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SEASONAL soups
FILL A BOWL, AND YOUR BELLY WITH FALL FLAVORS BY MELISSA TATE BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP SERVES: 6 | PREP: 10 MIN. | COOK: 35 MIN. | TOTAL: 45 MIN. INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsp. olive oil | 1 yellow onion, diced | ½ tsp. salt | ½ tsp. pepper | 1 (2 to 3 lb.) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed | 3 tsp. minced garlic | 1 Tbsp. sage | 1 tsp. ginger (powder or freshly grated) | 3 cups vegetable broth | ½ tsp. pepper | ½ tsp. salt OPTIONAL FOR TOPPING: Dried rosemary | Red pepper flake


FALLING FOR Wimberley
THIS “BELLE OF THE BLANCO” WILL WIN YOUR HEART BY CHRISTINA GARCIA, Yurtopian Photo: @texas.explorer It’s been almost a century since cattle drives pushed through the main town square, but Wimberley still shines with a rustic Hill Country charm. What was once a village has swelled with a horseshoe-shaped downtown area unfolding next to the ancient cypress trees over Cypress Creek, a waterway just off the larger nearby Blanco River. Attractions range from galleries, antiques,


BEYOND BLACK and orange
FORGET THE GO-TO COLORS THIS HALLOWEEN BY COURTNEY WARREN When it comes to holidays and celebrations, I love tradition — candles on a birthday cake, a Christmas tree accompanied by wrapped presents, and a Thanksgiving green bean casserole covered with a crunchy onion topping. But there is fun to be had in mixing things up, and some elements of the holidays are open to interpretation. I believe only using black and orange for Halloween is one of them. Don’t be afraid to infuse


BENEATH your feet
TRENDING FLOORING OPTIONS ARE WARMER, WIDER, AND MORE WONDERFUL THAN EVER BY CHERYL ALEXANDER What are the current most sought-after flooring options available? New flooring trends reflect the continued dominance of luxury vinyl, porcelain, and laminate wood-look flooring, with stone imitations popping up, too. Flooring colors are warming up as cool grays make their way into browner tones, while natural and imitation wood and stone floors are more rustic. More waterproof prod


BOTHERSOME bite
HEALTH ISSUES CAN OCCUR WHEN YOUR TEETH DON’T MEET LIVING MAGAZINE Oral care is an important part of your overall health. The mouth is a gateway to our digestive and respiratory systems and impacts our overall health, but there’s more to having oral health than healthy gums and teeth. Proper function is also important, including how your teeth come together. A bad bite (malocclusion) — when your upper and lower teeth don’t fit together correctly — can cause problems ranging f


HOLIDAY hustle
LOOK REFRESHED WITH LAST-MINUTE AESTHETIC SERVICES BY ANNETTE BROOKS You want to look your best for family gatherings, events, parties, and pictures, but who has time to recover from aesthetic procedures during the holiday hustle and bustle? Even services touted as having no downtime doesn’t necessarily mean you can get something done in the morning and be party-ready that evening. The key is to be completely open with your aesthetician about the time between your cosmetic pr


OPTIMISTIC outcome
A BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS DOESN’T HAVE TO SPELL DOOM AND GLOOM BY ANNETTE BROOKS If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, take heart. With significant advances in detection and treatment, the number of women who died from breast cancer dropped about 40% in the past 25 years, according to a recent American Cancer Society report. Early detection is a major contributing factor. Caught in its earliest stage, the breast cancer survival rate is up to 99%. Plus, you may have mor


Now Hear This
HEARING LOSS: SYMPTOMS, CAUSES, AND SOLUTIONS BY ANNETTE BROOKS “Can you hear me now?” This line from a classic wireless phone company ad is humorous, but when it comes to our hearing, it’s no laughing matter when others wonder if you can hear them. Hearing loss doesn’t just limit social interaction and verbal communication, it can lead to anger and frustration, isolation, and depression. It’s also a safety hazard when you can’t hear a car horn, a fire alarm, or other warning


The Kids Are Gone, Now What?
HOW TO NAVIGATE THE EMPTY NEST YEARS BY MIMI GREENWOOD KNIGHT My friend, Coleen, said it best. When we both had three kids under age six, she told me, “The days are long, but the years are short.” Both turned out to be true. When your days are filled with diapers and temper tantrums followed by field trips and school projects, and eventually driving lessons and college resumes, it’s hard to imagine there will ever be a time when your time is your own. Then suddenly, it is. My