Style + Beauty

Diet Myths Busted

5 Diet Myths Busted, Plus a simple, sustainable path to feeling healthier Article by Mo Cooper | Photography by provided A Realistic Plan for Women Who Don’t Have Time for Diets Why does being “healthy” feel so hard?!! It’s not you, it’s them! Most women don’t struggle because they’re “not disciplined.” They struggle because diets weren’t designed for real life. “Diets” want you dependent on an unrealistic way of living that gives you temporary “feel good” results and then leaves you in...

Education

Thriving at 20

Inside Two Decades of Leadership at The Woodlands Christian Academy Article by Dawn Allen | Photography by Provided Few leaders begin their journey staring at a million-dollar deficit. But that’s exactly where Julie Ambler found herself in 2006, when she stepped in as interim head of The Woodlands Christian Academy. Asked to keep the school afloat for just six to nine months, she would go on to lead it for two decades—and transform it in every way. “I came in with a background in investment...

Health + Wellness

Strength, Community, Confidence at BODYBAR Woodforest

A mother-daughter duo brings contemporary Pilates, personal connection, and a locally centered approach to wellness in Pine Market. Article by Chris Staples | Photography by provided Pine Market in Woodforest has become one of the most energetic corners of the area.  Each morning, long before the shops begin to buzz, members of BODYBAR Woodforest are already arriving. Many of them have driven thirty minutes or more. They come from Conroe, Montgomery, Willis, Magnolia, and the Woodlands, drawn...

Home + Design

Montgomery Lifestyle Home Show Returns

Your Dream Home Starts at the Hyatt in Conroe! February 14th & 15th, Free Tickets & Parking Article by Kevin Bratton | Photography by provided Get ready to ignite your home improvement vision! The highly anticipated Montgomery Lifestyle Home Show  is set to open its doors on February 14th and 15th at the stunning Hyatt Regency in Conroe . The show has a new "killer location" right off the I-45 at the Grand Central Park exit. This insures better access for homeowners across the Conroe...

Home + Design

Home For The Holidays

Story Built Homes helps Conroe families create spaces to build memories. Article by Chris Staples ’Tis the season in Conroe, a chill on the lake, Loved ones gather, new memories to make. A Story Built Home with tinsel and lights Makes the perfect place for magical nights. In Conroe, winter does not need snow to feel like a storybook. It arrives with the scent of cinnamon and pine, the glow of Lake Conroe’s Christmas Boat Parade, and the sound of laughter drifting from porches lined with...

Arts + Culture

The Giving Flower

A Local Writer, Alda Dobbs, Reveals the Legendary Secrets of the Poinsettia Article by Kevin Bratton | Photography by Kevin Bratton & provided Just in time for the holidays our local, award winning author Alda P. Dobbs unwraps her new book “ The Giving Flower. ”  The illustrations are warm, vibrant, and creative.  The poinsettias legend is rooted deeply in Mexico’s culture starting way back with the Aztecs.  Really, it’s a weeds to riches story.  The mysterious evolution of this now globally...

Professional Services

Celebrating A Howl Free Holiday

Calm training builds trust between dogs and families the season. Article by Chris Staples | Photography by provided When Aaron Tolman’s dogs came home from a month-long board and train program with no improvement, frustration quickly turned to curiosity. “We spent a fortune, and the dogs came back the same,” he says. “That’s when I started wondering what really makes training work.” At the time, Tolman was running a different business entirely. But one conversation with a fellow entrepreneur...

Finance + Legal Services

Helpful Hints, Businesses Filing 1099-NECs

An often missed tip that could lower your taxes. Article by Andie Monet | Photography by Provided As year-end approaches, getting prepared is crucial for avoiding late or non-filings. 1. What the 1099-NEC Is: This form reports payments made to nonemployees —like contractors, freelancers, or vendors—who’ve been paid $600 or more for services during the year. No need to file if a contractor earned less. 2. Who Should Receive One: Any contractor that you PAID $600+ in the calendar year...

Shopping

Fun Gift Giving for the Season

Pickleball to BBQing meals, look at these clever gifting gadgets Article by Andie Monet | Photography by Provided FOR PICKLEBALL ENTHUSIASTS The ScoreButts Scorekeeper keeps matches clear and organized. Ideal for all players so games run smoothly, efficiently and players stay focused, and competition stays fair and fun. FOR OUTDOOR BBQ & EATING The Clip N Rip Portable Paper Towel Holder makes cleanup effortless anywhere. Its sturdy clip fits surfaces up to 2 inches thick—perfect for...

Arts + Culture

Texas Renaissance Festival Revels On

Knights, feasts, and music continue to enchant visitors near Conroe this fall. Article by Chris Staples | Photography by The Texas Renaissance Festival Step Back in Time: The Texas Renaissance Festival Calls The Texas Renaissance Festival is still underway, just a short drive from Conroe, and the gates remain open through November. Families step into a living storybook where jousting knights, bustling markets, and savory turkey legs set the scene. Each themed weekend, from Oktoberfest to...