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Spring is here and this year Sugar Land List has partnered with business owners that can help you live the home life you are longing for. Whether it be crossing those spring projects off of your list, or finding your dream home we’re here to help. Back in early 2001, a neighbor told Art deTranaltes about this wonderful new product that he discovered and that he was thinking about adding this idea of automated home Mosquito Control to his already existing landscape business. A skeptic at first and not yet convinced, Art was still curios enough that he installed a system in his own backyard. Come spring time, he noticed that something was different. His kids were outside playing and swinging on the rope swing without the usual complaints about Mosquitos. He was so amazed that he called up the neighbor and went to work for him installing and maintaining Mosquito Misting Systems. Fast forward 5-years, Art got the opportunity to work for a local manufacturer of Mosquito Misting Systems. He was sought out and hired as the Sales Manager where he brought over 200 of his existing clients with him. He spent nearly 7-years with them and in early 2013 decided to go out on his own with a passion and desire to improve the quality of life for as many families as possible. Mosquito Defense Solutions, LLC is the product of a committed owner who believes that his fellow Houstonians should be able to enjoy outdoor living and not have to suffer with the nuisance of Mosquitos. Art is a native Houstonian and a 13yr. resident of Sienna Plantation. He has (3) children ages 23, 21 and 15. His wife Marijane is also a native Houstonian and they have been married for 26 years and counting. To start living Mosquito Free: Contact Art at 281-889-8499 or email: Info@mosquitodefense.com
Sara Lyn Nguyen - Realtor, wife, mother and volunteer. Sara, an agent with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene Realtors in Sugar Land, lives in Sienna Plantation with her husband, Huy, and their 2 beautiful daughters, Emma and Ellie. She grew up in the small Texas town of Rockport-Fulton and graduated cum laude from the University of Houston with a double BBA-Finance and Management. She prides herself with being attentive and trustworthy. She holds product knowledge, integrity and being detail oriented as the foundation of her success. She is relocation certified in both buying and selling. She is well aware of the intricacies that are present with relocating families and works diligently to ensure that all goes as smoothly as possible with all her clients’ moves. Sara volunteers countless hours with their family church, her daughter’s schools and several other organizations including the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. Nguyen holds numerous designations: Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Certified LuxuryHome Marketing Specialist, Master Certified Negotiation Expert, ePro & GREEN. Awards include 2017 Emerald Elite Award-Better Homes & Gardens National, Fort Bend/Katy Business Journals “40 under 40” as well as being named as a Texas Monthly Five Star Realtor 7 years. March 2018
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Going explicitly against his final wishes, she leaves everything she knows behind in search of her dad’s last-known destination: a fabled tomb on a mythical island that might be somewhere off the coast of Japan. Suddenly, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Lara, who must learn to push herself beyond her limits as she journeys into the unknown. If she survives this perilous adventure, it could be the making of her, earning her the name tomb raider.
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A faithful wife (Taraji P. Henson) tired of standing by her devious husband (Lyriq Bent) is enraged when it becomes clear she has been betrayed. The Empire star leads Tyler Perry’s latest movie as a wife who discovers her husban’s double life.
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On the eve of the moon landing, Ted Kennedy is involved in a tragic single-car accident that results in the death of former Robert Kennedy campaign worker Mary Jo Kopechne. The senator struggles to follow his own moral compass and simultaneously protect his family’s legacy, all while simply trying to keep his own political ambitions alive.
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Colon Cancer Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the United States. It is the second leading cause of death in men and third leading cause of cancerrelated deaths in women in the U.S.. The good news is colorectal cancer is also highly treatable when caught early, and in some cases, even preventable. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.
TAKE AN ACTIVE APPROACH According to Ali Mahmood, MD, a board-certified colorectal surgeon with Houston Methodist Surgical Associates, being aware of the signs of colorectal cancer can make all the difference when it comes to your health. “Paying attention to just a few areas can dramatically cut your risk of colon cancer as well as improve your overall health,” he said. Here are some specific steps he recommends. Add more vegetables, legumes, fruits and whole grains to your plate to cut fat and boost fiber intake. “Studies show that fiber helps by keeping the digestive process moving so cancer causing wastes spend less time in the colon,” Mahmood said. Take a 30-minute walk just three times a week to help lower your risk significantly, and reduce your risk for other diseases. Limit your alcohol intake to no more than two drinks a day — drinking more than that may contribute to your risk of getting cancer. Take steps to stop smoking, which plays a role in 30 percent of all cancers
EARLY DETECTION IS KEY “Everyone should get screened for colon cancer at age 50,” Mahmood urged. “If you’re at high risk, talk to your doctor about possibly getting screened earlier and more often.” You may be at higher risk if you: Have a family history of colon cancer Have a family or personal history of polyps Suffer from ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease Eat a high-fat, low-fiber diet Are 50 or older A colonoscopy is the gold standard. “During a colonoscopy, your doctor looks inside the colon using a special camera (colonoscope) that can diagnose and treat polyps when they are detected,” Mahmood said. “People who get screened regularly greatly reduce their risk of developing colorectal cancer.” Ensure early detection by reporting any of the following symptoms to your doctor: Rectal bleeding Blood in the stool A change in bowel habits, including diarrhea and constipation
Ali Mahmood, MD Colorectal Surgeon
To request an appointment with Ali Mahmood, MD, with Houston Methodist Surgical Associates, call 281.242.3300. For more information about Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, visit houstonmethodist.org/ sugarland. Visit our Facebook page at fb.com/methodistsugarland for the latest news, events and information.
COLORECTAL CANCER SEMINAR One in 20 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer, and it is the one cancer that can be prevented through regular screenings. Join Ali Mahmood, MD, colorectal surgeon, and Nitesh Vachhani, MD, gastroenterologist, on Thursday, March 22 at 6 p.m. in our Brazos Pavilion Conference Center to learn more about colorectal cancer and take home a free colorectal cancer screening kit. Registration is required. Register at events.houstonmethodist. org/colorectal-sl or call 281.274.7500.
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I have been married for over 11 years. By no means does that make me a marriage expert. However, I am confident to say, that I have learned a thing or two along the way. Trust me, I get it! I have been there and am still there sometimes. It can be challenge to get out the door for date nights BUT I can almost promise you this. If you make the time as soon as you sit ALONE with your spouse, without kids and away from home, something happens. It’s like a big puff of fresh air that comes into your relationship giving it NEW life. Helping to reconnect you to one another. Which is important to keep your relationship on a healthy path. I would like to encourage you to dedicate one night a month for just you and your spouse. Where you DON’T chat about bills or kids. Instead, you chat more about your interests, goals and how to make
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your relationship better and stronger. Sounds silly, but it has been working for us and hope it can work for you too. For our first date of the year, we decided to try out the new Houston gem that has been all over social media, Emmaline. Emmaline opened its doors in Dec 2017, and has quickly made a name for itself among some of the best restaurants in the Houston scene. Its elegant laid back feel, along with the staff’s genuine hospitality, make it a perfect approachable neighborhood restaurant. Walking through the doors you instantly feel a sense of comfort. Realizing quickly that this will be a dining experience unlike any other. The bright and airy, garden themedinspired, restaurant was creatively designed by Ashley Putnam. The restaurant is laid out in a way where the guest can select several different seating options. Guests can sit at the large open bar located at the heart of the restaurant, or the tables set longside the soaring windows in the main dining area, the sun room at the front of the restaurant is another option, as well as they secluded booth tables behind the bar area, the beautiful outdoor patios that are located on 1st and 2nd levels of the
matched plates add to the relaxed feel of the restaurant. Classy but not pretentious.
restaurant make for a great outdoor time with friends and family. When it comes to the menu, Emmaline is an American restaurant with European influence. Their menu offers plenty of American classics along with Mediterranean options.
The service was outstanding. The staff was knowledgeable in both food and wine. The wine list featured approximately 200 reasonably priced selections all curated by Sam Governale, operating manager of Emmaline.
Starters like, asparagus and prosciutto, sea scallop carpaccio,
Sam Governale industry veteran, has a clear vision for the restaurant as “a commitment to our neighbors to be, very simply, a place where we will genuinely care for the well-being of our guests while offering a homeaway-from-home experience.”.
At Emmaline fontina fondu or daily meat and cheese boards are just to name a few. Main dishes like, wood-fired cioppino bianco, steamed Mediterranean sea bass, roasted organic chicken, butcher’s cut steak fritti, and agnolotti are some options that are made with seasonal ingredients in their open wood -fire kitchen. The high attention paid to the quality of the ingredients combined with its wonderful presentation make it a mouthwatering experience. The vintage dining ware also add a special elegant touch to the meal. The mis-
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is so relaxed that it didn’t feel awkward to start talking to complete strangers. It was a fun way to start the night.”
Emmaline is a restaurant with rich purpose to bringing people together over a shared meal or drink. The feeling of genuine hospitality spreads throughout the staff and into the dining atmosphere. Making for a memorable date night. For more info on the restaurant please see below.
Emmaline is located at 3210 West Dallas Street Houston, TX 77019.
Alley is a purveyor of Houston Lifestyle, a Digital Marketer, Wife, Mama to 3 kids & a new puppy, Living life with love, hope and faith. Contact: alley@lifeofalley.com
Open for lunch and dinner, MondayThursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday to Saturday open until midnight. Brunch on Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday Table, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Kids menu. Dog Friendly Patio and Valet Parking Available. Reservations and other info, visit: dineemmaline.com.
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Antie A’s Iced Sugar Cookies
In the mixer cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy Add in the egg and vanilla, then mix again until thoroughly combined. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredient and mix together until you have a thick but spreadable mixture (similar to peanut butter). Wrap the mixture with clear plastic wrap, and put in the refrigerator for an hour or so until completely chilled. Half the mixture, then roll it out between two sheets of parchment paper until it is the desired thickness. Cut with cookie cutters, then bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until bottom JUST begins to brown.
You’ll need:
For The Cookies 3 1/2 Cups of all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cup sugar 2 Sticks of butter, room temperature 1 Egg 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 Tsp salt 1 Tsp vanilla extract
For The Frosting 3 Cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 1/4 Cup milk 1/2 Tsp vanilla Pinch of salt
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Alisa Murray’s Top 10 Things To Do In March 2018
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With the weather warming it’s time to order mulch and turn over all the beds prepping them for annuals. A hearty annual that I love because of the rich pops of color is the petunia. You will start seeing them available now through early summer and as they do not like very hot weather for long it’s a lovely pick me up of color as we celebrate Easter and start to want to be outside again.
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It’s time to start looking at and exploring the summer camp scene and discover the perfect activities for all the children. I also create a reading list for them and they get to do special activities if they complete what is on their night side tables by summers end. It takes a while to find the perfect types of books that your children will enjoy and get them in so read reviews and ask them what things they might be curious about.
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Make an Easter Meal Plan and ask each family member attending to bring at least one item. If they are not handy in the kitchen I usually ask them to bring an activity or art project that we can do as a family after the meal.
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Purchase tickets to see a play and ask the children to discuss afterwards what they learned or have them critique what they have seen. You’ll be intrigued buy what insights they share from a child’s perspective.
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With Easter falling on April 1 this year, this month lends itself to create traditional dyed eggs using intricate designs. First color the egg in a base such as a baby blue or a very light yellow and the use a wax crayon to draw designs. These are so lovely you can stack them in a clear vase and use as your centerpiece for the Easter feast next month!
It’s time to pull off all the screens and wash windows both inside and out. While you are in the mood doing that I also recommend getting all your area rugs steam cleaned as well!
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Make a big batch of butter sugar cookies and buttercream icing and let the children decorate them! You can even cut them out into Easter eggs and bunnies and bake them ahead and then ice them together on a rainy Sunday afternoon.
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Try making a one pan meal such as roasted carrots and asparagus with prosciutto wrapped shrimp. If you can get in the habit of prepping veggies ahead of time the concept of throwing everything into a pan and roasting it and then finishing it off with protein. It just takes practice figuring out what the best combos are for your family and their taste buds!
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void discussing gory details and unnecessary information. They don’t need to know everything and too much information can be a bad thing for children who are not developmentally By Lindsay Asawa ready to hear it. If we could shelter our kids from the scary realities of the world, most se simple, clear, and ageof us would do it in a heartbeat. appropriate language. Vague Unfortunately, this generation of statements like “somebody did a bad children is exposed to violence almost thing” can be confusing and cause daily. Whether it is through social children to fill in the blanks with their media, violent video games, graphic imagination. news stories, scary movies, or word of mouth, children are likely to be onitor their exposure to media exposed in some way. While they can coverage very carefully and eliminate become desensitized to violence in all exposure for young children. certain formats, children are often According to the National Child highly affected by tragedies in the Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), media. They can experience feelings children who spend more time ranging from confusion and sadness to watching media coverage of tragic fear and anger. As parents, our goal is events are more likely to develop to address these feelings and restore a sense of safety and security. Here are a negative reactions. Be aware that your children may be listening when adults few ways to do that: are having discussions or when the television and radio are turned on in tart by having conversations to the background. gauge what your children have heard from other sources. Be prepared to correct any misunderstandings and or teens, exposure to media misinformation you hear. Children have coverage can be unavoidable. a tendency to distort and embellish Take time to find out what they facts like a game of “Telephone.” are seeing and hearing in order to have open conversations about ollow your child’s lead and consider the content. Discuss their thoughts their age and developmental level. Use and feelings, while also correcting misunderstandings. Be sure to provide their statements and questions as a guide when deciding what information a balance by limiting electronics time, encouraging other activities, and to share. spending family time together.
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Lindsay Asawa, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-owner of Missouri City Family Counseling in Sienna Plantation. She provides consultation and evaluations for all ages, parenting workshops, and business and school presentations. Dr. Asawa can be reached at (832) 844-5576 or drlindsayasawa@gmail.com.
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