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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

Tonya Butler | tonya.butler@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

A Fresh Start for The Woodlands THIS PAST YEAR FELT BOTH LIKE IT WENT BY IN A BLUR AND LIKE IT WOULD NEVER END. I want to personally send a “Thank You” to the wonderful businesses and readers that have supported The Woodlands Lifestyle Magazine through our launch in 2021. We all thrive when we support our community.

We are all looking forward for a great new year. As we return to some normalcy,

Charity Kilgore | charity.kilgore@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Matthew Endersbe L AYO UT DESIGNER

Kelsey Proctor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Gabi De la Rosa, Melissa D'Mello CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Chris Spicks Photography, Charity Kilgore

I look forward to meeting people at events, seeing kids on the playground again and watching businesses grow in our community.

Enjoy our cover story on own local world class gymnast, Simone Biles. She shares her thoughts on this past year and her goals for the 2021 Olympics. She is a worldclass person as well as gymnast, as she lives up to being a wonderful role-model for all of us. Take a minute to take in the beauty of our community through our own local artists photography by Alex Bunch.

Whatever the next step for you is we want to be a part of it. Share your January goals with us on social media and check out our tips and recipes by our local businesses and professionals in this months’ issue.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 12 Give Yourself an Immune Boost this Year Fitness Project gives us tips on how to stay healthy in 2021

16 Simone Biles on Strength & Motivation Simone Biles shares how she stays at the top of her game despite 2020.

22 Elevating Life Above Cancer Canopy: A Home Away from Home for Cancer Survivors and Their Families

26 Local Eateries Share their Wholesome Favorite Fares These wonderful recipes from local

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health-minded restaurants will help you start your year off right.

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Healthy Lifestyle

26 Culinary Creations 29 Artist’s Palette 31

Realty Report

32 Lifestyle Calendar

GOOD TIMES 1.

2.

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Signature Series Virtual Event 262 guests gathered virtually for this year's Signatures Series featuring Jesmyn Ward, a two-time National Book Award winning author. The Steering Committee: Co-chairs Lisa Hollingsworth and Malin Melin; Mari Dewberry, Ileana Endom, Maria Gilroy, Darcy Kolassa, June Kolesar, Janet Osmond, Mary Paur, Prue Pryde, Emmy Schorzman, Karen Smith, and Mona Van Leeuwen

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1. The gift basket included a recipe for Ms. Ward’s favorite cocktail, a Brooklynite, along with the ingredients and equipment to make one. | 2. Event co-chairs Lisa Hollingsworth and Malin Melin attended the Meet and Greet online from the main stage of the Glenn Performing Arts Center. | 3. Troye Skipworth, Director of Advancement at The John Cooper School, moderated the virtual Meet and Greet for major underwriters. | 4. Head of School Mike Maher and Event Co-chairs Malin Melin and Lisa Hollingsworth recorded their introductory messages in the Glenn Performing Arts Center | 5. The Bourque Family was the Pulitzer Prize underwriter for the event. Pictured are Yvette Aquino, June Finnerty, Stacey Bourque, Sheri Novak and Dawn Rawson. | 6. Jesmyn Ward spoke one-on-one with underwriters at the virtual Meet and Greet.

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AROUND TOWN Houston students in an educational capacity, the Houston North campus also serves as Champions School of Real Estate’s main corporate headquarters, where several functions of the executive, administrative, and accounting teams operate.

COOPER TO HOST VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS JANUARY 19, 20 AND 21 FOR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES Each of the three Division Heads of The John Cooper School, a pre-k through grade 12 independent school, will give informative evening presentations online in January for families who are interested in learning more about applying

CHAMPIONS SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE TO OPEN NEW HOUSTON NORTH CAMPUS

to the school. The admission application deadline for applying for the 2021-22 school year is January 31, 2021.

Champions School of Real Estate®, the largest real

Prospective families are invited to meet virtually

estate school in Texas, is proud to announce that

with Teresa Robson, Head of Lower School (pre-k

January 4, 2021 is the anticipated grand opening date

through grade 5) on January 19; Stephen Popp,

for its relocation to a new 18,000 square foot Houston

Head of Upper School (grades 9-12) on January

North Campus located at 7302 North Grand Parkway

20; and Charles Williams, Head of Middle School

West, Spring, Texas 77379. In addition to serving

(grades 6-8) on January 21. The administrators will CONTINUED >

DEDICATED AND CARING

DYNAMIC AND INNOVATIVE

Cooper faculty recognize and support the unique strengths of every child.

Cooper students explore the world around them through authentic learning experiences.

VIRTUAL ADMISSION SESSIONS Grades PK-5 January 19 Grades 9-12 January 20 Grades 6-8 January 21

The John Cooper School is a leader in pre-k through grade 12 independent school education. Join us online at 6 PM to learn about grade level curriculum and admission for the 2021-22 academic year.

Register at: WWW.JOHNCOOPER.ORG/ADMISSION

SPIRITED AND DETERMINED “Dragon Pride” roars on the Cooper campus!

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AROUND TOWN discuss the curriculum and programs that lead Cooper students on the path “From Curiosity to Wisdom.”

All information sessions will begin at 6 p.m. and pre-registration is required by going online at www. johncooper.org/admission or by emailing admission@johncooper.org.

ROTARY CLUB OF THE WOODLANDS’ EVENING OF ELEGANCE SAVE THE DATE! Rotary Club of The Woodlands’ annual fundraising gala, An Evening of Elegance, will be held February 27, 2021 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. The event will pay tribute to the community heroes who have worked tirelessly during the COVID 19 pandemic.

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PEARL FINCHER MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS NAMES NEW DIRECTOR The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of Courtney Gardner as the new Museum Director.

Gardner is from Newport News, Virginia where she has served as Executive Director of the Peninsula Fine Arts Center since 2011. She is highly respected for her leadership

Striking the balance between the creative, the functional, and the structural

for over three decades...

skills in increasing organizational visibility, fundraising, and financial management, and overseeing exhibitions, educational activities, and programs that offer broad appeal to the community.

Gardner will begin her role at the Pearl in January, 2021.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

give yourself an immune boost

this year ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY FITNESS PROJECT

A ROBUST AND PROPERLY FUNCTIONING IMMUNE SYSTEM

Want to eat your way to strong immunity?

HELPS YOU GO ABOUT DAILY LIFE AS YOU ENCOUNTER GERMS

We recommend these foods to give your

AND BUGS FROM PETS, OTHER PEOPLE, AND YOUR ENVIRON-

system a boost:

MENT. Without a healthy immune system, you could pick up infections and infectious diseases more easily, and the effects could be serious!

We believe the key to strong immunity is to develop healthy habits and stick with them over time. To make it easy, we have identified four essential lifestyle categories that have huge impacts on your immunity — food, sleep, stress, and attitude — and provided specific habits you can adopt to strengthen your immunity long-term.

But first, let us sort out a definition so we are on the same page.

+ Zinc and Selenium: nuts, seeds, tahini, beans, hummus, tofu, whole grains + Vitamin D: salmon, mushrooms, tofu, fortified dairy or dairy substitutes (check the label) + Vitamin A: carrots, mangos, papaya, sweet potato, cooked tomatoes + Vitamin C: strawberries, blackberries, kiwi, oranges, bell peppers, parsley, kale

Your immune system is your body’s innate defense mechanism

+ Prebiotics/Probiotics: high-fiber foods

against sickness. It is responsible for detecting and regulating your

such as vegetables, legumes, and whole

body’s response to germs such as bacteria and viruses. With such

grains; dairy substitutes with live cultures;

a busy job, your immune system is incredibly complex. It must be

and other fermented foods (yogurt, kimchi,

strong enough to fight off a variety of illnesses and infections, but

sauerkraut, miso, natto, tempeh)

not so strong that it overreacts unnecessarily — causing allergies and other autoimmune disorders to develop. To operate in such a

Try to include a couple of these nutrient

delicate balance, it is important that your everyday lifestyle habits

sources at each meal. Getting an enormous

give your immune system what it needs.

amount of these foods at once will not nec-

Now, in no particular order, let us get down to the basics for building strong immune systems:

essarily increase immunity, but you can build it up over time by consistently sprinkling them into your meals throughout the week.

GET YOUR NUTRIENTS FROM FOOD The gut, which researchers are now calling “the second brain”

GET ENOUGH SLEEP

produces hormones and biological responses, which create the

On the one hand, poor sleep quality and

antibodies your immune system uses to detect anything foreign in

chronic sleep deprivation can have negative

your body. In other words, consistently eating well is like preparing

consequences on your immunity as it reduces

your body for (germ) battle.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED)

increase your susceptibility to disease. Some researchers are even finding that bad sleep

Our recommendation is to create daily stress-reduction strategies and use them as if they were prescribed medicines. These include:

habits may even impact the effectiveness of

+ Deep-breathing breaks

the flu vaccine. On the flip side, a good night’s

+ Meditation

sleep can help decrease stress, reduce neg-

+ Walks

ative effects on the immune system, and

+ And of course, Exercise

improve exercise performance.

The recommendation is seven to eight

Getting back into a regular fitness routine in the gym is key. Be

hours of sleep per night. There are many

sure to adhere to physical distancing rules when you are exercis-

ways to help you get those z’s and improve

ing. Preserving space around you minimizes exposure to pathogens

your sleep, including stretching before-

and can help slow the spread of the coronavirus in your community.

hand and banning your cell phone from

However, community and commitment might be just what you need

the bedroom. When a full night’s sleep is

to strengthen your immune system…and your body and mind.

not possible, as a backup strategy take a 30-minute nap twice a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

DEVELOP YOUR ATTITUDE Research shows that positive thoughts reduce stress and inflammation, which increases resilience to infection — while consistent

REDUCE YOUR STRESS

negativity can make you more susceptible to the common cold and flu.

THE SCIENCE IS CLEAR: WHEN YOU

The influx of news from 2020 is scary, so it is easy to spiral down

ARE STRESSED, YOUR BODY INCREASES

in negative thoughts. Change the story you tell yourself from ‘It’s not

ITS

WHICH

going to be OK’ to ‘I am safe at home with the people I love.’ Start

DECREASES YOUR AMOUNT OF WHITE

CORTISOL

RESPONSE,

your day with a positive thought or even a mantra such as, ‘I am well!’

BLOOD CELLS AND LOWERS YOUR

or ‘Today will be a good day!’

ABILITY TO FIGHT OFF INFECTION.

The common thread between all four categories is frequency and

What often stresses us out in our individual

focus. If you only eat nutritious food, sleep well, manage your stress,

lives (jobs, relationships, personal circum-

and work on your attitude when you are sick, that will not do much.

stances, etc.) is being amplified right now

It is like going to the gym: working out hard once in a while will not

with all the havoc around us from the pan-

achieve the same results as consistent habits. If you do develop

demic. The news alone about the pandemic

these habits daily, however; you are giving your body what it needs

is enough to keep us completely stressed out!

to build a strong immune system.

YOUR FITNESS IS 100% MENTAL, YOUR BODY WON’T GO WHERE YOUR MIND WON’T PUSH IT.

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simone biles on streng th & motivation ARTICLE GABI DE LA ROSA | PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS SPICKS PHOTOGRAPHY

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HEADING INTO THE TOKYO OLYMPICS, SIMONE BILES SHARES HOW SHE STAYS ON THE TOP OF HER GAME DESPITE A CHALLENGING 2020.

ON A RAINY SATURDAY MORNING, SIMONE BILES WALKED INTO HER GYM, WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CENTRE, OFFERED EVERYONE A SMILE AND DID A QUICK TWIRL. Watching her talk to her mom about her schedule for the morning, it is easy to forget that the petite 23-year-old is a household name, an icon in her However, just like the rest of us, Biles, who has

challenge was walking into the gym each day, not

dominated her sport for decades, has been grap-

knowing how long the postponement would last.

pling with all the issues that have plagued 2020.

“It has been hard both mentally and physically,”

Poised to go to Tokyo for the summer Olympics

said Biles. “It has been a little bit harder men-

last year, she was favored to win the second

tally because I was ramping up my body and my

consecutive Olympic all-around title. Biles was

mind to compete in the Olympics last summer.

devastated, however, when the games were

Everyone was gearing up to be at the top of their

postponed because of the coronavirus. She was

game, and then we just got shut down and had to

very open with the media in the spring of last year

start that process all over again. Everyone thinks

regarding her indecision about returning to train-

it is a one-year process, but it is a four-year pro-

ing after the announcement. She said the biggest

cess, so to add one more year to that is difficult.”

Once the International Olympic Committee announced that the games would resume on the same dates in 2021, Biles felt more assured. They have since stated that the games will occur even if there isn’t an audience in attendance. After watching the NFL, NBA, MLB, and other professional sports resume their seasons, Biles has settled in with the knowledge that even if things look a little different, she will be competing. “We will have to be secluded in a bubble, which is hard mentally, but we have to make it happen because the Olympics only happens every four years,” she says. “Everyone around the world has trained for these moments since they were little, and this is how some people make their living. We just have to go on with it even if there is no audience.”

When Texas opened back up after a seven-week mandatory shut down of all non-essential business due to coronavirus, Biles got to work

BILES

sport, and the most decorated gymnast of all time.

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and ramped up her training once again. Six days per week for six to seven hours per day, Biles works with her coaches at her self-proclaimed “home away from home” World Championship Centre gym.

Biles, who has been training this way since she was 13 years old, has a strong support system both in and outside the gym.

The 52,000 square foot training facility is a family business run by Biles’ parents Ron and Nellie Biles. Her brother Adam is the general manager and says Simone is treated just like any other gymnast there. Working with athletes from all over the country, Nellie Biles firmly believes that education is a large part of the training process and is currently working on getting the homeschooling portion of the gym certified as a private school. She guided Simone through her educational decisions and knows how important it is for elite athletes to

happen to me, or my boyfriend, or my brothers. It is

have a good scholastic foundation. “We are help-

really sad, and it just hits on a different level.”

ing them realize two dreams at once,” she says of her academic programming.

With only six months left for training, Biles has put all distractions aside and has her sights set on

Although Simone hasn’t had to deal with aca-

Tokyo 2021. She self-motivates by testing her limits

demic issues for quite some time, she has had to

in the gym. “Yeah, I have all the medals, but just

deal with the political and racial tensions that trou-

seeing how far I can go is what keeps me moti-

bled the country in 2020. As an African American

vated and keeps me going.” When asked about

athlete, Biles knows many turn to her as a role

retirement, which she has hinted at several times

model, and she is often looked to as the spokes-

over the past few years, Simone just smiles and

person for her sport. Although many professional

says no firm plan is in place. Thanks to COVID-

athletes see being a role model as a disadvantage,

19, there is only a three-year gap until the next

Biles says she is grateful for the platform she has

Olympics in Paris 2024, so she is leaving the door

been given and uses it to be a voice for the voice-

open for future competition. “I actually feel like I

less. While she didn’t participate in any in-person

am aging like a fine wine – it is so crazy,” says the

protests because of the pandemic, she did partici-

gymnast. “I really feel like each year I get physically

pate in peaceful protests through social media. “To

better and mentally stronger, so I am excited to see

see everything that has happened has deeply sad-

what I can do this year. I have to go into each com-

dened me,” says Biles. “It has been hard because I

petition like it might be my last, though, because

am African American, so this sort of injustice could

you never know – it might be.”

“Seei n g how fa r I ca n go is what keeps m e m o t i v a t e d a n d k e e p s m e g o i n g.”

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CANOPY: A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR CANCER SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES

FOR THOSE FIGHTING THE BATTLE OF THEIR LIVES,

and beyond, regardless of where patients are receiving

CANOPY, A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND CANCER SURVI-

treatment. Created to be a warm and welcoming place

VORSHIP CENTER IN THE GREATER HOUSTON

for those who visit, The Center serves as the primary

AREA OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF FREE PRO-

location for activities aimed at helping patients and

GRAMS AND SERVICES ADDRESSING EMOTIONAL,

families throughout all phases of their illness, as well

PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL NEEDS. Located on the

as assistance in navigating life after treatment. Because

campus of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital,

fighting cancer takes much more than expert care.

Canopy has been serving the community since 2016.

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Canopy features a caring community of hope, healing,

The mission of Canopy is to provide the finest sup-

and empowerment to enhance the quality of life for indi-

port, education, and integrative medical services to

viduals affected by cancer as well as those who support

all those impacted by cancer in Montgomery County

cancer survivors during their journeys. At The Center,

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survivors and their supporters will find an inviting, comfortable

+ A small support group room for private counseling, small group

place where staff and volunteers help them address issues and

counseling sessions, smoking cessation classes, and meetings with

concerns, relax and find ways to look and feel their very best – all in

social workers or dieticians

one comprehensive and supportive environment.

+ An onsite library and electronic resources

The Center is run by a staff of three amazing women - Amanda

+ A massage therapy room for individualized massage treatment

Poole, facility manager, Carolyn Allsen, Oncology Nurse Navigator

+ A private dressing room area for breast prosthesis and bra fittings

and Katherine Mahan, Oncology Counselor. Volunteers make up the

+ A wig salon for individuals coping with hair loss

rest of the team, most of whom are cancer survivors. It takes about 70 volunteers to run the programs each year.

Canopy recently initiated “Look Good Feel Better” sessions that provide wigs and breast prosthetics. This monthly American Cancer Society

CANOPY OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES, INCLUDING:

program teaches women and men undergoing cancer treatments how

+ Oncology Nurse Navigator

to cope with common cosmetic concerns and improve self-esteem.

+ A cooking demonstration kitchen for nutritional education

Spiritual support is also offered through the Chaplains at the hospital

+ A large support group room for caregiver support sessions, yoga

along with a bible study program which is currently virtual. Registration

classes, tai chi, music, art, dance therapy, and “Ask the Doctor” sessions

is needed for most programs. As their website is being redesigned, an up-to-date schedule is available on their Facebook page.

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“Canopy is what keeps me alive. I get dressed and someone expects and wants me to be in a space like Canopy for support.”

COVID-19 has shut down many of The Center’s activities, but

Laurie Bauermeister, of Laurie’s Home Furnishings in Tomball was

Canopy is back open for counseling, coffee hours and socials. As

a guest of Canopy’s for several years as she was being treated for

people receive cancer diagnoses, Canopy is available for comfort

cancer. Like Laurie, many of the guests will tell you “Canopy is what

and support.

keeps me alive. I get dressed and someone expects and wants me to

Success at Canopy is defined by how many people they can

be in a space like Canopy for support.” Before losing her battle with

impact which is only possible because of the graciousness of The

cancer, Laurie left a legacy gift to Canopy. This gift will contribute

Woodlands community. The biggest challenge is that visits have

over $140,000 yearly over the next 20 years.

dropped from over 800 to 250-300 this year. Many of the donations

Canopy is made possible by Memorial Hermann The Woodlands

that support The Center are raised through events which were can-

Medical Center Hospital and by philanthropic support through

celed, and The Center is relying on community support.

Memorial Hermann Foundation and Memorial Hermann In the Pink

Philanthropic funds are critical to ensure that services continue to be provided at no cost to cancer patients and family members that need them the most.

of Health who have raised $2M over the past several years.

You can help further Canopy’s mission by spreading the word or becoming a long-term donor. To support Canopy, visit www.thewoodlandscanopy.org or call the Memorial Hermann Foundation at 713.897.5838.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Health Nut Salad offered by Herb & Beet

loca l eater ies sha re t hei r wholesome favor ite fa res IN JANUARY, MANY PEOPLE ARE FOCUSED ON SHEDDING HOLIDAY POUNDS, BUT OTHERS SEE THE NEW YEAR AS A CHANCE TO ESTABLISH

HEALTHY

(AND

SUSTAINABLE)

EATING RESOLUTIONS. We are lucky here in The Woodlands to have fantastic eateries that make it a little easier to stick to our resolutions and enjoy going out with family or friends to a beautiful space for lunch or dinner. They have been gracious enough to share with us some of their favorite healthy eating recipes so that we can try them at home.

Herb and Beet share their Health Nut Salad, a fresh and crunchy salad full of nutrients that give energy and improve digestion. They have a fantastic menu of healthy food available at herbandbeet.com. We highly suggest checking them out for a quick, healthy, and yummy new year pick me up.

Skip the ranch on the vegetable tray this year and head towards the humus! Flower Child is sharing their take on a Greek dish, with Avocado Humus.

Flower Child makes every last bite on their menu from scratch, using farm-fresh ingredients from close to home. So, try out the humus, and then head over to iamaflowerchild.com to check out their other fabulous menu options.

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THESE WONDERFUL WELLNESS INSPIRED RECIPES FROM OUR OWN LOCAL HEALTH-MINDED RESTAURANTS WILL HELP YOU START YOUR YEAR OFF RIGHT.

HEALTH NUT SALAD from Herb & Beet

+ ½ BOWL CHOPPED KALE (MASSAGED) + ½ CUP COOKED QUINOA (WE USE TRI-COLOR ROYAL QUINOA)

+ ½ RIPE AVOCADO + ¼ CUP RED BELL PEPPER (CHOPPED) + ¼ CUP GREEN GRAPES (HALVED) + 2 TBSP TOASTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS + 2 TBSP ALMONDS (CHOPPED) + YOUR FAVORITE CITRUS OR LEMON VINAIGRETTE This recipe is about as simple as it gets! Put all the ingredients in a bowl and toss with your favorite vinaigrette.

Herb & Beet is a locally inspired, fastcasual restaurant bringing farm-fresh food to The Woodlands, Texas.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED)

AVOCADO HUMMUS from Flower Child

+ 2 16 oz. Cans Garbanzo Beans + 1/2 C. Water + 1/3 C. Lemon Juice + 1/4 C Tahini Paste + 2 Tbsp Garlic Smashed + 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt + 1/2 Tbsp Evaporated Cane Sugar + 1/2 Tbsp Cumin + 1/4 C Extra Virgin Olive Oil + 2 Tbsp Jalapeno Peppers Chopped + 2 Tbsp Cilantro Chopped + 2 Tbsp Green Onions Chopped + 2 Avocados + 1/4 C. Lime Juice Drain the Garbonzo beans in a colander making sure that all excess liquid is removed.

Combine all ingredients in a container, puree with an immersion blender until smooth. If an immersion blender isn’t something you have on hand, consider using a food processor or a standard blender.

Place Hummus in a container to chill.

Top with your favorite Relish and serve with your favorite vegetable crudite.

Flower Child, located on Lake Woodlands Drive, is on a simple, soul-satisfying mission to spread positively delicious vibes and healthy food in The Woodlands.

Avacado Hummus offered by Flower Child

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ARTIST’S PALETTE PHOTOGRAPHY ALEX BUNCH

F I N D I N G P E AC E D U R I N G 2 0 2 0 ONE ARTIST’S PURSUIT OF PEACE AND CERTAINTY DURING UNPRECEDENTED TIMES, CAPTURED RIGHT HERE IN THE WOODLANDS

THE SPIRIT BEHIND THIS IS THAT WHILE HUMANITY WAS IN CRISIS, NATURE WENT ABOUT ITS DUTY OF CULTIVATING BEAUTY AND LIFE ALL AROUND US...WITHOUT SKIPPING A BEAT.

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T HE MOS T R E SPEC T ED N A ME IN R E A L E S TAT E EDUC AT ION R E A L E S TAT E

D E S I G N AT I O N S

L O A N O R I G I N AT I O N

HOME INSPECTION

APPR AISAL

BUSINESS ETIQUETTE

Our NEW Houston North Campus is Opening!

Start 2021 with a New Career in Real Estate!

New Campus Address 7302 NORTH GR AND PARK WAY WEST SPRING, TEX AS 77379 281- 893 - 4 4 8 4 REGISTR ATION HOURS: MON-FRI: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SAT: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Grand Opening & On-Site Classes Start In January

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START YOUR EDUCATION HERE

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SCAN FOR MAP

*Masks and Social Distancing are required on campus.

Visit www.ChampionsSchool.com/covid19 for details.

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REALTY REPORT

REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

THE WOODLANDS

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

East Shore

$3,150,000.00

$3,025,000.00

96%

80

5

5 full / 2 half

Carlton Woods

$3,750,000.00

$3,000,000.00

80%

438

5

6 full / 2 half

Carlton Woods Creekside

$2,999,000.00

$2,800,000.00

93%

866

6

6 full / 3 half

East Shore

$2,550,000.00

$2,450,000.00

96%

441

4

4 full / 1 half

Carlton Woods Creekside

$2,675,000.00

$2,435,000.00

91%

257

5

5 full / 3 half

East Shore

$2,495,000.00

$2,250,000.00

90%

381

5

5 full / 1 half

Sterling Ridge

$2,295,000.00

$2,165,000.00

94%

314

5

6 full / 1 half

Carlton Woods

$1,775,000.00

$1,650,000.00

93%

155

4

3 full / 2 half

Carlton Woods

$1,695,000.00

$1,600,000.00

94%

36

4

4 full / 1 half

Indian Springs

$1,690,000.00

$1,591,000.00

94%

163

5

4 full / 2 half

This data is a sampling of sold properties from a previous month. Source: IRES MLS system.

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Carol Knott Tefft (713) 253-7812

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MINIMAL DESIGN MAXIMUM IMPACT

The Perfect House

1-18 ICE SKATING

The Woodlands Ice Rink

JANUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

Lace-up your skates and bring the family. The Woodlands Ice Rink is

open daily through January 18th.

Monday through Thursday: 3 to 9 p.m. Friday 3 to 11 p.m, Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday: Noon to

7 p.m. Times & prices vary by day, reservations are required.

1 GYPSY CARAVAN FARMERS MARKET

Forever 21 & Macy's Parking Lot

Guests can buy fresh and organic products from farmers, while art lovers can browse and buy original and handcrafted jewelry, pottery, wood, sculpture, fiber arts, and other unique pieces from local craftsmen.

The Farmer's Market will be held every Friday through January 29, 2021

4-31 TASTE OF THE TOWN The Woodlands

The 35th Annual Taste of the Town 2021 in a new and different format.

Rather than meeting for one night, this year the event will take place on-site at all participating area restaurants during the entire month of January.

Ticket prices are only $25.00 per person. Learn more at https://www. woodlandschamber.org/events/ details/2021-taste-of-the-townmonth-11138

281.653.8969

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8 MICKY & THE MOTORCARS Dosey Does The Big Barn

Micky’s

voice;

pitch-perfect

but

suitably rough & twangy for the hard livin’ material. The material & the ability to balance out their radio-friendly numbers with some subtle curveballs. 8:30 PM, Normal Seat $20.00, Obstructed Seat $15.00 Come In Early, The Kitchen Is Open!

14 DINNER/LIVE MUSIC SHOW WITH HERMAN'S HERMITS STARRING PETER NOONE Dosey Does The Big Barn

At 15 he achieved international success; as HERMAN, the lead of the legendary 60’s Pop band: I’m Into Something Good, Listen People, Henry the 8th, Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat, Wonderful World, A Kind Of Hush. Dinner 6:30 – 7:30 Includes: Salad, Entrée choice, Dessert, Bev

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Rob Fleming Recreation Center

Moms, bring your sons out to the second annual putt-putt themed date night! All ages are welcome!

The fee is $45 for the pair and $15 for each additional sibling. Come dressed comfortably and bring your competitive spirit. Please note that the nine hole putt-putt course will be outside. Chick-Fil-A nuggets and salads will be provided for dinner.

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WE’RE HERE TO HELP IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY

SCHEDULE AN IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL VISIT TODAY Routine checkups are essential to long-term health. That’s why Memorial Hermann Medical Group has put enhanced safety measures in place at all locations. Whether you opt to see your doctor in person or through a Virtual Office Visit, you can get the care you need with peace of mind.

To schedule a same-day or next-day appointment, call 832.658.MHMG (6464).

Advancing health. Personalizing care.

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