there behind their eyes and put it on canvas,” she says.

With photographs as inspiration, Ellen captures the essence of every animal she paints, but she takes little credit.

“The portraits aren’t great because I can paint; they are great because of the dog I’m painting. They mean something to the owner.

They remind them of every wonderful thing their dog already is and the gifts they’ve given them by being in their lives,” Ellen says.

Ellen began her pet painting business, Doodle Snoots, after posting a portrait she painted of a friend’s dog online and receiving numerous orders as a result.

In addition to Doodle Snoots, she owns Ellen Dayle Performance Horses, a training and boarding facility in Argyle.

“I have always loved animals, period,” she says. “I currently train horses in Argyle as my full-time job and paint dogs and other pets as a part-time job. My life is literally animals.”

For more information about Doodle Snoots, visit Facebook.com/DoodleSnoots.

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BALANCING ACT KALEIDOSCOPE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELORS OFFER ADVICE FOR COPING WITH SCHOOL-YEAR STRESS ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK

WELCOME TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR, WHEN NEW FRIENDS WILL BE MADE, NEW LESSONS WILL BE LEARNED, NEW EXPERIENCES WILL BE HAD AND NEW STRESSES ARE SURE TO ABOUND. Let’s face it: in today’s overly scheduled, competitive world, stress has become a way of life.

And students are feeling it more than ever.

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“There is huge drive for success,” says Kaleidoscope Behavioral Health therapist Dore Quinn. “There is the pressure that every child’s journey should be the same, and

STRESS-BUSTING STRATEGIES

that’s not necessarily good for each child.”

BE WILLING TO SAY NO. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, HAVE A FAMILY MEETING TO EVALUATE AND NARROW DOWN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

In fact, Dore encourages parents to let their children know, at the beginning of the school year, that success is not expected 100% of the time.

“It’s OK if they fail something,” she says. “It’s actually important for them to learn to fail at something at home because when they fail at college for the first time, it’s a disaster, and some kids are becoming suicidal.”

How can parents teach their children that failure is normal and acceptable? By modeling failure themselves, Dore and her colleagues say.

“Kids are afraid to make mistakes and therefore are limiting themselves by not even trying,” says Kaleidoscope founder Dr. Kay Trotter.

“I always tell parents, ‘I want you to model trying new things and not being successful for your kids and purposefully failing so they see it’s OK. I want your child to try new things and fail under the umbrella of your protection.’”

While trying new things is important, Kay and her colleagues also encourage parents to carve out free time and

HAVE REGULAR DATES WITH YOUR CHILDREN; JUST A SIMPLE WALK WILL SUFFICE. TAKE TIME TO CONNECT AND DECOMPRESS.

playtime. This will alleviate stress for both children and parents. She says families often are stuck in a “go-go lifestyle,”

PRACTICE BREATHING ACTIVITIES. INVEST IN A BOTTLE OF BUBBLES AND PLAY BUBBLE TENNIS— BLOWING A BUBBLE BACK AND FORTH, NOT LETTING IT REACH THE GROUND. IT MAY SOUND SILLY, BUT THIS WILL ENCOURAGE DEEP BREATHING AND HELP ALLEVIATE STRESS.

and when parents are stressed, their children are stressed.

“Developmentally, the free play element is so important to children, and they are not getting it,” says Kaleidoscope counselor Lisa Beijan.

Kaleidoscope Play therapist Jason McCoy agrees.

“Students only are getting an average of 20 minutes of recess. Play is literally the place where kids process all of their experiences and emotions,” he says, adding that when people are at play, they are not experiencing stress hormones.

Jason encourages parents to schedule regular dates with their children.

“These should not be an event or an expense,” he says, but a simple walk, hike or art project together.

Conversely, parents should realize that private time also is important for children as they grow.

“It’s a developmental need,” Lisa says.

Though isolating is a normal part of growing up, the Kaleidoscope team says it also can be a response to increased stress.

“Kids will isolate a lot when parents are being overly critical,” Dore says. “You have to balance that.”

Kay encourages parents to keep lectures to their children succinct in order to keep stress at bay.

“If a parent is going to lecture, they should keep it to

DON’T FORGET THE BASICS. EAT WELL AND SLEEP WELL. PROPER REST AND NUTRITION ARE IMPERATIVE FOR MENTAL HEALTH.

10 words. Anything over 10 words is about you,” she says, adding, “Every moment is not a teaching moment. Just be with your kids.”

For more information about Kaleidoscope Behavioral Health, visit KaleidoscopeBehavioralHealth.com.

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ARTICLE JANE KRZYSIAK PHOTOGRAPHY JANE KRZYSIAK

Florida Redux

AND PROVIDED

DETERMINED TO TAKE A “LAST HURRAH” FAMILY TRIP WHEN OUR OLDEST GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL, I HEARKENED BACK TO A TRIP WE’D TAKEN SEVEN YEARS EARLIER THAT BENEFITED FROM THE SOFT LENS OF ROSE-COLORED GLASSES. It was a two-week Floridian adventure that lived on in my memory as the trip where I read Atlas Shrugged cover to cover, enjoyed the beach with friends and avoided most of the rides at Disney by sitting out with our then 18-month-old. It was perfect.

Planning a “redux” of this treasured trip required me to acknowledge the differences in ages then and now and the span of interests and ages we had along for the ride. The trip was as magical this go-round with its own flavor and will hold a place in my heart and in our memories. Two weeks away from home is hard no matter how you cut it and being with six—yep, we brought friends—kids ages 8 to 18 requires some planning and flexibility. We had some snafus: two Minute Clinic visits (who doesn’t get pink eye or a virus while traveling?) and I washed a friend’s iPhone. But all in all, we loved every minute, making memories, carving out time

RELIVING A TREASURED FAMILY TRIP

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FLORIDA REDUX

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Two weeks away may not be something you can swing, but if you ever can, I highly recommend it. Certain adventures just need the extra time. For us, spending the first week on the go in Orlando was ideal. Up early to benefit from preferred-customer magic hours, we schlepped across multiple Disney parks to use Fast Passes covering our “must-rides.”

We wove in a stay at a Universal property this go-around with older kids, and it was by far the biggest hit along with Volcano Bay water park. The Universal Express Pass system is a huge bonus, and older kids could be on their own or meet up as desired.

After a high-octane week making every minute count, we were happy to point our SUV northward and head to the South Walton area.

It’s the perfect ending for this trip—run like mad in Orlando and then veg out at the beach for a week to recover! We’ve often vacationed in the Blue Mountain Beach/Santa Rosa Beach area with friends and adore the gorgeous beaches, laid-back towns and friendly locals as well as happy vacationers.

Trying to go back in time and recreate an idolized trip is tricky. Plus being away from home for two weeks with a small army of children and teens lends a special dynamic, but it was just as ideal this time around. That has less to do with the planning and more to do with having an open mind and heart to receive this moment in time for whatever it’s going to be—and knowing we were together as a family unit at least one more time.

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Tips for Planning a Fa m i l y Tr i p TIP 1 If you are visiting monuments, museums or theme parks, do your research ahead of time, or work with someone who knows the ropes. Samantha Barnes at Golden Ears Travel in Flower Mound helped me figure out the Orlando piece of the trip.

TIP 2 If you are taking a longer trip, build in downtime, and have a place where you can wash clothes. We love the format of week one is on the go, and week two is relaxation at a great home or condo.

TIP 3 Successful planning for various ages means having realistic expectations. Give older ones some freedom; don’t force everyone to do the same thing. Consider allowing teens to invite a friend.

TIP 4 For a long drive, pack healthy snacks but also something fun, like Rice Krispies Treats you made plus bottles of water. Charge the iPad, include educational games and bring classic DVDs that your kids will enjoy and may have never seen: Gilligan’s Island, Brady Bunch and Leave It to Beaver are favorites.

TIP 5 Don’t over-plan to the point you have no leeway to add in last-minute fun, even if it’s just a late-night game of Monopoly that organically develops.

TIP 6 Don’t orchestrate every moment to be captured and posted on Instagram. Take some pictures in your mind, and remember their faces and the glow of the moment uninterrupted.

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Our Florida Journal Orlando highlights included a stay at Loew’s Royal Pacific Hotel, which was walking distance to the Universal parks and offered the incredibly useful Express Pass as part of the hotel package. Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen serves up crazy-good milkshakes and desserts, along with a diverse menu that pleased our crew. The pièce de résistance was the Magic Kingdom fireworks with my 8-year-old situated on my lap—worth the price of admission alone!

At the beach, we love staying at the Adagio—terrific private beach and condos. Go for a balcony overlooking the gulf.

SouthernResorts.com/Vacation-Rentals/ Adagio-301c Bring your flashlights for nighttime crabbing, and plan to bike over to family-owned Blue Mountain Beach Creamery, where they serve up delicious ice cream treats like chocolate graham cracker ice cream.

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OUR TOWN

ARTICLE JANE KRZYSIAK PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERT RAY PHOTOGRAPHY

READY TO TAKE A STEP UP FROM BEING AN IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHER? Bob Ray with Robert Ray Photography shares how you can make the transition.

First, use a full-size camera with “interchangeable lens” and consider “mirrorless” as this is a new option.

Bob has used a Sony (Minolta) for decades but reminds us, “… The most important part of photography is six inches behind the viewfinder: your brain!”

Early on, put the camera in “auto” mode to learn how to use it. Three factors affect an image’s exposure—ISO, f stop and shutter speed—and how they interact. Eventually, you will put the camera in “aperture” mode so you control the f stop and can experiment with “depth of field.”

“A good portrait has some ‘separation’ between the subject and the background, and controlling aperture is the key,” Bob says. “And it is what separates a fullsized camera from a cell phone.”

When it comes to lighting, Bob says, “On-camera flash directly at the subject is the worst!”

Shade near full sun is best because it is “soft” on

Picture Perfect HOW TO TAKE FUN AND INTERESTING PORTRAITS

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the subject and you can still have bright light to catch a “glimmer” in their eyes. Bob recommends carefully

using a reflector to bounce a little sun into their face. The hour after sunrise or hour before sunset are called the “golden” hours because of warm light.

When it comes to getting that perfect look, Bob reminds us to keep it simple and have a conversation with the subject.

“Bring out a genuine expression by asking them something about

Consider a unique environment. Some of Bob’s local favorites

which they are passionate or telling a joke,” Bob says. “If you and your

are a little creek and waterfall in Stone Creek Park, Doubletree

subject are having fun, you will get better, more interesting portraits.”

Ranch Park or the new Realms of Arcadia arcade. For venturing out, Bob suggests Deep Ellum, the Fort Worth Water Gardens or the Fabrication Yard.

Check out more of Bob’s work at RobertRayPhotography.com.

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LOCALLY OWNED

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LEARNING THROUGH PLAY PLAY STREET MUSEUM OFFERS MUCH-NEEDED "EDU-TAINMENT" FOR LOCAL CHILDREN

ACCORDING TO BEHAVIORAL THERAPISTS,

“Play Street Museum provides an outlet for chil-

PLAYTIME IS A VITAL ASPECT OF A CHILD’S

dren to engage in imaginative and dramatic play in

DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESS. Play Street Museum

a clean, safe, climate-controlled environment where

in Flower Mound is meeting this important need for

parents can either participate in the play or monitor

children in the area.

the fun in comfort,” she says.

Play Street is owned and operated by Patricia and

Alysha says research has shown that imaginative

Alysha Beckwith. Patricia is a retired educator who

and dramatic play can teach children cooperation

serves as general manager of the franchise. And Alysha

and decision-making skills and the ability to emo-

works full-time as an attorney and part-time as a Navy

tionally self-regulate.

Reserve officer and Play Street manager.

“Researchers have also recently discovered that

“Play Street Museum is an upscale, educationally

play helps children to reduce stress and can even miti-

focused children’s museum targeted primarily to chil-

gate some of the negative effects of trauma,” she says.

dren ages 1 to 8 years that provides entertainment in

“According

to

the

American

Psychological

a cognitively enriching and intellectually stimulating

Association, play therapy for children is one of the

environment through superior, quality dramatic and

most popular forms of therapy for kids. … Play is not

imaginative play,” Alysha says.

only important but essential. Play is how kids learn to

Play Street provides what Alysha refers to as

be adults, and too much of it has been replaced with

“edu-tainment” within its 3,000-square-foot neighbor-

structured, adult-led activities that don’t allow kids to

hood park-themed facility, filled with child-sized struc-

explore their own personalities,” Alysha says.

tures, props and costumes.

“Kids can pretend to work in our kids-sized pet store,

It appears that the community agrees. Alysha says the response to Play Street Museum has been “awesome.”

diner, post office and house or play the climber in the park,

“Many of our customers have visited other Play

complete with a full-sized tree,” Alysha says. “There are

Streets before we opened and have not been shy about

themed books in each structure, along with craft tables

their joy in having one in their own backyard. We have

stocked with crayons, markers, colored pencils, play foam

been voted by Hulafrog as one of the best places for

and a monthly changing curriculum for children to explore.”

indoor play in Denton County and voted by DFW Child

Alysha says Play Street offers a much-needed service for children in the community.

as one of the best indoor party venues.”

Alysha says Play Street is known for its parties.

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“Our parties are held Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and you get exclusive use of the museum for an hour and a half,” she says. “We have different tiers; however, we aim to make every party special for the child and totally stress-free for the parent.”

6050 Long Prairie Road Suite 600, Flower Mound, Texas 972.349.1138, FlowerMound.PlayStreetMuseum.com

In addition, Play Street Museum offers a weekly storytime and special events, including Pajama Jam, Superhero Play Time, the Creature Teacher and Breakfast at Play Street.

“We are proud to be serving this community,” Alysha says.

“We are appreciative of all the support, word of mouth and positive feedback we’ve received and hope to be serving this community for years to come.”

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DOGS WILL GO NUTS FOR THESE QUICK + EASY SNACKS

TREAT YOUR PET MAN’S BEST FRIEND DESERVES MAN’S BEST FOOD. Dogs will go nuts for these quick and easy peanut butter and oat treats.

With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you’ll be well on your way to getting your dog to do anything you ask. And, if you get hungry, you can even sneak one for yourself—just don’t let your pup see!

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IMPORTANT Be sure the peanut butter you use does not contain xylitol—the artificial sweetener can be fatal to dogs.

Peanut Butter + Oats INGREDIENTS + 1 cup old-fashioned oats + 1/2 cup flour + 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter + 1 egg

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat your oven to 300 F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together oats, flour, peanut butter and egg until combined.

3. Roll your dough out on a flat surface to about 1/2-inch thickness.

4. Cut out your dog’s favorite shapes with cookie cutters.

5. Place your treats onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

Makes about 36 1-inch diameter treats.

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AUGUST

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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experience a family-friendly event at

will conduct a CPR/AED course

Flower Mound’s Community Activity

from

6–9

p.m.

GARDEN SECRETS SERIES: WATER U DOING, WATEREFFICIENT SPRINKLERS

Center. Families will enjoy the CAC

Aug.

21,

at

outdoor water park with entertain-

Village

ment, ice cream sundaes, games and

Highland Village Road. Register at

prizes. Have a blast getting together

HighlandVillage.org.

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

with friends or meeting some new

Join Keep Lewisville Beautiful, the

ones, and celebrate the end of sum-

City of Lewisville and AgriLife Water

mer. Ages 10 to 15. Free with member-

University for this free Garden Secrets

ship or day pass may be purchased.

Class from 6–8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, at Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St. Learn how to save money, water and time by giving your sprinkler system a spruce-up. The event is free. RSVP to info@keeplewisvillebeautiful.org.

15 GARDEN SECRETS SERIES: LET’S KETCHUP ON TOMATOES!

Wednesday,

the

Highland

Department,

1200

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Come ready to rock with Infinite Journey (Journey tribute band) in the park for a night of music. This fun, free, family- friendly concert begins

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and

Join Keep Lewisville Beautiful, the

blankets and make yourself comfort-

2

City of Lewisville and AgriLife Water

able. Concessions will be available

University for this free Garden Secrets

for purchase. The Splash Pad will be

THE LION KING JR.

Class from 6–7 p.m. on Thursday,

available until 9 p.m.

Aug. 15, at Medical City Lewisville

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St.

The Lion King Jr. will be presented at

Learn tips on how to get the most

7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2; 2 p.m. and

production out of your tomato

7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3; and 2

plants. The event is free. RSVP to

p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Medical City

info@keeplewisvillebeautiful.org.

Lewisville Grand Theater. For ticket information, visit CYTDallas.org.

3 LISD BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR

31 50TH ANNIVERSARY TEXAS INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL Lewisville Lake Park

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The

HIGHLAND VILLAGE LIONS BALLOON FESTIVAL

31, and Sunday, Sept. 1, at Lake Park

50th

Anniversary

Texas

International Pop Festival will be held from 3–11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. in Lewisville. ZZ Top will headline

Unity Park

the Saturday event, and Chicago

Lewisville High School

The 32nd Annual Highland Village

will headline Sunday’s concert. Visit

The Lewisville ISD Back-to-School

Lions Balloon Festival will be from

CityOfLewisvile.com/TexasPop50

Fair will be from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.

5–10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16; 6

for more information.

Saturday,

Lewisville

a.m.–10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17;

High School, 1098 W. Main St.

Aug.

and 7–10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at

The event will help more than

Unity Park. Admission is free. A $5

4,000

students

3,

at

supplies

donation per car will be collected for

and resources they need to begin

receive

parking. Kid Zone requires a wrist-

school. For more information, visit

band, which will be for sale at the

LISD.net/BacktoSchoolFair.

Pavilion. LionsBalloonFest.com.

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We are always accepting sub-

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

CPR CLASS

tion. Submissions are accepted

Highland Village Fire Department

via

On Friday, Aug. 9, from 1–4 p.m.,

The Highland Village Fire Department

CrossTimbersLifestyle.com.

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‘Purrfect’ Peace of Mind PINK PAW PET SITTING PROVIDES IN-HOME CARE FOR FURRY FAMILY MEMBERS

FOR MANY PET OWNERS, THEIR PETS ARE MORE THAN JUST ANIMALS; THEY ARE MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY. The same is true for Pink Paw Pet Sitting Owner Morgan McKibbon, who began her business six years ago out of the love she had for her own dog.

“My own dog, a rescued boxer, suffers from both separation anxiety and isolation distress,” Morgan says. “When I moved to the Dallas area in 2013, I had to take her to doggy daycare whenever I needed to go practically anywhere. … When I picked her up, more often than not, she would be dirty and stressed out and sometimes had not eaten normally. It occurred to me that there must be other pet parents who had experienced the same problems and who would appreciate having someone to take care of their pets who understands how difficult it is to leave a pet and how important it is to be able to do so with someone who is caring, qualified and trustworthy. Over the last six years, I have worked to build my business with these goals in mind.”

Pink Paw Pet Sitting provides in-home care for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs and frogs.

“The visits we make to our clients’ homes may include feeding, medications, walks, litter-box cleaning and, most importantly, attention and love,” Morgan says.

Before sitting for animals, Morgan requires a meet-andgreet with pet owners to learn about each individual pet’s needs and routines.

“We also answer questions the owners may have,” she says.

“We want our pet parents to feel confident that their pets will be loved and well cared for in their absence.”

Morgan says in-home pet sitting is preferable for many pets, especially cats, small pets, elderly pets and those that don’t respond well to other animals.

She encourages social animals be boarded at a facility where they can play and socialize.

“But, for the rest, we offer a service that cannot be duplicated outside of the pet’s own home,” she says.

For more information about Pink Paw Pet Sitting, visit PinkPawPetSitting.com.

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2019 — Our fourth year!

FREE CONCERTS

Fridays in the plaza 7:30 - 9:30 pm AUGUST

2 9 16 23 30

Magen Miller Suzy & the Sissies Kirk Thurmond Chaz Marie The New Texas String Band

SEPTEMBER

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Colin Boyd Crystal Yates Ryan Berg Chris Holt

Valet parking available

Kylie Rae Harris

Bring a blanket or portable chairs

2314 Lakeside Pkwy.

Flower Mound

www.lakesidedfw.com

177 West Main Street, Lewisville, TX 75057 | 972.221.4641