Cross Timbers, TX April 2020

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2020 PUBLISHER

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

Stephanie Hasbrouck | stephanie.hasbrouck@lifestylepubs.com

April – A Spirit of Youth "APRIL HATH PUT A SPIRIT OF YOUTH IN EVERYTHING,” ACCORDING TO WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. April is a month of rebirth – we celebrate Earth Day and Easter while we enjoy the trees

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budding and showers that produce blooms later in the season. The temperatures are usually mild and the pull to be outside and active becomes irresistible. Here at Cross Timbers Lifestyle we have an idea or two to help you scratch this itch!

This month, in “Recycling Nature,” Editorial Coordinator, Stephanie Hasbrouck catches up with State of Texas Master Composter Erin Hoffer and learns how to turn yard waste into compost-rich soil. Your flower beds will thank you! “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” highlights ways local volunteers can help Keep Flower Mound and Lewisville Beautiful. Let’s embrace ways to roll up our sleeves and keep our planet and local communities clean and lovely.

Local Blogger Cara Price shares flavorful ways to weave more vegetables into your

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

weekly meal plan in “Meatless Mondays.’ Perhaps Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Apples

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

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Finally, April is gala month for many deserving local non-profits. In Back Stage, former Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman Tony Casillas and his wife, Tamara of Flower Mound share why they were drawn to work with Ally’s Wish and chair this year’s Boots & Blessings gala.

April is abundant with opportunities to be out in the community serving others and our local clubs. Can’t wait to see where YOU turn up. Send us some pics of what you are up to!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020

FEATURES 14 Recycling Nature Turn Yard Waste into Compost-Rich Soil this Spring

18 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Local Volunteers work to Keep Flower Mound and Lewisville Beautiful

24 I-PACE Go Eco-Friendly In Style with Jaguar's All-Electric I-PACE

26 Meatless Mondays Blogger Cara Price Offers Flavorful

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Ways to Incorporate More Veggies Into Your Weekly Meal Plan

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

14 DIY 18

Giving Back

24 Driver’s Notebook 26 Culinary Creations 30 Healthy Lifestyle 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Back Stage

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GOOD TIMES

State of the Cities Joint Luncheon is a Neighborly Success On Feb. 25, close to 300 guests gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn to attend the annual State of the Cities Joint Luncheon sponsored by Republic Services. The mayors of The Town of Flower Mound, the City of Highland Village, and the City of Lewisville shared accomplishments and future plans for our great communities. #Livinginthebubble PHOTOGRAPHY: GREG WEGHORST, LISD COMMUNICATIONS

Town of Flower Mounds Hosts Twin Coves Park Open House On Feb. 29, the Town of Flower Mound held an Open House at Twin Coves Park where residents toured fully-furnished cabins, and participated in activities such as making individual trail mix and bird feeders. The scenic park on the shores of Lake Grapevine includes 19 furnished cabins, 22 RV slips, kayak rentals, a boat ramp, playground, and picnic area. PHOTOGRAPHY: HANNAH RATCLIFF

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GOOD TIMES

Liberty Christian School Presents "The Wizard of Oz" Feb. 20-23, Liberty Christian School presented beloved musical classic, "The Wizard of Oz" for families of all ages in the surrounding communities. The culmination of hard work and many hours preparation paid off as talented students participated in matinee and evening performances enthralling their audiences with the timeless sentiment "There's no place like home". PHOTOGRAPHY: GARY DANIELS

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AROUND TOWN

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN CHEERLEADERS WIN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Liberty Christian School cheerleaders recently won first place in the Universal Cheerleaders Association

(UCA)

National

High

School

Cheerleading Championship held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla. The cheerleaders competed against public and private schools in the Super Varsity Division II Game Day Championship.

with disabilities who are older than age 18 and in their last year of high school eligibility. For more information on the program, visit LISD.net.

FLOWER MOUND RESIDENTS CAN RECYCLE GREEN WASTE AT NO CHARGE Flower Mound residents now can recycle green waste at no charge through Living Earth,

“We are beyond excited to bring home our first-

an area green material recycler. Flower Mound

ever national title to Liberty Christian,” says Head

residents can drop off as much as five cubic

Cheer Coach Stephanie Jones. “Our girls worked

yards per trip of clean brush, tree trimmings,

extremely hard this season, and we are so proud

leaves and grass at the Flower Mound Living

of not only their efforts but also how they repre-

Earth location, 3901 Haynes Road. Residents

sented our school and team.”

must present a current Town of Flower Mound

GERAULT PARK HAS NEW SPORTSTHEMED PLAYGROUND

utility bill with a photo ID that matches the address on the bill. A maximum of 10 cubic yards of green waste will be accepted per res-

Gerault Park now sports a baseball/soft-

idence, per month. For additional information

ball-themed playground. Park visitors can enjoy

about the program, visit Flower-mound.com/

new shaded play equipment with musical pan-

greenwastedisposal or contact Living Earth at

els, multiple slides, a crawl tube and rubber sur-

817.696.8003 or lhinchcliff@letcogroup.com.

facing in a colorful ball-field diamond design.

Gerault Park is located at 1200 Gerault Road.

Learn more about this park and others in town by checking out the interactive parks map at Flower-mound.com/parksdirectory.

PROJECT SEARCH JOB FAIR CONNECTS STUDENTS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES

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nine-month internship program for LISD students

VENDOR APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR ART IN THE PARK FESTIVAL Vendor applications are available for the Town of Flower Mound’s first Art in the Park Festival on Saturday, May 9, at Heritage Park. A partnership with Keep Flower Mound Beautiful, the Art in the Park Festival will feature live performances, local

The Project SEARCH Job Fair recently was

artwork, a special art treasure hunt, a recycled

held at Lewisville City Hall. The event allows

fashion show, hands-on activities and much more.

Lewisville ISD students and local Denton County

To exhibit artwork during the event, fill out a vendor

businesses the chance to meet, greet and make

application form at Flower-mound.com/artfestival.

potential employment partnerships for the future.

Vendors can rent booth space beginning at $50.

According to its website, Project SEARCH is a

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 17.

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LIBERTY CHRISTIAN’S AMALYA GRAHAM RECEIVES ART AWARD Liberty Christian School’s Amalya Graham received one of two $1,500 scholarships with her oil painting, “Mama!" Liberty received five honorable mentions, one of them being Colin Park for his charcoal drawing, “Out of the Ashes.” Other students who competed included Kate Duininck, Kiley Fernandes, and Julia Fetters.

HATS & HORSES FOR HEALING & HOPE IS MAY 2 The inaugural Hats & Horses for Healing & Hope Kentucky Derby themed gala to benefit Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home will be

is an elective course at LISD that prepares students

at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Lantana Golf Club.

for college readiness and success and is scheduled

The evening will include watching the "greatest

during the regular school day as a year-long course.

two minutes in sports," followed by dinner, drinks, an auction, a Derby hat/dapper bow tie contest and more. For more information, visit cpch.org/gala.

THREE MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE NURSES WIN RECOGNITION

ATHLETES PARTICIPATE IN LISD UNIFIED SPORTS DAY More than 120 athletes and partners from all five Lewisville ISD high schools (Hebron Flower Mound, Lewisville, Marcus and The Colony) participated

An impressive group of 23 Medical City

in the second annual LISD Unified Sports Day on

Healthcare nurses has been named to the elite

March 9 at Lewisville High School. The event fea-

DFW “The Great 100 Nurses” list. Medical City

tured 20 teams playing in a basketball tournament.

Lewisville honorees were Dr. Megan Gallegos, Deb

Numerous LISD students and basketball coaches

Cates and Gina Harrison. The annual celebration

served as volunteers, and Special Olympics Texas

event recognizes and raises awareness of the sig-

representatives were in attendance.

nificant contributions from more than 50,000 DFW nurses practicing in patient care, research, leadership, education and community service.

RIVER WALK AT CENTRAL PARK UPDATE Three restaurants have been issued permits for

More than 850 North Texas nurses were nom-

their upcoming locations on restaurant row, as part

inated by peers, patients, physicians, and others.

of the River Walk at Central Park development.

Honorees were selected because they are role

Primo’s MX Kitchen & Lounge will feature a variety

models, leaders, compassionate caregivers and

of Tex-Mex dishes with authentic ingredients and

significant contributors to the nursing profession.

healthier options. Scout will offer dining, drinking

They represent all practice areas in nursing includ-

and adult gaming. Tillman’s will feature a modern

ing acute care, sub-acute care, school nursing,

spin on comfort food and Texas tradition.

nurse leaders, academics and more.

MSU FLOWER MOUND AND NCTC HOST AVID MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

Outside restaurant row, the Town issued finish-out permits for River Walk Dental and Mac & Z Playhouse and Café, a children’s indoor play facility.

The River Walk Chapel is set to open to the pub-

On Friday, Feb. 28, Midwestern State University

lic this spring. The chapel seats 190 people. Near

Flower Mound, together with North Central Texas

the chapel is the Water Works Hall, a customizable

College, hosted approximately 400 AVID Lewisville

event space with room for as many as 250 guests.

ISD middle school students at its campuses. The

The area has an onsite catering kitchen and a pri-

students were excited to experience a day in the

vate men’s and women’s lounge.

life of a college student and learn about various

No opening dates have been announced at this

degree programs. The AVID program stands

time. The Town will continue to provide additional

for Advancement Via Individual Determination and

information when available from Centurion American.

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DIY

RECYCLING NATURE ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTED

MANY ARE INTIMIDATED TO BEGIN COMPOSTING AT HOME, BUT STATE OF TEXAS MASTER COMPOSTER ERIN HOFFER SAYS COMPOSTING IS SIMPLY ANOTHER FORM OF RECYCLING. “When we compost at home, we replicate nature’s cycle by taking what many people consider a waste product and turning it into a nutrient-rich soil amendment,” she says.

“Compost-rich soil retains water and helps us to turn our landscapes into passive rainwater capture systems.”

Erin says compost also helps foster healthy plants. “Healthy plants start with healthy soil, and healthy soil contains lots of compost that we can create ourselves.” Erin suggests individuals begin with composting yard waste before moving to food waste, which requires much more knowledge and education.

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TURN YARD WASTE INTO COMPOST-RICH SOIL THIS SPRING

4 TIPS FOR FOR COMPOSTING YA R D W A S T E

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Feed your soil and feed your plants a healthy dose of compost every year. Apply 1 to 2 inches of finished compost to all of your landscape every spring — trees, shrubs, turf, perennials and even container plants.

Support “global worming” by starting an outdoor, in-ground vermicomposting bin. “Worm poop is a powerful soil builder,” Erin says.

First brew, then strew your used coffee grounds around landscape plants. They are a free nitrogen source for the plants, add organic matter to the soil, and the garden worms will appreciate the grit.

Remember to mow-and-go. Use your mower to chop grass clippings and dried leaves into tiny pieces that will break down right on top of your lawn and feed your soil.

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DIY (CONTINUED)

START WITH GRASS AND LEAF CYCLING Erin says the most energy-efficient forms of composting are grass and leaf cycling, which means simply running the lawnmower over grass and leaves and allowing the clippings to decompose naturally. “Fresh clippings contain water and nitrogen, which, when released through decomposition, nourish the lawn,” she says.

CREATE A HABITAT FOR MICROBES “When I talk with kids, we talk about creating a habitat for microbes who are our gardening partners and who will do all of the work breaking down the materials – but only if we build them a home that meets their needs.” To put it simply, Erin says she teaches children, “brown, green, blue, white – that’s the way to build it right.” Mix brown carbon sources, like dried leaves, and green nitrogen sources, like fresh grass clippings, into blue water and white air. Turn the pile weekly for four weeks and then twice monthly after that. “By the time eight to 12 weeks have elapsed, there should be a fair amount of dark, rich, crumbly material ready for harvest.”

Once individuals have perfected their yard composting skills, they may wish to move to food composting. The State of Texas Master Composter program offers training courses for individuals seeking to learn more about composting. Be on the lookout for upcoming courses in and around the area.

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GIVING BACK

LOCAL VOLUNTEERS WORK TO KEEP FLOWER MOUND AND LEWISVILLE BEAUTIFUL

a beautiful day

in the neighborhood EACH MONTH, HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES AND GET TO WORK TO HELP KEEP FLOWER MOUND AND LEWISVILLE BEAUTIFUL. Through the state organization Keep Texas Beautiful, local affiliates Keep Flower Mound Beautiful and Keep Lewisville Beautiful work to

“We usually have about 500 volunteers sign up to help

do just that- beautify the community, while educating residents

at our big events, and our monthly clean-up/beautification

on how to maintain a clean and attractive environment.

events continue to grow,” says KFMB President Marilyn Lawson. “Our town residents are great at volunteering.”

KEEPING FLOWER MOUND BEAUTIFUL

Keep Flower Mound Beautiful offers many volunteer

With a newsletter mailing list of more than 1,000 residents and about 500 consistent volunteers, Keep Flower Mound Beautiful is becoming a force in the community.

opportunities for the community.

“We always need lots of volunteers at our two big events,” Marilyn says. Each spring and fall KFMB hosts two large cleanup events for the community.

The Trash Off & Spring Festival & Recycling event will be held Saturday, April 4, at Flower Mound High School. The event includes a community cleanup, followed by a free spring festival with interactive environmental education stations, children’s activities and recycling stations.

KFMB holds Monthly Cleanups from 9:30-11:30 a.m. each third Saturday of the month. The monthly cleanups include trash clearing and beautification projects, such as planting, mulching or participating in

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY ALTHAUS PHOTOGRAPHY AND CONTRIBUTED

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the Lend A Hand project. The Lend A Hand project provides help to community members in need. Through Lend A Hand, volunteers have done yard work, replaced siding, repaired and replaced fencing, painted and performed minor home repairs.

In addition, KFMB offers its Adopt-A-Spot program for individuals, families, groups, businesses or organizations. The Adopt-A-Spot program encourages residents to agree to keep a designated spot in the community cleared of litter and/or provide beautification.

“We currently have 51 spots in town adopted but have more that are available,” Marilyn says.

KFMB always is looking for volunteers for environmental projects, as well as administrative work, such as board members, grant writers and website and social media helpers. The organization also thrives on the generosity of its sponsors.

“We really need sponsors for our two big events, for our Lend-AHand and to be an overall sponsor for all that we do,” Marilyn says.

For those wishing to become a sponsor, adopt a spot or volunteer, visit KFMB.org or send an email to info@kfmb.org.

KEEPING LEWISVILLE BEAUTIFUL Keep Lewisville Beautiful’s mission is to “engage the citizens of Lewisville through service and education to enhance their community environment,” says KLB Executive Director Amy Wells. The award-winning affiliate of Keep Texas Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful partners with surrounding communities to provide educational and volunteer opportunities.

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“KLB VOLUNTEERS HELP REMOVE OVER 2 8 T O N S O F T R A S H A N N U A L LY F R O M T H E LEWISVILLE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDED MORE T H A N 1 1 , 8 8 2 V O L U N T E E R H O U R S I N 2 0 1 9 .”

“KLB volunteers help remove over 28 tons of trash

Litter Prevention program and more,” she says. “One

annually from the Lewisville community and provided

of our biggest focuses right now is increasing pollinator

more than 11,882 volunteer hours in 2019,” Amy says. “We

habitats around town by planting waystations, seeding

focus on making our community a greener, cleaner and

wildflowers in fields, making seed balls and more.”

more beautiful place to live, work and play.”

KLB partners with the City of Lewisville, Agrilife Water

KLB offers a variety of programs each year, but one

University and the Denton County Master Gardener

of its largest events is the Spring Cleanup, which will be

Association to offer free monthly Garden Secrets classes

held Saturday, April 25, at Lake Park.

at MCL Grand Theater. The free classes are open to all

“We are hosting a citywide cleanup of parks, trails, medians and green spaces. In conjunction with the

communities and focus on topics including sustainable gardening, native plants and water conservation.

event, we will also host an environmental expo on-site

“The community’s response has been very positive to

with environmental games and activities, including mak-

our Garden Secrets Series,” Amy says, adding that last

ing seed balls to throw out in our community,” Amy says.

year more than 650 residents attended. “Our classes

KLB’s other large events include Make a Difference Day,

grew so much last year that we ran out of room and had

typically held in October, and the Trinity Trash Bash in

to find a bigger space to host classes because we were

November. “In October, we will focus on beautification

consistently having waitlists with dozens of names on it.

efforts and seeding native wildflowers around public

We are now partnering with the City to host the classes

spaces, so watch for dates on our online calendar on the

in the Black Box Theater at the MCL Grand.”

KLB website,” she says. The Trinity Trash Bash is a city-

With all of the programs KLB offers, the organiza-

wide cleanup of parks, shorelines and waterways around

tion depends heavily upon the generosity of sponsors

town, Amy says. “Much like the Spring Cleanup, it will

and volunteers.

also be held at Lake Park and include an environmental

“We have a variety of donation programs that individ-

expo. We will have an Arbor Day celebration on-site, free

uals, businesses and groups can become sponsors or

volunteer lunch and t-shirts and more.”

donors,” she says. “KLB has a membership program that

In between the large events, Amy says the organization also offers an Adopt-A-Spot program and the Clean

allows for annual support of KLB programs, starting at $50.

We also accept general donations for program support.”

Stream Team, where community members have designated areas to keep clean year-round.

“We also host community cleanups with volunteer groups, Yard of the Month, tree plantings, a Cigarette

To learn more about volunteer or sponsorship opportunities or to RSVP for upcoming Garden Secrets Series classes, visit KeepLewisvilleBeautiful.org.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

meatless mondays BLOGGER CARA PRICE OFFERS FLAVORFUL WAYS TO INCORPORATE MORE VEGGIES INTO YOUR WEEKLY MEAL PLAN

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

MANY FAMILIES ARE STRIVING TO INCORPORATE MORE PLANT-BASED DISHES INTO THEIR WEEKLY MEAL PLANS. This can be as simple as beginning a Meatless Monday tradition. Cara Price, creator of The Nourished Body and Soul blog, shares some savory vegetable dishes to help make Meatless Monday a favorite meal of the week.

carrot ginger soup INGREDIENTS + 3 Tablespoons olive oil + 2 Tablespoons ghee + 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped + 2 pounds carrots, peeled & roughly chopped + 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped + 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled & roughly chopped + 4 cups organic vegetable broth + 1 cup full-fat coconut milk + 2 teaspoons salt + 1 teaspoon pepper + 1/4 teaspoon allspice + 1/4 teaspoon turmeric DIRECTIONS In an 8-quart stock pan, place all ingredients except coconut milk. Give it all a quick stir to mix it up. Heat over medium high until it comes to a boil. As soon as it boils, put a lid on it and turn the soup down to low.

Cover and simmer for one hour.

Remove lid, add in coconut milk. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup.* Serve hot. *You can also use a blender, but remember that blending hot liquids can be dangerous if not done properly. If using a blender, remove liquid from heat for 10 minutes, transfer to blender and fill no more than half way. Leave the corner of the lid open to allow steam to escape and cover with a kitchen towel. Pulse a few times and then process on high until smooth. Work in batches until completely done.

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roasted brussels sprouts & apples INGREDIENTS + 16 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed & cut into thirds + 1 large red apple, peeled & diced into 1/2 inch pieces + 1/2 cup green onions, chopped + 1/4 cup olive oil + 1Â teaspoon salt + 1/2 teaspoon pepper + 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Place Brussels sprouts, apple pieces and green onion into a 9x12 glass baking dish.

Pour olive oil into pan and stir to coat.

Sprinkle salt, pepper and nutmeg over the mixture and stir again.

Place in the oven for 10 minutes, then stir veggies. Then roast for another 10-15 minutes until sprouts have an even browning.

Serve immediately.

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asian cauli-rice INGREDIENTS + 1 head cauliflower + 1 Tablespoon coconut oil + 1 teaspoon sesame oil + ½ teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon garam masala DIRECTIONS Cut the cauliflower into medium-size pieces and place in a food processor fitted with the 'S' blade. Pulse until chopped into small pieces that are the size of rice.

In a large wok pan or flat bottomed skillet, heat coconut oil and sesame oil over medium-high heat.

Sauté cauliflower for about three minutes and then sprinkle salt and garam masala over it. Continue cooking five to seven more minutes, stirring often.

Cara believes in a whole foods-based, nutrient-dense approach to eating. Her recipes reflect her dedication to foods that are found in nature. For more recipes and inspiration, visit TheNourishedBodyAndSoul.com.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

body + soul

NOURISH your

UNDERSTAND WHAT’S IN YOUR FOOD FOR MINDFUL EATING

ARTICLE HAYLEY HYER

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T H I N K O U T S I D E T H E S C A L E . T R Y TA K I N G N O T E OF HOW YOUR FOOD MAKES YOU FEEL AFTER Y O U E AT I T. I T ’ S E A S I E R T O M A K E H E A LT H Y CHOICES WHEN YOU CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!

nutrition MINDFUL EATING MEANS KNOWING WHAT IS IN YOUR FOOD, HOW IT IS AFFECTING YOUR BODY AND TAKING THE TIME TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE NUTRIENTS AND FLAVORS YOU ARE TAKING IN. Whether or not you are trying to lose, gain or maintain weight, reading labels and understanding nutrition facts will help you make better choices for your body and ultimately feel better in your day-to-day.

PROTEINS Protein makes you feel full longer. If you eat a meal with little protein, you’ll feel hungry again pretty quickly, and it can be discouraging. But you don’t have to eat a huge steak to get enough protein. You can find it in cheese, nuts, seeds, spinach, eggs, avocados, broccoli, hummus, lentils—the list goes on and on! Mindful eating means taking note of how hungry you feel and eating enough protein to satisfy that hunger in a way that will last.

C A R B O H Y D R AT E S Carbohydrates are not your enemy. But, it is important to pay attention to how you feel when you eat them. If you eat a lot of carbs in one sitting, it can cause your blood sugar to spike, and when it drops back down, you can feel lethargic and maybe even irritable.

By spreading your carbohydrate intake throughout your day and always pairing it with a protein, you can help your body regulate your blood sugar more effectively and feel more alert all day long.

F AT S Fats also help slow carbohydrates down so they don’t instantly turn into sugar in your bloodstream. Fats are important for energy, and it’s especially important to eat the right kinds of fats for your brain. For better concentration and memory, try to incorporate foods like salmon, avocados, nuts, seeds and olive oil.

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APRIL

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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Saturday, April 4, at Flower Mound

Baseball Fields. The event is free to

High School. The event will include

the public and includes special prize

KLB GARDEN SECRETS: PLANT COMBOS AND COMPANIONS

a community cleanup, followed by a

eggs, pictures with the Easter Bunny,

free spring festival with interactive

face painting and children’s activities.

environmental education stations,

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

children’s activities and recycling

Learn the combinations of plants

stations. For more information,

that will make your garden pop at

visit kfmb.org.

NATIVE PLANT SALE

this free class led by Keep Lewisville Beautiful. RSVP is required. Visit Ke e p L ew i s v il l e B e au ti f u l . o r g/ garden-secrets/.

4

Flower Mound High School

Trinity Forks Native Plant Society of

WOFM CHARITEA FASHION SHOW

4 EDIBLE BOOKS FESTIVAL

4 Texas will host a Native Plant Sale from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 4,

The Shops at Highland Village

at Flower Mound High School. More

The Women of Flower Mound will

than 1,000 plants, including those

host a High Tea and Fashion Show

which are nursery-grown and mem-

on Saturday, April 4, at The Shops at

ber-donated will be available.

Lewisville Public Library

Highland Village. Guests will enjoy

Lewisville Public Library will host the

tea sandwiches and desserts while

Edible Books Festival from 2-4 p.m.

viewing fashions from Megan’s and

Saturday, April 4. The event held in

Banana Republic. A mimosa bar and

honor of Edible Book Day, which has

photo booth round out the fun. Event

been celebrated since 2000, where

proceeds will support WOFM chari-

“edible books” are created and dis-

ties and annual student scholarships.

Lewisville High School PTSA will host

played. The library invites patrons to

For tickets visit http://www.wom-

the Spring Craft Show from 9 a.m.-3

create an edible book in honor of the

enofflowermound.org/rsvpmaker/

p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Lewisville

celebration. For more information,

chariteafashionshow/

High School. Admission is free.

4

5

EASTER EGG SCRAMBLE

CAVEMAN TRIATHLON

Flower Mound Parks and Recreation

The

4 SPRING CRAFT SHOW Lewisville High School

visit Library.CityofLewisville.com.

4 PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND EASTER EGG HUNT

1200 Gerault Road

Caveman

Triathlon

will

be

will host its 36th Annual Easter

held from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, April 5,

Pancake

Egg Scramble from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

at 1200 Gerault Road in Flower Mound.

Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt will

Saturday, April 4, at Jake’s Hilltop

The event includes a pool swim of 275

be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at

Park. The event will include lots

yards, a 10.8-mile flat and fast bike ride

the Double Oak Fire Department. The

of candy and a visit by the Easter

and a 3.1-mile run. For tickets, visit

cost is $5 for adults and $3 for chil-

Bunny.

DallasAthletesRacing.com.

dren. Please bring your own baskets.

promptly at 2:30 p.m.

Double Oak Town Hall

Double

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Jake’s Hilltop Park

Oak's

Annual

The

Scramble

begins

8

4

4

KFMB TRASH OFF & SPRING FESTIVAL & RECYCLING

EASTER EGG HUNT

LEWISVILLE TALKS-CITY SPEAKER SERIES: SANDRA BROWN

Flower Mound High School

The City of Highland Village Parks

The Lewisville Talks-City Speaker

Keep Flower Mound Beautiful will

and Recreation will host an Easter

Series

host its Trash Off & Spring Festival &

Egg

a.m.

author of 71 New York Times best-

Recycling event from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, April 4, at the Unity Park

sellers, from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday,

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Unity Park Baseball Fields

Hunt

from

10-10:30

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

presents

Sandra

Brown,

April 8, at Medical City Lewisville Grand

Parents must be in the water with all

Theater. For tickets, visit Tix.com.

non-swimmers. Pre-registration is required. Visit Flower-Mound.com/

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specialevents.

25 KLB SPRING CLEANUP Lake Park

EASTER MESSIAH SING-ALONG Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Celebrate Holy Week with an

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Keep Lewisville Beautiful will hold

BOOTS AND BLESSINGS GALA

Lake Park. The event will include

its Spring Cleanup event from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 25, at

Austin Ranch at Hilton DFW Lakes

a citywide cleanup of parks, trails,

Easter Messiah Sing-Along at 7

The

Boots

medians and green spaces and an

p.m. Friday, April 10, at the Church

and Blessings Gala benefitting Ally’s

environmental expo with games and

of

Latter-Day

Wish will be held from 6:30-11 p.m.

activities. For more information, visit

Saints, 902 Chinn Chapel Road in

Saturday, April 18, at Austin Ranch at

KeepLewisvilleBeautiful.org.

Highland Village.

Hilton DFW Lakes in Grapevine. The

Jesus

Christ

of

Sixth

Annual

gala evening will include a cocktail

11

hour, silent and live auction, a seated

DENTON COUNTY DASH 5K AND 1 MILE

raised will benefit Ally’s Wish. For

buffet dinner and live entertainment from The Breckenridge Band. Funds tickets, visit AllysWish.org.

The Denton County Dash 5K and 1 Mile free community event will be held from 7-11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Lone Star Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park. For tickets, visit Playtri.com.

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from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 25,

COLORPALOOZA: A CELEBRATION OF SPRING

April 17. Visit Flower-Mound.com/

at the Flower Mound Courtyard by Marriott. Registration is required by specialevents.

Wayne Ferguson Plaza

A

Celebration

of

Spring will be held from 10 a.m.-7

11

p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Wayne

TEXAS TUNES: SARAH JAFFE

showcase the rich cultural, artistic

Ferguson Plaza in Lewisville. The family-friendly event is designed to and eco-friendly spirit of Lewisville.

Texas native Sarah Jaffe will perform from 8-10 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater. For tickets, visit Tix.com.

11 The

Flower

Mound

Primrose School of NE Flower Mound

Primrose

School

Mound's

Annual

of

NE

Spring

Flower Fling

CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN'S GALA

decorated classrooms, games, raf-

April 25, from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The

Eleventh

Annual

Champion

for Children's Gala benefitting the

carnival will include Disney theme fles, food and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit Save the Children and Journey to Dream/Kyle's Place.

Children's Advocacy Center - Denton County will be held April 18 at the Texas Motor Speedway.

Activities Center

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF NE FLOWER MOUND SPRING FLING CARNIVAL

18 The

Flower Mound Community

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Carnival will be held on Saturday,

Texas Motor Speedway

UNDERWATER EGG HUNT

Flower Mound Courtyard by Marriott

will host a Father Daughter Prom

ColorPalooza:

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

FATHER DAUGHTER PROM

Flower Mound Parks and Recreation

Lone Star Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park

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Guests

Community

will enjoy a live auction, Las Vegas

Activities Center (CAC) will host an

emcee Jeff Civilicom, premium gift

We are always accepting submissions

Underwater Egg Hunt from 10-11:30

bags, and more. For tickets and

for events you'd like to see included

a.m. Saturday, April 11. The event

more information how you can help

in our Calendar section. Submissions

will include a visit from the Easter

abused children in our county, visit

are accepted via the Contact Us tab at

Bunny, arts, crafts and games.

https://cacdc.org/gala/.

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FLOWER MOUND'S TONY AND TAMARA CASILLAS HOST GALA BENEFITTING ALLY'S WISH

BOOTS AND BLESSINGS

BACK STAGE

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

ALLY’S WISH WILL HOLD ITS SIXTH ANNUAL

that giving back in some way just felt perfect. Especially

BOOTS AND BLESSINGS GALA SATURDAY, APRIL

since I am a mother, and my children were young when I

18, AT AUSTIN RANCH IN GRAPEVINE. This year, for-

was diagnosed. We know how lucky I am and our hearts

mer Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman Tony Casillas

go out to all the families that cannot say the same.

and his wife, Tamara of Flower Mound will host the event.

Tamara, a mother and cancer survivor, says she and Tony were drawn to Ally’s Wish because of the organization’s work in granting wishes to terminally ill young mothers.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT ALLY’S WISH? It’s is important to support Ally’s wish because the money is actually going to granting wishes to terminally ill mothers with young children. This charity isn’t

WHY DID YOU AND TONY TAKE ON THE

charging people $1,000 for a seat at the table. The

RESPONSIBILITY TO CHAIR THIS YEAR’S GALA?

wishes are modest but impactful. Most are only $5,000.

Tony and I had been trying to decide how we were going

There is a long list of women waiting for wishes to be

to celebrate me reaching my five-year survivorship mark

granted, and Ally’s wish intends to grant them. We just

when Missy (Ally’s Wish Founder) called me and asked me

need people to come to the gala, celebrate with us, give

if we would chair the gala. We discussed it and decided

what they can and leave knowing they made a difference

that giving back would be the perfect way to celebrate my

in someone’s life that will be a forever memory for their

survivorship. So many people helped us in so many ways

families. Seriously knowing this how could you say no?

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