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PISD 2021-2022 Calendar

Community Library Hosts ‘Luck of the Irish’ Blood Drive

Prosper Spring Clean Up

Prosper Education Foundation’s 30th Annual Golf Tournament

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How to Raise a Healthy Eater at Every Stage of Childhood Daily food choices can have a profound impact on overall health and wellbeing. Not only do healthy dietary patterns help maintain good health, they also reduce the risk of chronic diseases throughout all stages of life. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025, and nutrition experts agree it is vital to establish healthy eating habits early and maintain them throughout childhood. “Research shows toddlers who eat a wide variety of foods are more likely to carry those habits into adulthood, so it’s important to introduce and reinforce healthy eating habits from the time a child starts to eat solid foods,” said Courtney Hines, KinderCare Learning Centers’ registered dietitian. “In fact, the first two years of a child’s life are often referred to as ‘the golden window’ because this is when kids are most open to trying new foods and flavors. By encouraging variety and healthy eating early in life, parents and families can dramatically reduce picky eating habits many toddlers and children develop over time while also helping their children develop balanced relationships with food they’ll carry with them into adulthood.” Consider these tips and tricks to try at home with kids of all ages to build healthy eating habits and excitement around trying new foods.

Babies When babies are ready for solid foods, be sure to expose them to a wide variety of whole, unprocessed foods with varying flavors and textures. Start with soft foods like mashed potatoes, avocados, cooked rice and bananas until your children are ready for firmer solids.

Toddlers Toddlers who turns up their noses at veggies or fruit may be more openminded if they’re an active participant in mealtime prep. Ask your children to pick one new fruit or vegetable and agree that you’ll both taste it. Asking your children to describe the appearance, texture, taste and smell of the food can also be a fun way to build vocabulary.

Preschoolers Around the 2- or 3-year mark, children become interested in investigating and learning. Engage their natural curiosity in the world around them by planting a small vegetable, fruit or herb garden for your tiny chefs to tend to it can be as simple as a windowsill garden. Gardening helps children understand where healthy, nutritious foods come from. Plus, children are more likely to eat what they’ve grown, which means more fruit and veggies in their diets.

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The kitchen is chock-full of learning opportunities for all ages. Schoolagers can work on their math skills as they measure ingredients for recipes. “Cooking together also gives parents an opportunity to talk about nutrition in terms children can understand,” Hines said. “For example, carbohydrates, like bread, provide energy for our bodies and brains. When we eat carbohydrates, our bodies store them for later. That’s why we’re having whole-grain pancakes for breakfast, so you have the energy you need to fuel your brain and body all morning.”

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From the Desk of Dr. Holly Ferguson

Life Happens Fast Life moves quickly and at times it can feel as if we are swimming upstream. In the fast-paced world, we live in many times life is passing us by without us even blinking an eye. If we were to take a moment to reflect, we might just find the answers to why it feels as if we are swimming upstream. In the book Upstream by Dan Heath, he shares in the first chapter a public health parable (adapted from the original, which is commonly attributed to Irving Zola). The parable is the following: You and a friend are having a picnic by the side of a river. Suddenly you hear a shout from the direction of the water-a child is drowning. Without thinking, you both dive in, grab the child, and swim to shore. Before you can recover, you hear another child cry for help. You and your friend jump back into the river to rescue her as well. Then another struggling child drifts into sight…and another…and another. The two of you can barely keep up. Suddenly, you see your friend wading out of the water, seeming to leave you alone. “Where are you going?” you demand. Your friend answers, “I’m going upstream to tackle the guy who’s throwing all these kids in the water.” It is so easy to focus on responding, putting out fires, and handling emergencies. We take care of the problems but do not always seek out solutions on how to make improvements. For example, in our fast-growing community, we drive down one road and see no houses, just open land, and then within days a subdivision or business is beginning to take shape. Have we become comfortable with the scenery or are we just too busy to notice the changes in front of us? We are well underway in the second semester of the school year which is hard to believe but I challenge you to find ways to stop the cycle of swimming upstream. Our students in Prosper ISD are changing rapidly and our seniors at both Prosper High School and Rock Hill High School will be moving on to their next stage of life in the blink of an eye. The first-grader will soon become a fifth-grader, a middle schooler, and then a graduate. Life happens fast just like the water in a stream can move quickly. I encourage you to pause, look for the patterns, see solutions and be willing to wade out of the water to go find the guy who is throwing all these kids in the water. We Are Prosper, We Are One!

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS 1ST SEMESTER - 84 DAYS AUGUST 3-11 All Staff Professional Learning 12 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL / Beginning of 1st 9 Weeks SEPTEMBER 4 Professional Learning /Elementary Assessment / Student Holiday 7 Labor Day / School Holiday OCTOBER 9 End of 1st 9 Weeks 12 Columbus Day / School Holiday 13 Beginning of 2nd 9 Weeks 30 Professional Learning / Elementary Conference / Student Holiday

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FEBRUARY 12 Professional Learning / Student Holiday 15 Presidents’ Day / Bad Weather Make-Up Day

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SEPTEMBER 2020 7 14 21 28

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Community Library Hosts ‘Luck of the Irish’ Blood Drive Bloodmobiles to visit library on March 16 and 17 Donors who participate in the Prosper Community Library’s March blood drive won’t be required to wear a green item of clothing, dance an Irish jig, or carry a shamrock in their pocket, but they might benefit from a bit of the ‘luck of the Irish,’ according to drive coordinator Amy Shannon. Set for Tuesday, March 16 and St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday, March 17, the blood drive will be conducted in conjunction with Carter BloodCare and will utilize the mobile blood donation units parked at the library, 200 S. Main St. in Prosper. Shannon, Library Administrative Assistant, says donors are encouraged to make appointments for their donations, allowing the Carter staff to ensure that appropriate social distancing is maintained within the mobile units. Donors may visit https://ww3.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_ schedule/122659 to make an appointment on March 16, and https://ww3. greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/122660 to make appointments on March 17. Blood donations have been deemed safe by the Centers for Disease Control. Masks are required, and donors should be in good overall health when appearing for their donation. Carter BloodCare provides donors a mini-physical and is now testing blood donations for antibodies to the COVID-19 virus. Donors can thus determine whether or not they have been exposed to the virus. Appointments can be made as early as 7:35am and as late as 5:35pm on both days. In addition to earning points which can be redeemed for thank you gifts, donors will receive coupons good for food and drink items from participating McDonald’s restaurants and Dr. Pepper. The Prosper Community Library regularly hosts blood drives through Carter BloodCare and promotes them to their patrons, residents, and the general public. The importance of the two-day Prosper drive is enhanced because of the diminished collections and canceled drives due to the recent winter storm. The effects of the winter storm along with the lingering effects of the pandemic continue to hamper Carter BloodCare’s blood drive operations. The organization is asking eligible and healthy blood donors to schedule appointments and donate. These donations are important in rebuilding the critically low blood supply.

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Cleanup Saturday March 20, 2021 8:00 am - Noon Prosper Town Hall 250 W First Street ENTER HERE

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Shredding paper is a safe and effective way of ensuring your valuable information doesn’t end up in the wrong hands. Items such as ents, confidential documents, ld bank statements, old s bills, and magazines ded can be safely shredded during this event.

Bring your cardboard and metal items to be recycled! Numerous metal items common to most households can be recycled.

By bringing your electronics to be recycled, you are helping to reduce pollution, energy waste, and our reliance on new resources.

les, Please remove staples, paper clips, rubberbands, etc. before shredding.

We accept computers, CRT (cathode ray tube) monitors, televisions, printers, scanners, copiers, radios, CD players, VCRs, ttelephones (cellul (cellular, cordless and wirele wireless).

UP TO FIVE BOXES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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Bulk Trash Items Extra trash, household appliances, furniture, mattresses, and other large or bulky household items will be accepted for disposal.

Accepted at this event are water heaters, washers, dryers, refrigerators*, freezers*, and small metal scrap (screws, utensils, hinges, pipes, bolts, etc.). *Refrigerators and freezers must be tagged certifying removal of refrigerants.

CORNERSTONE WILL BE ACCEPTING DONATIONS YOUR NEW AND GENTLY USED DONATED GOODS GIVE HOPE Clothing Household Goods Furniture Toys

NO HHW - NO TIRES

Sorry - no HHW nor tires will be accepted! Please visit the Prosper Town Hall during business hours to pick up an HHW voucher.

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30th Annual Prosper Education Foundation Golf Tournament Set for April 5th Each year, PEF is pleased to present our annual golf tournament to sponsors and players in support of the students of Prosper ISD. This year, we are excited to host our 30th Annual! Proceeds will go toward Senior Scholarships for our graduates. Families and students – in fact many of us - have been hit hard by this year full of unexpected obstacles and situations. We hope to inspire students to continue on toward a prosperous future with needed scholarship funds. As we return to spring for 2021, we are excited to announce our 30th Annual PEF Golf Tournament will be April 5th and held once again at the beautiful Gentle Creek Golf Club! We hope you can be a part of this milestone day.

A few highlights for this year…

Golfers have the option of selecting a MORNING TEE TIME or an AFTERNOON TEE TIME Tee times start at 8:30 am and run until 2:00 pm Breakfast is included in the morning Sweet treat is included after your round in the afternoon Lunch for everyone

For additional information, please contact Elizabeth Johnston, Executive Director for Prosper Education Foundation, at ejohnston@prosperef.org or at 469-208-7075. 14 | WeAreProsper.com

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As always, your support of this event is what allows us to pass along scholarship funds to our Class of 2021 graduates. Please consider sponsoring or participating in this signature event. Registration and sponsorship information can be found at www. ProsperEducationFoundation.org/events/golf. Team registration should be done as early as possible to ensure participation in the tournament and priority on tee times. It is a popular event for residents, sponsors, and community leaders alike, so get in early! Participation is a wonderful way to help our PISD students chart their course to a bright future!

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Top Docs 2021 Dr. Michael McGuiness is a board-certified dermatologist who offers his services at McGuiness Dermatology & Aesthetics across various locations in Texas. Individuals who live near Plano, Prosper, Richardson, Anna, Flower Mound, or Murphy, Texas, can enjoy access to his expertise and knowledge. Dr. McGuiness has been practicing as a dermatologist since he completed his dermatology residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School back in 1996. He has over 20 years of experience helping his patients resolve their skin complications. Dr. McGuiness has a wide range of patients, and he is open to helping everyone. Small children, teenagers, and adults alike are all welcome through his doors. He has helped his patients through many difficult skin situations including skin cancers, scarring, acne, and more. With his experience, Dr. McGuiness is able to guide his patients towards the best method and procedure to help them get the glowing skin they deserve. The team at McGuiness Dermatology & Aesthetics don’t only see patients suffering from skin problems. They also specialize in helping patients who would like to improve the overall look of their skin in order to achieve their dream skin through techniques such as body contouring, tattoo removal, and hydrafacials. Dr. McGuiness has worked with a wide range of patients and has more than two decades of experience with helping his patients achieve their desired skin. He makes his patients very well aware of the best possible route they need to take in order to achieve healthy and glowing skin. McGuiness Dermatology offers the latest innovations in cosmetic and dermatological skin care treatments and procedures in beautiful, state-of-the-art professional offices. “My staff and I are here to provide the best dermatological service we can, whatever it may entail. We strive to provide the ultimate experience in skin care by listening and determining your specific needs to insure optimal skin health and care,” says Dr. McGuiness. Patricia Gravenites has over 30 years of experience in the cosmetic industry. Her expertise enables her to help you maintain optimum skin health while highlighting the natural look of your skin so that you look and feel your very best. She is a full service Cosmetic Provider who has had a long-term commitment with patient care in cosmetic services. Her knowledge of establishing and improving the performance of cosmetic practices across the nation while caring for patient’s in multiple cosmetic services gives her a rich foundation of expertise. Patricia has advanced training on the latest laser and laser light treatments and specializes in chemical peels, derma-planing, micro-needling, tag removal and multiple injectables. She is an Advanced Consultation Specialist with the goal of creating a Long-Term Treatment Plan that will satisfy the Cosmetic needs of each patient and would like to invite you to enjoy your very own complimentary consultation to do just that. “At McGuiness Dermatology, we know that you have a choice when deciding who to trust with your medical care and we appreciate any opportunity given to meet your needs. Our staff is ready and eager to make you our priority. We are highly trained and educated in all forms of dermatologic care. Call for an appointment, today!”

McGuiness Dermatology & Aesthetics 1450 N. Preston Rd, Suite 60 Prosper, Texas 75078 972-316-4555 www.McGuinessDermatology.com

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Dr. Tom Chandler completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 1996. He earned a scholarship from the Army to attend the Case School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland Ohio. While at Case, he served as class president for three years, and student council president his last. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 2001. Dr. Chandler was commissioned as a Captain, and served as Dentist for the 75th Ranger Regiment at Ft. Benning, Georgia, where he completed his active duty commitment. He received an Army Commendation Medal for clinical excellence and service, along with the Army Physical Fitness award all three years. Following his service Dr. Chandler completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, 2004. He went on to receive his Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry in 2005. Dr. Chandler has active memberships in the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, North Texas Dental Association, and Dallas County Dental Society. Dr. Chandler married his wife Jennifer in 2006, and they have two beautiful boys - Vince and Max. He loves spending time with his family! He also enjoys music, sports, and the outdoors. Dr. Chandler and his family moved to Prosper in 2014, and he loves everything about the area. He enjoys practicing and being involved in the community where he lives. His patients are his friends, and he likes seeing them in the office and around town. Dr. Chandler believes what makes his practice different from others is that he has a wonderful team of individuals who truly care about their patients, and making the office a warm comfortable environment to have your dental work done. He offers a wide variety of Dental Services at his practice, including everything from cleanings, fillings, and root canals; to braces, extractions, and dental implants. Whatever your circumstances are, they will be able to meet your needs. For those patients who have anxiety towards treatment, they offer several options to make your visit comfortable including Nitrous Oxide, Oral, and IV Sedation. He recently incorporated the latest technology in Lasers into his practice, the Solea CO2 Laser. It makes his patient’s trips to the dentist more comfortable, and even complicated procedures more efficient. His patients love the fact that so many procedures can be done without needles and drills. A happy, well informed patient is the key to a successful Dental Practice. Dr. Chandler believes what sets him apart from others is his philosophy on Dental Care. He lives his life by the Golden Rule of the Bible…Do to others as you would like them to do to you (Luke 6:31). When treating his patients, he pretends he is the one in the chair. How he interacts and treats them is the same way he would want someone to treat him. Rarely does this philosophy not allow him to have a successful outcome, and hence a happy patient. Please visit him at www.prosperdentistryandortho.com for more information.

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Lone Star Vision is a North Texas practice that provides an exceptional eye care experience every time! They have two beautifully updated locations and offer services for all your vision needs. The Celina office is centrally located in the North 380 Corridor and sees patients from all over our wonderful communities. The team of eye doctors and staff bring their many years of experience, knowledge, and compassion to serve their patients every day. Each doctor takes pride in helping patients reach their full visual potential, using the latest contact lens designs, optical lenses, and eyewear styles available. No one could have imagined the life-altering challenges that COVID-19 would bring, but the Lone Star Vision team recognized the dynamic hardships affecting people in every walk of life. They have graciously developed and implemented the “LSV Cares” initiative that aims to assist anyone struggling to pay for the eye care products and services they need. Founder and owner, Dr. Todd Brantley, said “We are glad to have been able to remain open throughout the pandemic and take care of our patients. We are committed to caring for others and help people out anytime we have the opportunity.” Lone Star Vision continues to implement appropriate measures to keep both patients and staff safe. The practice has received lots of positive feedback from patients related to the safe and healthy environment they provide. There is even the option for TeleHealth visits for eye infections or other eye emergencies by their doctors. Some of the safety protocols include front desk staff taking patient temperatures upon entry, rigorously disinfecting all surfaces and equipment after each encounter, and requiring masks to be worn by everyone over the age of 10 (with a few exceptions). The Frisco RoughRiders have entrusted Lone Star Vision as the Official Eye Care Partner for the past 3 years. Lone Star Vision is honored to receive the Readers’ Choice Award for Vision Provider and has been recognized among Top Docs since 2013. They proudly support local schools, as well as organizations including the Celina QB Club, Celina Education Foundation (C.A.R.E), the Chamber of Commerce, Bobcat Band, Las Gatitas Drill Team, Prosper Mighty Eagle Band and local PTA’s. Dr. Brantley helped start the Grace Bridge Eye Clinic and is honored to provide free eye exams and glasses to everyone this wonderful organization serves each month. Call either office today or go online at LoneStarVision.com to schedule your next appointment and enjoy the Lone Star eye care experience that you’ll want to share with your friends and family!

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In 2007, Dr. Angela Ganjoor graduated with honors from Texas A&M Dental School in Dallas Texas, previously known as Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. Ganjoor, also known as “Dr. G” by her patients, keeps up with the latest dental practices as well as the most modern dental technology and equipment in her practice by taking hundreds of hours of continuing education classes per year. They also now use the Fotona Laser in their office! With this state-of-the-art equipment, they are the only practice in this area that can use laser technology on almost all dental treatments from restoring cavities to treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Celina Family Dentistry is privately owned and operated by Dr. Ganjoor. She says, “Our goal is to provide the best quality dental care to our patients in a most comfortable, up to date and state of art dental office.” Dr. Ganjoor makes her home in Celina with her husband, their son and 3 dogs. She says, “Celina Family Dentistry is where patients become part of our extended family. Our staff members are friendly, knowledgeable and more than happy to go out of their way to help and accommodate their patients.” The experts at Celina Family Dentistry specialize in all aspects of dental care, including but not limited to biannual dental cleaning and checkup x-rays, periodontal therapy, extractions, wisdom teeth extractions, teeth replacement options, fillings, crowns and bridges. Their office is now providing Therapeutic Botox for the treatment of TMJ and myofacial pain. They also offer implant placements and restorations, over dentures and partials, cosmetic dentistry and professional life-long whitening options in addition to Fast Braces and clear aligners. And finally, they screen and treat their patients with obstructive sleep apnea and other forms of breathing related sleep disorders. “What sets us apart at Celina Family Dentistry is our passionate care and love for dentistry which enables us to always put our patient’s comfort and needs first. We give our patients individualized personal care according to their own specific dental needs. We also have flexible hours as early as 8:00am to as late as 6:00pm which enables us to accommodate patients with different lifestyles. We are also open one Saturday a month to accommodate our patients who are unable to come in during weekdays.” When asked why Dr. Ganjoor chose the dental field as her profession, she spoke of a time when she was 9 years old and her parents took her to the dentist for the very first time because she had a crooked front tooth. Rather than offering orthodontic treatment to align the crooked tooth, he recommended just extracting it. “My parents did not know any better, they trusted a professional’s opinion. So, my perfectly healthy, cavity-free tooth was pulled and of course there was no other tooth replacing it for many years, because it was one of my permanent teeth. Throughout my teenage years, I was very self-conscious about my smile because of that missing front tooth. I was young enough to where implant was not an option and even it was, my parents could not afford it.” Encountering such a bad personal experience early on in life enlightened her to pursue Dentistry as a career. “I wanted to provide my patients with proper recommendations regarding their dental care. When I went to dental school, I was able to get orthodontic treatment and get a dental implant to replace my missing tooth to enhance my smile.” Because of her own personal experience, she knows firsthand how our smiles can affect our self-esteem and confidence.

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Life & Luxury Magazine Homefront

Purposeful Ways to Style a Multi-Purpose Room Whether you call it a laundry room, mudroom or something else entirely, that multi-purpose space is likely a hub of activity in your home. For homeowners creating this utility space from scratch, the sky is the limit, but even if you’re updating an existing room, there are plenty of ways to add purposeful style and function. Homeowners are often looking for ways to use the rooms in their homes in multiple ways. With some thoughtful planning and the right materials, even a modest utility area can become a multi-functional space for the entire family. Take a utilitarian approach. When planning your space, put function front and center. There are plenty of clever ways to enhance the aesthetics, so focus first on how you want to use the space. It may be hard to conceive at first, but it’s possible to create a space that serves not only your basic laundry essentials, but also provides space for you to care for four-legged friends or enjoy a hobby. For example, you might add pet washing and grooming features, along with an oversized sink that doubles as a gardening and potting area. In a multi-use room, it’s also important to be conscious of details like lighting and cabinetry inserts that can help bring organization and order to the space. Puck lighting and LED strips illuminate select areas while dividers, sliding shelves and custom pull-out cabinets ensure your items are stored out of sight but within easy reach. Be color conscious. In a high-traffic space that sees a fair share of dirt and grime, color is an attractive way to cleverly disguise what lurks in between cleanings. Gray tones are at the core of many contemporary interior schemes, and a mid-tone gray color palette is ideal to hide dirt and hair while providing a crisp and clean foundation for a cohesive look. For example, Wellborn Cabinet’s Shakerstyle Hanover door offers clean, fuss-free lines ideal for a utilitarian space. Choose maple and finish the cabinetry with Ash stain, a trending mid-tone gray that emphasizes the detail of the wood grain. You can also bring additional character and personality to the space with accent color. For example, earthy green walls and tiling that complements the paint and cabinetry offer a subtle blend of colors that enhance the overarching contemporary feel. Focus on ergonomics. A utility room is a place for working, so you’ll want to make accommodations to make those moments more enjoyable. For example, a raised large basin tile sink offers a spine-friendly alternative to bending over or squatting while washing a pet or potting plants. For a larger dog you can’t heft into a sink, you might consider a washing station with tiled steps, a frameless glass enclosure and low-mounted, hand-held showerhead. 20 | WeAreProsper.com

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Life & Luxury Magazine Growing Prosper

AVOIDING COMMON LANDSCAPING MISTAKES We live in a do-it-yourself culture. The upside to that reality is that many of us get tremendous opportunities to try our hands and new skills and to learn interesting things while saving money. The downside is that we sometimes trade expertise and quality for that experience and costeffectiveness. Landscaping is a perfect example of this. Everyone wants to take care of the job without calling the professionals, but their lack of expertise can create problems. Professional landscapers know the business inside and out. They understand composition; they know which plants will compliment others. They understand the soil, the elements and what things will actually compliment the design of your home. You might think you have a “great eye” and you may be a quick study. However, the average do-it-yourselfer is not an expert landscaper. As such, several common mistakes are repeated over and over again across the nation’s lawns. Let’s look at four common landscaping mistakes. By understanding the errors of others, you might be able to avoid doing the same things! Ruling with a Ruler: Errors of Linearity Many self-styled landscapers approach their projects as if the world functioned exclusively along the rigid lines of grid. The natural world, however, isn’t flat or square. It’s bumpy and curvy. It undulates and sways. Professionals understand that and they try to work within natural lines and to use the “imperfections” of nature to heighten aesthetic appeal. Amateurs, on the other hand, often have a preoccupation with trying to 22 | WeAreProsper.com

make everything square and straight. When everything is straightened, it tends to create an uninviting and severe atmosphere. Play with nature as much as you play against it. Neglecting the Front: Forgetting to Put your Face on Most of us prefer some degree of privacy. Thus, we tend to spend the bulk of our time in our backyards instead of in front of the house. As a result of that preference, we also tend to have much larger areas with which to work behind our house. Thus, it does make sense that most landscaping work will occur in the back. However, too many amateurs focus on the backyard to the near-exclusion of the front. There is no “harm” in that, per se, but it does represent a wasted opportunity to improve the value and attractiveness of your home. Make sure you plot a course of landscaping success in the front yard, too. Living in the Moment: Ignoring Future Developments Those shrubs you plan on planting right under the bay window will look great this year. And the next. After that, though, you had better plan on a weekly trimming. You have three feet of clearance between ground and window, and those cute little shrubs will grow ten feet high if not held in check. You get the idea, right? That’s just an example of a common problem experienced by do-ityourself landscapers. They aren’t forward thinking enough and that can cause problems. You need to understand your plants, how they will look now and how they will grow in the future. That kind of knowledge can help you create better look and can save you tons of work in the end.

It’s your Lawn: Neglecting the Rest of the Family A common amateur error is to design a landscaping plan without taking the usage patterns and desires of other family members into consideration. That wonderful winding path to the garden might cut right across the kids’ favorite place to play ball. That fivefoot retaining wall may create an attractive vista, but it may not be attractive to a potential buyer with three small children a few years from now. Consider what others will appreciate and don’t assume your amateur vision is perfect.

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You can do your own landscaping. If you work hard enough you may even produce some professional results. Your odds of getting the job done right will improve considerably if you learn to avoid some of the common errors of do-it-yourselfers. Question: Jimmie, I recently bought a “Coral Bark” Japanese Maple tree. I purchased the tree early last spring and it seemed to be doing fine until the heat of the summer hit. It then spent all summer basically burning up and all the leaves being scorched? What did I do wrong? – Tara C. in Prosper Answer: Hi Tara, Sounds to me like you have the installed your new tree in the wrong location. Typically, all Japanese Maples are considered to be strictly shade ornamental trees under the canopy of an older established tree. The exception would be on the east side of your house where you’re getting morning sunlight exposure only. Any location on your property where it’s getting full sun and you’re setting yourself up for some much burnt foliage!

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Life IN&GLuxury oodMagazine Taste

A Brunch Spread Fit for Spring From tasty small bites to a filling feast and even dessert for breakfast, brunch options are nearly endless. Take your spring brunch to the next level with recipes that appease appetites of all kinds. First, start with portioned pastry cups perfect for appetizers. Bring out the protein-packed breakfast burritos for the main course then, for a final touch of sweet deliciousness, offer up lemony doughnuts to cap off the feast. Bite-Sized Breakfast Appetizer-sized portions and small bites of all sorts are ideal for breakfast spreads, and these Pastry Brunch Cups are perfect for starting a morning meal with loved ones. Or, if a busy schedule looms, try baking a batch and separating into appropriate serving sizes for a simple way to meal prep heading into a new week. PASTRY BRUNCH CUPS 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 ½ cups milk 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 2 sheets puff pastry 18 eggs 2 cups diced ham chopped fresh green onions Heat oven 375 F. In small saucepan, melt butter. Whisk flour with butter. Gradually pour in milk, whisking each time. Bring to simmer, whisking until mixture starts to thicken. Remove from heat; stir in Swiss cheese. Set aside. Use rolling pin to thin out puff pastries. Cut each into nine squares. Line pastry squares in muffin cups, pressing bottoms down firmly and moving pastries up sides for edges to come up just over muffin tins. Fill each cup with 1 teaspoon cheese sauce. Crack one egg into each cup and sprinkle each with diced ham. Bake 10-15 minutes until eggs set. Sprinkle with chopped green onions.

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Power Brunch with a Protein-Packed Burrito A well-rounded brunch calls for a multitude of dishes and beverages, but it wouldn’t be complete without a protein-packed recipe to get the day started. This delicious Breakfast Burrito is loaded with colorful veggies and Silver Fern Farms 100% grass-fed strip steak. Hailing from New Zealand, home to some of the world’s most natural tasting beef and lamb, this premium cut of beef is aged 21 days and minimally processed with no added growth hormones or antibiotics. The animals are grass-fed year-round and allowed to roam and graze freely, so the beef offers a lean, flavorful texture that tastes just as nature intended. Visit silverfernfarms.com to find more at-home brunch inspiration. BREAKFAST BURRITO 1 Silver Fern Farms New Zealand 100% Grass-Fed New York Strip Steak (10 ounces) oil salt, to taste pepper, to taste ½ onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise 4 large mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika ½-1 teaspoon chili powder 1 tomato, finely chopped 8 eggs ½ cup milk 4 large tortillas 1 cup spinach 1 ½ ounces feta cheese, crumbled ¼ cup cilantro 1 avocado lime wedges (optional) hot sauce (optional) Remove steak from packaging and set aside 10 minutes. Once steak reaches room temperature, heat pan over medium-high heat. Rub steak with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until medium-rare, approximately 3-4 minutes each side. Remove from pan and cover loosely with tinfoil to rest 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add splash of oil. Add onion; cook 1 minute. Add red bell pepper and mushrooms; cook 1 minute. Add cumin, paprika and chili powder; stir through. When veggies are tender (about 2 minutes), add tomato and cook until soft. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and salt and pepper, to taste. Heat pan to medium heat and add splash of oil. Pour egg mixture into pan and cook, lifting and folding eggs until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains. Do not stir constantly. Lay tortillas on flat surface or plate. In center of tortilla, add cooked veggies and top with thinly sliced beef. Add handful of spinach, scrambled eggs, crumbled feta, cilantro and avocado. Fold bottom of tortilla and roll. Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce, if desired.

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Life IN&GLuxury oodMagazine Taste Dine on Deliciously Sweet Doughnuts Brunch is never complete without something sweet to cap off the morning feast, and doughnuts are often the perfect complement to an array of main courses. These Lemon Ricotta Doughnuts pair the bite-sized morsels with lemon curd (if that suits your style) for a sweet-tart combination. They’re made using Domino Golden Sugar, which is made from pure cane sugar and is less processed than white granulated sugar, as one you can always trust in your favorite recipes. It works cup-for-cup just like white sugar but with a golden color and distinct hint of molasses flavor. Visit dominosugar.com to find recipes perfect for entertaining and celebrating throughout the year. LEMON RICOTTA DOUGHNUTS Doughnuts: Vegetable oil, for frying 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 ¾ cups Domino Golden Sugar, divided 2 tablespoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lemon zest 5 large eggs 1 ¾ cups ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Lemon Curd (optional): 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 ½ cups Domino Golden Sugar 2 large eggs 2 egg yolks 4 lemons, zest and juice only 1/8 teaspoon salt To make doughnuts: In large saucepan, preheat oil to 350 F. Prepare cookie sheet with paper towel to drain doughnuts once out of hot oil. In bowl, mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Add lemon zest, eggs, ricotta cheese and vanilla extract; mix until well combined. Use ice cream scoop to scoop small amounts dough into oil, 4-5 pieces at a time. Fry each batch until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Keep oil at or near 350 F; if oil is too hot, doughnuts will turn golden brown but centers may still be raw. Remove from oil and drain in paper towel. Repeat with remaining dough. While still hot, toss doughnuts with remaining sugar. To make lemon curd, if desired: In large bowl of stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and egg yolks, one at a time. Add lemon zest, lemon juice and salt. Transfer mixture to saucepan and cook at low-medium heat until thick and creamy, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool before serving with doughnuts.

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A Hoppy Easter Cake Heat oven to 325 F. Warmer days at the start of spring mean Easter is almost here, and the big bunny himself will be hopping around in no time delivering goodies. This Easter, celebrate with your loved ones with a delicious and colorful Easter Bunny Butt Cake. It can bring smiles and laughter while putting everyone in a light, joyful mood. This cake is fun and bright with a fluffy, moist interior. Complete with chocolate candy eggs, shredded coconut and chocolate chips for little bunny toes, this recipe goes all out to paint a picture of the Easter bunny. This cake is worth every step. It’s delicious and as cute as can be, plus it’s perfect for dessert after a big Easter dinner. EASTER BUNNY BUTT CAKE Nonstick cooking spray 2 eggs, plus 4 egg whites, at room temperature 3/4 cup cream of coconut

Line muffin pan with four paper liners. Spray oven-safe glass bowl with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites, cream of coconut, pineapple, coconut extract and vanilla extract until combined. In food processor, pulse flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until combined. Add 6 tablespoons butter. Pulse until combined. Add remaining butter. Pulse until coarse meal forms. In large mixing bowl, add coarse flour butter meal. Add half of egg mixture. Beat 1-2 minutes. Add remaining egg mixture; beat until combined. Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until done. Cool completely. Pour remaining batter into prepared oven-safe bowl. Bake 1 hour, 40 minutes, or until done. Cool completely.

1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained 2 teaspoons coconut extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups flour 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature Buttercream Frosting: 3 cups powdered sugar 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 3 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract 4 thin pretzel sticks 1 bag (10 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut 8 drops green food coloring

To make buttercream frosting: In large bowl, add powdered sugar and butter; beat until fluffy. Add milk, vanilla extract and coconut extract; beat until creamy. Turn bowl upside-down on cake stand until cake removes from bowl. If cake needs leveled, turn cake over and trim to flatten. Frost cake. Remove wrappers from cupcakes. Using two pretzel sticks, press into base of cupcakes and anchor to bottom rim of bowl cake to create bunny feet. Frost feet. Take third cupcake and cut muffin top off. Cut muffin top in half. Using one pretzel stick, anchor one muffin top half at bottom of full cupcake to form toes. Repeat with second muffin top half for other foot. Frost toes. Attach final cupcake with remaining pretzel stick to butt area of cake to make tail. Frost tail. Apply 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut all over cake. Press chocolate candy melts into bottoms of bunny feet to resemble foot pads. Add chocolate chips to resemble pads for toes. Place remaining coconut in plastic bag. Add green food coloring. Toss in bag until coconut is colored. Spread around base of cake for grass. Decorate grass with chocolate eggs.

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Life & Luxury Magazine Fasion

What to Wear for Easter Wondering what to wear this Easter? With celebrations taking us from church services to egg hunts and phenomenal meals at home, this time for family and togetherness will undoubtedly look different this year. With our sacrifices for safety, Easter festivities will be smaller in size, but that doesn’t mean that our style moments have to decrease. It’s time to talk about Easter outfits for women. TRADITIONAL EASTER OUTFIT IDEAS Traditionally, Easter is a time to dress to impress. Casual clothing takes a day off, and fancy dresses and suits take center stage. Our Easter attire may be more relaxed this year for virtual celebrations, socially distant meals and living room egg hunts. All you need for an impressive Easter outfit are color, print and unique spring trend details that we just happen to have wrapped up in an Easter bow for you. CAN YOU WEAR WHITE ON EASTER? Reported as early as the 1800s, a style rule suggested that white shouldn’t be worn before Memorial Day or after Labor Day, leaving a five-month window to wear the color in the warmer seasons. While we appreciate the sentiment behind this rule, it’s 2021, and clearly, rules are meant to be broken. We express our style in the way we choose, including wearing all colors throughout the year. While we highlight the color trends for every season, the use of color goes hand-in-hand with your personal style. Our rule of thumb? Wear the colors you want, when you want to. Plain and simple. WHAT COLORS ARE ON TREND THIS EASTER? What are the color trends for Easter 2021, you ask? Modern neutrals like almond and pewter lead the way with spicy hues, including mocha and cinnamon close behind. Beautiful shades of green, including Stitch Fix’s color of the year, Aloe, will also be popular. Additionally, you’ll be seeing bright, bold colors such as sun orange and Mykonos blue incorporated into spring looks everywhere.

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WHAT DO YOU WEAR TO THE EGG HUNT? Looking for inspiration on what to wear for an Easter egg hunt? Consider the jogger set. Perhaps the most casual of all Easter day activities, there are many ways to hunt for eggs in style. Look for a pastel or printed jogger set. These are perfect for an early morning in-house egg hunt with your household and a comfortable, yet stylish way to celebrate the start of Easter day.

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For socially distant egg rolls outdoors, fresh layers are key. Try a wide-leg jumpsuit with a textured cardigan, printed coatigan or crisp utility jacket. The boyfriend blazers is also a spring trend that layers nicely over your favorite pair of high-rise denim and a printed shirt. Add a neutral pair of fashion sneakers, and you are egg roll ready. Trying to find the right prints for spring? Look for stripes, painted watercolor-inspired blossoms and ditsy florals. WHAT DO YOU WEAR FOR EASTER BRUNCH? We brunch hard, and this is especially the case on Easter. Easter brunch is where you can show off your favorite spring trends. Often following a church service, getting together for a yummy mid-day meal is an Easter must for many. This year’s at-home or socially distant versions can be just as stylish as years past by incorporating detail into your Easter women’s outfits, starting with spring trends featuring gorgeous fringe, cut-outs, embroidery and balloon sleeves. Style elements like these will be abundant this spring and instantly dress up a casual bottom like utility pants, denim skirts or cropped trousers. Want to add another pop of wow to your Easter look? Don’t be afraid to wear multiple pieces with unique details. Pair an asymmetrical skirt with a smocked top or even a ruffle blouse tucked into a paper bag waist pair of jeans. Add neutral flats or heels, and you are all set. Details are everything when it comes to 2021 looks you wear for Easter. WHAT DO YOU WEAR FOR EASTER DINNER?

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Whether virtual or in safe, small groups, Easter dinner is a time for fantastic food and fashion. Comfy-chic maxi and tiered dresses are excellent options. Add a cardigan or knit blazer along with simple accessories to complete a comfortable, elevated look for your Easter dinner celebrations. Not into maxi dresses? Midis are a hot trend for spring and a great length for Easter dinner. Try pairing a vertical stripe midi skirt with a dusty pink ruched top. Wear a bold midi wrap dress with a mini geo print blazer. The options are endless when creating combinations that highlight midi lengths. Don’t be afraid to finish off your at-home Easter dinner look with a chic pair of fuzzy slippers that complement your outfit. Who said that comfort couldn’t be fashionable? Easter celebrations may look different this year, but one thing is for sure: you will look effortlessly stylish. Have additional celebratory style questions? A stylist is always on call to help you with all things style. Have a fashionable Easter, and we can’t wait to style your next Fix!

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Life & Luxury Magazine Travel

Trending Vacation Habits in 2021 For many travelers itching to go on vacation, 2021 offers plenty of opportunities to get out and go. Whether it’s heading to an outdoor escape or simply cozying up with loved ones while enjoying beautiful surroundings, vacation is on the minds of many. To identify which trends will shape travel in the coming months, the 2021 Vrbo Trend Report includes data from its global vacation rental marketplace along with survey data from family travelers around the world. When planning your next vacation, keep these trends in mind: Finding Fresh Air Heading to the great outdoors for adventure has long been a popular form of travel, and that desire will likely reach new heights in 2021. After a year of isolation and uncertainty, many families are seeking the serenity and escape of the wilderness. According to the survey, four of the top five emerging destinations for 2021 are near lakes, rivers or streams where families can camp, hike and fish. At the top of the list, Emory, Texas is a mere 1-hour drive from Dallas where Lake Fork offers a top fishing spot for catching largemouth bass, and the area is also home to the A.C. McMillan African American Museum. 30 | WeAreProsper.com

Also making the list are the Red River Gorge in Slade, Kentucky, which is near Mammoth Cave National Park, and Abermarle Sound, the gateway to North Carolina’s legendary Outer Banks where bald eagles, peregrine falcons and other storied high-flyers are abundant.

COVID-19 levels, many are thinking big – 65% of respondents plan to travel more than they did prior to the pandemic, 33% are willing to spend more money than they traditionally would and 54% said they’re more likely to book that bucket list vacation.

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Among those willing to increase their vacation budgets, 46% plan to travel farther away, 55% said they’ll stay longer and 48% have nicer accommodations in mind.

The search for coziness and comfort is nothing new for travelers, and the pandemic has only heightened the need for a place to relax and unwind. Many travelers looking for an escape are opting for cabins and chalets, which provide inviting spaces to make family memories while also recharging the proverbial batteries. Typically nestled near mountainsides, forests and lakes, cabins and chalets offer open spaces so families can leave behind the hustle and bustle of everyday life while being surrounded by natural beauty, which has led to an increase in demand for Vrbo cabins by nearly 25% and chalets by almost 20% year-over-year. Going All Out After a year of canceled trips, families may have found a new appreciation for travel and have a sense of urgency to finally take that dream vacation. When travel eventually returns to pre-

A Vacation Do-Over It’s common for families to miss their loved ones and seek to make up for lost time. In fact, according to the survey, families who were forced to cancel a 2020 vacation are ready for a redo. Rather than scrapping their trips entirely: 44% of travelers who had a trip canceled due to COVID-19 plan on rescheduling the same vacation. 54% of respondents who want a redo said they were looking forward to going to that destination. 31% of travelers said the main reason they want to go on their next trip is to spend quality time with family. Find more 2021 travel inspiration along with the full Trend Report at vrbo.com.

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