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You've never heard of Bar Keepers Friend (amazon.com, right?) but it's the best darn cleaner on everything from glass-top stoves, counters, toilets, porcelain, and more you've ever seen. And your sinks have never been shinier. It's a powdered product much like the old Comet powder, but much better and it's active ingredient is rhubarb powder. Don't ask me... [Read more...]

If you live in Lewisville, TX, the last place you want to be is pent up in your apartment cleaning. There are so many things to see and do, so get your place in shape quickly so you can get out and enjoy all that our exciting community has to offer! Here are some great tips to get you started! Vacuum first. Most vacuum cleaners expel dust particles into... [Read more...]

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and for some of us in committed, long-term relationships it's a holiday to enjoy and look forward to each year. For others NOT in such relationships for one reason or another, it's a holiday either simply to be somewhat apathetic toward or that makes you nauseous or violent or, to some degree, both. It need not be... [Read more...]

  Eyes are too precious to neglect. How long since you've had a routine eye exam? How about your children? A complete eye exam involves a series of tests designed to evaluate your vision and check for eye diseases. Your eye doctor may use a variety of instruments, aim bright lights directly at your eyes and request that you look through a wide array... [Read more...]

Kids and adults alike will LOVE the fun, engaging stage adaptation of Disney's Mulan coming to The Actors Conservatory Theatre February 24 to March 4, 2012. It beats yet another rented movie with everyone parked in front of the TV. It's even a nice alternative to dinner and a movie night for a date or with the kids. There's just something about the live action... [Read more...]

Dumplings are a new year's tradition in Chinese culture--much like black-eyed peas is to American (southern) culture. Gotta have it for good luck in the new year! 2012 is the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac. Unlike the fire-breathing, mean-spirited creature of other countries, the dragon in Chinese culture is a benevolent, generous creature.... [Read more...]

Did you have a happy holiday season? We at Lakeside at 121 hope you've had a joyful time with family and friends over the past couple of weeks. If you're like me, you could use some recovery time from the hectic bustle of all the holiday festivities (and responsibilities). A great way to unwind and de-stress is to plan a dinner and a movie night out in Lewisville... [Read more...]

Whether you prefer to call them superstitions or traditions, most of us observe some sort of common, repetitive observance on New Year's Eve and/or Day. For my family and I, fireworks are almost always involved (either a large community display or some small ones we bought for our own little show in the backyard). And we most definitely can never forget the pot... [Read more...]

2012 is right around the corner and part of ringing in the new year each year is to make resolutions. New Year’s resolutions come in all types but almost all of them have to do with self improvement. Below are some common resolutions that people make each year. What resolutions are you going to make? Exercising and eating better are things people commonly... [Read more...]

Why is it that we want to hibernate like bears in the winter? We tend to sleep more and we tend to also eat more, which is a recipe for weight gain.  And ironically, it's during the tough winter months when we are least likely to WANT to exercise that we NEED it most. Exercise helps combat winter depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). We know... [Read more...]

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