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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2020 PUBLISHER

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

Stephanie Hasbrouck | stephanie.hasbrouck@lifestylepubs.com

A New Normal IT’S HARD TO PUT INTO THE WORDS HOW WE’VE ALL BEEN GOBSMACKED

BY COVID-19 AND HOW IT HAS AFFECTED OUR DAILY LIVES THESE LAST WEEKS. As our team put together the May issue – traditionally our Women’s issue – we moved things around in order to share terrific ways our community is coming together to help each other and support local.

We hope you take a break and enjoy some good news coming your way this month courtesy of Cross Timbers Lifestyle. It’s always our mission to deliver educational, inspiring stories

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Samantha Eklund AD DESIGNER

Matthew Endersbe LAYOUT DESIGNER

Kelsey Proctor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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that connect us as a community and during this unprecedented time we take that responsibility even more seriously. We all need a dose of sunshine and good news! To that end, we invite you to check out our updated website citylifestyle.com/crosstimbers where we have expanded our online content to provide you with even more articles as well as information on local restaurants, businesses and events in our metropolitan area.

May still means celebrating the mothers in our lives and shining a light on inspirational women in our community. We share a special family recipe for pound cake this issue,

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

and in “A Space to Pray” we are invited into one mother’s peaceful sanctuary. We also

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

go behind the scenes at Thirty-One Gifts to check out their local operation and Thirty-

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

One Gives, their charitable program that works to empower girls, women and families.

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

I pray by the time this issue is in your homes – collectively and carefully, we will be

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moving back to our “normal” way of life. However, I hope we hold onto some of the good that is coming out of such a challenging time and, indeed, for those who lost loved ones, a tragic one. Things like spending more time together as a family building puzzles, riding bikes, sharing family recipes and generally speaking – SLOWING DOWN should be part of the “New Normal” that we carry forward. That’s not easy for a fast paced, goal-oriented group of folks who are connected in about 5 million ways and have “To Do” lists that stretch into 2025. But, it’s a goal that ought to go to the top of the list. Let’s make that our challenge along with this simple sentiment – Be Kind, Help Others, Give Thanks & Pray.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2020

FEATURES 10 Support Local!

Area Businesses Shine in Wake of Coronavirus Outbreak

16 Inspiring Women Five Women Making an Impact in the Community Offer their Best Advice

22 Thirty-One Gives Thirty-One Gifts Has a Heart for Helping Others

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26 A Space to Pray Vanessa Van Trease's Prayer/Warrior Room is Her Favorite Place to Retreat

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Our Town

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Culinary Creations

22 Giving Back 26 Renovate & Refine 30 DIY 34 Parting Thoughts

GOOD TIMES

Summit Club Western Saloon & Casino Night is a Success On March 7, guests gathered at Circle R Ranch to support Flower Mound's oldest fraternal service organization, The Summit Club. The evening boasted a casino style party, a lavish silent auction, live music, dancing, a photo booth, amazing door prizes and raffles. The Summit Club provides financial support and volunteer help to many Flower Mound charities and events annually. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHANE SUMMERS

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AREA BUSINESSES SHINE IN WAKE OF CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

MANY LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES REACHED OUT TO OTHERS DURING THE DEVASTATING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK. Now, more than ever, it’s important to return the favor and support area businesses. This month we spotlight some of our local businessmen and women who recently went above and beyond to serve their customers and community.

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY STELLAR MOON PHOTOGRAPHY, RACHEL LEDBETTER, BLACKALL PHOTOGRAPHY, CONTRIBUTED

PRIMROSE SCHOOL NE FLOWER MOUND AND PRIMROSE SCHOOL OLD ORCHARD Primrose School NE Flower Mound and Primrose School Old Orchard remained open during the Coronavirus outbreak to provide childcare for essential workers. In addition, the Primrose team created a pop-up pantry and invited teachers to take food and household items at no cost to them. Parents and community members generously donated items for the pop-up pantry to show their appreciation. Teachers work long hours and often cannot grocery shop during hours when the shelves are better stocked.

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LES NASCHE Owner and Chief Motivational Officer, Highland Village Fit Body Boot Camp

Highland Village Fit Body Boot Camp

During the Coronavirus outbreak, Les Nasche’s clients were unable to attend regular sessions at Highland Village Fit Body Boot Camp, but they still maintained their workouts and a vital sense of community.

Through the VirtualHero Challenge, VIP members were able to participate in online workouts and a fun “Sweaty Selfie” competition. The winners of the challenge were awarded an Amazon gift card and a roll of toilet paper.

“This online program has been so popular that our members wanted their family and friends to be able to join too!” Les says.

The Highland Village gym partnered with Fit Body Corporate to offer a 21-Day Stronger Together Challenge for all Fit Body Boot Campers. The program included a daily workout, motivational videos and guidance from registered dieticians to keep participants on track and optimistic while stuck at home.

Bendt Distilling Co.

RYAN ENOS Realtor & Founder of FM-Area Coronavirus Small Business Community Support Group Ryan Enos, real estate agent and owner of the Enos Group in Parker Square, decided to reach out to fellow small businesses in a big way during the Coronavirus outbreak. He began the

NATASHA DEHART Co-owner, Bendt Distilling Co.

“FM-Area Coronavirus|Small Business Community Support”

When Bendt Distilling Co. co-owner Natasha DeHart heard news

Facebook group on March 18, and in its first week, the group grew

of the Coronavirus outbreak, her company immediately began mak-

to more than 4,000 members.

ing hand sanitizer with a byproduct of its whiskey distillation process.

Ryan created the group to connect local businesses with area

“Overnight, we were receiving hundreds of calls from local first-re-

residents, giving residents the opportunity to tout local businesses

sponder units and hospitals that were running completely out,” she

and giving businesses the opportunity to reach out to customers.

says. Bendt offered free bulk and individually bottled hand sanitizer to

He says he believes it is of utmost importance to support local

any local first responder unit and hospitals that requested them. The

businesses now more than ever. “I think they are the lifeblood of

company also gave about 1,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to Meals on

our community in many ways,” he says. “Not only are they provid-

Wheels for volunteers in the Dallas/Fort Worth areas.

ing us with their goods and services, they are employing tens to hundreds of employees, and that impacts the community.”

As of press time, Bendt had donated more than 15,000 bottles of sanitizer with more donations being prepared.

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how can you help our local businesses?

ANN WOLF Owner, Brightside Boutique Ann Wolf’s Brightside Boutique has been a bright spot in The Shops at Highland Village for several years. When the Coronavirus hit the area, Ann quickly called all of her customers to offer reassurance.

Brightside took orders over the phone, via text, email or through

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Buy gift cards! Consider buying gift cards from local businesses to give as gifts or use at a later date.

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Be an influencer! Tout local businesses on social media regularly. Not only does this draw attention to businesses, it helps friends stay in the know.

the store’s website and offered pick-up or delivery to customers.

“Our heart is to help meet the needs of our loyal customers,” she says. “I want to encourage all in my community to keep shopping local. We all need each other, and we want to return to normal just as soon as possible.”

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Shop locally online! Check out area businesses’ sites before heading to other bigbox sites. You’d be surprised how many local businesses have websites and online order capabilities.

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Support local farmers! Support local CSAs and farmers’ markets as much as possible.

Eating locally grown food helps community farmers, offers greater health benefits and reduces environmental impact.

Owner, Hive Bakery Hive Bakery has been serving up treats to the community for years, but the bakery went above and beyond to serve the com-

Haley said the community joined in Hive’s efforts to help others.

“So many Flo Mo residents stepped up and donated to make our small gesture even bigger,” she says. “We bought over $2,000 worth of food and gave away almost 100 boxes to families in need. If that’s not the definition of community, I don’t know what is.”

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CULINARY CREATIONS

M e e M e e ' s Po u n d Ca k e EDITORIAL COORDINATOR STEPHANIE HASBROUCK SHARES HER MOTHER'S CLASSIC RECIPE

MY MOTHER HAS LIVED IN THE SAME HOUSE FOR NEARLY 50 YEARS. When I was a child, golden cabinets lined our kitchen walls, and happy yellow-and-red floral curtains hung above the kitchen window. (What can I say - it was the 70s.) Every special occasion, my mom, sister and I would gather in the kitchen to bake. A favorite of ours was mom’s famous crusty, buttery poundcake.

When I got married, my mother gifted me a small tin recipe box with all of her favorite recipes in it, including her poundcake recipe. She also made the happy yellow-and-red floral curtains

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+ 2 sticks of real butter + 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream + 6 eggs + 3 cups sugar + 3 cups all-purpose flour + 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS

into dish towels for my sister and me. The kitchen had been remodeled years before, and we had no idea she had saved those curtains for us.

I still have the little tin recipe box. And I often make the

Cream butter and sugar together.

Beat eggs slightly and add to butter and sugar mixture with vanilla.

poundcake recipe, though the recipe card is well-used and

Add flour alternating with cream.

vanilla-stained. My children love the cake as much as I did as

Bake at 325 degrees in buttered bundt pan for one

a child, but they often tell me MeeMee makes it better, and I

and a fourth to one and a half hours - or until a toothpick

agree. I can think of no more appropriate recipe to share in

inserted in the middle comes out clean.

honor of Mother’s Day. Enjoy!

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P N I G N R I S I FIVE WOMEN MAKING AN IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY OFFER THEIR BEST ADVICE

AMY FERDINANDO DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER FOR DENTON COUNTY As Director of Development of the Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County, Amy Ferdinando fights on behalf of children throughout the county. “My role is to offer the community the opportunity to make significant changes in the life of a child,” she says.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED? “You can never be overdressed, but you can always be underdressed. My mother’s friend, Barbara Ashley told me that when I was 8 years old, and I will never forget it.”

IF YOU COULD GO BACK AND OFFER A PIECE OF ADVICE TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF, WHAT WOULD IT BE? “I would tell myself to let things play out more. I ask my staff all the time, ‘Do you want to die on this hill?’ when we are faced with a tough situation to get them to think if this is something we want to charge forward on or let play out for a minute and see what happens.”

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER YOUNG WOMEN OF TODAY? “You deserve a seat at the table. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.”

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DONNA HERNANDE Z ATTORNEY, LAW OFFICE OF DONNA HERNANDEZ Donna Hernandez moved to Flower Mound in 1993 – before there was even a grocery store in town – and opened her law practice. “After 35 years in the legal profession, I’ve learned a lot about people and what is important in life,” she says.

Donna has served on several local nonprofit boards and currently is on the Cloud 9 Charities Board and is incoming president of the Cross Timbers Rotary Club.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED? “When I was a young lawyer, I had a managing partner tell me to do what I know, not what I don’t know. It has served me well and constantly reminds me that we should all play up our strengths, admit what we don’t know and not try to be everything to everyone or have all the answers.”

IF YOU COULD GO BACK AND OFFER A PIECE OF ADVICE TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF, WHAT WOULD IT BE? “I would tell my younger self to think less about how other people see you. Instead, be the person you want to be, not who others expect you to be. Judge less and be judged less.”

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER YOUNG WOMEN OF TODAY? “Open your mind to new ways of thinking and to new experiences. Live life boldly and joyfully because life is too short to live in fear or regret.”

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SHARN BARBARIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE As CEO of Medical City Lewisville, Sharn Barbarin is responsible for the hospital’s overall operations and carrying out its mission of caring for and improving human life. She serves on several community and healthcare boards and is a charter member of the Cross Timbers Rotary Club.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED? “Growth and comfort never coexist. So be prepared to accept every career opportunity and challenge presented to you, and if an opportunity doesn’t exist, have the courage to create your own growth opportunity.”

IF YOU COULD GO BACK AND OFFER A PIECE OF ADVICE TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF, WHAT WOULD IT BE? “Be fearless and leverage your authenticity as your differentiator and strategic advantage.”

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO YOUNG WOMEN OF TODAY? “Own the power of your voice. Fully step into your strength as a female, and once you’re successful, seize every opportunity to support young female colleagues.”

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KRISTI HASSE T T FREELANCE GRANT WRITER AND FOUNDER OF 100 WOMEN WHO CARE- NORTH TEXAS

Kristi Hassett serves on several educational boards locally and recently began the powerful new group 100 Women Who Care - North Texas. The group gathers three times a year to learn about local charities. Each woman donates $100 to a mutually chosen charity.

“This combined donation of $10,000 makes a real impact in our community,” she says.

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED? “Don’t use the words ‘never’ and ‘always,’ as they are rarely true. We often use these words when we are exaggerating something or defending ourselves.”

IF YOU COULD GO BACK AND OFFER A PIECE OF ADVICE TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF, WHAT WOULD IT BE? “I would love to tell my younger self that life isn’t supposed to be scripted. If you don’t try to find joy in the moment, the moment could be gone.”

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO YOUNG WOMEN OF TODAY? “Don’t be afraid of failure and don’t compare yourself to others.”

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K AT H Y O ’ K E E F E EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WTF-WINNING THE FIGHT! After losing her 18-year-old son, Brett, to an accidental drug overdose in 2010, Kathy O’Keefe turned her grief into action.

“That changed my life, and God changed my career to help other families learn, understand and heal from the damage that substance use has on the family,” she says WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED? “The best advice I have ever received was to slow down. However, I did not understand how much that meant until we lost Brett. Now, I am much more present. When I am somewhere, I try to be there 100%. I am not always successful, but I try.”

IF YOU COULD GO BACK AND OFFER A PIECE OF ADVICE TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF, WHAT WOULD IT BE? “It would be the same: ‘Slow down and focus on important things.’ We tend to make our family more flexible so we can accomplish other obligations. We all have to have a better understanding of the word ‘no.’ That two-letter word empowers people like nothing else can.”

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER YOUNG WOMEN OF TODAY? “Learn to love and appreciate you. Look in the mirror and smile at the beauty that is reflected back. When you do, everything else falls in place. You are important, you are special and you are enough. It is not just about saying it, it is about believing it as well.”

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GIVING BACK

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In addition to investing in its consultants,

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Thirty-One Gifts supports families world-

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why we created Thirty-One Gives, our char-

and Philanthropy. “We all have a ‘why’ – a

itable program that works to empower girls,

women and families by helping them build the confidence and self-esteem needed to live a purposeful, thriving life,” Wendy says. Since 2012, Thirty-One Gives has donated $100 million in product and cash to charitable organizations that share the Gives mission.

“Thirty-One Gives is a partnership between our consultants, customers and home office team members working together to support our giving pillars. We are committed to bold action to break the stigma of mental health, supporting domestic violence survivors, empowering families, building strong, confident girls and honoring those whom we serve,” she says.

Thirty-One Gifts has more than 50,000 independent sales consultants across North America, with more than 450 of them in the Dallas Metroplex.

“Our independent sales consultants are active stewards of the Thirty-One Gives mission offering their time, talent and treasure to support non-profit organizations aligned to the Gives mission,” Wendy says.

SOME OF THE ORGANIZATIONS THIRTY-ONE PARTNERS WITH INCLUDE: + Ronald McDonald House: Thirty-One Gives provides welcome bags for every Ronald McDonald House in North America. “To date, more than 700,000 bags have been gifted,” Wendy says. Contributions also have provided more than 12,500 room nights for families. + World Vision: Thirty-One Gifts consultants have made more than 20,000 World Vision Hope Kits to provide support for women in disaster relief areas, domestic violence shelters or underserved communities across the country. + National Network to End Domestic Violence: Thirty-One Gives invested $125,000 in the National Network to End Domestic Violence to launch the Independence Project, a micro-lending program to help domestic violence survivors build their credit scores and economic independence. + Girl Talk: Thirty-One Gives supports Girl Talk by inspiring more than 46% of all Girl Talk Chapters supporting leadership development through its peer-to-peer program.

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+ United Service Organizations: Thirty-One Gives supports the USO by donating products, including tote bags, for military spouse Coffee Connections and Special Delivery Baby Showers. + Girls on the Run: Thirty-One sponsors 5K races across the country in support of Girls on the Run, an organization that inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident. + Breast Cancer Charities of America: Thirty-One Gives supports Breast Cancer Charities of America’s Feeling Beautiful Again program by providing a beauty care package of hope to women with breast cancer.

Many independent sales consultants participate in the company’s BE THE GIVE initiative in their communities, doing outreach projects of their own.

During the spring and summer seasons, Thirty-One Gives focuses on supporting mental health. Customers have the opportunity to support this effort in two ways. They can “round up!” any order and/or shop from the On Our Sleeves Collection, from which proceeds support the On Our Sleeves movement to transform children’s mental health.

“It is incredible to see what our consultants are doing through their independent businesses in the spirit of our mission,” Wendy says.

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TO P R AY VANESSA VAN TREASE'S PRAYER/ WARRIOR ROOM IS HER FAVORITE PLACE TO RETREAT

WHEN VANESSA VAN TREASE’S HUSBAND DESIGNED HER FAMILY’S DREAM HOME, VANESSA HAD ONE REQUEST – THAT HE BUILD HER A PRAYER ROOM. In the past, Vanessa had utilized a closet in her home as the special space she refers to as her prayer/warrior room. “It was the one place I could go and not be interrupted,” she says.

Vanessa now has a lovely, dedicated room overlooking her garden, where she can sit with God for awhile each day.

“In the morning I face the rising sun as I take in the beauty of God’s creation. This breathtaking view allows me to reset my mind, focus on God’s promises and pray for the needs heavy on my heart,” she says.

“My faith is very important to me and my family. This place of peace has done so much for my heart, mind and soul. Having a space to pray, journal and study God’s word without distractions is perfection to me.”

Vanessa Van Trease is the owner of Chateau Realty in Grapevine.

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A S PA C E

RENOVATE & REFINE

BRIGHT IDEA Simplicity is key. When Vanessa designed her prayer/warrior room, she wanted bookshelves and just enough space for a comfortable chair and side table.Â

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yourself

with

things that bring you joy.

The shelves in Vanessa’s Prayer/Warrior Room are filled with favorite study books, family photographs and butterflies.

BRIGHT IDEA

Surround

SELF-CARE TIPS FOR MOTHERS + MEDITATE AND/OR PRAY. Spend some quiet time each day – even if it’s just 10 minutes — to center yourself. + MOVE YOUR BODY DAILY. Take some time for a workout, walk or even impromptu dance party in the living room. Release those endorphins. + CALL A FRIEND. Touch base with your bestie, and laugh together. It will bless you both. + KEEP A GRATITUDE JOURNAL. List five simple things for which you are grateful each day. Soon, you will be looking for blessings instead of dwelling on stressors. + LEARN SOMETHING NEW. Sign up for an online class, listen to an educational podcast or read a non-fiction book about something that interests you.

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DIY

PACK YOUR SMALL SPACES WITH A BIG PUNCH BY STARTING YOUR OWN CONTAINER GARDEN

IT MAY BE THAT YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH SPACE TO WORK WITH; MAYBE YOU ARE ALWAYS ON-THE-MOVE; OR, MAYBE YOU JUST SIMPLY COLOR TO YOUR SPACE. It doesn’t matter what your reason may be. Container gardening—the practice of growing plants exclusively in containers rather than in the ground—is a great way to pack some punch into a small (or portable!) space.

With container gardening, there are almost endless possibilities. Whether you’re looking to grow decorative plants or edible ones, there’s likely an option for you— and it doesn’t have to be limited to simply growing herbs

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WANT SOME GREENERY TO ADD A LITTLE BIT OF

on your windowsill.

There are several factors to keep in mind when you first start your container garden, the first of which being to decide whether you’re going to keep it indoors or out.

Different plants grow best in different environments, so be sure to choose species that will thrive where you’ve decided to put them—making sure they are receiving the proper amount of sunlight and moisture.

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Here are a few other things to be aware of when you get started: CONTAINER SIZES: Large containers may be easier to grow plants in than small since

they have more space for large root systems and larger amounts of soil retain more moisture. + CONTAINER DRAINAGE: Your container must have a drainage system—even if it’s just a few holes you drill in it yourself. For plants that need to be watered more frequently, consider self-watering containers. + CONTAINER MATERIALS: The fun thing about container gardens is that you don’t have to limit yourself. Get creative with the containers you use (while keeping the above information in mind)! We love repurposing vintage items into unique containers.

the more the greener

garden tips

+

Why stick with one kind of garden? Once you’re a container garden pro, there are tons of different theme gardens you can create all around your home.

CLEAN-AIR GARDEN Snake Plant + Spider Plant + Dragon Plant + English Ivy FRAGRANCE GARDEN Lavender + Lemongrass + Mint LEMON GARDEN Lemon Verbena + Lemon Balm + Lemongrass + Lemon Geranium

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The containers you choose are going to largely depend on the type of plant you’re trying to grow and the best space and environment for it to grow in.

If you’re looking for the bare basics, there are a lot of different vegetables — like cabbage, celery, green onions, lettuce and leeks — that can grow in water alone.

If you’re looking for a way to use that vintage glassware or pitchers hiding in your cupboards, here’s your chance!

If you don’t have a lot of counter space (or space in general for that matter), herbs don’t need a ton of room to grow. Consider turning several small planters into a win-

Try these container garden combos:

dow garden for basil, cilantro, dill or thyme.

In order to grow larger plants, such as tomatoes, lemons or — yes, even avocados — you’ll need some larger containers, like

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THAI BASIL

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stir - fr y garden

salsa garden

large pots, baskets or box planters.

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PARTING THOUGHTS ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY KALI HIRST PHOTOGRAPHY

W H AT M O M S WANT F O R M OT H E R ' S DAY

WE ASKED THREE LOCAL MOMS TO SHARE WHAT THEY'D LOVE TO HAVE ON THEIR SPECIAL DAY

For Mother’s Day I would

“I would love to have quality

Enjoying a beautiful spring

love a homemade breakfast

time with my family, involv-

day with my husband and

in bed made by my little

ing a meal I don't have to

our precious miracle baby

one, and assisted by her

cook, as well as some time

boy that God so graciously

stepdad. It is sweet, cheap,

to myself to relax and take

blessed us with, while

and means I can stay in bed

a nap since those moments

having a picnic, lemon tart

are few and far between!

for dessert, and soaking in

just a little bit longer!”

all the fun new memories together as a family!”

- Katie Daugherty of Lewisville, Kindergarten teacher,

Northwest ISD

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