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Welcome to the premier issue of Metro Woman Magazine. I am so happy to offer the women of Collin County many resources to enhance their lives.

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A Journey of Success and Helping Women

Michelle Beckett and her team at the 2015 National Conference

Michelle Beckett is a resident of Collin County and an Independent National Executive Director with Thirty-One Gifts. This direct sales company specializes in in-home parties of personalized bags, totes and organizational products. Michelle began her journey of challenge and discovery in 2005. Little did she know, she accepted a role to mentor thousands of women while building a multi-million dollar business.

“So many women aren’t tapping into their God-given potential,” Michelle said. “Thanks to Thirty-One, I’m realizing mine. And God is allowing me to help other women realize theirs.”

Thirty-One is so much more than purses, totes and bins. It is about celebrating, encouraging and rewarding women.

If you are interested in learning how Thirty-One can change your life, contact Michelle at 972-332-8459.

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Create the Holiday You Want. When the holidays come around, there may be pressures pulling you in all directions off your center. Make clear decisions about how you want to spend your time and resources.

Involve Your Kids. It’s a part of all holidays that people get thrown off schedule. Parents should stick with kids’ regular meal and bedtime schedules as much as possible.

Beware of Shopping Pitfalls. Shopping – especially if you’re worried about money or getting elbowed in the stores – can drain the fun out of the holiday season. People who focus on gifts generally feel less holiday cheer than those who spend more time with close friends and family.

REDUCE HOLIDAY STRESS

By Joanne Barker Talk about stressful. The average American spends 42 hours a year on holiday activities.

That’s one standard work week spent shopping, wrapping, and returning presents, attending holiday parties, and traveling from place to place.

Often these extra activities get squeezed into already busy schedules.

Holiday stress can take many forms. In a survey conducted by Mental Health America, money concerns and chaotic schedules are two of the top sources of holiday stress. Women reported feeling slightly more stressed than men – and parents in general feel more stressed than most groups.

This year, take the pressure off. Here are eight tips to help you relax this holiday season.

Put Stress in its Place: It’s Not About the Holidays. People who get stressed out easily are most likely to feel intense stress during the holidays. It’s really all about you, and not about the holidays. But there’s good news. You can learn to put stress in its place, and take the pressure off throughout the year.

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Get Creative in Your Gift Giving. Many families have had to cut back on holiday gifts. If this includes you, have a family meeting and get creative. Some families draw names and each person buys for one person. Some families do handmade gifts or coupons.

Play Games. Games can keep things fun and light at family gatherings. “Games are a good way to connect with each other and engage your mind, body, and imagination.

Postpone Family Feuds. There is a reason many people equate holidays with family strife. “When you have a group of people in a small area and everyone expecting to have a great time, it is almost a set-up for arguments. With so much emotion and expectation, the holidays are not the best time to work things out. If old family baggage surfaces, plan to talk after the festivities wind down.

Have Compassion for Yourself and Others.

Even if you shop less and focus on family time, stressed-out friends, in-laws, and co-workers may still come calling. How can you be a good friend and keep your calm?

Try not to take things personally. That’s one of the most important skills you can learn to reduce stress during the holidays. Most people are trying to get their needs met. Maybe it’s their need for love or simply for validation. Even if someone is being a jerk or insensitive, it is their way of trying to get their needs met.

So try not to think about how people “should be.”

Accept them as they are, and release the tension from your body. When we can see where people are coming from, there can be less frustration and more compassion.

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December 2015 McKinney

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December 4 • 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

King of the Nations - The Nativity Concert

Nightly, November 28- January 3 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Christmas in the Square Holiday Lights

King of the Nations’ is a Concert experience that tells the story of the Nativity of Christ. The concert will take you on a journey of faith, hope, uncertainty and divine love that conquers all.

Written, produced and directed by Joslin Dsouza, the production will feature some of the best musicians and singers in Dallas, Texas. It will also feature the children’s chorus of Collin County.

McKinney Performing Arts Center 111 N. Tennessee St. McKinney, TX 75069 214-544-4630 December 5 • 9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa Come have a merry time with Santa eating pancakes and enjoying the holiday season.

Pre-registration required at mckinneytexas.org.

McKinney Community Center 2001 S. Central Expwy.

McKinney, TX 75070 972-547-2690 December 12 • 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

McKinney Rotary Christmas Parade of Lights Don’t miss the McKinney Rotary Christmas Parade of Lights. his year’s theme is The Gift of Christmas!

Historic Downtown McKinney 111 N. Tennessee McKinney, TX 75069 December 18 • 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

December 19 • 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

MRT’s Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol This classic holiday tradition tells a powerful story of greed and redemption. On Christmas Eve, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge must first face his dead partner Jacob Marley and then the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

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The City of Frisco is pleased to partner with Frisco Square to bring you the largest choreographed holiday lights and music display in Texas. Frisco Square’s ‘Christmas in the Square’ has a variety of family-oriented activities happening on various dates.

George A. Purefoy Municipal Center and Frisco Square December 5 • 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

25th Annual Merry Main Street Ring in the holidays with the lighting of the city Christmas tree at the 25th Annual Merry Main Street. Parents and children can shop for Christmas gifts and great holiday decor for their homes, as well as enjoy an evening of musical entertainment and an array of food and warm drinks. 3:16 Team Realty will be onsite to offer free photos with Santa.

Simpson Plaza at City Hall 6101 Frisco Square Boulevard December 12 & 13 • 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Holiday Lights at Frisco Fire Safety Town Bring the entire family and walk through our outdoor town to see the miniature buildings decorated for the holiday season. Children can email Santa their wish list and then visit him at the mini fire station at this year’s Holiday Lights event. Christmas crafts and stories will fill children of all ages with holiday cheer.

Frisco Fire Safety Town 8601 Gary Burns Dr. Frisco, TX 75034

Plano December 4 • 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Dickens in Historic Downtown Plano Come enjoy food, shopping, music and a visit with Santa in historic downtown Plano!

Haggard Park 901 East 15th Street Plano, TX 75074

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Calendar of Events December 20 • 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Plano Symphony Orchestra - Home for the Holidays

Allen

With nearly 200 musicians, “Home for the Holidays” includes seasonal favorites for orchestra and chorus, the popular audience sing-along, visitors from the North Pole, humor, the great pipe organ at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, and a few surprises. The 2015 concerts also feature the return of the PSO’s former Concertmaster of many seasons, Vesselin Demirev, the newly appointed organist at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Dr. Jonathan M. Gregoire, and Kathy Light, soprano. Make the holidays special with your Plano Symphony Orchestra!

Eisemann Center for Performing Arts 2351 Performance Drive Richardson, TX 75082

December 5 • 8:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Rudolph Run This is one of Allen’s most exciting holiday 5K’s. The event begins with a one-mile run and concludes with the USATF registered 5K! Main St. Downtown Allen December 19 • 7:00 p.m.

December 20 • 2:00 p.m.

The Nutcracker Ballet Follow Clara as she saves the life of her beloved Nutcracker Prince and embarks on a journey through the Land of Snow to the Palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Kingdom of the Sweets.

Performing Arts Center 300 Rivercrest Drive Allen, TX 75013

Are you a woman’s organization or having an event just for women? Are you a non-profit organization with a special event? Email jette@collinmetrowomanmag.com and send us the details for our monthy events calendar.

Serving Children in Need During the Holidays Over long school breaks, many children on the free/ reduced price lunch program go without adequate food while the school cafeterias are closed. Lovepacs was formed to help eliminate that problem in our local communities. Please consider making a food donation this holiday season. Some items in need are: Pop-top cans of fruit, vegetables and meat.

Two drop off locations in Frisco: Bonnie Ruth’s - 6959 Lebanon Road Pump It Up - 7164 Technology Drive #200 For more information or to make a monetary donation please visit lovepacs.org facebook.com/lovepacs Please say “I found it in Collin County Metro Woman Magazine.” Thanks!

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Face Mask Treatments From Your Cupboard MAYONNAISE: Apply whole egg mayonnaise on your face (right from the jar) for about 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

PEACH & BRANDY: Mash up a peach (use ripe, canned or frozen) and mix in a tablespoon of brandy. Leave it on for 20 minutes, then rinse off.

TOMATO MASK: For oily skin, mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.

Rinse with warm (not hot) water.

BANANA MASH: Mash up a very ripe banana.

Add just enough honey to make a soft pulp.

Apply over face and hair. This is such a great firming mask that aging movie stars have been known to put in the cups of their bras to make their breasts “perky”. (Just make sure you don’t use too much honey and you use a sturdy bra.)

HONEY MASK: Apply pure honey (straight from the bottle) to your face and neck. Allow it to set until dry (about 15 minutes). Rinse with very warm water.

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MILK OF MAGNESIA: Apply it straight from the bottle. Let it dry for about five to ten minutes. Rinse off with warm water, then gently pat your face dry with a fluffy towel.

PEPTO BISMOL: This is a face mask particularly suited for those with sensitive skin. In the same way that this product coats the stomach, it gently caresses the face. Apply it straight from the bottle, using a cotton swab. Allow to dry, then rinse with cool water.

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