Some couples run together. Others design. Shay Ometz and husband Jeff Barfoot do the latter. Together, they are co-creators, designers…
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Good Eats, They're Habit Forming
Establishing good eating habits in your kids may seem like a daunting task, but Dr. James Harris, director of the…
CA125 What?
While rare, approximately 14,000 women in the United States die every year from ovarian cancer because most women are not…
Uh Oh, Here Comes Summer
As family vacations go, I’ve led a charmed life. Beach trips, lake respites, city explorations and recession stay-cations—you name it….
Socialize Me!
Parenting can be a lonely job, but parenting a child with special needs can be more so. “The one aspect…
Needed Kneading
After making the rounds—doctor’s visits, therapy, school, playgroups—all you can think about is collapsing on the couch. Licensed massage therapist…
Mind Your Head
You’ve desperately resorted to age-old remedies—pressing crushed lilac leaves to your forehead, shutting yourself in a dark room—maybe it’s time…
Ashley Shupe
A SHUPE SNAPSHOT: A self-described “Fort Worth girl,” Shupe graduated from Texas Tech in 2001, and soon after, married longtime…
Texas, Our Texas
I know what you’re saying to yourself right about now: “Why the heck do I live in a place that’s…
Jamie Wilson
OCCUPATION: Owner of Brilliant Sky Toys and Books in Highland Village PERSONAL STATS: After getting a nursing degree at Vernon…
Adam Baggs
OCCUPATION: Assistant Vice Chancellor for TCU’s School and College Development PERSONAL STATS: Hailing from the Midwest, Adam studied political science…
Serenity Now
Most people long for a sense of calm in their lives—at least most folks with children. While controling the calm-factor…
On Our Radar
WEARWhat’s better than an utterly perfect frock? One that also happens to be made by traditional weavers in Ethiopia as…
Daddy Dearest
Hi, I’m Gayle … don’t tell the old ball and chain, but I’ve decided to commandeer his humor column while…
Build Bones With … Beer?
A new study suggests that popping a top on a couple of cold ones could actually help stave off osteoporosis…
A League of Their Own
When Wendy Deppe’s stepson, 5, needs a juice refill, he turns to his stepmother. Whether it’s a clean T-shirt, a…
Ghost in a Body
Julie Hersh slid into her maroon Escalade early one Monday morning. With sports-buffed nails she fiddled with the CD player…
Jennifer Smith, Founder of Focus Driven
OCCUPATION: President and founder of Focus Driven, a national nonprofit advocating for cell phone-free driving PERSONAL STATS: As a real…
Character Becomes Them
On a sunny Wednesday afternoon, in the 9th floor high-rise home Janet Rosell Rice and her husband, Jason, Vice President…
Mother-in-Law Mockery (Not Me)
"My mother-in-law has great balance. She has chips on both shoulders.” “What does your mother-in-law call her broom? Basic transportation.”…