Seasonal Surprises

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher A couple of Fridays ago, I decided to do the thing.  You know, the in person shopping the day after Thanksgiving thing?  I haven’t been Black Friday shopping – on the real Black Friday – in years.  I’m not entirely certain what got into me to participate in...

Christmas Chaos

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Well, it happened again, and it happens every post-Thanksgiving just like clockwork.  For the record, I’m not talking about Black Friday sales.  I’m talking about Mr. Kaminski channeling Clark Griswold and Christmas exploding all over my house.  It’s a thing, and...

Houston Methodist’s Dr. Choudhury Discusses Flu Season and How to Protect Yourself

As flu season ramps up, Dr. Tiyashi Choudhury, a board-certified primary care physician at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, is available to answer questions about the flu, including symptoms, vaccinations and how to keep oneself and others safe. There are several types of flu vaccines...

Grace, Gratitude and Grit

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher It’s Turkey Day, the official kick-off to the holiday hustle.  This year, I decided to take the time to make a list, and check it twice, of the things I am most thankful for this 60th Thanksgiving of mine.  Here’s the run down of what made it to the top of my...

Frugal Fabulousness

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher The holiday hustle is already in full swing – and it’s not even Thanksgiving yet! But never fear because your girl is tackling gift giving like a pro, and more importantly, on a budget. Now I am a bargain queen always up for a good deal. I will go anywhere, anytime. I...

Cross Creek West CURE-Ageous 5K Raises $20,000 for The IBC Network Foundation

The second annual CURE-Ageous 5K Fun Run broke records this year, raising $20,000 for The IBC Network Foundation. Approximately 350 runners, joggers and walkers cruised the streets of Cross Creek West Oct. 18, following a route through the community past the new model home park that featured homes decked in...