Flower Mound Town Life Magazine January 2021

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021 THE BALANCE & BLISS ISSUE

ADVANCED PAIN INSTITUTE OF TEXAS

INSPIRING HOPE & RESTORING HEALTH

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TABLE OF

Contents

ASK THE EXPERTS

14 Great Taste In Every Bite

23 Edit This with Steve Gamel

18 Bob’s House of Hope Igniting

30 Home Decorating with POSH Home Staging

43 Dentistry with Country Lakes Family Dental

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 17 Designing with Passion with All Design Company

Hope For Healing

20 Sheriff’s Corner with Sheriff Tracy Murphree

22 Spreading Her Wings 25 National Signing Day 2020 26 2021 Wellness Trends To Find Your Bliss

28 Stocking & Re-Stocking The Shelves

FLOWER MOUND PHOTO PAGES

34 Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop

04 Resident Photos

36 Hollywood’s Anti-Aging Secrets

16 Resident Photos 21 Resident Photos 24 Resident Photos 35 Resident Photos 39 Resident Photos 54 Resident Photos 58 Resident Photos

Are Right Here In Flower Mound

38 5 Things To Do 40 Fashion Guide 2021 44 A Story For The Ages 46 Kids Kastle Now Open!

48 Local Girl In Need Of Bone Marrow Transplant

51 Voice Quality. Great Experience. Guaranteed.

ARTICLES 08 10 Hot Places To Find Your Balance & Bliss

10 Why Testosterone Replacement?

12 Inside Community & Education www.FlowerMoundMagazine.com

52 Flower Mound High School Bands Take The Spotlight

55 Vaccine’s Are Here In Denton County

56 Valentine’s Day Date Night

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ADVANCED PAIN

INSTITUTE OF TEXAS INSPIRING HOPE

& RESTORING HEALTH Cover Image Dr. Eric Anderson & Dr. John Broadnax With Advanced Pain Institute of Texas

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Publisher of Murray Media Group, kelly@murray-media.com

Publisher & Editor Scott & Kelly Murray

Administration

Following Through On RESOLUTIONS

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he holiday season is long gone, and hopefully, that means no more cake, candy, and tables loaded with food we shouldn’t be eating. I mean, don’t get me wrong, just the sound of all that is making me hungry. But now is the time to start thinking about what we can do to better ourselves — and start anew.

Naturally, a great place to start is by recapturing your fitness goals and being healthy. But it also goes beyond that. Typical resolutions that we should all follow through with this time of year include spending less time on work and more with family and friends, living life to the fullest, getting organized, and learning a new skill or hobby. Many people use the flip to the new year as a chance to clean the slate financially — get out of debt, save money, etc.

These are all great ideas, and it can be easy for many of us to simply say, “Yeah, I’m going to focus on all of that.” My answer is that instead of biting off more than you can chew, pick one — maybe two — New Year’s resolutions and put all of your time and energy into meeting those goals. You’ll be a lot better off and more likely to follow through.

Our family here at Murray Media Group only wants the best for you, your family, and your friends. We are coming off the worst year of our lifetime, and it’s easy to carry all of that yuck into the next year. But don’t!

This is our opportunity to start anew — to create the best year yet! I believe we will.

Managing Editor Jana Melton Sub-Editors Bobbi Byrne Alisha Tran

Writers & Editor

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HOT

Places To Find Your

BALANCE & BLISS

1. SPAVELA Taking care of your mental health is a surefire way to bring balance and bliss to your life.

At SpaVela, you can enjoy an array of high-quality services, such as massages, waxing, microdermaplane, peels, and injections. You don’t have to travel far for a luxurious pampering experience. 2800 Lakeside Pkwy., Ste. 100 • Flower Mound, TX 75022 2. THE WOODHOUSE DAY SPA When finding your bliss, it helps to surround yourself with the right environment.

The Woodhouse Day Spa offers a blissful experience from the moment you step through the door. They offer a variety of relaxing massages, facials, and other rejuvenating services that are sure to leave you with a memorable and healthful experience. 4081 Waller Creek, Ste. R120 • Highland Village, TX 75077 8 | FLOWER MOUND TOWN LIFE

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3. ARGYLE MED SPA & WELLNESS CENTER It’s easy to find bliss when your overall health is a priority. Argyle Med Spa & Wellness Center is operated by Nurse Practitioners in collaboration with a Physician to assist in the overall health and wellness of all of their clients. They offer amazing services such as laser treatments, hormone/testosterone therapy, and skin rejuvenation procedures. Here, you’re sure to find the best for your wellbeing inside and out.

1490 Commons Cr. • Argyle, TX 76226 4. IMPACT MEDICAL & CHIROPRACTIC When your health is aligned, your life will follow. Impact Medical & Chiropractic offers a comfortable, caring, and positive environment for each and every one of their clients. They offer a variety of different options and services such as chiropractic specialties, general, physical, and regenerative medicine, along with message therapy and physical rehabilitation. It’s easy to find overall balance when walking out of their door. 112 W 4th St. • Justin, TX 76247

8. FRISCO YOGA & NUTRITION

5. HOT SPRING FOOT MASSAGE

Finding balance in your overall health is

Relaxation and rejuvenation are a must when looking for complete bliss. Hot Spring Foot Massage will ease your sore muscles, stiff necks, and any other aches you may be experiencing to leave you in peace and tranquility. They offer a range of affordable services that are sure to erase any stresses you may be experiencing. You’ll leave feeling like a new person every time. 1224 US-377, Ste. 207 • Roanoke, TX 76262 6. INSPIRE YOGA Yoga is the perfect way to find balance in your everyday life. Inspire Yoga offers a wide variety of classes and options to choose from that fit your wants and needs the absolute best. You can enjoy Yoga Teacher Training, Beginner classes, heated and non-heated yoga classes, and even workshops. You’ll be sure to find your center with each and every visit. 321 W Hickory St., Ste. 104 • Denton, TX 76201

essential to living a blissful lifestyle. Frisco Yoga & Nutrition is committed to helping you reach your goals on your journey to a blissfully healthy life. They offer services such as nutrition training, meditation, and FatBurn yoga. You’ll find total support in your journey to balance and bliss with each and every visit.

4040 Legacy Dr., Ste. 106 Frisco, TX 75034 9. REFORM & RIDE You’re not just a number at Reform & Ride.

You’ll find camaraderie and support while you conquer your challenges. At Reform & Ride, they will meet you at whatever your fitness level may be. They offer Pilates apparatus, and spin classes along with barre and yoga workouts. A healthy lifestyle and continued support will be sure to help bring balance to your life.

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7. ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS SPA You’ll find bliss with every visit at Absolutely Fabulous Spa. They aim to nurture and relax each and every guest with their variety of luxurious services. They offer a wide range of facial services, massage therapy, and waxing services to cater to each individual guest.

Their individualized and innovative therapeutic techniques will be sure to leave you blissfully relaxed. 8765 Stockard Dr., Ste. 903 • Frisco, TX 75034

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When your entire family finds balance, your home will find bliss. Yogi Kids & Fit Family offers classes for the whole family.

They offer a variety of classes for all age groups such as yoga, Pilates, dance fitness, and more. Your family will be sure to find a release from the stress and anxiety of everyday life when coming here.

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WHY TESTOSTERONE

REPLACEMENT?

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by Ashley Wagner | photo courtesy of Ashley Wagner

ince this issue is focused on health and fitness, we felt it was the perfect time to give you the inside scoop on testosterone therapy and dispel a few myths surrounding this topic. There has been an explosion of popularity surrounding this curious little hormone, and most of the individuals in the 40-and-over age group who have tried it won’t ever go back to life without it. Let’s start with the basics though: what is testosterone?

Testosterone is a hormone produced normally by both men and women. Among other things, it plays an important role in bone mass, sex drive, maintaining lean

muscle mass, mental well-being, and energy. In men, it is produced in the testicles.

In women, it is produced mostly in the ovaries and adrenal glands. As you probably suspected, women produce much less than men, but it does not mean it is less important to women. Let me say that again for emphasis — it is not less important to women! As we age, like everything else, our testosterone levels decline. As a result, maintaining lean muscle becomes much harder, and our energy levels and libido often decline. In other words, if you are over 40 and do not like maintaining lean muscle, you don’t like energy, and you don’t enjoy sex, then you should probably stay away from testosterone.

How do we increase testosterone levels? There are several options that I would love to discuss with you in further detail when you come in for a visit, but you can use creams, injections, or pellets to bring your testosterone to a high-normal value. The goal is to optimize your levels. Normal levels in women range from 15 to 70ng/dL. In men, the normal range is from 300 to 1,000ng/dL. What if your level is 15 for a woman or 300 for a man, but you would feel better, think better, and stay leaner at 70-90 for a woman or 1,000-1,100 for a man? Does it not make sense to supplement what your own body makes?

Women often ask if it will make them look masculine, and men worry it may turn them into a muscle-bound freak. The short answer to both of these worries is no. Remember that we are optimizing your levels, not taking you to four, five, or ten times over what is considered normal.

Does insurance cover it? First, we do not accept insurance because we believe insurance does not allow us to spend the necessary time to really focus on you and your hormone goals. We check labs regularly and do things insurance won’t pay for and frankly won’t understand. In the interest of full disclosure, there are places that will accept your insurance if your levels are low enough. However, we provide a higher level of care than insurance allows. We also offer hormone replacement therapy memberships that provide consistent, affordable treatment to our patients.

Ashley Wagner, Nurse Practitioner Ashley developed a passion for helping people early in life and elected to pursue a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing and a Master’s Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has served as an Emergency Room Nurse at Baylor University Medical Center Level 1 Trauma Center, worked in the Parkland Hospital Emergency Room Level 1 Trauma Center and successfully completed her Critical Care Residency, and excelled into leadership positions including Charge Nurse and became a preceptor for new graduate nurses before pursuing her career as a Nurse Practitioner in Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics. At Live Young Wellness Spa, Ashley now performs injectables and specializes in the medical management for our Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy patients.

Playwright George Bernard Shaw said, “Youth is wasted on the young,” and undoubtedly meant it to be humorous. But I firmly believe you can maintain some of that youthful energy by replacing the hormones your body cannot quite produce at the same levels anymore. We see a limited number of clients for hormone replacement therapy and have had a waiting list for this high demand treatment. Give us a call and schedule your appointment today. We would love to meet you and help you optimize your hormones!

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INSIDE COMMUNITY KEEP FLOWER MOUND BEAUTIFUL RECEIVES THE 2020 OUTSTANDING GROUP AWARD At the January 4th Town Council meeting, Mayor Dixon and 2019 Outstanding Citizen of the Year, Angie Cox announced the recipients of the 2020 Flower Mound Outstanding Group Award. This award recognizes outstanding individuals and groups that demonstrate great service to the community. Keep Flower Mound Beautiful won the group award for the several environmental programs they have. photo courtesy of Town of Flower Mound, Texas Government Facebook page

INSIDE EDUCATION

2021 KINDNESS AMBASSADOR - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN Lewisville ISD is seeking students in grades 4-12 to serve as a “Kindness Ambassador” for their school. Kindness Ambassadors are students who are proven leaders and are known for their kindness and compassion for others. For more information please visit www.lisd.net #LISDBEKIND2021 12 | FLOWER MOUND TOWN LIFE

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CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY

SCHITT’S CREEK TRIVIA NIGHT Tues., Jan. 19 | 7-9:15pm | The Brass Tap - Highland Villiage 4151 Waller Creek, Ste Q130 • Highland Village, TX Come show off your knowledge of the Emmy Award winning show, Schitt's Creek!

This trivia night is free to play with awesome prizes for 1st and 2nd place of each game! Happy Hour is from 3-7pm and there will be Taco Tuesday specials! For more information visit www.facebook.com/events/447749806382811. photo courtesy of The Brass Tap - Highland Village Facebook

The Flower Mound Police Department is now accepting applications for the popular Citizens Police Academy (CPA).

This 10-week course is free to Flower Mound residents, and explores the inner workings of FMPD. Classes meet every Thursday from 7 to 9:30pm starting Thursday, March 26. In addition to every Thursday night, the class will meet on one Saturday. Classes are held at The Flower Mound Police Department, located at 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane. For more information visit www.flower-mound. com/555/Citizens-Police-Academies.

FLOWER MOUND HIGH SCHOOL The Flower Mound High School American Heart Association club recently had a toy drive for children who had to stay in hospitals over the holidays. The club managed to donate about 100 toys to the Children’s Health/Medical Hospital in Dallas! What a great job these students did! photo courtesy of Flower Mound High School Facebook page

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Every G R E A T

IN

T A S T E

Bite

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ho doesn’t love a good baked good during the holiday season? After all, isn’t it true that calories don’t count during the holidays? To help out with your baked goods browsing, we’ve composed a list of our top ten bakeries in Denton County.

THE FLOUR SHOP BAKERY

This cozy local bakery, located at 6100 Long Prairie Road in Flower Mound,

offers a variety of cupcakes, cakes, pies, brownies, cookies, and more. They also have several gluten-free options! Their

quick breads and cookie bars are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

CANDY HAVEN & CAKES This family owned bakery has been in business for over 34 years. They are

known for their fresh, never frozen, custom

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cakes that they make for any occasion.

They are located at 301 N. Interstate 35 E.

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scratch, custom cakes and desserts for

all occasions. They offer everything from breads, cupcakes, brownies, cookies,

custom cakes, and more! They also offer

gluten-free and vegan options! They are located at 360 Parker Square Road.

in Denton.

THE COOKIE CRAVE

RAVELIN BAKERY

The Cookie Crave is a Denton local

Ravelin Bakery is a neighborhood

bakeshop located in Denton at 416 S Elm

bakeshop located at 519 Locust Street.

This family-oriented bakery is famous

Street. They are known for their European-

for their gluten, dairy, soy and nut free

desserts. If you are wanting an out of

where you can try out multiple flavors.

style breads, pastries, and specialty

country experience, this is the perfect place for you!

HIVE BAKERY Hive Bakery is a local Flower Mound

bakery that specializes in their made from

cookies. They also offer bundle packs,

IRENE’S BAKERY Irene’s Bakery is famous for their amazing and creative wedding and special

occasion cakes. They also offer spectacular cupcakes in a wide variety of flavors such

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velvet, white chocolate and more! Irene’s

H E AV E N LY TAY LO R E D SW E E TS

is known for it’s stunning customizable

Town Lewisville.

Heavenly Taylored Sweets offers a

sure to impress.

MIKE’S BAKERY

chocolates, cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, pies,

as Italian crème, key lime, carrot cake, red is located at 116 W Main Street in Old

Mike’s is a bakery located in Corinth at

4251 FM 2181 in Ste. 216. Mike’s Bakery is famous for providing top of the line, New-

York style baked goods and desserts. Their

wide range of custom cakes, cookies,

cake pops, and more. They even offer a variety of gluten free options! They are

located at 260 S Interstate 35 E in Denton.

specialties include danishes, cheesecakes,

THIRSTY CUPCAKE CUSTOM CAKES

out of the Big Apple, Mike’s Bakery is the

This Custom Cake shop located at 502 S

and cakes. If you’re wanting to take a bite place for you!

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Old Orchard Lane, Ste. 134 in Lewisville

cakes. From weddings to birthdays and

everywhere in between, these cakes are

LINNYBIRD BAKESHOP Linnybird Bakeshop is located in Lake

Dallas at 204 W Hundley Drive. They offer unique flavors and use all high quality

ingredients. Their baked goods range

from cakes to pies and even more. But the

thing that they are most famous for is their out of this world cupcakes!

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Business Spotlight

DESIGNING

with

PASSION

by Jean Eisenmann

W

hen your business is also your passion, there is no end to your creative energy and drive because it’s loving what you do and who you serve. Spend five minutes with awardwinning interior designer Alisa Lankenau, and it’s evident that she is part of that fortunate group.

Alisa has been transforming and enhancing clients’ homes and businesses for 14 years as the owner of All Design Co., a full-service interior design firm. She offers complete interior design services, including space planning, color consultation, product selection, and purchasing. The goal is to help clients save time, money, and stress.

Each plan reflects the client’s individual tastes, needs, and interests — from the idea stage through product installation.

Her positive “can-do” attitude and genuine desire to put her clients at ease shine through from the first meeting.

“I’m easy to work with, and I am so passionate about making my clients’ homes more beautiful,” Alisa said. “I

want the client to relax and actually enjoy the process, placing their trust in me.”

Some might think that hiring an interior designer would be a costly indulgence.

Alisa disagrees.

“It’s important to know that working with an interior designer actually saves you money,” Alisa explains. “Factors such as saving your valuable time, designer discounts, and utilizing professionals who have an eye for creating an expensive look without the expense.

Sometimes, just making small changes can give a room an entirely new look.”

Given her years of experience, Alisa advises that if you’re considering a design change, “Take everything into consideration – form and function. Develop a plan with the big picture in mind, not design around one or two pieces.”

For Alisa, every client brings a fresh new challenge and opportunity.

“I want to make sure each client isn’t just satisfied but absolutely thrilled.”

Alisa’s affiliation with the franchise organization Decorating Den gives her access to purchasing directly from luxury American manufacturers and specialized imports. This saves the client from being billed an hourly fee for Alisa to shop online or actually visit stores. In addition, All Design Co. is supported by the area’s leading contractors, painters, electricians, and other professionals.

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BOB’S HOUSE OF

Igniting Ho

FOR HEAL

by Jean Eisenmann | photo courtesy of Helen’s Photography

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y Presidential Proclamation, January is known as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The goal is to raise awareness of heinous crimes against humanity, including children. Human traffickers generate billions of dollars by enslaving individuals through coercion, violence, blackmail, and other manipulative tactics, forcing victims to provide labor or services against their will, including commercial sex. This degradation of human dignity is prevalent throughout the world, including communities across America. And Texas is no exception.

According to the U.S. Department of State, there are 300,000 children lured into the commercial sex trade each year in the United States. Surprisingly, roughly 150,000 of them are boys.

Enter Bob Williams, founder and CEO of Ranch Hands Rescue Counseling Center and Animal Sanctuary in Argyle.

Bob initiated the nonprofit more than a decade ago to pair abused and neglected animals (the worst-ofthe-worst) with individuals suffering from complex trauma, resulting in unconventional and hugely successful therapy for both man and beast. Bob had always planned to add a safe house to the center as a separate facility, possibly for treating veterans. But after learning of the alarming lack of support and aid for male sex trafficking victims, he had to get involved.

“I refer to these boys as the unseen survivors, because of the stigma associated with sex trafficking,” Bob said.

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HOPE

ope

LING Bob’s House of Hope will be the country’s first nonprofit long-term safe house exclusively for male survivors of commercial sexual exploitation between the ages of 18-24. Why that age range?

“We believe younger victims are better off in a secure foster home rather than an institutional home, where they might still receive love in a family environment toward their recovery,” Bob explained. “Older victims, those 18 and into their 20s, are considered adults. But after multiple years of being victimized by abuse, emotionally they’re maybe 14 or 15 and need help and love, too, but in a more structured treatment environment.”

The house is being converted from what used to be Ranch Hands Rescue’s headquarters (on Hwy 77 between Denton and Argyle) into Bob’s House of Hope. Residents will be part of a twoyear, long-term trauma care program, providing six young men with 24-hour care seven days a week in a safe environment.

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BOB’S HOUSE OF HOPE IS SCHEDULED TO OPEN IN MID-FEBRUARY

“These kids have been through intense trauma,” Bob said. “We’re trying to take what might require years of therapy and compress it into two.”

In addition, residents will be offered a mentoring program led by male and female veterans, vocational training such as woodworking, and furthering their education.

By employing the same animal-assisted therapy as the counselors at Ranch Hands Rescue, working with the animals will be an integral part of therapy and recovery for these young men.

Law officers and government agencies phone Bob weekly with requests to take in young sexual exploitation survivors. The majority of residents selected for the safe house will be referred by law enforcement.

Bob’s House of Hope is scheduled to open in mid-February. Hopefully, it

will serve as a model for other cities so that young victims everywhere

might have a place of healing they can turn to.

“We need people to get involved

and join our fight,” Bob implored.

“If we build it, I just know people will support it.”

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SHERIFF’S W I T H

S H E R I F F

K

-9 Nilo was born on December 15, 2011, in the Netherlands and was named “Daffe.” He was purchased and imported to the United States in August of 2013. In the fall of 2013, the Denton County Sheriff’s Office committed to building a K-9 program to help serve Denton County citizens. K-9 Nilo was the first K-9 selected to join our agency, and he and his handler began training in Louisiana. After Nilo and his handler completed training in March of 2014, he hit the streets working. Nilo continued to work with his original handler until the fall of 2017 when he was assigned a new handler. Nilo’s new handler, Deputy Corey Halfmann, was his partner until his end of watch on December 14, 2020, due to a terminal illness. K-9 Nilo’s end of watch was just one day shy of his birthday.

Nilo’s spent his entire career working Criminal Interdiction. Hunting illegal contraband smugglers was his passion.

In doing so, Nilo assisted in the seizure of thousands of pounds of narcotics and millions in assets seized from narcotics smugglers, drug dealers, and other criminals. His largest single narcotics seizure was 445 pounds on a traffic stop. K-9 Nilo was known throughout the North Texas K-9 World as one of the best narcotic sniffing K-9s around. His reputation in the criminal interdiction world was so good that state and federal agencies across North Texas called for his

T R A C Y

assistance numerous times. Officers from other agencies respected Nilo and were always happy to have him assist.

Nilo’s handler, Deputy Corey Halfmann, shares these sentiments: “On every traffic stop I would make, K-9 Nilo would become fully alert and would always stand up and watch every move I made from the vehicle through the front kennel door. On one traffic stop, he was able to get through his kennel door and was in my front seat. What was great was that he had his paw on the light bar and siren buttons and was hitting them. So there I was, trying to get through this stop, and my sirens and lights are on and off and changing constantly because Nilo keeps hitting the buttons with his paws.

I can say with certainty that on numerous occasions when dealing with violent criminals, the sound of Nilo’s bark always deterred the aggressive behavior of the person I was dealing with. There is no telling how many times his bark saved my life. I have never had a criminal attempt to violently confront me once they heard Nilo barking.

Nilo was one of the most kind and gentle K-9s around. He was very sociable and loved kids. Sometimes, I think he loved them more than me. He loved going up to kids and pushing all his weight on them so they would have to wrap their arms around him to stay balanced.

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All the way up until the end, K-9 Nilo loved to work. I would go outside in the morning and start my unit only to hear K-9 Nilo start his excited yelping because he knew it was time to go to work. That boy would race out of the house and sit at the door of my unit, waiting for me to open it. There was nothing he loved more than going to work.

Most people have no idea the bond a handler has with his K-9 partner. I did not really even know how tight our bond was until the loss of him. It one of the hardest things I have ever had to deal with.”

K-9 Nilo spent his last days with his handler and family at home, celebrating his birthday with cake and treats. DCSO was honored by Nilo’s service, and he will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace, K-9 Nilo!

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SPREADING

Her Wings

by Brooke Ezzo | photo courtesy of LoWana Hardy

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t only 9-years-old, her resume is one to be envied. She has written seven books, but until now, none where published. That changed this past fall when Ricki became the youngest author in her publishing company, Balboa. Ricki and her family felt her stories should be available for all, to help teach and inspire.

Fly High Butterfly is a story of faith, hope, and friendship. Rose, a young butterfly, is separated from her mother and befriends a young girl named Ricki. The two set off

on a hopeful adventure that leads to Rose reuniting with her mother.

“When I write books, I want to connect with people,” Ricki said. “I want it to inspire them.”

With an African American and Panamanian background, Ricki had a desire to turn Fly High Butterfly into a duallanguage book, being printed in both

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“The goal is for her to start doing these videos of her reading her own books and other books that she admires. We want kids to actually join in and enjoy learning how to read,” LoWana said. “It’s not all about bragging rights. It is about helping.

If God blesses you with a gift, you have to give your gift to others.”

Fly High Butterfly was created as a way for Ricki to give part of her passion to friends, to connect with them, and to touch lives. She hopes her books inspire others to create and use their gifts, as well.

That is exactly what she is doing.

When Ricki and her mother, LoWana Hardy, decided to take her stories to the next level, their main goal was to make sure these books helped in giving back to the community.

“Our goal is to donate to underprivileged kids,” LoWana said. “We are teaming up with Half Priced Books for their donation drive. Ricki will be able to give out free books to children who may not be able to afford them.”

with her fans. Videos of Ricki reading will also be added to her YouTube channel.

English and Spanish. Her hope is to team up with surrounding school districts and have her book be a tool for dual-language programs.

Encouragement from family and her teachers at school has given Ricki the confidence to expand her brand. Not only does she have more books in the pipeline, she has created Ricki Reads-- a website where cartoon-Ricki reads to and interacts

“When I grow up, I want to be a writer, and if I can, be a part-time singer,” Ricki said. “I want others to know they should let their imaginations go wild, have fun, but don’t forget to do the work.”

Keep an eye out for Ricki’s soon-to-bereleased titles including, Where’s My Crown, Not Always a Royal, and her trilogy, Summer School Nightmare.

Follow Ricki on her website, www.RickiReads.com. Her books can be found online on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Wal-Mart.

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Using an apostrophe shows possession, which is important when you’re talking about New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, a New Year’s resolution, a New Year’s greeting, etc.

In all instances, you’re referring to something that belongs to the holiday.

Here are a few examples: •

This New Year’s Eve party rocks!

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What is your New Year’s resolution?

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New Year’s Day is my favorite day of the year.

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It’s a New Year’s celebration!!

Another Noteworthy Rule For 2021 And Beyond Capitalize “New Year” in a sentence when referring to the holiday, which is a proper noun. If you’re writing about a general timeframe, lowercase new year.

Here are a few examples: •

Let’s meet for lunch in the new year.

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Happy New Year, everyone!

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NATIONAL SIGNING DAY

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nother signing day is in the books for Dallas-Fort Worth area high schools, and that includes some of your favorite studentathletes right here in Denton County. Sixteen athletes at six schools signed their National Letter of Intent on December 16, the first day of the early national signing period for football.

Of those 16 total signings, 14 were to Football Bowl Subdivision programs that included the likes of TCU, UNT, Texas A&M, Florida State, LSU, and Baylor.

Some of the names to sign on the dotted line included Guyer quarterback Eli Stowers (Texas A&M), Marcus quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (LSU), Flower Mound defensive end Stone Ebby (SMU), Liberty Christian quarterback Daniel Greek (Mississippi State), and Argyle tight end Jasper Lott (TCU). All of those players guided their teams to successful seasons in 2020.

From our family here at Murray Media Group, congratulations to everyone who signed. Below is a complete list of signings.

GUYER HIGH SCHOOL

• Eli Stowers, Texas A&M • Deuce Harmon, Texas A&M • Cooper Lanz, Baylor • Gabe Blair, UNT • Knox Boyd, Charlotte • Jordan Eubanks, Florida State • Darious Goodloe, Long Island

FLOWER MOUND HIGH SCHOOL

• Stone Ebby, SMU

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

• Daniel Greek, Mississippi State

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MARCUS HIGH SCHOOL

• Garrett Nussmeier, LSU • J. Michael Sturdivant, California

ARGYLE HIGH SCHOOL • Jasper Lott, TCU

• Jack Tucker, Texas Tech • Blake Spence, Texas Tech • Darren Chapa, Hardin-Simmons

NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL • Caden Barnett, Wyoming

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WELLNESS 2021

TRENDS To Find Your Bliss

by Kelly Murray

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any popular fitness and health trends came to light over the past year, from tele-health to wellness coaching and better health monitoring. Now that 2021 is here, we have even more wellness trends to consider. Here are just a few that will define 2021.

Wellness Ecosystems With more people staying home, this year will be filled with all types of home-based wellness trends. One that’s becoming very popular is the planning and creation of wellness ecosystems within homes. Implementing this concept in your household means that you can improve any indoor influences on your health, whether it’s the technology you regularly use or the architecture within rooms. For example, Circadian lighting is indoor lighting that can help improve your sleep by mimicking the natural patterns of sunlight. Air purifiers are becoming common in many households as people have become more aware of poor air quality outside their homes. The colors, designs, and other elements of your home’s architecture can affect stress and overall comfort levels. You can bet more people will make these subtle changes in the months to come.

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Immunity Hacks Immunity and improving it is likely to be a hot trend over the next few years for two reasons. First, genetic testing to identify weaknesses in the immune system has become much more common over the past few years. It’s more affordable and reliable than ever before, so many people are becoming interested in having their DNA tested. Also, the COVID-19 pandemic reminded many people of their own mortality, and many have begun to question their immune strength. Without immunity, you can’t possibly find bliss when illnesses or disorders can occur out of nowhere at any time. That’s why immunity hacks are predicted to be a major theme in 2021. By improving your diet, utilizing new health technologies, and being more mindful of your sleep and physical activity, a strengthened immune system can ensure that your 2021 is a healthy and blissful one.

Focus on Mental Health Society as a whole has made major strides in recognizing and treating mental health. All indicators point toward 2021 as the year where mental health will be brought to the forefront and prioritized. A major catalyst for this was the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Stress, depression, and anxiety all took center stage, with many people becoming worried about the future while being isolated during home lockdowns. Tele-health became crucial for healthcare providers who needed to treat mental disorders from a safe distance. While general wellness and health can contribute to your happiness, true bliss can’t be achieved without mental stability. In Denton County, there’s currently one mental health care provider for every 1,257 residents. While this isn’t too out of the ordinary compared to other Texas counties, it means that taking preventative measures is important for everyone. Mental health trends predicted for 2021 should be embraced and integrated into your everyday routine. This includes taking care of yourself by ensuring that you’re remaining socially active, opening up to others about your feelings, and taking up hobbies that enrich your quality of life. www.FlowerMoundMagazine.com

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Stocking & RE-STOCKING THE SHELVES

by Diane Ciarloni

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said Walker. “It’s a real presence because it’s so active in our community with so many programs and services. Of course, it has been here nearly five decades.”

Through fiscal year 2020, CCA distributed 31,109 meals through their Kids Eat Free program. 1,008 backpacks made their way into the 2020 Back to School program, many of them filled during the 27,061 visits to the organization’s Food Pantry.

Also on the list for a CCA boost were the 3,651 meals distributed to senior citizens.

The organization’s mission statement says it ministers to the poor, in the name of Jesus, by providing multi-faceted services that alleviate suffering, bring hope and change lives. The intrinsic goal is to use careful case management, implemented through a holistic approach, to bring families in need from rescue to transition.

The final phase for those families is to achieve self-sufficiency through what CCA refers to as a “hand-up” rather than a “hand-out.”

OVID pushed food pantries across the country to their limits, and CCA (Christian Community Action) in Lewisville, Texas, was no exception. Through sheer determination and dedication, CCA managed to keep local stomachs full and smiles on children’s faces. Their efforts were rewarded November 9, when it was announced at the Unity and Community event that CCA was named Non-Profit of the Year. “Unity and Community is made up of Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce and the Highland Village Business Association,” explained Lori Walker, President of the Flower Mound Chamber.

CCA began as a Bible study group with seven people in 1973. Today, it’s an organization with 19 staff members and 3,800 volunteers. Headquartered in Lewisville, it’s one of the largest nonprofits in North Texas. It provides more than 8,000individual services each year. “It seems as if CCA has been around forever,”

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ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY T H R O U G H W H AT CCA REFERS TO AS A “HAND-UP” R AT H E R T H A N A “ H A N D - O U T .”

There is no one-size-fits-all program at CCA. Instead, there’s a comprehensive approach for individuals as well as for families, whereby CCA actually walks beside them through all the relief and restorative services. This includes financial assistance programs, education needs and spiritual well-being. One of the most important factors is that mutual accountability is required of all parties.

CCA’s educational services include workshops to increase knowledge and skills, instilling in individuals a confidence to reach for employment as well as for income growth. Computer skills and financial management are taught along with ESL (English Second Language) and GED classes.

One of the most vulnerable groups within any society is labeled “Senior Citizens.”

One of CCA’s goals within this group is to help individuals sustain outside connections and friendships, thereby allowing them to maintain a place within society. This is accomplished through food and fellowship, financial and holiday support, lunches and transportation vouchers.

Counseling and spiritual care are, of course, mainstays of CCA. Christian Community Action is far more than a convenient drive-thru, drop-off point for bags of used clothing and household goods. It is, as the name says, action. That action is a complete program designed to surround those in need with a sincere and caring hand-up. www.FlowerMoundMagazine.com

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Ask The Expert: Home Decorating

• RHYTHM, REPETITION, STYLE & LINES: Where should we put the smaller pieces in the room to create rhythm, repetition, style and good lines?

Repetition and rhythm can be created using pairs of objects, colors, shapes, style and textures.

CREATING A

HEALTHY SANCTUARY

by Allison Fifer, POSH Home Staging & Redesign

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hhh, the sanctuary bedroom. The ultimate source for a homeowner’s rest, relaxation and restoration.

It is a space that affords you freedom to curl up with a good book, talk privately on the phone, re-energize, speak intimately or enjoy special time with a loved one.

Despite these activities, this bedroom is often left undecorated, overlooked, overpopulated and cluttered…thus, distracting from healthy living.

Relaxing colors, plush linens and fluffy pillows all contribute subtly to create an atmosphere of welcoming retreat. Color is central to our emotions we feel when entering a room. When combined with the overall effect of a room, color can have a magnificent or devastating effect. It can affect a person’s emotions, energy level and sense of order (or disorder). Color also sets a tone in a home; for example, formal vs informal; masculine vs feminine; cold and stuffy vs warm and welcoming.

When assessing your sanctuary, keep the following five steps in mind:

• PURPOSE: What is the purpose of your space? Form follows function, so this room needs to work within the constraints of your needs and preferences. Obviously, the master bedroom’s primary purpose is for sleeping, but you may be surprised at all the elements that need for that purpose.

• SPACE & EMPHASIS: How is the space

shaped and what should the focal point be? The elements of the space must be in harmony with the architectural style of the room. There is a focal point for each room of a home. In one’s bedroom it is usually the bed.

• BALANCE, FLOW, PROPORTION & SCALE: Where should we put the large pieces in the room to create balance, flow, proportion and scale? The room should be balanced from every angle and visual weight taken into consideration.

It should have managed and functional traffic flow, uninterrupted from the entry to the adjoining bathroom. Furnishing choices are to be in proportion to the room and to scale with one another.

• OBLIGATIONS: Most rooms need plenty of lighting. In the master bedroom, provide practical bedside lighting.

Also ask yourself: is the room organized, clean, and well repaired?

Does it have good air circulation?

Baths should be sparkling clean and in good order, as well. For home owners, this is an obligation we owe to ourselves in order to relieve the stress, chaos, stuffiness and nagging mental “to do” list in our bedroom.

Setting boundaries and teaching children to respect your relationship are good examples for everyone in the family.

Remove toys, kids’ photos, desks, work resources, animal beds, etc. from the master bedroom. Why no kid photos? Photos of our children do not help to promote intimacy and romance in the bedroom.

This is not to say that children are not allowed in your private sanctuary! Some of our family’s favorite moments are snuggling together in bed discussing what we want to do that day! Share your sanctuary with your children on your terms, while teaching them to respect your relationship and space. And, set goals to declutter and organize your bedroom to create the sanctuary you deserve. It is important to get rid of items you dislike, no longer use, are worn out or outdated. Ask yourself three qualifying questions: Do you love it?

Does it fit your lifestyle? Have you used it within the last year?

Creating a sanctuary that is healthy is not easy, but is so rewarding in many ways. It is a gift!

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Hope INSPIRING

& RESTORING

HEALTH

by Jean Eisenmann | photos courtesy of Advanced Pain & Institute

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illions of Americans suffer from chronic pain. Weeks, months, even years of constant pain takes its toll on the body and also negatively alters the sufferer’s emotions, state of mind, and even their personal relationships.

Over time, prescribed medications could lead to addictions, compounding the initial pain and suffering, and the victim loses hope for relief. This paints a pretty grim but realistic picture.

Many people are not aware that there is

treatment is tailored to each patient’s

many treatment options. For those in

Anderson and Dr. John Broadnax opened

hope for those with chronic pain through Denton County, hope – and help – is right in your neighborhood!

Advanced Pain Institute of Texas (API) in Lewisville is a comprehensive,

multidisciplinary pain

management practice

focusing on exceptional patient care for a wide range of chronic pain

conditions. API’s mission

their doors in 2017 with an impressive 20-

plus years of combined experience in pain management treatment.

Their cutting edge, minimallyinvasive treatment is tailored to each patient’s specific medical needs.

is to provide world-class pain care

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Dr. Anderson completed

his Pain Fellowship at Texas

Tech University, which offers

one of the country’s highestrated pain programs. He is

educated and experienced in

all forms of pain management but specializes in advanced

interventional pain and spine treatments.

Dr. Broadnax graduated from medical

school at the Johns Hopkins School of

Medicine, which is rated as one of the top

schools of medicine. He completed both his Anesthesiology Residency and Pain Fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is board-certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and he also specializes in advanced interventional pain and spine treatments.

Both doctors share common goals and vision, and by choosing this specialized medicine, both felt they could make new inroads and have the most impact on helping those with chronic pain.

“Pain management is a relatively young field and constantly growing in terms of advanced care and understanding what causes pain,” Dr. Broadnax said.

Dr. Anderson added, “There is still untapped information about how pain is generated, and the field is open to new innovations.”

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techniques than your average pain center.

They utilize a multimodal approach to pain management when

developing a specialized

treatment plan exclusively for each patient. Working together to provide

superior patient care is paramount, and they

even developed a set of

core values (I REACH) for

At Advanced Pain Institute, they treat both. distinguished physicians and health care “Well-educated patients have the best

“We focus on helping patients improve their daily function and decreasing the need for pain medications...”

staff members to reflect

those values when interacting with API associates and patients alike:

I – Integrity, R – Respect, E – Excellence, A – Authenticity, C – Courage, H – Humility.

API treats head-to-toe conditions of the

spine, nerves, and musculoskeletal system.

“There are two main types of pain,”

Dr. Broadnax said. “Acute, which starts suddenly and lasts for a brief time,

chance of recovery and

will, in turn, experience less pain on a daily basis. It’s

critical to healing that they have a full understanding

of their medical issues and

understand their treatment

plan,” Dr. Anderson said. “In

addition to treating patients,

we teach them about their pain and the reasons behind it.”

Dr. Broadnax adds, “We focus on

helping patients improve their daily

function and decreasing the need for pain medications by using a multidisciplinary

treatment plan combining interventional procedures, adjunctive medication

management, physical therapy, and behavioral medicine.”

providers in our area.

It takes a team to carry out the amazing work performed by API, and the team agrees that Physician Assistant Riley Bingham is a valuable asset to the

practice. Her interest in pain management began after meeting with Dr. Anderson

and Dr. Broadnax when they discovered that she shared the same values and

goals for patient care. Riley’s contributions include thorough patient evaluation, diagnosis, and customizing patient treatment plans.

Advanced Pain Institute of Texas is just that – advanced in their methods of practice

to treat chronic pain. They have changed

numerous patients’ lives to minimize their pain and regain quality of life, yet Dr.

Anderson and Dr. Broadnax will never rest on their laurels. With the same passion

and chronic, which can begin as acute

The doctors conduct their practice in

and enthusiasm that inspires hope in their

term problem.”

together with some of the most

restoring patient health.

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Pie

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my Doyle, owner of Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop, opened her business after a two year process in October of this year. Amy fell in love with Buttermilk Sky Pie at a baby shower after trying their famous key lime pie. After meeting the franchise owners and getting a sense of the family feel of the company, Amy knew that this was something that she wanted to be a part of.

All of the pies are family recipes from the franchise owners that were passed down from generations. All of the pies are made from scratch with fresh ingredients and no preservatives. Because of this, there are some pies that are only seasonal due to the ingredients of the pie not being in season, such as their cherry pie.

Their two top best-selling pies are the I40 and Key Lime Pies. The I40 is the franchise best seller while the Key Lime is Amy’s best seller. “I40 is my husband’s favorite and the Key Lime is mine and my kids favorite. We’re a house divided.” Amy says.

The I40 is named after the interstate in Tennessee, which is where the company originates from. It is a pecan pie with chocolate chips and coconut. It is absolutely delicious. The flavors don’t overpower each other and it’s the perfect amount of sweetness.

The Chewy Chocolate Chip pie is a deep dish chocolate chip cookie with a shortbread crust. This isn’t your traditional pie but it definitely sets the bar high for any cookie you will ever have.

SHOP

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The Key Lime Pie was out of this world.

It’s easy to see why it’s a top seller. It’s not too overpowering or tart. It has just the right amount of lime. The key is that they use fresh lime juice. “If you see a key lime pie that is bright green, they’ve used food coloring.” Amy says. Using fresh ingredients really separates this pie from the rest of the pack. Amy always suggests to those that aren’t a fan of key lime, to try their version.

These pies are perfect for any holiday, party, or gathering and are sure to impress anyone who tries them. Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop is raising the bar for desserts in Denton County.

I was told by Amy that the there was just

something about the Pecan Pie that made it different from all of the rest. After one bite, I couldn’t agree more. It was smooth and soft. I feel that a lot of times, pecan pies can come out too sweet. But this pie was just the right amount of sweetness.

And the pecan to pie ratio was perfection.

The Pumpkin Pie was phenomenal. The crust was almost like a dough. I felt like it melted in my mouth. I was blown away by the presentation of the pies. Each pie was decorated with a crust in the shape of a pumpkin in the very center. This pie is seasonal only around the Thanksgiving holidays, much to many customers’ dismay.

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Hollywood’s

ANTI-AGING SECRETS

Are Right Here In Flower Mound

by Steve Gamel | photography of Miranda Longoria Photography

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ight years ago, Heather Tindell was sitting in the lap of luxury as the head of the medical spa division at Beverly Hills Rejuvenation’s flagship location in Los Angeles. Actors, celebrities, and the wealthy routinely lined up at her door hoping to defy their age, look younger, and feel healthier, and plenty more clients were flying in from all over the country.

Interestingly enough, many of those clients were from Dallas, including one gentleman who suggested that she expand her wildly popular business into Texas. To say Tindell loved the idea would be an understatement. Shortly after opening her first location

HEATHER TINDELL, Founder/Spa Director For Heather Tindell, looking great and feeling great go hand-inhand. After more than a decade in film, television, modeling and sports broadcasting, as well as first class training in the medical field, she now combines her passions for wellness and the secrets she learned working with Hollywood elite to bring North Texas a spa like no other in the area. “My goal is that clients experience the same level of care and treatments that actors, celebrities and the wealthy choose at an affordable price right here in North Texas.”

By transplanting the knowledge and expertise of the famous Beverly Hills-based location to her six DFW area locations, North Texans can now share in the same secrets that keep the rich and famous looking fabulous.

DR. JAMES KADI, Medical Director As the medical director, Dr. James Kadi oversees services provided by BHRC. He’s certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. As one of Dallas/Ft. Worth’s leading plastic surgeons, Dr. Kadi supervises this skilled medical spa & hormone clinic team. He’s been practicing for 15 y ears in North Texas. In addition to being an MD, he also has a DDS degree and a Masters. He applies his vast medical knowledge into his every day practice. He recognizes the uniqueness of each patient which allows him to give the special attention they deserve.

“It’s gratifying to help people to feel as good as they look.”

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in Flower Mound in 2013 with her new partner, Tindell added six more.

Her promise? Bring the secrets that keep the rich and famous looking fabulous closer to home for North Texans.

“People would really go all that way for the allure of LA,” Tindell said. “The best of the best are in LA. It’s very competitive, and you have to be results-driven and really know what you are doing. Bringing that flair and skill to DFW has been great. We started with the first location in Flower Mound, and we did very well, very quickly.

It just took off from there.”

Because Tindell licensed the BHRC name when she moved to Texas, her six locations in Flower Mound, Southlake, Highland Park, Frisco, Fort Worth, and Alliance are 100% independent and not affiliated with any other BHRC franchise outside of Texas. And for her team’s loyal clients right here in Denton County, that makes all the difference in the world.

The goal, of course, is to help people look and feel great. Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center in Flower Mound is the leading hormone replacement therapy and medical spa in the state, offering a comprehensive list of services that include everything from injectables and laser treatments to medical-grade peels, IV therapy, hair restoration, and Coolsculpting. They recently introduced www.FlowerMoundMagazine.com

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peptide therapy and stem cell therapy, also known as regenerative medicine and EXCEL02 fractional laser treatments, which are exclusive to BHRC Dallas locations. The laser treatments alone can take up to 10 years off your skin’s appearance and are administered by the most highly-skilled, educated, and trained staff in the nation.

“Coming from LA, you have to bring that A-game every day,” Tindell said. “We are sticklers for customer service and patient safety because, at the end of the day, we know that we are nothing without our clients. I don’t take that for granted, and my team is a reflection of that. We think outside the box to give people the results they want.”

No matter the reason why you are visiting Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center in Flower Mound, you can rest easy that you will experience superior results.

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broadcasting, as well as training in the medical field, Tindell joined the original Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center and turned it into Southern California’s top aesthetic clinic within a year. During that time, she learned breakthrough approaches to both surgical and nonsurgical procedures, receiving certifications in Ultherapy nonsurgical facelift, InMode Ultimate Body and Facial Contouring, Advance Injectables, and Practice Management for Anti-Aging and Wellness.

Together with Dr. James Kadi, a boardcertified plastic surgeon who oversees their many services as the medical director, they rely on techniques, protocols, and treatments developed by industry leaders and set by worldrenowned physicians.

And then there are the accolades.

According to its website, BHRC Dallas has been voted best bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, receiving a 2018 Living Magazine Best Of Readers’ Choice

“WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON HAVING A FLAWLESS TRACK RECORD.” award. BHRC was a multiple Aesthetic Everything Crystal Diamond Award winner in 2017 while also be awarded No. 1 Medical Spa West, No. 1 Medical Spa Middle America, and No. 1 Hormone Therapy Center in America.

Bottom line, there’s only one place to go if you want to feel completely rejuvenated — Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Dallas.

“We are pretty proud of that because there are other organizations that have been here for a lot longer,” Tindell said.

“We pride ourselves on having a flawless track record. This is an area where we are dealing with people’s lives, in some cases. We’ve been reviewed by the Texas medical board and have been given quality reviews on safety and protocols.

There’s an edge to what we do, and it leads to ridiculous results.”

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Things TO DO

3. AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE cloud9salon.com Aromatherapy massage provides a number of health and emotional benefits. Essential oils such as lavender, orange blossom, & peppermint offer unique effects to the senses. It offers healing & stress relief by stimulating the lymphatic, circulatory, nervous, & musculoskeletal systems.

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Aerial yoga, also referred to as anti-gravity yoga, originated in New York and moves yoga from the ground to the air. Aerial yoga may at first have seemed like a fad, but the concept has caught on and is practiced in several countries. Hailed for its many benefits, aerial yoga frees your body from the restraint of the flat, hard floor allowing for more fluid movements.

It combines anti-gravity asana (yoga poses), acrobatics, Pilates, and dance, and is favored for safe alignment, because it provides more length in your spine. photo courtesy of Urban Vybe Social Media Page

In a busy world filled with technology, kids’ soccer games, and stressful work deadlines, sleep can be considered a luxury experience. Essential to overall health and well-being, a good night’s sleep does wonders for your body. The Woodhouse Day Spa recently introduced a collection of sleep treatments designed to provide you with much-needed rest.

4. SALTFACIAL | medspafm.com The SaltFacial™ is a medical-grade treatment that exfoliates the skin with all-natural sea salt—essentially, it’s the ultimate answer to picture-perfect skin.

The three-in-one skin renewal restores, replenishes, and rejuvenates skin through a three-step process.

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5. ORACLE CARD READING puresynergydfw.com Ask the universe for a little direction!

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FASHION GUIDE 2021

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360 BOUTIQUE OFFERS FULL CIRCLE FASHION

Located in Studio 360 Med Spa 2300 Highland Village Rd., Ste. 300 Highland Village, TX 75077 972.318.3600 360 Boutique is your one stop shop for all of the latest fashion trends. They keep up to date with all of the latest looks to keep everyone looking 360 fabulous all year round.

This yellow and white stiped oversized tee is the perfect Spring stable piece.

The flowy sleeves that tapers down to a more fitted wrist make this the ultimate comfort piece. It’s easy to dress this piece up by adding necklaces or statement earrings. It’s the perfect option for a nice Spring day.

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You can always expect to find the latest on-trend fashions when browsing the racks of Hello Daffodil. Their Spring line fashion is sure to make anyone feel confident and beautiful.

It’s time to show up to glow up with the new spring fashion, and Simply Coco is definitely pulling out all of the stops. They are always on top of the latest trends and that fact is, again, being proven with their new spring line.

At Mainstream Boutique, you’ll always leave with the latest trends. Their new spring line is on point with all of the latest looks for this season. Their up to date approach on fashion is always a win in the industry.

This long-sleeved hooded tee is the perfect combination of cute and cozy. The gray of the sleeves has a perfect transition to the yellow of the body. And the striped design adds a beautiful and fun dimension to the piece. This is paired perfectly with a pair of distressed jeans and white laced shoes for a more casual look.

This flared gray top is a staple in any wardrobe. You can dress it up with statement necklaces and bracelets.

The flow of the top leaves a flattering appearance on any body type. It’s a for sure way to look cute while also feeling comfy and cozy.

Our new favorite every day dress! Add a Lack of Color hat, an arm full of bracelets, and booties for a boho spring vibe, or throw on your Gola sneakers and big fun hoops for a sporty look. You can’t go wrong with Trixy’s elastic waist and ruffled front detail! She includes hook and eye at the bust for added comfort.

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Dentistry: Ask The Expert

NEW SMILES For A New Year

by Dr. Matt Artho, Owner of Country Lakes Family Dental

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t’s a new year, and as I reflect on the intimate time spent over the holidays with family and friends, celebrating the season and appreciating those cherished moments of joy and giving, I can only sum it all up in four simple words: I ate too much. Yes, once again, we start the new year off with resolutions to shake off those habits so easily picked up during the time of merriness and cheer. Now, with the holidays behind us, we can focus on some new ways to improve ourselves, even our oral health. Here are some dental ideas for how you can start the year with a great smile.

Every good resolution starts with a solid foundation. With your oral health, it’s back to the basics of brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits. Brushing after meals, or at least twice a day is a common understanding, but flossing can be a tricky habit to start. Some tips for flossing can include setting up a reminder in your phone or creating a progress chart.

It may even be helpful to place floss next to your sink as a daily reminder to floss.

As you start off 2020 with new resolutions for a healthy, happier you, make sure to keep your oral health as a part of that package. Happy New Year and Happy Smiling!

When it comes to improving the aesthetics of your smile, there is a wide spectrum of dental treatment that is available. If you have never tried whitening, this is a simple and easy way to enhance the look of your teeth. If you have ever considered straightening your teeth, this may be the year to consider orthodontic or Invisalign treatment.

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ost people who live or work in Flower Mound are familiar with Sara’s Donut Story, but it is more than just your ordinary donut shop. It’s right in the name—it truly is Sara’s donut story.

Owned by Faith Sara Ko, Sara’s Donut Story

Faith shared her love for baking with her

hard work and determination, but more

time to bake together and have quality

opened its doors in 2010. It was built with importantly, it was built upon childhood dreams and nostalgia. Faith grew up in

South Korea. When she was in elementary

school, she and her sister would stop in the same bread shop each afternoon.

four children. Saturdays became their

bonding time. In 2010, Faith decided it

was time to bring her dream to life and opened up her donut shop in Flower

Mound. It was around this time that her father was diagnosed with lung cancer,

“Since I was so familiar with the menu, I’ll

but she persisted because the operating

when they would display a new pastry or

close earlier and tend to her father for the

never forget the feeling I had as a child

hours of a donut shop would allow her to

creation,” Faith reminisced.

remainder of the day.

This childhood feeling ultimately led to

The first three years were the hardest for

shop one day.

managing a business that she still needed

her dream of opening up her own pastry

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Faith. She realized there were areas in

by Jade Kensington | photos courtesy of Sara Faith Ko & Sara’s Donuts Social Media Page

to work on, such as managing her social

media presence, in addition to creating a business and brand that aligned with her vision. She made the standard types of

donuts you would find in a typical donut shop, but the experience was not living

up to her expectations. One day, she was reminiscing with her daughter about her life in Korea, which took her back to her childhood memories of the bread shop

she frequented. This was the turning point for Sara’s Donut Story, as Faith decided,

“Why don’t I combine my donuts and my passion for pastries together?”

A new creation of red velvet and Oreo gourmet donuts was the gateway to

Faith’s vision she had for her shop. After

a positive response from the community, Faith was motivated to expand her

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“In the same way that I grew up as a kid walking into a bakery with the smell of fresh bread comforting my heart, I want my customers to enter my shop and feel at home.”

214.513.8526 2201 Long Prairie Rd. Flower Mound, TX knowledge and experiment more so she could continue her passion for creating pastry arts. Now, Faith tries to introduce new menu items every week! Cinnamon dust and Boston creme pie are some of the newest additions, and the positive reviews speak for themselves.

Donuts are made from scratch each morning, beginning at 2:30 a.m. during the week and 2 a.m. on the weekends. The most popular donut flavors are strawberry shortcake, crème brûlée, tiramisu, and hibiscus strawberry lemon. Faith is working on creating more fun and exciting varieties of vegan, gluten-free, and keto donuts. Additionally, her long-term goals include incorporating her love for the guitar and expanding her shop so she can invite classical guitarists to play in the mornings and afternoons.

“In the same way that I grew up as a kid walking into a bakery with the smell of fresh bread comforting my heart, I want my customers to enter my shop and feel at home.”

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Kids Kastle NOW OPEN!

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by Jade Kensington | photos by Jade Kensington

he new and improved Kids Kastle in Highland Village celebrated its soft opening on December 19 after being closed for the past year. Originally built by the community in 1994, Kids Kastle was a popular community play area for families and kids of all ages. Following a fire in the 2000s, the playground was rebuilt again as a community project. It has continued to be a gathering spot for children and families near and far, but it was clearly in need of an upgrade.

Highland Village Mayor Charlotte Wilcox has fond memories of taking her children, who are now 37 and 32 years of age, to Kids Kastle when they were young.

“We had the opportunity to do handprints in the clay stones for the project. Of course, years later, I took my granddaughters, Addie and Gracie, there to play all the time,” Mayor Cox reminisces.

In the November 2017 bond election, voters approved $600,000 to fund the rebuild of Kids Kastle, and upon approval, the city signed a contract with Play by

Design, LLC. In September of 2018, Play by Design visited Highland Village elementary schools for a Design Day to gather ideas for the new playground. They gathered all the ideas, drew a schematic of the playground, and presented it to the community — all in the same day!

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The new Kids Kastle consists of a play area for 2 to 5-year-olds and another play area for 5 to 12-year-olds. The synthetic turf that lines the playground is infused with Microban antimicrobial protection, which helps prevent bacteria and mold growth.

It also prevents stains and deterioration.

Furthermore, the playground equipment is made with new, recycled plastic materials that will increase safety and reduced maintenance.

The all-inclusive playground includes a merry-go-round, a Woodland Fort Climber, a 24-foot-long caterpillar, a 6-foot climbing rock, a teeter-totter, and so much more! Additionally, the most-requested feature on the playground is the new 85-foot zipline.

“Of course, the zipline is a favorite of mine and obviously the kids,” Mayor Wilcox says.

There are covered benches throughout the playground for families to gather and watch the children play. Adjacent to the playground is a 16x16 foot pavilion with plenty of benches and seating areas.

Kids Kastle was originally broken out into two phases. Phase 1 of the construction included installing vertical posts and other foundation elements of the playground.

It was completed by city staff, consultants from Play by Design, LLC, and contract construction workers. Highland Village residents wanted to complete the project as a community build, which was included in Phase 2. In fact, over a thousand Highland Village residents volunteered to participate, with a goal of getting a total of 2,300 volunteers. However, due to COVID-19, the city had to change course for everyone’s safety.

“I loved the old Kids Kastle. It was unique and special because the community had the vision and made that happen, but I really love the new Kids Kastle! I love the

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turf throughout the park that allows it to be all-inclusive,” Mayor Wilcox states.

“The parents I talked with on opening day love the openness so they can see their children. They appreciate the covered benches and all the different opportunities the children have to play,” Mayor Wilcox remarked.

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13-year-old girl in Highland Village is fighting for her life and could really use your help.

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Audrey Gronberg and her family were caught by surprise during a routine blood workup in early December when doctors discovered that Audrey’s red blood cell, white blood cell, and platelet counts were all dangerously low. Up to that point, the Briarhill Middle School 7th-grader was as healthy as a horse. Now, she has suddenly been diagnosed with aplastic anemia and needs to find a matching donor for a lifesaving bone marrow transplant.

“This hit us out of nowhere,” said Audrey’s mother, Kimberly Gronberg. “We’ve never been so scared in our lives. It’s scary knowing she’ll need a bone marrow transplant, but the key is finding a match.”

Since the diagnosis, Audrey has been receiving transfusions and taking medication to keep her as healthy as possible, but all signs point to having a bone marrow transplant. This is the part that isn’t easy. Seventy percent of patients who desperately need a transplant do not have a matching donor in their family.

Instead, they rely on unrelated donors from places like Be The Match®, the world’s largest and most diverse donor registry. According to BTM, a patient’s likelihood of finding a matching donor on the Be The Match Registry is estimated to range from 23 to 77%, depending on ethnic background. Every dollar raised and every donor added to the registry helps more patients afford transplants while also increasing the number of potential donors.

“WHAT PEOPLE NEED TO REALIZE IS HOW EASY IT IS TO BE A DONOR,” KIMBERLY SAID. “AND IT COULD SAVE A LIFE.”

Aplastic anemia can develop at any age and occurs when the body stops producing enough new blood cells. The condition leaves those suffering from it fatigued and more prone to infections and uncontrolled bleeding.

In Audrey’s case, Kimberly Gronberg says doctors are puzzled as to what caused it — as it seemingly came out of nowhere. The best guess so far is that it was due to complications Audrey had following appendectomy surgery in May, which ultimately led to another invasive procedure. Another possible cause was a viral infection.

“They’ve basically told us that they don’t know what caused it,” Kimberly said.

According to BTM, they’ve facilitated more than 100,000 transplants since 1987.

“What people need to realize is how easy it is to be a donor,” Kimberly said.

“And it could save a life.”

Marrow donor drives pop up all the time, including one that was held locally for Audrey on January 9 in the McAuliffe Elementary parking lot.

Prospective donors can show up to these events and register with a simple cheek swab. This automatically puts them into the registry to possibly be a donor — whether for Audrey or someone else.

Kimberly Gronberg said there will be more marrow donor drives in the months to come. It’s a fight she and the rest of the Gronberg’s are willing to take on for their sweet Audrey.

YOU COULD BE THE MATCH

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V oice Quality.

GREAT EXPERIENCE. GUARANTEED.

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by Steve Gamel | photography by Miranda Longoria Photography

ow many times have you been stuck on hold with your business phone service provider for an hour or even two? That scenario sounds crazy, but it happens all the time. All you want is for your phones to work — no more dropped calls, poor voice quality, and limited functionality — but you’re spending more time on hold than getting the problem fixed.

Thankfully, there is a business that Denton County residents can call right now to avoid the typical run-around and, more importantly, ensure they never have to deal with disruptions in communication ever again.

that. Need a free phone or an expert for voice and data cabling, network security closets, or security camera installations?

Vested Networks has you covered.

Need a partner for your IT department or internet provider? They do that, too.

Meet Vested Networks in Lewisville. Owners Evan and Courtney Huff say they install and maintain professional VoIP business phone systems, but it’s so much more than

Evan started in the business 10 years ago working with larger VoIP providers and learned quickly that there was a better way of servicing customers.

So he went out on his own.

He and Courtney haven’t looked back since, and with a growing team of associates ready to serve, you can’t go wrong partnering with them.

“For us, it wasn’t rocket science: just treat people the way we would want to be treated,” Courtney said. “Whenever you call any provider, you can be stuck on hold for hours. I don’t want to be on the phone for hours, and neither do customers.

They need that time to run their business, there’s no time to worry if the phone on their desk will work how it should.”

The world of VoIP telecommunications systems is perfect for sole proprietors and small businesses with an in-house staff or remote workers. But the last thing you expect are dropped calls, frequent static, or voices cutting in and out.

At the end of the day, these are your business lines that you conduct business through every day. You deserve extreme reliability and to have someone in your corner making sure things are working properly and be ultra quick should anything need changed. If that’s not what you’re currently receiving from your provider, that’s a disservice to you and your customers, and you’re losing money!

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“You deserve amazing service and support and that’s what you get with Vested,” Evan said. “We’re there for you at every step from install to forever service.”

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Flower Mound

HIGH SCHOOL

BANDS

TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT

by Jade Kensington

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he Hebron, Flower Mound, and Marcus High School bands were among the bands competing in the 2020 Class 6A University Interscholastic League State Marching Band Contest, where they took home second, third, and fourth place, respectively.

The UIL State Marching Band Contest is a bi-annual event held at the San Antonio Alamodome, which draws bands from across the state to compete for top honors. The competition adjudicators are nationally-recognized judges who have distinguished themselves as band directors and music

To secure a spot at state, the bands must do well at regional, area prelims, and area finals competitions.

Directed by Andy Sealy, the Hebron High School Band performed “La Suerte Azul” in their second-place performance with drum majors Delaney Dyer, Molly Hairel, Andie San Luis, and Carolin Yoo, as stated on the LISD webpage.

The Flower Mound High School Band’s bronze medal performance was “Pollock,” directed

by Brent Biskup, with drum majors Hannah Bang, Joey Risberg, Mitchell Robinson, and Kathir Seralaathan. Lastly, the Marcus High School Band

ALL THREE BANDS HAVE A HISTORY OF COMPETING AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL.

directors. Seventeen other marching bands were in 6A, making it a total of 20 schools competing in the group.

performed “The Power of Progress,” directed by Jeffrey D. Jones, with drum majors Dina Bratanovic, Stella Bologna, and Kenzie Knafelz.

All three bands have a history of competing at the highest level. The

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Hebron Band won silver in 2012, 2014, and 2016. In 2018, they finished fourth.

The Flower Mound Band took ninth in 2014. In 2016, they took home the UIL 6A State Championship title, and in 2018, they finished second. The Marcus Band earned the 5A/6A UIL State Championship titles for five consecutive years in 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014. They finished third in 2016 and 10th in 2018.

The hard work and dedication that the directors, staff, and student performers have put into practicing have paid off and helps to continue their tradition of excellence.

The next UIL State Marching Band Contest was originally scheduled to be in 2022. But due to COVID-19 and limited participation, the league decided to hold their Open Class Contest again in 2021.

The LISD community could not be prouder of the students, and they continue to represent their respective schools well with each performance and each competition!

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VACCINES ARE HERE IN

DENTON COUNTY

by Precinct 4 Commissioner Dianne Edmondson photo courtesy by Commissioner Dianne Edmondson

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ecember 16 was a historic day in Denton County. Both Texas Health Presbyterian Flower Mound and Texas Health Denton administered the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to health care workers in Denton County. A day later, Medical City Denton began administering vaccines with Medical City Lewisville following shortly afterward. An additional 2,600 doses were expected the following week.

In a news conference on Dec. 17, Gov. Greg Abbott said the state would have an estimated 1 million individuals vaccinated by Christmas.

In January, freestanding medical centers, pharmacies, long-term care centers, and local health departments are expected to have vaccines. We currently have 140 healthcare providers signed up to distribute the vaccine in Denton County and will work with them to ensure we cover the county population.

IN SUMMARY, HELP IS ON THE WAY. ALL OF US WHO WANT A VACCINATION SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET ONE WITHIN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS.

In addition, antibody therapeutic drugs are available in Texas for those with COVID-19 to help them recover and keep them out of hospitals.

After nine months of a pandemic and with the significant increase in cases in November and December, this was great news with which to end the year.

Now, as we start a new year, we see light at the end of the tunnel with both Moderna and Pfizer mRNA (messenger RNA) vaccines available across the U.S. We also have exciting news to share locally about a Little Elm company, Retractable Technologies Inc., which is a pioneer in providing effective safety syringes with automated retraction syringes and needles. The Denton County company will increase its manufacturing

capabilities as part of Operation Warp Speed and the upcoming vaccination campaign across the country. The U.S. Department of Defense, through a Technology Investment Agreement, has agreed to fund $53.6 million to increase RTI’s manufacturing capacity for the product of safety needles for current and future pandemic response.

In summary, help is on the way. All of us who want a vaccination should be able to get one within the next few months.

In the meantime, we must not let our guard down against this vicious virus.

Following the Thanksgiving Holiday, a surge in positive cases resulted here in Denton County with COVID patients now occupying more than half of the ICU beds.

Therefore, we must continue to be vigilant and practice the CDC guidelines to keep ourselves and others protected as the holiday season continues. But indeed, let us also be joyful as we see great progress in the fight to defeat COVID-19.

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Valentine’s Day

DATE NIGHT

by Caylie Howard

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alentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you’re looking for an intimate date night, a relaxing couple’s day at the spa, or a fun night on the town, you don’t have to travel far. Denton County has everything you need to make this Valentine’s Day special.

SHOAL CREEK TAVERN 1701 Shoal Creek Ste. 100 Highland Village, TX 75077

SPAVELA 2800 Lakeside Pkwy. Ste. 100 Flower Mound, TX 75022

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SpaVela is the perfect place to relax and feel rejuvenated during this Valentine’s Day holiday. They are offering a variety of specials, including a 50-minute Couples Swedish Massage and Customized Couples Facial for $425. It also includes champagne! Their Valentine’s specials also include an 80-minute Couples Swedish Massage for $255, a Sweet Heart Facial for $145, and their Kissable Lip filler is $75 off a syringe. SpaVela is the perfect gift for any couple looking to be pampered.

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Shoal Creek Tavern is the perfect place for a date night year-round. This upscale neighborhood Gastropub houses two temperature-controlled patios, which is perfect if you would prefer a more scenic view with your dinner. They specialize in their fabulous craft cocktails along with offering over 50 specialty beers on tap. If you are looking for a meal that you won’t find anywhere else, Shoal Creek Tavern is the perfect place for you!

LSA BURGER CO. 113 W. Hickory St. • Denton, TX 76201

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LSA Burger Co. is located in the heart of the Denton Square, so you’re sure to be surrounded by a fun environment. Along with their creative and unique burgers, they also have a live band and a rooftop patio bar. LSA Burger Co.’s upbeat setting is inspired by Lone Star music. If you are looking for tasty food and a good time, LSA Burger Co. is the place to be! www.FlowerMoundMagazine.com

HILLSIDE FINE GRILL

photo courtesy of Verf’s Grill & Tavern Facebook Page

3140 FM 407

Highland Village, TX 75077 If you are looking for an upscale

restaurant with a memorable and

enjoyable atmosphere without breaking

the bank, Hillside Fine Grill is the perfect place for you. Hillside Fine Grill offers a warm and welcoming experience with

incredible food. They offer an extensive wine collection that pairs perfectly with anything that you order on the menu, along with delightful handcrafted

cocktails. Hillside Fine Grill is sure to impress this Valentine’s Day.

PRIME FARM TO TABLE

5810 Long Prairie Rd., Ste. 200 Flower Mound, TX 75028

VERF’S GRILL & TAVERN | 2221 Justin Rd., Ste. 101 • Flower Mound, TX 75028 Verf’s Grill & Tavern is the perfect place for fine dining with a casual atmosphere. They

offer an extensive selection of wine and hand-crafted cocktails. They pride themselves on their diverse menu. They offer everything from amazing appetizers such as smoked brisket sliders to delicious deserts and everything in between. It’s a great place to unwind for Valentine’s Day. CINNAMON CREEK RANCH 13794 Old Denton Rd. Roanoke, TX 76262

Prime Farm to Table is a unique

experience in the best way. They pride themselves on using locally-grown,

If you’re looking for a fun and unique date for Valentine’s Day, Cinnamon Creek Ranch is the perfect place. Cinnamon Creek Ranch is an archery complex that offers indoor and outdoor courses.

Along with this being a fun atmosphere, Cinnamon Creek Ranch also offers Couples by the Creek every month.

Along with the fun of archery, it includes an appetizer, main course, and dessert.

This place is sure to bring fun and excitement to any date.

sustainably-produced food in all of their

menu items. From brunch to dinner, Prime Farm to Table offers you a wide variety of choices. They even offer a Nightly Three

Course Prix Fixe Dinner that is perfect for a Valentine’s Day date dinner. This local upscale venue is perfect for a one-of-akind, romantic evening for two.

GIRO PIZZA

3711 Justin Rd., Ste.100

YELLOW ROSE STEAKHOUSE 890 Parker Square Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75028

Flower Mound, TX 75028 If being voted Best Pizzeria of Denton

County for 2020 doesn’t convince you of how amazing Giro Pizza is, wait until you check out their menu! Giro Pizza offers

authentic Italian pizza without ever having to leave the comfort of our small-town

community. Giro Pizza also offers a wide

variety of options for anyone that walks in their door. Their menu offers vegan and

vegetarian options along with the choice

of gluten-free cauliflower crust. Giro Pizza is Denton County’s own slice of authentic Italian heaven.

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Yellow Rose Steakhouse is a great place to take your Valentine’s Day date. It’s an intimate environment that offers fine dining while also offering a casual atmosphere. They offer a great selection of steaks and seafood, such as their lobster and shrimp bisque. In addition to their tasty food, they also carry an extensive wine list while offering a giant collection of fine whiskey’s. Yellow Rose Steakhouse is a crowd-pleaser every time.

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