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Featured Business: The Book Carriage and Coffee Shop
Posted on April 13, 2012 by ilivecommunity in Featured BusinessDowntown Roanoke is a thriving and culturally eclectic town in Dallas-Fort Worth. Although popularly referred to as The Unique Dining Capital of Texas, Downtown Roanoke is also home to a trendy, quaint bookshop. The Book Carriage and Coffee House features a wide selection of books for bookworms of all ages and a coffee shop. This [...]
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Story Time and Book Clubs in DFW…recreation!
Posted on April 12, 2012 by ilivecommunity in ...recreation!Do you remember curling up with a book as a child? It seems I couldn’t flip through the pages fast enough to find out how the story ended. Unlike television and video games, books allow your imagination to run wild. Because you’re reading, you get the opportunity to imagine what your favorite characters look like [...]
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The Best Picnic Spots in DFW
Posted on April 11, 2012 by ilivecommunity in ...food!Nothing says summer like a picnic! If you’re looking for an inexpensive yet beautiful setting for a family picnic or a romantic escape from your busy life, these picnic hotspots are sure to satisfy your urge to dine al fresco on the cheap. Trinity Park in Fort Worth Winding along the Trinity River, this park [...]
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Yoga for Children and Teenagers in Roanoke…kids!
Posted on April 10, 2012 by ilivecommunity in ...community!, ...kids!Did you know that practicing yoga is great for people of all ages? From age 70 to age 11, yoga offers something for everyone. In fact, last weekend at the annual White House Easter egg hunt, the president and the first lady provided a yoga garden just for kids. Children from around the country participated [...]
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Oral Cancer Awareness in DFW
Posted on April 9, 2012 by ilivecommunity in ...health!April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that roughly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer every year? Although this type of cancer receives less publicity than other common cancers, it can metastasize into a life-threatening illness. Just like any other type of cancer, early detection saves lives. Facts about Oral Cancer Oral [...]
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St. Patrick’s Day Festivities for the Family…kids!
Posted on March 13, 2012 by ilivecommunity in ...kids!St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most difficult holidays for parents to find family-friendly activities. Unfortunately, this Irish-themed holiday has become synonymous with drinking green beer in excess and kitschy “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” t-shirts. It’s a challenge for many parents to find ways to include children in holiday celebrations that are often associated [...]
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Organized Thoughts Promote a Healthy Body…health!
Posted on March 12, 2012 by ilivecommunity in ...health!Do you always feel distracted? Have you ever walked into a room with a specific task to do and completely forgot your purpose for being there in the first place? New research indicates that distraction and mental disorganization is actually dangerous to your health. According to an article published in the Dallas Morning News, researchers [...]
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This Week’s Featured Business: Striking Image
Posted on March 9, 2012 by ilivecommunity in Featured BusinessEvery Thursday, we feature local small businesses that provide great services to our community with ethical business practices. Striking Image, based out of Roanoke, Texas and owned by Chris Duty, offers DFW residents porcelain refinishing services. Striking Image restores showers, countertops, garden tubs, and antique bathtubs with porcelain refinishing. Remodeling bathrooms and kitchens is costly. [...]
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Evenings on Oak Street….recreation!
Posted on March 8, 2012 by ilivecommunity in ...recreation!On a map, Roanoke may seem like another small North Texas town. With a population under 8,000, Roanoke may not seem like it should be the Unique Dining Capital and cultural events destination that it has become. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the DFW Metroplex, the beautiful, historic town with old fashioned [...]
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Tips for Eating Healthy in DFW Restaurants…dining!
Posted on March 7, 2012 by ilivecommunity in ...food!DFW residents have excellent choices for dining out. From corporate franchise restaurants to local family-owned eateries, our options are plentiful. Plus, dining out is convenient! I certainly don’t feel like cooking a meal and cleaning dishes after a long workday. Perhaps you agree, but are trying to follow through on New Year’s resolutions to eat [...]
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My Happy Place Yoga
- Yoga Poses: Standing Forward BendYoga for Insomnia Do you wake up at night making lists of the tasks you have to complete the next day? Does stress, anxiety and extreme fatigue keep you from getting the quality rest you need? Next time you find yourself laying awake in your bed try this pose to calm your nerves and soothe […]
- Yoga Poses: Corpse PoseShavasana (also spelled savasana), or corpse pose, is a resting pose that generally follows a yoga practice. This pose has been known to relieve stress, relax the entire body, and reduce headache, insomnia, and fatigue, while lowering blood pressure and heart rate. For many yogis, this pose is a favorite for its soothing qualities after […]
- What to Wear to Your Yoga Practice in RoanokeWear Comfortable Yoga Clothes The most important factor to consider when choosing yoga clothes is movement. You should be able to move freely and unrestricted by bulky, tight fitting, or uncomfortable clothes. While your comfy sweatpants may give you a wide range of motion, they may be too bulky to experience deep knee flexes. Beware […]
