Lantana Living April 2022 by Murray Media Group

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LAW OFFICE OF KIMBERLY SHANKLIN

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SPRING DECORATING TR E N D S

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10 HOT SPRING DECORATING TRENDS

7 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW

FIVE THINGS TO TRY: BEAUTY TREATMENTS

TRAVEL WITH TERRI GUTHRIE

MAKE EVERY BITE COUNT: LANTANA PEDIATRICS

GARDENING WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

LIVE YOUNG WELLNESS SPA: FOSTERING WELLNESS INSIDE & OUT

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HELPING KIDS GROW HAPPIER & HEALTHIER

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ANDY EADS: SPRING ARRIVAL AT OUR NEW COURTHOUSE

DENTISTRY WITH COUNTRY LAKES FAMILY DENTAL

INSIDE COMMUNITY & EDUCATION

ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO GET YOUR HEART RATE UP

FOODIE FRIDAY DFW: LINNYBIRD BAKESHOP

WHITE ABARRIO RACES HIS WAY TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY

TA B L E O F

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LANTANA’S ANNUAL EARTH DAY

THINGS TO DO FOR MOTHER’S DAY

HOME DECORATING WITH POSH HOME STAGING & REDESIGN

WHAT IS CINCO DE MAYO?

WHO DO I CALL?

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Publisher of Murray Media Group, kelly@murray-media.com Publisher & Editor Scott & Kelly Murray

Administration

a time to feel

BLESSED

Did you know that Mother’s Day is the third-largest card-sending

holiday in the United States? It’s true. According to Hallmark, roughly 113 million cards are exchanged every year on Mother’s Day. But that’s not even the kicker. I went snooping around and found all sorts of Mother’s Day facts that absolutely blew my mind. For example, Americans spend just more than $28 billion on Mother’s Day gifts every year, making it the second-most popular holiday (yes … it is a holiday) for gift-giving — just behind Christmas. Also, Mother’s Day is always on the second Sunday in May (May 8 this year), but it actually falls on a different day each year. There are plenty more Mother’s Day factoids where those came from, but I’m just using them as a gentle reminder to please take the time to celebrate your mom this year. As a mother myself, I can’t help but reminisce and be thankful for how my husband, Scott, and our kids always go out of their way to make me feel like the best mother on earth – not just with the homemade gifts and expensive dinners on that single day but every day of the year. They really do spoil me, and the challenge I’m giving everyone this year is to do the same for your sweet mom. Our kids are lucky to have a mom and dad; that’s not the case with many families out there. I am certainly not trying to create a downer moment by saying that, but I am saying that we should all make sure to let mom know how important she is. Here are a few inspiring quotes I found online in honor of moms everywhere. “If love is as sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love,” — Stevie Wonder. “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” — Abraham Lincoln. “We are born of love; love is our mother.” — Rumi. Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers out there.

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by Steve Gamel

ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO GET YOUR

he higher your heart rate is, the more calories you burn and the more weight you lose. It seems pretty simple, right? For many of us, that means making sure we hit the gym for some strength training, CrossFit, and a few miles on the treadmill or

elliptical machine. But what if that’s not your thing? Or even if it is, what if you don’t have time to go to the gym this week or simply need a break from the normal routine?

Luckily, there are plenty of alternative activities out there that can keep your heart rate elevated and improve your cardiovascular health. Here are a few alternatives to consider as we enter a new year:

ICE SKATING

Even though we are in Texas, there are places like the Galleria or the Children’s Health StarCenter that not only offer a great experience for the family but also help you get in a killer leg and cardio workout without even realizing it. Ice skating is great for joint and muscle health, improved balance and coordination, and stress management.

STROLLER SPEED WALKING

It can be difficult for new moms to find time to get to the gym. Stroller speed walking is the perfect alternative; simply put the little guy or gal in a stroller and speed walk around the neighborhood or a local mall? Believe it or not, this is a form of high-intensity interval training that pushes your heart rate into the batburning range. 38 | LANTANA LIVING | APRIL 2022

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SWIMMING

Swimming is a highly underutilized form of cardiovascular exercise to get your heart rate up. Swimming is also great in terms of recovery from a tough workout. Several places in town offer an indoor pool experience so that you can still get your swim on without having to make an icy plunge.

BOXING

To piggyback off the previous alternative workout, there are tons of gyms in town that offer everything from a simple punching bag to go a few rounds with or a full-blown boxing and kickboxing cardio workout.

PLAY BASKETBALL WITH THE KIDS

For the competitive dads in their 40s and 50s, there is nothing like trying to recapture your youth by trying to beat your 12-year-old son or daughter in a game of pickup basketball. The cardio benefits are numerous, not to mention the ability to regain some of that long-lost endurance and coordination.

DANCING

ROCK CLIMBING

If you do have time to get to the gym but crave something different, consider yourself blessed if they have a rockclimbing wall. Places like Summit Climbing in Denton or Lifetime Fitness offer indoor rock climbing, which is perfect for cardio along with improving grip strength, coordination, and strength. Plus, it’s just fun! www.LiveLocalMagazines.com

Take a dance class or bring your spouse out for a night on the town. If you’re planning on attending a wedding, get out on the dance floor and cut a rug. There are even interactive dancing games you can play with your kids on Xbox or Playstation. Bottom line, dancing is perfect for getting your heart rate up and requires zero workout equipment.

This is just a shortlist of alternative ways to get your heart rate up and keep it in tiptop shape. Remember that as you keep your heart rate up, you are naturally burning calories, improving stamina, and even building yourself a strong immune system. Did we leave anything off the list? What are your favorites? Please share with us so that others can join in on the fun. APRIL 2022 | LANTANA LIVING | 39

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WHO DO I CALL? information provided by Community Lifestyle Director

antana is a unique community in that it does not rest inside the corporate limits of a municipality. Lantana is located in unincorporated Denton County. To provide some of the services that a municipality normally provides, Fresh Water Supply Districts 6 & 7 were created. This can be

confusing sometimes for the residents of Lantana on which entity they should contact for a particular service or concern. Below is a small list to clarify who you can call for specific services.

LANTANA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

940.728.1660 | www.lantanalive.com

After Hours emergency Line: 214.373.2412 •

Association Common Areas

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North Amenity Center & North Pond

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South Amenity Center & Town Green

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Tennis Courts

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Mesquite Park Pool & Playground

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Hickory Park Pool & Playground

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Oak Park Pool & Playground

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Architectural Review Committee Submittals (For All Exterior Modifications)

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FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT

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Trash Collection

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Water Bill

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Perimeter Stone & Brick Walls

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Vector Security

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Grande Communications

Emergency: 9.1.1

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Traffic Concerns (Speeding, Reckless Driving)

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Crime Stoppers

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Animal Control

Stacee Ln.)

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Jail Information

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Building Permits

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Jail Records

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Block Party Permits

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Warrants

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Streets

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Sidewalks (With more than 1 inch

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Right of Ways Along (Lantana Trail, Rayzor Rd., Branch Crossing,

vertical movement)

Community Events Front Yard Maintenance

DENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

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Street Regulatory Signs

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Neighborhood Parks

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Hike & Bike Trails

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