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February 2023 PUBLISHER

Peggy Garner | peggy.garner@citylifestyle.com MANAGING EDITOR

There is an underlying sentiment this time of year, the feeling of being torn between resisting another commercialized greeting card holiday or allowing ourselves to be drawn into it.

A choice between a Valentine’s Day date out or enjoy a cozy night at home? To buy a lavish gift or just say a kind word? But there are not really just two choices, right? If there are only two options, is it really much of a choice? We’ll each arrive at different answers based on our preferences, priorities, and beliefs, but what we hold in common is the opportunity to make sure those around us know we love them– and that can be year-round.

We don’t need a holiday to show love. Above all, having an unfailing love for one another overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others.

While we teeter between the exceptional chill of this Winter and look towards the renewal and healing that comes with Spring, we hope you’ll find inspiration to come together with the people in your life as you read the stories of others in our community. Regardless of how you choose to spend February 14, we are delighted to highlight what’s to love in Cypress every day of the year!

This month, I had the absolute joy to get to know Ana Cristina Owens, co-owner with her husband Michael, of Anthem Bakery Collective. Their genuine love for family, faith, and really good food are evident. They use only quality ingredients in all of their delicious baked goods–including milling their own organic wheat. Your mouth is about to water, flip the pages—you’ll see!

To “love local” means loving and supporting local businesses, and also our neighbors. We can do so much more together than we can apart. I see it faithfully demonstrated, month after month, through the many stories told of the earnest, authentic, and dedicated members of the Cypress community!

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Lifestyle Letter

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City Scene

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Hometown Hero

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Gift Guide

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22 Baking is Love Made Visible Local family bakes their way into the hearts of Cypress

26 Cypress Ranch Cheerleaders Take New York Team Performs on the Today Show, Iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

36 A Journey To Optimum Wellness And Energy Physical Therapist turned Functional Wellness Coach, offers new four month 1:1 path to optimal health

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A True Love Language Archer Calder could never communicate with his only sister. Della Calder has a rare genetic condition called Bainbridge-Ropers syndrome, which affects her ability to move, eat, and use verbal communication. Della had always used hand signals and short sounds to communicate with her family members and caregivers. She’d also been introduced to augmentative and alternative communications (AAC), but her family had never been truly satisfied with the results.

“I've always had an amazing relationship with my sister Della. Even with her disability, I still feel like we have a really good connection and relationship,” said Archer. “We

actually used to eat lunch together every day when we both went to Cypress Woods high school which was really nice, and I would spend a lot of time volunteering in her class.”

With the insufficient results that ACC provided Della, Archer decided to take matters into his own hands. He developed an application called FreeSpeech because he realized that AAC could be better utilized in Della's life.

“She'd have a bunch of words from school loaded on her device but nothing she actually wanted to talk about, so seeing that showed me there was definitely a need for a more usable app that can connect more people to the words they use every day,” said Archer.

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“Also seeing my parents pay so much money for AAC over the years really inspired me to create FreeSpeech as I believed very strongly that though it was amazing that my parents made the sacrifice to buy those AAC products, no other family should have to do the same.”

The app, which has been out for about a year and has undergone a number of iterations, is free for anyone to use at any time. Della uses FreeSpeech for things like asking for snacks, asking for Starbucks or McDonalds, and she even uses it to talk about her favorite shows and movies. She likes to talk about her friends and sometimes just has conversations with Archer or other family members.

“She will just randomly use the app to speak about something and I will just talk back to her,” remarked Archer. “It's really amazing because that is something that she was never able to do before so easily.”

Archer has always been interested in computers, and using computers to create things digitally. Early in elementary school, he dabbled in digital music production and experimented with digital art and game design when he was in middle and high school. He was captivated by coding and computer language early on, so creating an app like FreeSpeech was right up his alley.

“I got the idea for FreeSpeech when I was 15 or 16 while out getting lunch with my parents,” said Archer. “I basically just got the idea that I could use my passion for programming to help people and change lives which was really edifying for me to consider at the time and it still is of course.”

Archer has more future plans for FreeSpeech too, as well as interests in developing other applications, such as creating a suite of products to try and create better AAC services for everyone. For example, he wants to create an app that allows people to read books in an AAC-like interface, so his sister could read her favorite storybooks out loud with big images and lots of accessibility options. With his impressive technology acumen and work ethic, he’s likely to accomplish his goals.

“I want people to know that Della, and anyone else who struggles with disabilities, are regular people like anyone else and they deserve the help and attention we afford to people who are not disabled or who maybe have less visible disabilities,” said Archer.

“That's why I think technology-related accessibility is important because everyone deserves the ability to enjoy technology. As for me, I'm just a regular guy who enjoys software development and digital activism.”

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Tasty Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day Publisher Picks from Locally-owned Businesses ARTICLE BY PEGGY GARNER | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

1. Flour Petal Bakery Offering beautiful and delicious goodies year round, Flour Petal Bakery loves to use fresh flowers to adorn delectable treats to make them an extra special gift for your loved ones. Owner Courtney Nguyen is now offering fun cake decorating classes to build long lasting memories. Take your Valentine, or make a Galentine's night of fun!

TheFlowerPetalBakery.com 2. ElevEats Graze and Charcuterie Owned and operated by Cypress resident, Monika Singh, an attorney by trade, who turned her hobby into a business and is growing and thriving! Delectable Valentine charcuterie boards are available for Valentine's Day gifts, and newly offered in 2023, couples workshop where you and your partner can learn to make a charcuterie board together. A fun date night gift idea!

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Freeze-drying is the removal of moisture from food, making these candies light and crunchy, with intensified flavor. Owner Alysha Kelley always enjoyed making freeze-dried soups and dips, so upon becoming a mother she sought more flexibility in work and was

excited to expand into sweet treats, as well as freezedried fruits and vegetables. Always made fresh locally.

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SleekChocolateFairfield.com 6. Cinnaholic Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls - Cypress Located in Fairfield, their Sweetheart Boxes make a perfect gift for your special someone. Everything is made from the highest quality ingredients, and are 100% plantbased, dairy & lactose-free, egg-free and cholesterol-free.

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PUBLISHER PEGGY GARNER: When you are looking for a tasty gift for your special valentine, think local. These are some of my favorites. Each of these businesses are owned and operated by Cypress women. From handmade chocolates, cookies and cakes to vegan cinnamon rolls, artful charcuterie and even freeze-dried treats, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Perfect for Valentine's Day or every day!

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When you walk into Webb’s Automotive, it’s easy to feel at home. The space is clean, bright and someone will always welcome you with a friendly smile. The client lounge is roomy, rustic and arranged with oversized couches which make for a cozy place to unwind while awaiting a quick oil change or state vehicle inspection.

Owners Tracie and Roy Webb are common sights around the shop and take pride in keeping daily operations running smoothly. Tracie handles behind-the-scenes tasks while Roy keeps watch over the shop’s fourteen car bays, always the sentinel at the ready in case teammates ask for help.

“I’m circling like a mother hen,” he says, with a smile in his eyes. “They know if they need help, grab me.”

The Webbs pride themselves in running an honest business with professionalism and expert auto care. Both come from parents who ran their own businesses so opening their own enterprise was a natural progression. Roy had a knack for fixing things while Tracie enjoyed business operations, so in 1995, they launched Webb’s Automotive in Copperfield with Roy handling all repairs and services.

Over the years, the Webb’s Automotive team grew as did their own family. The Webbs have two adult children, Haley and Wyatt, who have spent time supporting the family business as well. Haley, worked in the shop during her college summer breaks, while Wyatt, a junior at Texas A&M, works during college breaks handling state inspections and scrap metal recycling. The Webb’s nephew also worked at Webb’s Automotive for ten years as the service manager. Today, they employ a team of 10 auto care experts and technicians, many of whom have been with the business for more than 20 years. The Webbs credit their employees for their growth and achievements.

“We thank God for our success and give our employees all the credit,” Tracie says. “They are loyal, hardworking, and honest. We are like family.”

Their ties and their affinity for the Cypress community only grew stronger when they decided in 2011 to open their current location on Mueschke Road, a three-acre property lined with burly pine trees and a peaceful pasture. What the two enjoy the most about Cypress is its small-town feel set against the backdrop of the Houston suburbs.

Both their children graduated and played sports at Cy-Ranch High School–Haley was a swimmer and Wyatt a football player–which allowed the family to forge deep ties within the community.

Many of their customers are neighbors, friends or young car owners who the Webb children knew growing up. And that’s exactly the way the Webbs would have it.

“We feel very blessed to serve the Cypress community,” Tracie says. “They have trusted us with their families’ vehicles and we want to give back and be an important part of the community as well.”

Now, after 27 years in business, the Webbs are still growing their enterprise. This year, they are expanding their facility to add four extra car bays and two additional staffers. The expansion will allow Webb’s Automotive to help more customers and have a quicker turnaround on services. The shop offers everything you need to keep your vehicle running at peak performance.

From routine maintenance such as oil changes, brake work, air-conditioning repair and tuneups, to alignments, computer checks and state inspections, the team is equipped to handle it all with fair and honest pricing. The shop offers night-time drop-offs for customers who need the extra convenience, shuttle service and easy online appointment scheduling.

Above all, the team lives by the motto “Something rare…we care.” In other words, treat people right and they’ll not only come back, but they’ll share their experience with their friends and neighbors too. A quick glance at the Webb’s Automotive’s five-star Google rating–based on more than 450 reviewers–is great evidence of this. For all your car care needs, Webb’s Automotive is the place to be.

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Made Visible In 2003 an aspiring culinary apprentice and a young banquet chef met while working at the River Oaks Country Club during a clay court tennis tournament. Both graduates of The Art Institute with degrees in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, they both had a love for good food, and soon, a love for each other. More than seventeen years of marriage later, they have six children, Sophia (15), Jacob (13), Zoe (11), Giana (10), and twins Jonah and Evangeline (6) all of whom they homeschool in a self-described; “incredible journey of love, patience, and devotion.”

Michael, a native Houstonian, and Ana Cristina, originally from Quito, Ecuador, take all of their culinary experience, and education and combine it with a passion for family and community.

They always knew if they ever had the opportunity to bake professionally, they would offer their community the same nutritious bread they love to make at home. We sat down with them to get to know this local family and learn about their passion for baking.

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WHAT’S WRONG WITH CONVENTIONALLY REFINED WHEAT? The sifting process removes the bran and germ, making it void of dense nutritional value. I often think about how God made this perfect food, the staff of life, and it's so demonized and–yes–for good reason because over time, refined flour can cause issues! We source our wheat from a timetrusted company, Azure Standard, which offers a large array of organic products including many types of grain that can be self-milled.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU OFFER AT ANTHEM BAKERY COLLECTIVE? Our Original Family Sandwich Loaf: I simply love the process. It can be so therapeutic. We have a saying that ‘baking and cooking are love made visible.’ It's personal, it's intimate, and it’s even spiritual. Some of the sweetest moments with the Lord have been while shaping and baking our daily bread, our sandwich loaf.

Cinnamon Rolls: These rolls are so stinking good! They are rich, yet not overly sweet but nutritiously dense and full of yummy cinnamon flavor. We are purposeful to not make overly sweet baked goods. Our goal is to create a cinnamon roll that would be delectable yet not give you a sugar coma.

Our cinnamon rolls are some of our most popular items.

Shortbread cookies: Not all white flour is made equal.

We think that in moderation some white flour is okay. Our gourmet shortbread cookies are made with organic all-purpose flour and they are outstanding! I’ve worked diligently to incorporate edible flowers, herbs, fruits, and spices, and we’ve accomplished a delicious cookie that is not too sweet yet, full of flavor. Our Valentine's Day-inspired cookies are made with edible organic roses and cardamom, flavored with strawberries with dark chocolate.

ANY ADVICE FOR NEW BAKERS? Don't overthink it! Trial and error are inevitable but the process can be enjoyable, yummy, and fun! Include your littles, and your not-so-littles as well. Making memories with them will last a lifetime over a bowl of batter.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES FOR THE FUTURE? Plans are in motion to start offering baking and milling workshops. This has been requested and it's something we are very excited about! Our biggest prayer and biggest obstacle, right now, is finding the ideal location to hold the workshops.

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SCHOOL SPIRIT AMAZING ACHIEVEMENTS AT CYPRESS SCHOOLS

BOARD APPROVES NAMESAKES FOR CFISD EXHIBIT CENTER ARENA The CFISD Board approved Mike and Darlene Jarrar as the namesakes for the arena of the CFISD Exhibit Center. The Jarrars have generously supported the CFISD Livestock Show & Sale since 2003, donating a total of $1,440,606 to student projects. Over 400 students have benefited directly from the generosity of the Jarrars, and countless more have benefitted indirectly. Native Houstonians and supporters of public education, Mrs. Jarrar graduated from Jersey Village High School in 1978, and all four of their children attended CFISD schools. Mr. Jarrar remains the president and CEO of Jarrar & Company, Inc., a Houston-based commercial plumbing company he founded in 1978. The Mike and Darlene Jarrar Arena is located at the CFISD Exhibit Center at 11206 Telge Road.

CY-FAIR BASKETBALL COACH ANN ROUBIQUE EARNS 700TH CAREER WIN Cy-Fair celebrated girls’ basketball coach Ann Roubique’s 700th career win in a ceremony honoring and presenting Roubique with a ball signed by the players. Roubique’s milestone victory came on the road against Cy-Park High School. The Bobcats then gave Roubique her career victory number 701 with the 62-56 win over Houston Bellaire, one of many teams led by one of Coach Roubique’s former players. This milestone win is even more special and unique because all of the wins have been at one school. Roubique has proudly been at Cy-Fair High School since 1989.

A. ROBISON STUDENT WINS BOOSTERTHON DISNEY SWEEPSTAKES A. Robison third grader, Jaxon Hegge was recently announced as the winner of Boosterthon’s national Disney sweepstakes contest with the grand prize being a four-day, three-night vacation to Walt Disney World in Florida. The annual Fun Run event A. Robison partnered with Booster for school fundraising where students created a sharable webpage to gain sponsors, each time Hegge completed a task relating to sharing his Boosterthon Fun Run page he received an entry into the national sweepstakes. As part of a national sweepstakes contest with the grand prize being a four-day, three-night vacation to Walt Disney World in Florida.

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CFISD STUDENTS RECOGNIZED IN SUPERINTENDENT HOLIDAY CARD CONTEST First, second, and third-place winners, and Best-in-Show awards were given for the annual Superintendent Holiday Card Contest, selected from 254 entries across 88 campuses. Warner fourth grade student Trisha Arun won Elementary Best in Show for her piece titled "Cozy Holiday Nights.” Goodson eighth grader Livia Voong won Middle School Best in Show for her piece titled “Naughty or Nice,” and Jersey Village sophomore Addison Flores won High School Best in Show for her piece titled “Home for the Holidays.”

CFISD STAFF MEMBERS, STUDENTS HONORED WITH AWARDS FROM AMERICAN RED CROSS Four staff members and two student lifeguards were recognized for their actions saving the life of two students. The Lifesaving Award is the highest award given by the American Red Cross to individuals for saving a life using the skills learned in an American Red Cross training. Jonathan Mayer, CFISD director of aquatics, and student lifeguards Cameron Dilney and Christian O’Daniel were recognized for saving the life of a student-athlete during a water polo game. In addition, Dustin Cedidla and Kimberly Faterkowski, Cy-Springs athletic trainers, and Johnna Simpson, Cy-Springs school nurse, were honored for their response to a medical emergency involving a student who was not breathing and had no pulse. The student was able to recover and return to school two weeks later. All CFISD school nurses, clinic assistants, coaches, athletic trainers, sponsors, band directors, drill team directors and LIFE Skills teachers are required to obtain CPR certification.

CFISD THEATRE ARTS STUDENTS EXCEL AT TEXAS THESPIAN FESTIVAL Over 140 CFISD high school theatre arts students received first and second place rankings at the 2022 Texas Thespian Festival and the students qualified for the national competition, sponsored by the Educational Theatre Association. Cy-Ridge received the distinction of an Honor Troupe 2022-2023. Cy-Woods performed A Monster Calls as part of the festival’s play marathon. Cy-Woods junior Logan LaFave and freshman Masen Spears were both named Excellent Performer. Bridgeland was honored with an All-Star Troupe Display Award.

CY WOODS HS WILDCAT MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE WINS TXSSC AWARD The Cy-Woods Wildcat Mental Health Alliance (WMHA) received the Programs Spotlight Award from the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC). The group was nominated after they hosted the “Walk for a Tomorrow” event on campus bringing together students, staff, parents and community members together in support of mental health and suicide prevention. The inaugural event raised more than $10,000 that was donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Cy-Hope Counseling Center.

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Tommy Austin with Chris Greicius, the child who inspired the founding of Make-A-Wish in 1980

When You Wish The Transformative Power of the Make a Wish Foundation ARTICLE BY LAURA L. GREEN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BECCA WOOD

Wishes are a foundational element of many childhood fairy tales, but they’re by no means childish.

The prospect of a wish coming true can help someone summon the will to keep going, to find a path through the darkness, to find a strength they didn’t know they had.

Granting the wish of a child who has a critical illness is more than just a nice thing to do. It can change the dynamic of treatment, says Brian Smith, director of communications and marketing for the Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that has spent decades

making wishes a reality for children across the U.S. and the world.

“The great thing about Make-A-Wish is that all operations are geared to local work and involvement,” says Shelly Millwee, chief mission and strategy officer for the Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana chapter. “Everything we do in our chapter is for the kids in those areas. When someone volunteers or donates to Make-A-Wish, they’re impacting kids they see at the store, sit next to at church, and wave to on the street each day. The impact is local.”

Shelly says that right now in Harris County, around 323 children are waiting for wishes to be granted.

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A "unicorn" greets Janie in Bear Creek Park, Houston.

“When someone volunteers or donates to Make-A-Wish, they’re impacting kids they see at the store, sit next to at church, and wave to on the street each day. The impact is local.”

Make-A-Wish was founded as the result of the desire to help a little boy in Arizona experience his lifelong dream of becoming a law enforcement officer. It was 1980, and 7-year-old Christopher Greicius had been diagnosed with leukemia. Through serendipitous circumstances, he became close friends with U.S. Customs Agent Tommy Austin. Tommy, who lives in The Woodlands, has traveled across the U.S. and the world in support of the organization that he helped to found and now serves as director emeritus of the Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana chapter.

He recalls a fateful evening when Chris’s mother brought him over to see Tommy and his wife. “He was gray, his teeth were chattering, his hands were shaking. I knew it was close.” He was determined to make Chris’s dream of becoming a law officer come true.

No one had ever done what Tommy and his law enforcement friends were envisioning. Yet they kept asking. Putting aside possible legal ramifications and cutting through the red tape, the Arizona Department of Public Safety agreed to help, making Chris an “officer for a day” with all the trimmings.

When Tommy called Chris to tell him what was going to happen. “His little voice was barely audible.” But something switched on inside of him when Tommy described what Chris was going to get to do—meet with the director of the Arizona DPS, receive a badge during a swearing-in ceremony, and take a ride in a DPS helicopter. All of a sudden, his entire demeanor changed, says Tommy.

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room, made my bed, had my shower. I’m ready to go!’ He was in the driveway when I pulled up. Ear-to-ear smile!” This child who had been diagnosed with only a few days to live was transformed, says Tommy.

Just how powerful a wish can be is revealed in a 2022 study funded by MakeA-Wish and conducted by an independent firm that surveyed more than 3,400 participants including healthcare providers, wish kids and their parents, and Make-AWish volunteers. “One hundred percent of medical providers said the wish experience provides a child with improved emotional well-being. 98 percent said it improves a child’s physical well-being. 95 percent of parents said the wish brought the family closer together, and 95 percent of wish kids said the experience helped them overcome feelings of sadness--they felt more hopeful about the future after their wish was granted.

Shelly says wish requests run the gamut of possibilities: special trips, backyard playgrounds, shopping sprees, becoming a superhero, a fireman--or a police officer, just as Chris Greicius wished.

Though some wish kids suffer from terminal illnesses, over 70 percent live into adulthood. A significant number go on to become Make-A-Wish volunteers themselves, says Shelly.

The code that law enforcement officers live by is to “never give up, no matter what. You never desert your partner, even unto death, and Chris was going to be my partner,” says Tommy Austin.

Chris’s wish was granted on a Monday, and “Chris wasn’t supposed to live through Tuesday.” The wish helped him survive for 11 more precious days.

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A Journey To Optimum Wellness And Energy

Physical Therapist turned Functional Wellness Coach, offers new four month 1:1 path to optimal health ARTICLE BY STEPHANIE PARNELL | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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So many people are sick and tired of being…sick and tired. Nagging symptoms like chronic fatigue, brain fog, and others such as digestion issues and aching joints can make life simply miserable. For people who know this struggle intimately, Sharnie Grewal’s new four-month Optimal Wellness Program can get life back on track.

People who suffer with conditions like chronic lack of energy, skin issues, lethargy, IBS issues, and menstrual problems often find themselves frustrated with the lack of care they receive. They may have hopped from doctor to specialist and back again, receiving ineffectual care and advice. Meanwhile, their symptoms are dogged, never giving them respite and disrupting their daily lives, holding them back from leading a more fulfilling life.

Perhaps they’ve tried various medications, played around with diet, and even tried meditation to reduce stress, but to no avail. Their symptoms are still there, day in and day out, increasing stress and interrupting a life well-lived.

If this rings true, Sharnie Grewal’s Optimal Wellness Program is the key to healing and wholeness. Her Functional Wellness Coaching aims at taking a deeper dive into finding issues that doctors might be missing.

Sharnie’s program takes a purely holistic approach that’s entirely tailored to the person while skipping outdated treatment methods for health and wellness.

Rather than prescribing a batch of new pills with side effects or advocating intense 60-minute workout classes, Sharnie focuses on healing each of the internal systems of the body to unleash vitality and energy.

"Your body is innately designed to be in balance and heal itself. It wants to heal," Sharnie explains,"When your body’s natural balance is disrupted, it experiences illness and 'dis-ease'. If you give your body what it needs, it heals. But, uncovering what it needs, requires getting to the underlying issue."

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Sharnie helps turn people’s bodies into healthy, nourished, balanced powerhouses capable of fighting off diseases and having reservoirs of energy to propel them through the day.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS BHAVNA LOST 25 POUNDS, SLEEPS THROUGH THE NIGHT AND WAKES UP FULL OF ENERGY. “I had digestive issues for a long time. Despite being on acid-blocking medication for years, I couldn’t eat after 4:30 PM, or I wasn’t able to sleep at night. I had to be super picky on what I ate so I wouldn’t experience acid reflux.

As I started with Sharnie, I noticed the extra pounds coming off, and I was able to sleep better. Now when I go to bed, I sleep through the night and wake up full of energy in the morning.

I had always had a very hard time sticking to new health changes, but I was surprised at my own willpower — which I give Sharnie a lot of credit for. I feel so amazing overall, with all my symptoms. It’s easy to stick with! My energy is amazing, and I’ve lost a total of 25 pounds so far. I’m so grateful that I started this journey, and with Sharnie as my guide through it all.”

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SHUBA CLEARED HER ECZEMA, LOST 15 POUNDS, HEALED HER MENSTRUAL ISSUES AND UNLOCKED NEW LEVELS OF ENERGY. “When I began my health journey with Sharnie, I was in pretty poor health. My eczema was out of control. I had low energy. And despite regular exercise, I was unable to lose the 15 pounds I gained due to my thyroid problems.

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I’m so grateful for Sharnie’s knowledge, her guidance, and her soothing and healing energy. Now I understand that I have the ability to heal, and I’m able to allow my mind, body and spirit to thrive.”

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RACHAEL RECLAIMED HER LIFE & HEALTH. HER PAIN HAS SHIFTED AND HER ENERGY HAS TRANSFORMED. “When I started the program I was recovering from Covid-19. I was overweight with a large belly. My energy level was really low. I was on narcotic pain pills for incessant headaches. My ankles were swollen and my legs were weak. I could only climb stairs with a great deal of difficulty. My digestion was poor. I had a lot of

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I love that my mental and emotional outlook are positive and that I have tools to feel my feelings, learn from them and move forward. I feel like this program has helped me reclaim my life and I wasn't sure that it was possible before this program.”

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2023 CFISD FFA Livestock Show and Sale

C F I S D E XH I B I T C E NT E R , 1 1 2 06 T E LG E R D. | 8 :0 0 A M FFA students from all CFISD high schools will participate in the livestock show and sale. Judging is Feb 2-3 starting at 8 AM and the sale is Feb 4 at 9 AM. Approximately 550 student exhibitors and 800 student projects and animals will be shown and sold to fund scholarships for the students. CFISD.net FEBR UARY 2ND-5TH

Cirque Italia Water Circus

HOUSTON PREMIUM OUTLETS, 29300 HEMPSTEAD RD | 7:30 PM Cirque Italia brings a European-style performance described as a vivid, dramatic, and moving experience. An aquatic spectacular, the name reflects its unique attribute under the tent featuring a custom-designed water stage containing 35,000 gallons of water. Get tickets at CirqueItalia.com FEBR UARY 4 TH

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Heritage at Towne Lake Car Show

H E R I TAG E AT TOWN L A K E , 1 9 20 1 N CA NYO N L A KE S P R I NG S DR | 1 1 :0 0 A M Come out to the 10th Annual Car Show at Heritage at Towne Lake where car show meets pet adoption.

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Date by the Lake Boots & Bling

BRIDAL OAKS WEDDINGS AND EVENTS, 18224 KZ RD | 6:30 PM Put your party boots on for a fun night of dancing, amazing local food and drink vendors and great auction items. Proceeds support the Langham Creek Family YMCA adaptive programs, which provide youth and adults with disabilities the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and activities, including Miracle League Baseball. Get tickets at Bidpal.net/dbtl2023

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