Health + Wellness

Caring Well

Chad Hahlen of Hallmark Homecare Offers Professional Advice on Loving Your Elderly Loved Ones Well Article by Aubrey Matson For Chad Hahlen, entering into the homecare industry was personal. “We watched my parents from afar struggle with my dad’s care for the last two years of his life,” he says. “It really took a toll on them and their health.” So Hahlen left behind a multi-decade career in the bank technology space to help ease other families’ burdens as they navigate the challenges he...

Travel

Get Out There

Five Fantastic RV Camping Destinations for Your Fall Adventure Article by Malaki Lingg Canyon Lake Mystic Quarry at Canyon Lake | mysticquarry.com Mineral Wells Lake Mineral Wells State Park | tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-mineral-wells Fredericksburg Firefly Resort | firefly-resorts.com Canyon Bar Z Winery | barzwines.com and find the campsite on hipcamp.com Gonzalez River Acres RV Park | riveracresrvpark.com  

Home + Design

Gorgeous Autumn Garland

This Fall Decor is as Simple as It Is Timeless and Elegant Article by Mary Giacona | Photography by Paula VM We may be in November already, but has the fall even arrived if we haven’t decorated for it? Never fear! I’ve got you covered. I love decorating in ways that are simple but elegant. And if I can make it myself or with the family, even better. This classic fall garland is a go-to for me. It doesn’t take a lot of time or precision, but it adds just the right amount of warmth and coziness...

Life + Culture

The Power of Gratitude: Organizations Say “Thank You!”

Meet five leaders of area nonprofits as they express heartfelt appreciation for the support of our community. Article by Rey Lopez | Photography by Paula VM Agnes Hubbard Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries For 24 years, Agnes Hubbard and her husband, David, have been working to meet the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of under-resourced families. Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries serves eight counties, providing training, resources, and support for those in crisis in the name...

Life + Culture

A Path to Healing

How One Group Believes Reframing Narratives Will Redeem Lives Article by Caroline Heiberg | Photography by Paula VM Rehabilitation and redemption are at the core of Christian Journey Courses’ approach to helping incarcerated people address both their spiritual and practical needs. Previously known as Christian Job Corps until earlier this year, the nonprofit offers targeted programs to jail inmates and probationers to foster personal growth, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.  To...

Food + Beverage

Pumpkin Pie Martini

Experience the Season’s Most Cozy, Elevated Cocktail from Tardif’s American Brasserie Article and Photography by Ingredients 1 ounce vodka ½ ounce RumChata Pumpkin Spice Cream Liqueur 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree ½ ounce Baileys Irish Cream ½ ounce heavy cream Whipped cream 1 cinnamon stick   Directions Coat the rim of a chilled martini glass with cinnamon sugar and pumpkin spice. Combine vodka, RumChata, pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and Baileys in a cocktail shaker. ...

Life + Culture

The Thought That Counts

How You and Your Family Can Brighten Lives This Giving Season Article by Brandi Jameson For many, the holidays bring an annual rekindling of hope, filling hearts with the desire to give to those in need. But where can you and your family start? We’re glad you asked! Here in Boerne, charitable opportunities abound, so we got some ideas from a local nonprofit expert and the leader of one great place for families to help—The Center. Located in the Kronkosky Place, The Center serves as a place...

Life + Culture

An Elevated, Unexpected Evening

Join the Boerne Lifestyle Team as We Celebrate Friendsgiving Together Article by Daniel Gertson | Photography by Mary Giacona Thanksgiving is such a cherished time of year. A chance to be with family, to reflect on our blessings, and laugh together over favorite foods. But Millennials decided that before shuffling off to visit family, we want to celebrate with our friends, too. And just like that, Friendsgiving is born. From humble beginnings, the ritual has taken many forms over the years...

Health + Wellness

Grateful for Life

Learning to Be Present and Grateful Can Help Make Thanksgiving—and Every Season—Brighter Article and Photography by Thanksgiving is a time to remember what we’re thankful for. But often, that gratitude can be overshadowed by the business and stress of the season. Yajaira Paparaone, MD, of Individual & Family Psychiatry, shares her expert advice on the good that comes from incorporating more mindfulness and gratitude into our lives. What is a “mindfulness practice”?  Over the last decade...

Food + Beverage

Home (Cooking) for the Holidays

In this season of family togetherness, we share a few holiday recipes from our grandmothers' kitchens to yours. Photography by Jessi Edison Nothing says “welcome” like a home-cooked, family-style meal, and no one prepares those kinds of meals better than the mothers and grandmothers in our lives. Our team called up granny and flipped through our heirloom cookbooks to bring you some of our favorite holiday recipes.   So whether you’re sharing a meal with old family or new friends this season...