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Spreading the Entrepreneurial Love

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opefully everyone’s new year is off and running to a great start! With new beginnings come new ideas. In this edition, you will meet several members of our community who have worked diligently, just as a true entrepreneur would, to form a new business. Whether it be a new fitness center, a new, quaint boutique shop, or a new restaurant in town to enjoy with that sweet valentine of yours, this community provides a plethora of choices for anyone with that entrepreneurial heart.

We also hope to inspire you to try a new type of workout that offers different ways to transform your body and mind (and take it from me, it really does). You will be offered several useful tips from professional designers, cooks and other business owners.

The businesses in this community remain focused on keeping their customers happy with great products, services and community involvement. These aspects are highlighted in the people whose stories we have captured in this issue. I had the pleasure of meeting a number of them and was intrigued by how a single idea or dream they once had, sometimes many years ago, became a successful, flourishing business.

These people never gave up, even when running into unforeseen obstacles. The heart and tenacity of these individuals could inspire just about anyone. As it is said, “One idea can transform your life.”

And speaking of ideas, throughout this year, if anyone has an idea for a story for our magazine, be it a star teacher, student, business, individual you know, a wedding announcement, or any other thought for an article, please email me at: KAnderson@LifestylePubs.com

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9th Annual Snowball Express IX: Walk of Gratitude Supported by the Fort Worth Police Department, the Fort Worth Fire Department, Mayor Betsy Price, the Patriot Guard Riders and other caring community members, the fun event is designed to give respite to children of fallen soldiers and to honor their families.

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Cross Timbers Middle School Snowball Express Fundraiser Teachers and students at Cross Timbers Middle School raised funds to support Grapevine-based charity, Snowball Express, before the holiday break. Classrooms competed for the highest contributions to earn their teacher the rights to a pie in the face during a pep rally. A check was presented to Snowball Express, a charity supporting the children and families of fallen soldiers, in the amount of $550. Photography Provided by Kathryn Burkhart

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Around Town Southlake Chefs-In-Training Southlake’s Parks and Recreation department will be sponsoring a cooking program for young chefs, ages 3-9 years old. The program, Lil Chefs, is taught by DeLaine Votruba, a teacher at Chapel Hills Children’s School and an instructor with Southlake Parks and Recreation for almost 10 years.

Lil Chefs introduces children to the fundamentals of cooking and shows them how to mix, measure, whip decorate and taste in a series of hour-long, Monday afternoon classes from February 9-March 2; March 16-April 13; or April 20-May 11.

Class times are from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and are held at the Southlake Sports Complex located at 2100 Crooked Lane.

Young chefs will make edible snowmen, penguin cookies, Valentine candy pops, green eggs and ham, rainbow cupcakes, bunny race cars, chocolate bird’s nests, butterfly sandwiches and more.

The cost for participation is $65 plus a $5 supply fee per child. Information can be found on page 11 of the Southlake Scene catalog or at CityOfSouthlake.com.

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2nd Annual Staying Alive Open House “The life you save is most likely to be that of someone you love.” Research reports that 70 percent of Americans may feel helpless to act during a cardiac emergency because they either do not know how to administer CPR or their training has significantly lapsed. You never know when this alarming statistic could hit close to home, because home is exactly where 88 percent of cardiac arrests occur.

If you haven’t had CPR training in a while, Southlake will be providing the perfect opportunity for the entire family to learn the best practices for performing CPR in the event of a medical emergency.

Staying Alive is scheduled for Saturday, February 14 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. at the DPS North Training Facility at 100 East Dove Road. Classes are FREE. Classes will be held every 20 minutes.

Contact Community Initiatives Coordinator, Renni Burt, at 817.748.8349 to sign up.

GCISD Teams Place in FIRST® LEGO League Robotics Challenge Cannon Elementary, Grapevine Middle School, and Cross Timbers Middle School sent their robotics teams to the FIRST® ((For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League FCA qualifier on December 6. The teams faced 28 other competitors and vied for seven major awards.

Cannon’s team, RoboSTEM, earned the First Place Project Award, for presenting the best project idea to the judges.

Cross Timbers’ team, The Robotic Llamas, placed thirteenth overall in their first competitive outing as a team.

Grapevine Middle’s team, Tech Wizards, placed seventh overall. They will advance to the Second Chance Qualifying round in January, and try to earn a spot in the state competition. The Tech Wizards also placed in the top three teams for the Core Values Award, which recognizes a group’s teamwork skills.

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winners and K”NEX Chief Development Officer Joe Smith selected Benjamin’s marionette creation named “Bobby.”

Benjamin has aspirations of becoming an engineer one day. He has plans to save most of his $1000 cash winnings for college, but in the meantime, he will enjoy the other grand prizes: $500 K’NEX gift card, an iPad mini, an invitation to visit K’NEX headquarters, and a feature on the company’s website.

NWISD 5th Annual Techno Expo Northwest ISD will once again showcase future-ready learning in its 5th Annual Techno Expo. The expo is a yearly opportunity for students of all ages in the district to demonstrate how the use of technology takes learning to another level.

The Expo invites students to present to a broader audience and to engage the community in their learning experiences. In addition to showing how learning is enhanced by technology, students’ presentation and communication skills are sharpened as they present their innovative ideas in a variety of ways.

The evening will combine talents from culinary arts, photography, and orchestra along with other groups from the district’s high schools. The public is invited to attend on February 26 from 5:30 8 p.m. at Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, Texas 76247. For information on the event, visit TechnoExpo.NISDTx.org.

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER & DANCE

Cannon Elementary Student Wins K’NEX Competition Benjamin Koebel, a 10-year-old student at Cannon Elementary School in Grapevine, was selected as the winner of the nationwide K’NEXpert Search competition in the 9- to 11-year-old category.

The North American contest challenged youths ages 5-14 to build creative, original models using only K’NEX brand construction parts. Submissions were accepted in four age categories and judged on originality, creativity and complexity of the model.

After several rounds of narrowing, previous

Grapevine’s newest urban winery, Messina Hof Grapevine, promises to leave your Valentine speechless this year with an exquisite meal and award-winning wines. The venue is featuring live music for the cocktail hour and a four-course, wine-paired, plated gourmet meal for dinner.

Enjoy a stroll through the rooms of the winery and out onto the second-floor veranda of the historic Wallis Hotel overlooking Grapevine’s Main, and indulge in a fun and elegant evening for you and your Valentine.

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Winery is an extension of the Messina Hof Winery brand. Messina Hof is the most awarded and renowned Texas wine in national and international competitions, and holds its own with a 200-year history of award-winning wines.

GCISD Education Prize Patrol Awards Grants The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation “Star” Grant Patrol awarded funds to 57 GCISD projects totaling $66,576 in December. Teachers were surprised in their classrooms by the patrols with drummers, balloons and oversized checks.

Twenty awards were made in denominations from $278 to $5,000 to support classroom and extra-curricular programs in a variety of subject and interest areas.

The Foundation also awards professional learning grants to teachers across GCISD which have totaled $12,713 to-date.

The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation was established to support the educational programs of the GCISD. The foundation provides funds beyond the normal operating budget for educational programs and activities for students and staff. Foundation funds are used to facilitate student achievement and skill development, recognize and encourage staff excellence, and expand community involvement from individuals, businesses, and civic organizations.

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Keeping Our Communities Beautiful Keeping our OneFourteen communities beautiful is a team effort that requires many volunteers to keep each city clean and green.

Whether you have a few hours, a day, or can help on a regular basis, the cities we live in welcome our participation.

Volunteer opportunities exist for almost everyone, including individuals who enjoy being outdoors and giving back to the community; students needing to fulfill community service hours; retirees or stay-at-home parents interested in clerical or data entry projects; community organizations that want to organize a “give-back” event for 10 or more members; and businesses that want to host a team-building project for employees of 10 or more.

For more information on how you can help in Grapevine, contact Executive Director Mendie Schmidt at mschmidt@grapevinetexas.gov or 817.410.3490; in Trophy Club, contact Adam Adams at 682.831.4690; in Southlake, contact Janie at 817.748.8019; and in Westlake, contact Todd Wood at 817.490.5711.

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Home Matters

Making Your House A Home Tips from Julie Reed of Gallery One Window Fashions Article and Photography Julie Reed

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hether you just moved in five days or five years ago, making a house into your home can seem like an overwhelming task. Here are some tips to help you create style and warmth in your living space.

Where to Begin?

The best advice is to start with one room and make it the environment in which you want to live. Starting with the room where you spend the majority of your time ensures you will be able to enjoy the effort you put into it. Not ready for that? Then start with an area of the house like the entrance way or the office. This will allow you to enjoy the new look while inspiring you on a regular basis to continue the makeover process.

Get Started It sounds clichÊ, but sometimes you just have to jump into a project. It is true that in interior design a single element can be the inspiration for the entire room. If you are thinking of a new look for your room but don’t know where to start, just look around for that inspiration. It can be a color or a shape, maybe a picture that catches your attention, a landscape or even an element in nature, but whatever it is, this will be the beginning of your design. Take a trip to a store or two, or save ideas on an inspirational site like HOUZZ or Pinterest. Just get started.

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Add Color By simply painting the walls of a room, you can change the atmosphere. Visit the paint section of a home center to see which palette speaks to you. Look up some ideas that are trending right now, like the Harmony Collection. Not ready for that commitment? Then look for items such as area rugs, throw pillows, or lamps to accent the room. This is a good way to try out new colors or trends (think chevron) without changing the entire look Dress Those Windows Nothing simultaneously brings style and comfort to your home quite like window treatments. With the correct shading, natural light can create an atmosphere of softness and comfort while giving you the privacy you need. The style that comes with Hunter Douglas Shades will alter the look and design of a room. Hunter Douglas Silhouettes and Pirouettes will transform the lighting that comes into your space. Finally, finish the look with beautiful drapery panels. This will add color, texture, and will soften your windows while framing them. The best option, however, is to seek out a consultation with us. Here in the Southlake area you can contact us at Gallery One Window Fashions. Let us help your house become your home.

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Just Dance Custom Dancewear Q&A with Owners of Just Dance Article Antia Mauer and Cara Switzer Photography Adria Ruff

wanted to put her degree to good use. One day Cara came out of her class with Anita’s daughter and said “We have to do this together!” Anita started slowly by designing and sewing costumes for some of Cara’s dance soloists. The costumes were so amazing, the following season more and more dancers at the studio wanted Anita to sew their costumes. Word spread and finally we opened Just Dance Customs on Etsy!

Our creations were now available to the world! Together, we wanted to create quality dancewear, which was customizable to each dancer. Each of our sets is available in any fabric and color. You can mix and match and design pretty much anything you want! Our slogan eventually developed into “Dream Your Design. We Make It Real”.

We love working together. We both bring our own talents and qualities to the business. Both of us are moms, as well as business women now, so we both see things from several different perspectives, which helps us make our business the best it can be.

Tell me a little bit about your business. How does it stand out to your competitors?

What made you decide to start this business? How long have you been around?

Just Dance Custom Dancewear officially launched in August of 2013. Although we had been sewing dancewear and costumes for a long time before that, August 2013 is when our Etsy shop officially opened online. We have experienced tremendous growth since opening our shop. We started off creating items for people in our local area, and have now shipped custom dancewear to customers in over 25 states across the USA! We now have over 2.3k followers on Instagram! We are grateful and thankful!

The origin of Just Dance Custom Dancewear seemed to happen naturally. Anita has a daughter who has danced since she was little. Sewing had always been a “hobby” of Anita’s, and as her daughter Victoria was dancing at a studio multiple days per week, she noticed that there was a definite lack of options available for her daughter. Everything seemed “boring” and there were not any dancewear options to make the girls “stand-out!” So she started sewing her daughter Victoria some practice dancewear attire. Cara was Victoria’s teacher, and in each class or private lesson that she saw Victoria, she noticed that she was wearing some adorable clothing! Cara would ask Victoria “Who made your outfit?” and she would respond “My mom!” Cara was a full time dance director, instructor and choreographer, but also had graduated from college with a Business Degree in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship. She

There are several differences. Number one is quality. We don’t “mass-produce” our items. Each item is handmade, specifically for each dancer. Also, our items are custom. See a set you like, but want it in your favorite colors? No problem! We can basically do anything, from extremely basic dancewear, to full-on custom competition costumes.

We are also committed to excellent customer service. We will walk you through the process of designing and selecting your dancewear and we stand behind our products and designs 100%. We want the dancers to feel confident in what they are wearing. We want it to fit perfectly.

Competitive dance is an expensive sport. If parents are investing their money in so many costumes and dancewear, we want OUR products to be something that everyone feels good about.

What made you decide to place your business in this community?

We started in our community because there was a natural need right here! We have so many talented dancers right here in our community who were looking for custom, quality dancewear. We have branched outside of the community, (having shipped orders to over 25 states!) but our main following is right here in this area.

What local charities is Just Dance a part of?

Currently a 10% tithe is given to the church. We hope to be presented with some opportunities in the future to be able to help out some dancers in the future that may be in need. We both believe the more “good” you put out, the better.

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CardioBarre A workout your body has been waiting for Article Kristi Anderson | Photography Lee McDaniel

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month has passed since the New Year began, and a question we all might find ourselves asking now is, how am I doing on my resolution I made at the beginning of the year? If getting fit and keeping your body healthy was one of them, working out is undoubtedly a part of that plan.

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to do just that. CardioBarre is unlike any regular workout, as it is a unique, high energy/no impact workout that combines barre work and light weights with a continual fat-burning motion. There are toning and resistance exercises for the legs, butt, torso and arms to sculpt various muscles as well as elongate the entire appearance of your body. Best of all, these work-

outs are safe from injury, since there is no jumping, kicking or punching involved.

CardioBarre is made for all fitness levels. Dance experience is not required. They offer intro, beginner and advanced level classes. The intro class teaches participants technique and the proper form. The beginner class includes a high-energy, full body workout with a couple of class breaks. The advanced class is a fast pace, high intensity workout for more advanced fitness participants.

Each class is one hour long.

You will find a friendly, fun personalized atmosphere. CardioBarre will make you feel empowered, beautiful, strong and passionate all while finding the grace of a ballerina. Their world-class instructors will inspire you and guide you to shape your body, mind and future.

Some of the recurring feedback CardioBarre Southlake has received is, “Wow! Love it”; “It’s not what I expected…it’s tough!” CardioBarre is not just the fitness “flavor of the month” but rather a body-burning, stretching and strengthening system that will change the way you view about working out.

Come by Southlake’s CardioBarre and experience this cutting edge way of working out and shaping your body. Life is a dance, so dance beautifully!

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Your Neighbor

Meet Dana Rivera and Christy McNew Proud owners of Southlake’s Blush Article Kristi Anderson | Photography ???

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n your marks, get…ready to be inspired!

Dana Rivera and Christy McNew are owners of Southlake’s Blush. Blush is a mobile boutique that offers a variety of beautiful, unique, stylish clothing items. Whether it is a black-tie affair, or just a lounging-around-thehouse item you might need, Christy and Dana will have you covered.

Dana Rivera They hand pick each item sold, so every piece will be of the utmost quality. They select from an array of lines and don’t sell any high fashion or designer labels, so they can keep their prices at a reasonable rate.

Some of their background began in the beautiful parts of Napa Valley, California. Blush was founded in 2006 by Dana and her friend, Vanessa. Vanessa then moved to Colorado two years later and dived the business. Dana kept Blush Napa Valley as her portion. Dana kept growing the business by doing trunk shows and gaining a loyal following all the way from California to The Woodlands, Texas. In 2013, Dana then made the decision to move from Napa to our very own Southlake with her husband and two children. When she arrived in Southlake, she was inspired to keep her business going, but she felt she needed a partner here. Christy McNew attended Dana’s first trunk show in Southlake, and really wanted to be a part of it. Once Dana and Christy got know each other more, they quickly learned that they were perfectly matched as business partners.

Christy has a background in fashion and design and Dana has a passion for design, fashion and travel. Christy loves Dana’s positive attitude, her energetic nature, and her kind heart. Dana loves how hard Christy works: anything that is needed for the business, Christy is up to the challenge.

Since day one, the Blush motto has been, “If it isn’t fun, then we are doing it wrong.” This has proven itself time and time again.

Christy and Dana get new clothing each month, and even over eight years, it is still just as exciting as the very first shopping trip.

Dana is not fond of having a very aggressive marketing front, either.

“My customers have always found me, and then bring their friends in and the circle grows,” she says. “I have some of the most loyal shopper’s ever. I continue to travel to Napa for trunk shows several times a year, and thanks to all of my friends and shoppers, the business keeps growing.”

The connection with their shoppers is most important to them, and personal shopping is their passion. Dana says that nearly every piece she purchases is with a particular customer in mind, and more than 90 percent of the time, that customer will pick it out and try it on before she even has the chance to point out that outfit to them. Pretty impressive!

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and Christy had one of their best months recently. They also love to give back to their favorite charities. They have given funds and clothing to the Gatehouse in Grapevine as well as other local schools in our community. They give seasonal donations to community services in Napa; Dana specifically helped after Napa was devastated by the earthquake last year. She was happy to be able to help the community that started it all for her.

In addition to Blush, both Dana and Christy have other business endeavors they are a part of in Southlake. Dana works with LaRue Eppler teaching others about spiritual healing. She even helped Christy conquer her fear of flying. Christy works as a realtor in Southlake with Allie Beth Allman & Associates and is part of a top-producing team.

Dana and Christy are looking forward to watching Blush grow in Southlake this year and continue their work with the Gatehouse. To visit their website, go to BlushNapaValley.com or if you would like to be added to their mailing list, email info@blushnapavalley.com

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egan Katherine Johnston and Daniel Lee Arnold were united in marriage on August 8, 2014, in an evening ceremony at White’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake. Senior Pastor John McKellar officiated in the ceremony. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s mother the previous evening at La Hacienda Ranch.

The bride is the daughter of Don and Carolyn Johnston of Southlake. The groom is the son of Jeanne Arnold of North Richland Hills, Texas and Doug Arnold of Louisiana.

The bride was escorted by her father and wore an Allure ballroom gown featuring lace detailing on the bodice. She carried a bouquet of petal pink garden roses enhanced with photo charms of beloved, deceased family members designed by Leslie Krawetzke of Grapevine.

A reception immediately followed the ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Southlake. The bride traded in her silver pumps for Texas Tech cowboy boots and an evening of dancing and celebrating. The couple enjoyed a honeymoon trip to the El Dorado Royale in Riviera Maya, Mexico, the following week.

The bride and groom each had 12 attendants. The Maid of Honor was Courtney Reeves, a childhood friend of the bride, of Bedford, Texas. Bridesmaids were Megan Williams, college friend and roommate, of Dallas, Texas; Kimberly Fitzpatrick, cousin, of Dallas Texas; Suzanne Johnston, sister of the bride, of Los Angeles, California; Stephanie Maupin, sister of the groom, of North Richland Hills, Texas; Melissa Kam, friend, of Dallas, Texas; Whitney Schneemann, college roommate, of San Angelo, Texas; Cindy Bruce, sorority sister, of Fort Worth, Texas; Carolyn Peterson, sorority sister, of Mansfield, Texas; Courtney Brown, college friend, of Oahu, Hawaii; Andrea Warnick, sorority sister, of Grapevine, Texas; and Kristen Loesch, sorority sister, of Heath, Texas. Bridesmaids wore Bill Levkoff floor-length gowns in petal pink and carried white roses with hydrangeas tied with pink ribbon.

Best men were Michael Maupin, brother-in-law, of North Richland Hill, Texas, and Joseph Hale, cousin, of Fort Worth, Texas.

Groomsmen were Nate Driver, childhood friend, of North Richland Hills, Texas; Brandon Hale, cousin, of Los Angeles, California; Jason Arnold, cousin, of Azle, Texas; Stephen Johnston, brother of

the bride, of Dallas, Texas; Preston Johnston, brother of the bride, of Dallas, Texas; Thomas Johnston, brother of the bride, of Midland, Texas; Cory Driver, childhood friend, of Lubbock, Texas; Ryan Ferrill, childhood friend, North Richland Hills, Texas; David Nichols, childhood friend, of Hurst, Texas; and Blake Weaver, childhood friend, of Bedford, Texas. The groom, groomsmen, and father of the bride all wore black Michael Kors tuxes with black accents with pink rosebud boutonnières.

The flower girls were Madison and Skylar Maupin, nieces of the groom, of North Richland Hills, Texas, and Addie Johnston, niece of the bride, of Midland, Texas. Ring bearers were Dub and Boone Johnston, nephews of the bride, of Midland, Texas. Readers were Marilyn Hill, the bride’s aunt, of Dallas, Texas, and Holli Williams, friend of the groom, of North Richland Hills, Texas.

The bride is a 2004 graduate of Southlake Carroll Senior High School in Southlake, Texas, and a 2008 graduate of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. She holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and is employed as a 3rd grade teacher at Glenhope Elementary in the Grapevine Colleyville Independent School District, in addition to her service as a childcare provider at Whites Chapel United Methodist Church.

The groom is a 2003 graduate of Richland Highland School in Haltom City, Texas, and a 2008 graduate of The University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, following two years at Hardin Simmons University where he played soccer on scholarship. He holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and is employed at Smithfield Middle School in the Birdville Independent School District as a 6th grade science teacher and a 7th and 8th grade coach for football, track, basketball and soccer.

The couple met in February of 2013 after being introduced by Daniel’s cousin and Megan’s co-worker, Michael Maupin, following a season of disappointing dates. It didn’t take long for them to realize God had a hand in bringing them together. By November of that same year, they were engaged to be married. Megan remarks, “We move fast, but when you know, you know!”

The couple currently resides in Euless, Texas.

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What’s Cooking?

Soup for the Soul Warm from the Inside Out

Article and Photography Debra Caffey

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love winter cooking. My favorite dishes are simple comfort foods that warm my body and my soul as the winter winds bluster outside and invite me to cuddle up on the sofa with a good book in front of a fire.

Over the years, I’ve collected quite a few recipes that have become favorites of both my family and our friends…recipes that are frequently-requested fare when the temperatures turn cold. They are the hand-written entries in an old recipe journal I started more than 30 years ago, when I first married. The pages of the journal lay flat to them from uses beyond count. Stains spatter the paper, and my notes line the margins. If the house were to catch fire, this book would be one of the treasures I’d try to rescue or would mourn should it be lost.

The ingredients are simple, and I make it a point to keep them on hand for that easy meal at the end of a long day…you know, the one you can toss together on the stovetop or in the Crockpot that fills the air with fragrant scents that make it seem like you’ve been slaving away all day!

Each of the selections are satisfying on their own, but are more than a meal when served up with a hot pan of cornbread or cheesy green chili cheese toast and a green salad. Enjoy!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped (or to taste) 2-3 stalks of celery, chopped 1 bag frozen corn 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 15oz cans fire-roasted tomatoes 2 32oz boxes of Swanson’s reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 roasted chicken from the market, removed from the bone and cut into pieces Optional garnishes: cilantro, shredded cheese, tortilla strips, corn chips, sour cream, and chopped avocado

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Add olive oil to the bottom of a medium-size stock pot or Dutch oven. Over medium-high heat, stir in chopped onion, garlic and celery. Salute until soft and translucent. Add corn and continuing stirring for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add chili powder, salt and pepper. Add fire-roasted tomatoes with juices to the pot along with the contents of one box of the chicken broth. Allow the broth and vegetables to simmer over medium-low heat for about

twenty minutes. Add chicken and heat through another 10-15 minutes. Additional broth may be added to your personal preference.

Add additional salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with garnishes of your choice. Serves 4-6.

Cuban Black Bean Soup

Taco Soup Taco Soup

2 pounds lean ground beef, browned and drained of fat 2 packets of McCormick’s reduced-sodium taco seasoning 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch dip mix 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Fiesta dip mix 1 15-ounce can red kidney beans 1 15-ounce can black beans 1 15-ounce can pinto beans 2 15-ounce cans yellow corn 1 15-ounce can white hominy 2 32-ounce boxes of Swanson’s reduced-sodium chicken broth Optional garnishes: cilantro, shredded cheese, corn chips, sour cream, chopped tomato and chopped avocado Brown beef in a medium-size Dutch oven or stock pot. Drain off excess fat and return to stovetop over medium heat. Add packets of taco seasoning and dip mixes, stirring to combine. Add canned beans, corn and hominy with juices to the beef. Stir to combine, and add chicken broth to the mixture. Heat until hot and bubbly. We like to serve ours over Fritos® chili cheese corn chips garnished with a variety of the suggested toppings. Note: when reheating, additional chicken broth may be needed to thin the consistency. Serves 6-8.

My favorite dishes are simple comfort foods that warm my body and my soul as the winter winds bluster outside.

Cuban Black Bean Soup

1 pound dried black beans 10 cup water 1 large bay leaf 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 large cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium-sized green bell pepper, chopped 3-4 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon ground oregano 2 ounces red wine 2 tablespoons sugar Cooked white or brown rice Optional garnishes: sour cream, chopped avocado, chopped tomato Rinse beans and soak 2 to 3 hours with bay leaf. Cover and boil gently one hour in the soaking water. Heat 1/3 cup olive oil in frying pan. Gently sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until tender. Add salt, black pepper, and oregano. Mix well. Add this mixture to beans and cook gently, covered, 1 to 1 ½ hours. Add wine, sugar, and 2 tablespoons olive oil to beans. Simmer, uncovered, at least 1 hour until beans are soft, but not falling apart, and the liquid is slightly thickened. If not thick enough, remove ½ cup of beans, mash, and return to pot. Adjust seasonings. Serve over rice, and garnish with chopped avocado, tomato, and sour cream. Note: I prepare the recipe up to the addition of the wine, sugar, and olive oil and move to the Crockpot on low to simmer for the day. I complete that last step and let the soup thicken while I prepare the rice and any side dishes before serving. This is tasty with a salad and rolls also. Serves 6-8.

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Real Wives How would your best friend describe you?

My best friend would say I am over-scheduled and always late, but always with the best intentions.

What organization gets most of your volunteer time?

The Moreland household gets most of my charitable time.

Best vacation ever?

My best vacation was our recent trip to Mexico with our friends and neighbors.

What is your favorite date-night spot?

My favorite date-night spot is Truluck’s for a visit with cousin Mike.

What is the best thing about living in Southlake?

introducing

Lisa Moreland real wives of Southlake

The best thing about living in Southlake is the friendliness of our neighborhood. The open arms and welcoming nature quickly changed my homesick Boston heart to a girl happy to call Texas home.

What do you record on the DVR?

On my DVR you would find: Mad Men, Downton Abbey, Once Upon a Time and of course Outlander.

Who/What lives inside your home?

What’s on the floor of your car right

What is your favorite cocktail?

I live with my husband, Steve, and two daughters, Madison (11), and Mia (7). We do not have any pets, but the girls work tirelessly at convincing us. Maybe someday.

now? What’s the strangest thing in

My favorite cocktail is a margarita.

your purse?

The only thing on the floor of my car is crumbs! The strangest thing in my purse is a 5-hour energy, just in case.

Who are your favorite sports teams?

My favorite sports team is the Pittsburgh Steelers! (Sorry New England and Dallas fans!)

What is your favorite pamper me or

Unique or interesting fact about your

splurge item?

college years?

My favorite splurge is a long day at the spa.

What is your guiltiest food pleasure?

The only interesting fact from college was that I twirled a baton for Boston College after never having picked one up in my life!

My guiltiest food pleasure is a Chik Fil A cookies and cream milkshake, extra cookies please!

An interesting fact about yourself?

Do you work outside of your home?

I have been a pediatric critical care nurse for 20 years, but currently I work at Forest Park Medical Center here in Southlake as a pediatric nurse in the recovery room. I love the hospital and my short commute. It makes work-life balance enjoyable.

Native to Texas or transplanted to the area?

Title of the book on your bedside table?

I was born in Revere, Massachusetts, just 5 minutes outside of Boston. We have lived here in Southlake for almost 8 years.

On my night stand is Percy Jackson and the Olympians. I try to read what my sixth grader is reading, and, of course, any of the eight Outlander books by Diana Gabaldon. I am a fanatical fan!

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An interesting fact about myself is that I have tap danced for 35 years and last performed 7 months pregnant. That was a sight!

I am proud to be a Dragon family and call Southlake home!

February MONDAYS

Lifestyle Calendar

10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.; 110 North Highway 377, Roanoke; 817.491.2691.

clude writing workshops, critique groups, creativity exercises, games, and more. Teens are encouraged to bring a pen and notebook. Laptops and/or tablets are also permitted. 6-8 p.m.; 308 South Walnut, Roanoke; 817.491.2691.

MONDAYS & SATURDAYS

FRIDAYS IN FEBRUARY

TOASTMASTERS

BABY TIME

SOUTHLAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY

GRAPEVINE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Open to the public; Mondays 6 -8 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1400 Main Street, Suite 130; Southlake; 817.748.8243.

A variety of programs for babies, birth to 18 months, consisting of My First Storytime, Baby Play & Sign, Babygarten, or Baby Playdate. Room opens at 10 a.m. for free play and socialization. 10:30-11 a.m.; 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine; 817.410.3405; GrapevineTexasUSA.com.

STORYTIME AT MCDONALD’S MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT

TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS TODDLER TIME/PRESCHOOL STORYTIME GRAPEVINE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Books, music, fingerplays, flannel board stories, and puppetry. Toddler Time 10:15 -10:35 a.m.; Preschool Storytime 10:45-11:15 a.m.; 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine; 817.410.3405; GrapevineTexasUSA.com.

SATURDAYS INKLINGS ROANOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Relaxed adult writing group for ages 18 and up. All writers are welcome, published or unpublished. Meetings are generally focused on group critiques but sometimes include discussion on topics relevant to writing and publishing. For critiques, bring one copy of whatever writing sample you wish to share, and the library will provide photocopies. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 308 South Walnut; Roanoke; 817.491.2691.

FEBRUARY 2 COFFEE & CONVERSATION WITH THE MAYOR MARRIOTT SOLANA LIVING ROOM

Join residents of Westlake for coffee or tea and a visit with the mayor. Learn about what is going on in Westlake and build relationships and a sense of place within the community with your neighbors.

8-9:30 a.m.; 5 Village Circle; Westlake; 817.430.5000.

FEBRUARY 2-APRIL 22 “PEANUTS…NATURALLY”

THURSDAYS FAMILY STORYTIME GRAPEVINE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Performer, make-and-take crafts, puppet show, or story time.

7-7:30p.m.; 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine; 817.410.3405; GrapevineTexasUSA.com.

THURSDAYS SCRIBBLERS ROANOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Weekly teen creative writing group for ages 11-18. Activities in-

TOWER GALLERY

See the natural world through the eyes of Charles Schultz’s Peanuts characters from the 1950’s and 1960’s. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; and Sunday 12-5 p.m. 636 Main Street, Grapevine; GrapevineTexas.USA.com.

FEBRUARY 6 FIRST FRIDAY “FOODWAYS” NASH FARM

The First Fridays at the Farm program presents a different theme each month that highlights the heritage skills that you could use to enrich your life today. Registration is required. $3 per person continued >

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Lifestyle Calendar ages 3 and older. 626 Ball Street; Grapevine; 817.410.3185.

FEBRUARY 6 FAMILY VALENTINE’S DANCE ROANOKE RECREATION CENTER

Bring your sweethearts to the Family Valentine’s Dance! $10 per family; $5 per single; 7- 9 p.m.; 501 Roanoke Road, Roanoke; 817.837.9930.

FEBRUARY 6-8 TEXAS COIN SHOW GRAPEVINE CONVENTION CENTER

$3 per person; Friday 2 -6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 1209 South Main Street, Grapevine; GrapevineTexasUSA.com.

ately for the weather and environment. This includes wearing a hat, sunglasses, gloves, footwear, bug spray, sun screen, etc.; 8-11 a.m.; 2885 Trophy Park Drive; For additional information about this opportunity, contact gateattendant@trophyclubpark.com.

FEBRUARY 7 SWEETHEART DANCE SOUTHLAKE TOWN HALL

Enjoy a magical evening of dancing, games, refreshments and fun with your daughter, son, niece, nephew or grandchild! $12; 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; 1400 Main Street; Southlake; 817.748.8019 or register online at APM. ActiveCommunities.com/Southlake.

FEBRUARY 13 WIZART CLUB

A free art class for kids ages 4-12. Registration is recommended. 4:30-5:30 p.m.; 1400 Main Street; 3rd Floor, Southlake; 817.748.8243.

FEBRUARY 13 SENIOR CENTER VALENTINE LUNCH SOUTHLAKE SENIOR CENTER

The Southlake Women’s Club sponsors a hearty meal and entertainment, along with raffle prizes and dancing. Maximum attendance of 90 guests. Advance registration required. Free; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 307 Parkwood Drive; Southlake; 817.748.8315.

FARMHOUSE ON THE GRAPE VINE PRAIRIE

FEBRUARY 14

CELEBRATIONS

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GRAPEVINE

Romance the day away with your someone special along the Sweetheart Wine Trail in Grapevine. Featuring three tastings and food samplings at each participating Grapevine winery tasting room, a large souvenir wine glass and a bottle of premium Grapevine wine.

11 a.m.-5 p.m.; GrapevineTexasUSA.com.

FEBRUARY 16 FIRST STAGE ART SOUTHLAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Children ages 12 and under will explore and make dinosaur bones. No registration is required. Free; 4 p.m.; 1400 Main Street; Southlake; 817.748.8243.

TEEN ATTORNEY TRAINING SOUTHLAKE TOWN HALL

Learn about the role of a Teen Attorney on Monday and come back on Tuesday to see Teen Court in action! If you are a teen in high school and interested in becoming a Teen Attorney, please RSVP in advance. 5-6 p.m.; 600 State Street, Suite 1000; Southlake; Email Crystal at CMaddalena@ci.southlake.tx.us

FEBRUARY 17 PRESIDENT’S DAY SCHOOL HOLIDAY

FEBRUARY 19-APRIL 2 NATUREREACH & NATUREROVERS WORK

NASH FARM

SWEETHEART WINE TRAIL

FEBRUARY 16

SOUTHLAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY

FEBRUARY 7

FEBRUARY 14-15

Celebrate Laura Ingalls Wilder’s birthday and enjoy activities associated with celebrations during this time period. Interactive activities will include table setting, rag doll making and paper decorations. $3; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; 626 Ball Street; Grapevine; 817.410.3185.

SHOP SERIES ROANOKE PARK

Six-week series of nature workshops for children ages 4-5. Programs explore the habitats and natural history of animals and plants in our local earth, sky, and water ecosystems. $43; 201 Park Drive; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; EventBrite.com.

FEBRUARY 7

FEBRUARY 14

FEBRUARY 20

BEACH CLEANUP

LOVE ME TENDER VALENTINE WITH

CHAMBER BOOK CLUB

TROPHY CLUB PARK

KRAIG PARKER

SOUTHLAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Weather permitting, volunteers are welcomed to participate in the community Beach Clean Up at Trophy Club Park. Water will be provided to all volunteers, but please dress appropri-

PALACE ARTS CENTER

The Southlake Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly book club for area professionals.

Open to new members. 9-10 a.m.; 1400 Main Street, Suite 130; Southlake; 817.748.8243.

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Dinner & Show; $55 per person; 7:30 p.m.; Lancaster Theater; 300 South Main Street; Grapevine; GrapevineTexasUSA.com.

FEBRUARY 20 SOUTHLAKE SENIOR DANCE ROCKENBAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dance to live music by Now & Then (Andy & Wade) - big band standards and classic country. Coffee, iced tea and water provided. $6; 7 -9:30 p.m.; 301 Byron Nelson Parkway; Southlake; 817.748.8315.

North Texas; 1209 South Main Street; Grapevine; GrapevineTexasUSA.com.

FEBRUARY 23 SENIOR CENTER POTLUCK DINNER SOUTHLAKE SENIOR CENTER

Bring a dish of choice to share, then enjoy a fun-filled game of BINGO! Sign up to bring a salad, main entrée or dessert. Free; 6-8 p.m.; 307 Parkwood Drive; Southlake; 817.748.8315.

FEBRUARY 24 CHURCH MEDIA U GRAPEVINE CONVENTION CENTER

One-day church media seminar. $55 per person.

9AM-3PM; 1209 South Main Street, Grapevine; Eventbrite.com or ChurchMediaU.com.

FEBRUARY 21

FEBRUARY 27

CPR TRAINING

DEREK ANTHONY COUNTRY

SOUTHLAKE CITY HALL

MUSIC CONCERT

The course is an American Heart Association CPR/AED class that comes with a certification that is valid for two years from month of issuance. The minimum age to receive a certification is 15 years of age. 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; 600 State Street; Southlake.

No fee. Register for the class by contacting Renni Burt at 817.748.8349 or rburt@ ci.southlake.tx.us.

PALACE ARTS CENTER

FEBRUARY 21

$10 General Admission; $17 Includes: General Admission and “Cowboy Way” CD; $30 VIP Ticket Includes General Admission, “Cowboy Way” CD, T-Shirt and Meet & Greet backstage with Derek and the band.

7:30 p.m.; 300 South Main Street; Grapevine; 817.410.3100 or GrapevineUSA.com.

FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 1 AKS GEM SHOW

APEX JAZZ FESTIVAL

GRAPEVINE CONVENTION CENTER

WHITE CHAPEL UNITED

Wholesale gem show, open to the public, featuring fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, beads, beading supplies, findings, gold, silver, charms, designer cabochons, gemstones, pearls, and more. $5; Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 1209 South Main Street; Grapevine; GrapevineTexasUSA.com.

METHODIST CHURCH

The UNT One O’Clock Lab Band; Adults $10; Seniors $5; Students $7; 7 p.m.; 185 S. White Chapel Boulevard, Southlake; 800.481.8914 or APEX-arts.com.

FEBRUARY 22-23 DIVINE CONSIGN CHILDREN’S

FEBRUARY 28

CONSIGNMENT SHOW

UNIQUE ANTIQUES

GRAPEVINE CONVENTION CENTER

ROANOKE

Divine Consign, the Dallas Metroplex’s favorite twice-yearly consignment sale specializing in the highest quality gently worn children’s, junior’s and maternity clothing, toys, books, games, DVDs, baby equipment (strollers and more) and baby/children’s furniture. $2 Admission benefits Make-A-Wish

COMMUNITY CENTER

Bring your antiques and collectibles; have them valued by area experts. No coins, stamps, or furniture, please. $5 per item; three item maximum; $1 admission with no items; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; 312 South Walnut, Roanoke; 817.491.6090.

Business Directory Art & Photography Lee McDaniels Photography (214) 620-7700 leemcdanielphtography.com

Dance

Just Dance Dancewear (817) 988-7824 etsy.com/shop/justdancecustoms

Health & Wellness Cardio Barre (817) 912-1441 cariobarre.com

Home Design & Furnishings

Gallery One Window Fashions (817) 416-7164 galleryonewindowfashions.com

Home Services

Landscape Systems of Texas (817) 431-9490 landscapesystems.com

Insurance

Mike Davis State Farm (817) 481-5548 davismike.com

Medical Clinics & Facilities

Southlake Complete Skin Care (817) 418-9980 southlakeskincare.com

Property & Real Estate

Carillon Southlake (817) 251-5900 carillonsouthlake.com Montage Development (817) 944-4980 montagedevelopment.com Roxann Taylor, Engel & Volkers Dallas Southlake (877) 416-2700 roxann.taylor@evusa.com

Restaurants, Food & Beverage Nothing Bundt Cakes (817) 416-2700 nothingbundtcakes.com

Travel & Leisure Texas Helijet (817) 722-5878 texashelijet.com

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Parting Thoughts

Oh, Yes We Can! Words Jim Cosgrove

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f someone tells you that you can’t follow your dreams, don’t believe them – not even for a second.

For much of my adult life, people have told me, “you can’t do that!” or “that’ll never work.” And I’m not talking about expecting things to always “work out” or “succeed.” I’m talking about following your passions, no matter the outcome. Success is never guaranteed. But stagnation is certain if you don’t ever take a leap of faith.

When my brother Dan and I first went into business together, many raised their eyebrows and shook their heads. One friend said, “Bad idea. My dad and his brothers started a family business, and now they don’t speak.” Nearly 13 years later, we’re still in business – although some months we limp along. Oh, and we still talk.

Shortly after we married, my wife Jeni decided to quit her job (with family health benefits) and work with me. People told her, “You can’t work with your husband. You’ll drive each other crazy, and your marriage won’t last.”

What they didn’t count on is that Jeni and I actually enjoy spending time with each other. It’s not always a picnic, but it works, and at the end of the day we still (most of the time) like each other.

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When we found out Jeni was pregnant, our friends and family said, “I guess that puts an end to touring together. You can’t travel when the baby comes!”

Oh, yeah? Watch us! We traveled with baby Lyda, and she learned how to adapt and ride in a car seat for long distances without a video player.

“OK, fine,” they said. “You’ve done it with one, but you’ll never manage traveling with two kids.”

Done it - and we are still doing it. We’ve logged about 17,000 miles on the road together this year. It’s crazy and exhausting sometimes. And, yes, there are tears and tantrums and frazzled nerves, but there is also laughter and joy and new people and new experiences and wonders to behold. The important thing is that we’re together.

We still run into friends, family, and complete strangers who insist on dispensing advice laced with “can’t” and “don’t” and “shouldn’t.” We’ve learned to smile and nod our heads and plow forward. We know it’s just their prejudice and fear talking – fear of the unknown and fear of failure and, even, fear of success.

There are some people who can’t imagine living the way we do.

Fair enough, but I can’t imagine living any other way.

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