The Sandwich generation is a generation of people who care for their aging parents while supporting their own children. According to the Pew Research Center, just over 1 of every 8 Americans aged 40 to 60 is both raising a child and caring for a parent, in addition to between…
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” -George R. R. Martin My book club meeting is one of the highlights of my month. I look forward to it not only because of my great love for reading, but, because…
Should I get a flu shot? Can ear buds make my kids deaf? Does low vitamin D make you sick? You don’t need to waste another second wondering and worrying. We’ve got the definitive answers right here. Q: Does the flu shot work? A: “The influenza vaccine, a.k.a. the…
There is a chorus of parents and educators who are worried about teenagers possibly being addicted to their texting and social media activities. Many believe that the constant need to be communicating online with their smartphones or other devices is causing teenagers to become anti-social; that they will lose the…
A Pinch of Wit, A Dash of Sass and a Whole Lot of Flavor: Meet Bobbie Ames I am thrilled to lend my voice to Good Life Family Magazine. We all have busy families searching for ways to simplify yet enhance our lives. My passion for simply prepared, healthy and…
Chef Kenny Bowers, the brilliant mind behind Kenny’s Wood Fired Grill and Kenny’s Italian Kitchen in Addison, and Kenny’s Smoke House in Frisco, takes burgers to a whole other level with Kenny’s Burger Joint in Frisco and his newest location in Plano (Preston and Spring Creek). Half-pound burgers are handmade using the…
New York family-owned Goodfella’s has a simple mission: serve the best pizza and pasta with real, quality ingredients and make them with passion! From the moment you step into Goodfella’s, the aroma of the woodfire oven, the lively atmosphere, and musical entertainment surrounds you. You’ll know you’ve found your new…
One of my all time favorite restaurants in the Dallas area is Yao Fuzi Cuisine. Yao Fuzi serves authentic Chinese food, which never fails to disappoint me. Yao Fuzi is a great family place to eat if you love to try new things. Not only is the food amazing, but the excellent service makes…
By Bobbie Ames | Contributor As Valentine’s Day approaches does your cynical side let out a small internal groan? Are you tired of: • Sad looking and overpriced grocery store bouquets wrapped in cellophane?• The box of chocolates that almost always ends up on your bedside table and lures you…