American Airlines executive Melissa Leach loves supporting the small businesses in her neighborhood of Oak Cliff with husband Ryan and son West.
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What Hayley Hangartner Loves About the Lucas Area
Lucas mom of three and children’s author Hayley Hangartner tells us all about living in the Lucas-Fairview area, just outside of city life.
Facebook, MySpace Nix Breastfeeding Photos
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Natural and Classic Toys Make a Comeback
Dallas families are reaching for natural toys and throwbacks to another era for their little ones. Here’s a look at what’s new (and old).
No-Party Zone
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Bottled Bliss
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Minor Games, Major Pains
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Wonder-Full
There are some questions that will never be answered. When is this recession going to end? Will there ever truly…
Gaining on the Golden Years
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Every Vote Counts (My Kids Are Counting on You)
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What's In a Name?
Whew, I’m glad that’s over. Another holiday season in the books. No, I’m not a “bah humbug” sort of guy….
Money Moments
One of the few positives to come out this draining economic meltdown is that my kids are asking questions about…
Movin' on Up
It didn’t hit me until about 30 minutes into the presentation. There were people on stage droning on about some…
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.”…
Daddy Dearest
Hi, I’m Gayle … don’t tell the old ball and chain, but I’ve decided to commandeer his humor column while…
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…
Tipping Point
Anyone who’s ever waited a table, worked a valet stand or serviced a client in a multitude of ways knows…
My Final "At Bat"
My final at-bat resulted in a standup triple. Unfortunately, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3 were busy that night and didn’t record…
Operation Dinner Out
I recently read a story in one of my wife’s magazines that predicted by the end of the next decade,…
I Want My Kid TV
I always thought the best and most appropriate job for me would be a TV critic for some snarky alternative…