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May / June 2012 Issue Sunscreen Building Your Patio Denton County Master Gardener Garden Tour
 
May / June 2012 Issue

May / June 2012 Issue

Join the Garden Tour! The May/June issue of Lifestyles highlights the Denton County Master Gardener Association's big annual event.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen

Most people burn at about 10-13 minutes of sun exposure. A burn makes the skin 50% more susceptible to skin cancer especially if it happens during childhood.

Building Your Patio

Building Your Patio

Well it’s that time of year again; time for spring flings and summer barbecues, time for playing in the yard or napping on the porch, time for coffee on the patio in the morning or sitting by the fire pit at dusk, time to be outdoors and all that entails. A perfect place to start is with a backyard patio area.

Denton County Master Gardener Garden Tour

Denton County Master Gardener Garden Tour

The 2012 Spring Garden Tour will be Saturday, May 12th from 9 am until 4 pm. Seven gardens, both public and private, are included on the Spring Garden Tour, including two in Highland Village.

Just Say Ahh…

Just Say Ahh…

30 April 2012

by Taryn S. McColpin Ahh, May…Time for hot weather to kick in, time for the last days of school, time to call our mothers for Mother’s Day. How important is that phone call? How important is any phone call? There was a day, once upon a time and not that long ago, when the landscape was dotted with [...]

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Out With The Old… In With The New

Out With The Old… In With The New

30 April 2012

by Lauren McKelvey Summer is the perfect time to go through your closet and get rid of old trends to make room for new styles. It’s time to donate your oranges, silvers, and grays and stock up on yellow, gold, and red. The 50s and 60s called, and they want their trends back. That’s right—full skirts, twin-set [...]

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A Tribute To Moms

30 April 2012

by Debra K. Owens I’m profoundly touched when I hear stories about a mother’s sacrifice. A blind willingness, without question or hesitation, to donate a kidney to her kid if they needed one, or in extreme situations, lay down her life to save or protect her child. It reminds me of the countless times that my [...]

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Planning for Retirement – Consider Location

Planning for Retirement – Consider Location

30 April 2012

by Mark S. Stegman, CFP®, Financial Advisor Among all the decisions you might make while planning financially for retirement, where you choose to live can be among the most important. And you might be surprised what kind of limitations your decision can impose in the future. The area, and the home you live in during retirement, [...]

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The Value in Volunteering

30 April 2012

By Debra K. Owens Life is busy, time is short, and fitting everything into our schedules can be a challenge. However, there’s considerable value in volunteering, even if it’s only one day a week. Your outreach can assist the people in your community, open the door for new friendships, enhance or develop skills that can pave [...]

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Is Your Pet Ready for Summer?

Is Your Pet Ready for Summer?

30 April 2012

Ginna Anthony, Beau’s Bath House and Doggie Spa Let’s face it –most of us enjoyed the mild winter in Denton this year! Unfortunately, that means consequences when it comes to spring and summer allergies. Many veterinarians are expressing concern that such a mild winter will pose serious problems for our dogs and cats. The biggest threat [...]

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