FINANCIAL FOCUS

It’s human nature to want to make things easier for our loved ones – and to have great concern about adding any stress to their lives.

Run, Don’t Walk to Devonshire December 11!

Saturday, December 11, will be the third annual Antlers and Tutus Fun Run benefiting the Forney Education Foundation. There is still time to register for this event if you want to participate.

A GIFT TO OURSELVES

It is hard to look at the news lately. There are so many things going wrong I can’t help but feel helpless that I can’t change things. However, there are things I can change. Particularly my relationship with my family, especially my wife. As most of you know, I have an awesome wife in Lori.

BBB Scam Alert: As Holiday Shopping Fairs Go Virtual, Scammers Cash In

Last year, many local inperson events, such as popup holiday markets or craft fairs, moved online. This holiday shopping season, some event organizers are continuing to play it safe and keep things virtual.

Tips to Make Healthier Holiday Recipes

Holiday foods can be made healthier through some simple recipe alterations, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Often with minimal changes in taste, dishes can be made healthier by using some basic recipe substitutions, said Jenna Anding, Ph.D.

Cranberry-Infused Cocktail for Autumn Entertaining

Besides the ubiquitous “pumpkin spice,” nothing says “autumn” more than tart cranberries. Cranberries are a major component of Thanksgiving feasts, turning up alongside and atop turkey as well as in quick breads and desserts.

Prime Delivery and the Heroes Therein

I was an early proponent of online shopping. I lived in a rural community without much access to retail, so it was a natural fit. I even experimented with grocery purchases when it was a new and novel thing. I wrote about the crazy packaging practices of my delivery orders back in 2017.

Choose the Right Christmas Tree this Holiday Season

There are plenty of options for decorative trees during the holiday season. Texas A&M AgriLife experts have ideas and tips for a live or cut Christmas tree, including an increasingly popular option — live container-grown or balled-and-burlap trees.

Gift of Hope Project Helps Children, Families in Crisis During Holiday Season

In an effort to restore faith to foster children and their biological families in crisis during the holiday season, the Gift of Hope project is now underway in Kaufman County, and your generosity is needed and appreciated!

Forney, Crandall to Host Christmas Events

Christmastime is here! This Saturday, December 4, the holiday season kicks off with two local holiday events. Families have two opportunities to come out and enjoy a free day of fun, one in downtown Forney and one in downtown Crandall.