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Health + Wellness
Little Hearts of Hope
Helping Kids Cope Through Creativity, Comfort, and Connection Article by Little Hearts of Hope | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Little Hearts of Hope Little Hearts of Hope, a faith-based 501(c)(3), has been serving children ages 4-14 since 2014. Founded by Kerri Steele, a mom of three who lost her husband to cancer, the nonprofit was born from a deeply personal mission: to help children navigate the emotional toll of a parent's or sibling’s cancer diagnosis—and to equip parents with...
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Arts + Culture
Artist of the Month
Santa Bill Brings Joy to Kids of All Ages Article by Deborah Dove | Photography by Fredshots Photography After retiring from the restaurant industry, Bill Wash channeled his energy into playwriting with his son and building sets for Allen Contemporary Theatre. That led to his most rewarding role to date—playing Santa. How did you become Santa? “In 2023, Traci Markel, with the Village at Allen, contacted me, looking for a Santa for their tree lighting. I appeared at the lighting, then word...
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Shopping
Holiday Candle Creations
Create the Perfect Personalized Scented Gift This Christmas for Yourself or Loved Ones Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia The power of scent is often our most underutilized sense. Scents carry information that travels directly via our olfactory nerve to the limbic system, which is the part of the brain responsible for emotions and memories. This is why the smell of home-baked cookies in upstate New York may transport you to your childhood home in...
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Home + Design
Discover Local Christmas Tree Farms
Build Family Traditions and Create Unforgettable Holiday Moments Article by Deborah Dove There’s no holiday tradition quite like picking out a live tree…or the scent of fresh pine that fills your home throughout the season once the tree is trimmed. Best of all, most local tree farms provide more than just Christmas trees. They offer a day to unplug and connect, breathe in fresh country air, and enjoy a plethora of family activities that will delight children of all ages. Here is a roundup...
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Angi Burns
Angi Burns was born and raised in the North Dallas area. She served as a local educator for thirteen years and is highly involved in the Arts and Non-profit sectors of our community. Angi has three amazing children who have greatly benefited from the family-centric culture in Allen and surrounding areas. Angi's love of people and servant leadership has led her to her role as Publisher for Allen City Lifestyle. She feels blessed to connect members of the community and highlight local businesses and events in her publication.












