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JANUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

Jane Krzysiak | jane.krzysiak@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

A Fresh Start

Stephanie Hasbrouck stephanie.hasbrouck@lifestylepubs.com SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

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WELL, FOLKS, WE HAVE ARRIVED IN 2021! This past year felt both like it went by in

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a blur and like it would never end at different times. But one thing is certain—we wouldn’t

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have made it to this point without the support of each other and our incredible community. Make a point to check on your friends and loved ones more often this month. Offer to meet up for a fitness class or a spa day. We can help point you in the right direction. “Spa Day” looks inside Flower Mound’s newest full-service, high-end med-spa and resort - SpaVela. Brought to you by local gurus Stacey Maness and Luane McWhorter

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– these two know a thing or two about the importance of self-care and how to make us feel divine right here in our own backyard. In “Finding Balance” we chat with Nikki Kerth, manager of newly opened YogaSix Flower Mound about why yoga is a healthy exercise anyone regardless of skill level can benefit from and enjoy. The Priceless Caterings team offers alcohol-free alternatives to dress up any special occasion in “Mocktail Party.” And, if you are finished with heavy holiday fare, perhaps

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“Home Work” showcases Laura Christian of Laura Design and Co.’s advice on how to

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create a stylish and functional workspace – perhaps the most important room in the

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house this past year.

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In “A Happy New Year” editor Stephanie Hasbrouck explores simple, but impactful ways to kick off 2021 with happier, healthier habits. Meanwhile renowned leadership coach John C. Maxwell explains why “You are the Catalyst for Change.” I was fortunate enough to attend a small virtual conference with this legend recently, and he doesn’t disappoint. 514 W 26TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 12 A Happy New Year Begin 2021 With Happier, Healthier Habits

14 Home Work Laura Christian of Laura Design and Co. Gives Advice on Creating A Stylish Home Office

20 Spa Day! SpaVela Brings Luxury Experience to Flower Mound

24 Finding Balance YogaSix Flower Mound Offers

14 12

Individualized Classes to Achieve New Year Fitness Goals

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Trend Setter

Open House

30 Culinary Creations 34 Inspired By 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Food & Wine

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GOOD TIMES

Double Oak Turkey Trot Celebrates 10 Years The Double Oak Turkey Trot celebrated 10 years on Nov. 26. The number of participants was reduced to 600 for the Fun Run and 5K in order to socially distance. There were also 31 virtual runners. Perfect weather and smiles abounded for this beloved community event. Special thanks to Double Oak Mayor Mike Donnelly and the town for their support. PHOTOS: TAGGERT CORN

Primrose School's Thanksgiving Food Drive Blesses Local Families in Need Families at Primrose School of NE Flower Mound and Primrose School of Old Orchard joined forces to collect and donate nearly 1,400 food items to Lewisville Christian Community Action (CCA) for their Thanksgiving Food Drive. CCA provided 1,600 Thanksgiving meals to Denton County families in need. As part of Primrose’s Caring and Giving program, this event helped students understand the value of giving without expecting something in return. PHOTOGRAPHY: EMILY LAWLESS 8

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Marcus High School Students Honor Veterans on Veteran's Day On Nov. 11, Marcus High School students and community members honored local veterans with special programming and participation in the Veteran's Day relay run. PHOTOGRAPHY: SAVANNAH PYRON AND APRIL CUNNINGHAM.

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AROUND TOWN

LEWISVILLE ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JAN. 8 Lewisville

ISD

Education

their academic achievement. To be considered for recognition, students must take the preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/

Foundation

NMSQT) in October of their junior year, achieve

Scholarship applications will be accepted through

the minimum requested PSAT/NMSQT score and

Jan. 8. Scholarships are awarded based on spe-

earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher by the middle

cific criteria established by donors. These criteria

of their junior year. Students who are awarded this

range from academic achievement and commu-

National Recognition can include their honors in

nity involvement to success outside of academic

college and scholarship applications.

ranking and career aspirations. All Lewisville ISD senior students are eligible to submit an application for consideration. The 2020-2021 application must be submitted and received by LEF no later than 4:30 p.m. Jan. 8. For questions, email Sherah Robinson, robinsons@lisd.net.

CONGRATULATIONS TO AREA STUDENT ATHLETES WHO SIGNED TO PLAY COLLEGIATE SPORTS Congratulations are in order! Lewisville ISD recently shared numerous student-athletes have committed or signed their letters of intent to play collegiate sports. The list for the 2020-2021 school year will be continuously updated throughout the year and can be found at lisd.net/signingday.

HERITAGE PARK RECOGNIZED FOR ‘OUTSTANDING LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT’ Flower

Mound’s

Parks

and

Mac&Z Play and Café, located at 4281

Recreation

Esplanade Place (in the River Walk at Central

Department recently received the Outstanding

Park), offers open play for children, monthly spe-

Landscape Improvement Award for improve-

cial events, arts, crafts, storytime, music sessions,

ments to Heritage Park by the Texas Chapter of

after-school care, tutoring, mediation, ballet and

the International Society of Arboriculture and

jazz classes. The play area is designed for babies,

Texas A&M Forest Service. The final phase of

young toddlers and preschool-aged children. In

Heritage Park construction was completed in

addition, the Mac&Z café serves specialty coffee

2019. The park now features an 18-basket disc

drinks and a full menu of sandwiches, salads, pas-

golf course, wildlife encounter nature trail with

tries, snacks and more. For more information, visit

sculptures, Fort Wildflower playground, pond,

https://www.macandz.com/.

pavilion and much more.

LISD ANNOUNCES 43 SENIORS HONORED BY COLLEGE BOARD NATIONAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM

MAC&Z PLAY AND CAFÉ OFFERS FOOD AND FUN

CLINK WINE BAR + BITES COMING TO FLOWER MOUND CLINK Wine Bar +Bites, owned by sommelier Laura Black, is coming to The Shops at Lakeside.

Lewisville ISD has announced the 43 high school

The neighborhood wine bar will serve 16 wines and

seniors who have been honored for their aca-

four beers on tap, wine by the glass or bottle, beer

demic achievement by the College Board National

and cider options. In addition, tapas-style platters

Recognition Program. The list of students can

will be served, including charcuterie boards, flat-

be found at lisd.net/CBNRP. The College Board

breads, paninis, salads and desserts. CLINK will

National Recognition Program, an expansion of the

offer wine education classes and food and wine

former National Hispanic Recognition Program, rec-

pairings each month. The wine bar also will imple-

ognizes and honors students from African American,

ment a wine delivery service for Flower Mound/

Hispanic or Latinx and Indigneous backgrounds for

Denton County residents and have a walk-in wine

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cellar private room that can be rented for special

designated traffic signal boxes. This is an annual

events. CLINK is expected to open by March.

contest, with three new designs chosen each year to cover a total of 20 boxes. The competition is open to artists of all ages residing in Flower Mound and/or Denton County, with preference given to Flower Mound residents. Each artist is eligible to submit one design per category. The designs selected will be converted to a digitally printed wrap, so submissions must be in digital form. This includes photographs of paintings, drawings, or artwork that is created digitally. Submissions will be accepted until Friday, Jan. 29. For details on design criteria and dimensions, how to complete an application form, and submit a design, visit flower-mound.com/trafficbox.

HANDEL’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM IS NOW OPEN

DOUBLE OAK, HIGHLAND VILLAGE AND FLOWER MOUND RANK AMONG SAFEST CITIES IN TEXAS Double Oak is the No. 1 Safest Small City in

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, 2717 Cross

Texas, according to a study by AdvisorSmith, a

Timbers Road, is now open. The ice cream shop

business research website. Among mid-size cities,

offers hand-packed pints and quarts, sundaes,

Highland Village ranked No. 11 and Flower Mound

shakes, smoothies, floats and more. Choose from

No. 16. Researchers examined 655 Texas cities and

a variety of ice cream, sherbet, ices, sugar-free and

compared the level of reported crimes, as well as

vegan flavors that are made daily in-house.

the relative severity of crimes in each city.

SUBMISSIONS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL BOX ART CONTEST DUE BY JAN. 29 Flower Mound invites artists to submit their

Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love

original work to be chosen as the next design

to hear from you! Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/

for a traffic signal box within the town. Three

CrossTimbers using the Get In Touch link and let us

artists’ designs will be chosen for the next three

know what you think.

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TREND SETTER

HAPPY

NEW YEAR BEGIN 2021 WITH HAPPIER, HEALTHIER HABITS

THE PAST YEAR , FILLED WITH ILLNESS AND

What if we set an intention – a resolu-

ISOLATION, WAS ARGUABLY THE HARDEST

tion – to be happier and, in turn, healthier

YEAR IN RECENT HISTORY. It can be difficult

in 2021? Here are some easily imple-

to find happiness in troubled times. But studies

mented ways to achieve this goal and

have shown that contentedness can be the key

make this year better and brighter.

to healthiness.

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START A GRATITUDE JOURNAL

GET GROUNDED

MEDITATE

Kick of those shoes and walk

Begin a daily meditation practice.

barefoot in the park. Research con-

Studies have shown meditation has

Take a moment every morning and

ducted by the National Institutes of

positive physical and mental effects.

every evening to write down a few

Health has shown that “contact of the

Meditating reduces stress, controls

things for which you are grateful. This

human body with the surface of the

anxiety, improves self-image and pos-

will help set a positive intention for

Earth produces intriguing effects on

itivity and can even improve focus.

the day and end the day on a note of

physiology and health.” The process

Those who meditate consistently

thanksgiving. In the words of Charles

is called “grounding or earthing” and

tend to sleep better, as well.

Dickens, “Reflect upon your present

can help with inflammation, immune

blessings, of which every man has

responses, wound healing and even

plenty, not on your past misfortunes,

some chronic inflammatory or auto-

of which all men have some.”

immune diseases.

TAKE A WALK Feeling frustrated? Lace up those

DRINK UP, BUTTERCUP

SLEEP TIGHT Studies have shown that even

walking shoes and hit the road.

Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate. Even

partial sleep deprivation can have a

According to Prevention.com, walk-

mild dehydration can alter one’s

negative effect on one’s mood. And,

ing modifies the nervous system so

mood, energy and alertness, accord-

likewise, one’s mood can have a

much that individuals experience a

ing to studies conducted at the

significant effect on sleep. Establish

decrease in anger or hostility. This

University of Connecticut’s Human

a consistent sleep-wake schedule;

can be helpful during colder months

Performance Laboratory. Most indi-

make your bedroom a cozy space;

when seasonal depression some-

viduals should drink at least 2 liters

and create a calming nighttime ritual.

times sets in.

of water per day. CityLifestyle.com/CrossTimbers

H O M E

OPEN HOUSE

HOME WO R K

WORKING FROM HOME BECAME THE NORM IN 2020, AND FOR MANY, THE HOME OFFICE REMAINS A PRIMARY WORKSPACE. Laura Christian, owner of Laura Design and Co. offers some advice this month on how to turn what may have at one time been a part-time office space into a full-time, stylish and sophisticated work dwelling. “For some, this state of working from home will be permanent. It is a different time we are living in, so we might as well embrace what we can control - our homes. We have the unique opportunity at this time to make our work space our own, and make us truly want to spend time in it,” Laura says.

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LAURA CHRISTIAN OF LAURA DESIGN AND CO. GIVES ADVICE ON CREATING A STYLISH AND FUNCTIONAL HOME OFFICE

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY ANGELICA MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Choose a color palette. “I like to stick with neutral paint colors as a jumping off point. Then bring in colors through artwork, accessories, window treatments and rugs,” Laura says.

Chose a desk wisely. “Think about your personality and the way you work. Do you need more drawers and storage or do you prefer a more minimal, clutter-free work space? This will make the decision on what type of desk to purchase. In many cases, less is more,” she says.

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P E S O N A L

T O U C H

Create balance. “Like so many other things in life, design is all about finding balance,” Laura says. “Create a balance between textiles, wood finishes, stone, colors, natural elements, finishes and accessories.”

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Incorporate art. “Use oversized artwork as a backdrop for those long zoom calls. It will not only look beautiful, but professional as well,” Laura says. “We are big fans of neutral, abstract landscape artwork, especially pieces that have a calming aesthetic to them.”

Make it personal. “Do not forget to include personal touches here and there – family photos, favorite books, etc. They serve as little reminders of the things that bring you joy,” she says.

S H E L V E S W I T H

S T Y L E

Follow Laura’s tips below to style perfectly balanced bookshelves.

+ Start with a clean slate. Begin by emptying everything off of your shelves so that you have a fresh look at them. Consider your room and color palette. Is the cabinetry backing dark, light, or open? This should affect how you select you styling elements … If the cabinetry is dark, you want to select lighter pieces in order to obtain that contrast. Are you wanting to keep it neutral or add bold colors and patterns to your decor? You can organize your items by category prior to placing them on your shelves. Overall, you want to keep a cohesive look throughout the shelves. + Gather varied items. Only use items that you love. You want these things to make you happy when you look at them. I personally like to use baskets, greenery, geometric objects, pottery/vases, books, bookends, jars, artwork, frames, candles and wood trays. I also love incorporating personal items that have a unique value and interest to you. For example, nick-knacks, or souvenirs from past travels, personal photos of a memorable occasion, or collectibles that mean something special to your family. + Ground your shelves. I usually start by placing a set of large baskets or trays on the bottom shelf. This really helps it feel more substantial, weighted, and connected at the base of your shelves. + Style from largest to smallest. The next step is incorporating the large items first and spreading them out over your shelves so they are not right next to each other. Then, fill in the remaining shelves with the smaller items. Here's one of our best tricks: if it feels like something is missing, add some greenery (faux works too!). + Create that necessary depth. You can do this through the use of artwork or trays stacked against the back wall. Make sure items that are similar to each other are not right next to one another. It is all about balance. CityLifestyle.com/CrossTimbers

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spa day! SPAVELA BRINGS LUXURY EXPERIENCE TO FLOWER MOUND

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERT RAY PHOTOGRAPHY

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" W e believe t he combination of d ay spa and med spa bring s everyt hing to t he client under one roof." BEGIN THE NEW YEAR WITH A LUXURI-

Facial treatments include the Essential,

OUS, REVITALIZING SPA EXPERIENCE

Signature, Customized, Foaming Enzyme,

AT FLOWER MOUND’S NEW SPAVELA

Innovative Fire and Ice Exfoliating Clear Skin,

AT LAKESIDE TOWER.

Skin Quenching, Gentleman’s, Back, Clear

SpaVela was created to meet the health and

Skin Teen, Skinbetter Anti-aging and Couples

beauty needs of women and men by offering

facials. Hydrafacial treatments also are

a wide array of “ahh-inspiring” skin and body

offered as part of the med-spa experience.

treatments. No need to travel to Dallas for a

Body treatments include the Expresso

luxury experience. SpaVela offers it all - mas-

Limon Slimming Body Treatment, Chai

sages, facial treatments, body treatments,

Soy Mud Detox Wrap, Seasonal Body Peel,

injections, waxing and med-spa services.

Seasonal Body Scrub and CBD Treatment.

Stacey Maness and her business partner

Extensive waxing services also are available.

Luane McWhorter opened SpaVela to pro-

SpaVela also houses three designated cou-

vide an elevated spa experience locally.

ples’ rooms, steam rooms and saunas.

“Flower Mound now has that destina-

Adding to the upscale, multifaceted spa

tion-feel spa right at home. SpaVela not

experience is the spa’s setting. Located

only strives to be the destination spa that

within the pristine new Lakeside Tower,

pampers and relaxes you in luxury, but also

SpaVela boasts a calm, serene, vaca-

achieves optimal results in anti-aging and

tion-like atmosphere.

wellness,” Stacey says. “We believe the

“The Tower is beautiful, and the staff is

combination of day spa and med spa brings

amazing. Customers cannot believe Flower

everything to the client under one roof.”

Mound now has such an upscale spa. They

Med-spa

services

include

intensive

facials, injections and other anti-aging services, Stacey says. SpaVela offers many individualized massage experiences, including Therapeutic, Hot Stone, Swedish, Aromatherapy, Prenatal, Couples, Sports and CBD massages, in addition to its Signature Massage Treatment, Coconut Milk Scalp Treatment and Reflexology.

love the décor and are very excited to come back,” Stacey says. She encourages local individuals begin the year right by taking time out to treat themselves to a day at the spa. “This past year has been so stressful,” Stacey says. “Take time and relax.” For more information on SpaVela, visit SpaVela.com.

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SPA DAY! (CONTINUED)

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"T his past year h as been so st ressful," S t acey says. "Take time and rel ax."

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finding balance

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY HOPE BIDINGER

YOGASIX FLOWER MOUND OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED CLASSES TO ACHIEVE NEW YEAR FITNESS GOALS

AFTER AN IMMENSELY STRESSFUL 2020, WE ALL

We asked Nikki Kerth, YogaSix Flower Mound gen-

COULD USE SOME ZEN IN OUR LIVES. According to

eral manager, to tell us more about the studio, which

health professionals, yoga may be the answer. Practicing

opened this past fall.

yoga promotes inner awareness to establish a better body image, encourages mindful eating, offers cardio-

WHAT IS THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND YOGASIX?

vascular benefits and enhances one’s overall fitness.

We believe that we’re all on a journey. We believe we

YogaSix Flower Mound promotes this multifaceted con-

can all grow, becoming better and better. We believe

cept by offering six individualized classes designed to

we all deserve to feel alive in the healthiest way. We

achieve a wide array of fitness goals.

believe in strong bodies and calm minds. We believe

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in each other, and our power together. And most of all, day in and day out, we believe in yoga. WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM YOGASIX WORKOUTS? Everyone.

DOES YOGASIX INCLUDE CLASSES FOR BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED STUDENTS?

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR READERS TO INCORPORATE YOGA INTO THEIR DAILY/WEEKLY ACTIVITIES? Yoga has so many amazing benefits. It depends on what the

We have something for everyone. Our six core classes address the complete needs of your body in movement and intensity to help conquer plateaus and continually progress in your practice.

student is looking to achieve or what they would like to focus on. Relaxation, mindfulness, pain management, flexibility or strength.

WHAT CLASSES DOES YOGASIX OFFER AND WHAT DO THEY ENTAIL?

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A CONSISTENT YOGA PRACTICE?

We have six core classes that have been designed to support

It reduces blood pressure, boosts the immune system-which we

whatever a student might need on any given day. They differ in inten-

all need during this time, improves brain function, increases energy

tion, intensity and heat.

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and strengthens joints.

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FINDING BALANCE (CONTINUED) Kate Hernandez, Nikki Kerth and Rosco Graves practice yoga at the new YogaSix.

“We believe we can all grow, becoming better and better. We believe we all deserve to feel alive in the healthiest way.” + Y6 Hot is the only set sequence. It’s done in a hot room. There

incorporates compound weighted exercise, a cardio burst and an

are amazing benefits that can be achieved through repetition.

endurance builder that ties it all together. Then we put the weights

From the perspective of a new student, you build confidence and

down and pick the yoga back up to stretch it all out.

build a solid foundation to grow from. And, on the other hand, for the more seasoned practitioners, you effortlessly move into a

+ Y6 Restore is on the other end of the spectrum. This is the recov-

moving meditation and have the opportunity to work on advanced

ery class that supports and opens up all the major muscle groups

variations and track your progress.

of the body. This isn’t a classical yin or restorative class, instead it focuses on an active stretch. You do just a little bit of work in the

+ Y6 Sculpt and Flow - this will kick your booty, and It’s so much fun

beginning to build up to those deep stretches that open up the major

… You begin with a nice juicy flow to get your body warmed up and

parts of the body (calves, quads, hamstrings, hips, hip flexors, chest,

the blood flowing. Then you move into the sculpt portion. This part

back, shoulders). This leaves you with that relaxed feeling at the end.

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FINDING BALANCE (CONTINUED)

+ Y6 101: this is geared more toward beginners. What’s great about YogaSix is that we don’t create levels in our classes. All of our classes are multi-level and accessible to anyone. 101 is designed to support the true beginner with getting comfortable with the basics and familiar with the props and how to use them to help support and get you safely into poses. + Y6 Slow moves at a slower pace. Slower transitions in and out of the postures. Plus, more time to explore the postures and refine your alignment. This gives you that nice the slow burn. + Y6 Power: this is a cardio drive and a faster pace flow. The intensity will ramp up quickly, and you keep the intensity up the majority of the class. The transitions will be a little more challenging with the option to incorporate arm balances and inversions if that is in your practice. For more information, visit yogasix.com/location/flower-mound.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

MOCK TAIL PART Y THESE ALCOHOL-FREE CONCOCTIONS BY PRICELESS CATERINGS WILL DRESS UP ANY OCCASION IN THE NEW YEAR

LAVENDER

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | ILLUSTRATIONS PROVIDED

RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH THESE DELICIOUS AND SOPHISTICATED MOCKTAILS COURTESY OF PRICELESS CATERINGS. These alcohol-free concoctions are sure to please all party-goers.

UMBER

ONE

L A V I S H L A V E N D E R M a k e s 1

INGREDIENTS + 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice

+ 1/4 tsp Grenadine

+ 1 1/2 Tbsp Lavender Simple + 3 dashes Bitters Syrup (See below)

INSTRUCTIONS Combine ingredients in shaker with ice and shake until cold. Strain into glass and top off with club soda. Garnish with fresh lavender. (Optional: add a bit of blue food coloring give it a beautiful hue. Not even a full drop, just a tiny bit on the end of a toothpick.)

L AV E N D E R S I M P L E SY R U P Combine 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 Tbsp dried lavender to a sauce pan. Bring to a boil then turn off the heat. Let mixture cool in the pan and then strain out the lavender.

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PEACH

PE ACH Y K EEN N

Makes 2

UMBER

TWO

INGREDIENTS + 1 cup peach juice/peach nectar + 2 cups sparkling soda water + 1 ounce grenadine

INSTRUCTIONS Pour the peach juice over ice in a highball glass. Fill with soda. Slowly pour the grenadine into the drink - it will sink to the bottom and gradually rise, integrating into the drink.

UMBER

REE

W I N T E R B L U E S B E AT E R Make 2

INGREDIENTS + 2-1/4 cups blueberries

+ 2 Tbsp and 1-3/4 teaspoons

+ 1 cup water + 1/4 cup sugar (or sugar substitute like Stevia) + 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger

crushed ice + 2 Tbsp orange juice + 1/4 cup club soda + 1 slice orange (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS Bring blueberries, water, sugar and ginger to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, crushing the blueberries occasionally with a masher. Remove from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes. Pass the mixture through a food mill or fine mesh sieve to remove the skins of the blueberries. Set aside 1/4 cup syrup and store the remainder in the refrigerator for up to one week. Place crushed ice in a glass. Add reserved blueberry-ginger syrup. CONTINUED >

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UMBER

FOUR

MOONLIGHT & ROSES Makes 4

INGREDIENTS FOR THE MOCKTAIL: + 1 cup rosemary syrup (you may have a little extra leftover) + 1 1/2 cups 100% grapefruit juice + 3-4 cups club soda FOR THE ROSEMARY SIMPLE SYRUP: + 1 cup water

GARNISH:

+ 1 cup sugar

+ Fresh rosemary sprigs

+ 3-4 fresh rosemary sprigs

+ Grapefruit slices

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ROSEMARY SYRUP: Put water and sugar in a small pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and add rosemary sprigs. Cover pot and allow syrup to steep for about 30 minutes, until it is room temperature. FOR THE ROSEMARY GRAPEFRUIT MOCKTAIL: Combine rosemary syrup, grapefruit juice and club soda in a pitcher, or in individual cups and serve immediately over ice. Garnish glasses with fresh rosemary sprigs and a slice of grapefruit if desired.

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ROSEMARY

CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED)

POMEGRANATE

P O M P & C I R C U M S T A N C E Makes 1

UMBER

FIVE

INGREDIENTS + 2 ounces 100% pomegranate juice + 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice or high-quality orange juice

GARNISHES (OPTIONAL):

+ 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice

+ pomegranate arils, lime

+ 2 ounces sparkling water

or orange slices, frozen

or seltzer* + Ice, for serving

cranberries, fresh mint, or fresh rosemary

INSTRUCTIONS Fill an 8-10 ounce glass halfway full with ice. Add pomegranate juice, orange juice, and lime juice to your glass. Stir well to combine. Pour seltzer/sparkling water over the juice mixture and garnish with any desired garnishes.

A B O U T P R I C E L E S S C AT E R I N G S Priceless Caterings is a full-service, award-winning, Lewisville-based catering company that specializes in corporate events, weddings and private catered affairs from ordinary to extraordinary. Call or email: 214-402-3293 info@pricelesscaterings.com and mention Cross Timbers to get $75 off your first catering order. For more information about Priceless Caterings, visit pricelesscaterings.com. Priceless Caterings also offers Mindful Meals, a weekly meal delivery program to take the guesswork out of eating healthily. Mindful Meals offers ready-to-eat, chef-inspired, prepared-from-scratch meals for weekly delivery or pick-up at its Lewisville headquarters. Visit eatmindfulmeals.com and follow @mindfulmealspriceless on Instagram and Facebook. For the month of January, readers can receive their first meal free with coupon code: freeCTjan.

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INSPIRED BY

C H

YO U A R E T H E C ATA LY S T F O R CHANGE

ARTICLE DR. JOHN C. MAXWELL IF SOMEONE WERE TO ASK YOU, “WHAT GETS YOU OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING?” how would

you reply? Would you talk about your job or your family? Would you tell them about a dream you’re chasing or a goal you’re trying to meet? What we give our lives to says a lot about who we are. For forty years now, I’ve gotten out of bed in the morning with one single focus: adding value to leaders

I’ve spent decades learning what it takes to trans-

who will multiply value to others.

form communities and countries, and with my

Because of that focus, I’ve authored over 80 books

writing partner, Rob Hoskins, have produced a

on relationships, equipping people, attitude, and lead-

book that offers step by step instruction on how

ership, all with the purpose of expanding my reach to

leaders—people who care to make a difference—

add value to leaders.

can produce transformation in their own backyard.

Four decades, dedicated to making better leaders.

It’s a book written for everyone—including you.

But now, as I enter into my fifth decade, my purpose

You are a potential catalyst for change in your

has expanded. I still get of bed with the goal of adding

community, no matter where you live, no matter

value to leaders who will multiply value to others, but

what you do. All it takes is your willingness to

there’s an even greater purpose behind it all.

step up as a leader. Harriet Tubman once said,

Transformation. I want to see our world transformed

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always

into one where every human being is encouraged and

remember, you have within you the strength, the

allowed to live to their full potential. Imagine what it would

patience, and the passion to reach for the stars

be like to live in a world where everyone—men, women,

and change the world.”

children—were equipped and empowered to live a life of deep purpose. We would truly see a transformed world.

RENOWNED LEADERSHIP COACH DETAILS HOW CHANGE IN A COMMUNITY CAN START WITH ONE PERSON: YOU

If you dream of changing your community, or city, or country, you must not only dream, you must

That’s the message of my latest book, Change Your

also act. Many things in life just happen, but pos-

World: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make a Difference.

itive change isn’t one of them. Changing anything

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in our world requires someone to be the catalyst. Someone like you.

N Dr. John C. Maxwell

CONTINUED >

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Leaders like you become catalysts for change when they do three things: pick a problem to address, invite others to join them, and do what they can where they are.

CONTINUED >

1. Pick a Problem to Address A leader can never become a catalyst until he or she first takes ownership of the problem they wish to solve. You cannot rally people to a cause that you aren’t willing to own, especially these days; people know when a leader is being half-hearted, and they don’t respect it. When you pick a problem to solve or a cause to rally around, you must have conviction in order to succeed. Over the years, I’ve learned that whenever I feel a sense of conviction about an issue, I need to start moving in the direction I believe I should go, even if I’m uncertain. Action creates ownership, and ownership creates credibility with people. And you need that credibility because transformation cannot be done by one person alone—we all need people to join us on the journey.

2. Invite Others to Join You When you’ve settled on the problem you want to tackle you should immediately begin looking for others to join you. In the book, Rob and I recommend starting with friends and family; you already have influence with them, and chances are you’re of like mind in many areas. Go to those family members who frequently ask you for advice or seek your opinion on personal matters, as you likely have greater influence with them. To move beyond family, however, you’ll need to take a leap of faith and begin sharing your passion for solving the problem with other people. Passion attracts, and when people come to you with interest, don’t be afraid to ask them what they think or invite them to improve your ideas. Empowering people to help you creates a bond, and once that bond is established, you will quickly discover who you can truly work with and invite them to take action with you. CityLifestyle.com/CrossTimbers

INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED)

3. Do What You Can Where You Are Action is the final step. It doesn’t have to be big or grand; it doesn’t even have to be guaranteed of success. Nothing happens in life until someone does something, and once you take your first step, the next step will come into focus. Remember that transformation is a process, not an event. It takes time and repeated action to bring about positive change. So focus on purpose, not perfection, and do what you know to do. These three steps may seem too simple, but I assure you they work. The goal of all transformational movements is making things better however

possible. Incremental change is better than the status quo; and when you’re truly committed to making your community a better place, you know that any improvement is a significant improvement.

C If you’d like to learn more about transformation

No matter what problems or challenges face your

and how to become a leader of transformation, then

community, you are the catalyst for change that can

I encourage you to pick up my book, Change Your

make all the difference. But you must choose to get

World, from your favorite bookstore or online retailer.

involved; transformation won’t choose you—you

If you’re concerned about making the world a better

must choose transformation.

place, then you know that now is the best time for leaders like us to make that dream a reality.

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1-2 BABY, IT’S COLD EXHIBIT

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

JANUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

Immerse yourself in the season with the Visual Art

League of Lewisville’s newest exhibition “Baby, It’s Cold,” on view in the North Corridor Gallery of Medical

City Lewisville Grand Theater. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

1-3 HOLIDAYS AT GAYLORD TEXAN Gaylord Texan

Use our exclusive promo code BELLS for a discount

when purchasing tickets to Gaylord Texan’s Holiday

events, including “I Love Christmas Movies” and “Yuletide Bright.” Reserve tickets at gaylordtexantickets.com.

1-3 CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING Brazos Park

Drop trees off in designated parking lot at 190 Brazos Blvd. in Highland Village. Please remove all decorations. For more information, visit highlandvillage.org/650/ Christmas-Tree-Recycling.

2 HIGHLAND VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET 1100 Village Pkwy

The Highland Village Farmers Market is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday at 1100 Village Pkwy. For a list of vendors, visit fourseasonsmarkets.com/events.

3 FLOWER MOUND FARMERS MARKET Parker Square

The Flower Mound Farmers Market is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sunday at Parker Square. For a list of vendors, visit fourseasonsmarkets.com/events.

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9 CAC OPEN HOUSE

Lake Living

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The Parks and Recreation Department will hold a free open house at the CAC to promote healthy living. There will be free fitness classes in Studio 61, drinks, snacks and giveaways. Activities will take place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., but admission is free

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16 A CHANCE TO HIKE

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This free guided nature walk for members of the special needs community will take place along the wide and level crushed-granite surface of the Cottonwood Trail. Participants may see signs of deer, coyote or bobcat and maybe even see an armadillo during the mile-long hike. All ages are welcome, and registration is required. For more informa-

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26 DIABETES EDUCATION CLASS Medical City Lewisville

Medical City Lewisville’s Bariatric & Metabolic Institute will host a free diabetes education class at 1 p.m. Jan. 26. For more information

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S W E E T & S AVO RY WINTER SALAD Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS + 5 cups mixed salad greens + 1 cup fresh baby spinach + 1-2 cups Candied pecans (store bought) + 6 slices Applewood smoked bacon, cooked & crumbled + 2 apples, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp are our favorite!) + ½ cup goat cheese, crumbled + ½ cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries

INSTRUCTIONS Place mixed greens and spinach in a large bowl. Add bacon, pecans, apples, goat cheese and pomegranate seeds or

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cranberries. Toss to combine.

MAPLE VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS + 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil + ¼ cup apple cider vinegar + 2 Tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice + 2 Tbsp real maple syrup + 2 tsp shallot, minced (optional) + Salt & pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS Place minced shallot, vinegar, lemon juice and maple syrup in a bowl. Whisk in olive oil until mixture emulsifies. Salt and pepper to taste.

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