WHY THE SMALLEST SPACE IN YOUR HOME MIGHT MAKE THE BIGGEST DESIGN STATEMENT BY KIM ARMSTRONG Photos: Michael Hunter Not something you think about often, but they quietly do a lot of work. They’re your guests’ first impression of your home and one of the easiest places to add intention and personality. When an entryway is done well, it feels warm, welcoming, and pulled together — and because it’s usually a smaller space, meaningful changes don’t have to come with a big price t

HOW ROOF INSPECTIONS EXTEND LIFESPAN AND PREVENT COSTLY DAMAGE In the Lone Star State, where wind, heat, and hail are seasonal certainties, the health of your home often starts above your head. A roof inspection isn’t just another line item on a maintenance checklist — it shields your biggest investment from weather, wear, and costly surprises. Home inspectors and roofing professionals alike emphasize that inspecting your roof regularly is one of the most impactful proactive

What Does the Bible Say About the Bible BY MIMI GREENWOOD KNIGHT I’ve often heard it said that the best way to study the Bible is to study it with the aim of teaching. That’s certainly true for me. As I dig into the lesson I’ll present to my second graders each Sunday, looking for correlations I can show them between the Bible story and the lives we’re living today, God often speaks to me as clearly as He does to my students. Case in point — one week, I was teaching the kids

A GUIDE TO A LUSH, INVITING OUTDOOR SPACE As temperatures rise and summer approaches, it’s time to prepare your yard for warm weather enjoyment. A well-maintained outdoor space enhances curb appeal and provides the perfect setting for entertaining, relaxing, or simply enjoying nature. Whether you’re tackling landscaping updates, lawn care, or outdoor living improvements, here’s how to get your yard in shape before summer is in full swing. START WITH A CLEAN SLATE Winter can l

DIVE INTO SPRING AT GREAT WOLF LODGE BY MEREDITH KNIGHT When Monica asked her kids what they want to do over their spring break, she wasn’t surprised by their answer. Great Wolf Lodge! They honestly haven’t stopped talking about the family vacay they took there last summer. A return trip was absolutely in the cards. One thing Monica loved about their time at Great Wolf Lodge is that there was something for every member in her family to enjoy. Her “littles” loved the pools wit

From Water Park Nights to Interactive Shows, Disney Rolls Out its Most Playful Season Yet BY MEREDITH KNIGHT It never fails to amaze Katie how every trip to Walt Disney World Resort is something new. “I honestly feel like I could visit every day of the year and each visit would be a new experience,” she said. “I know it sounds cliché but for me there’s no place as magical as Disney.” On their last visit, she and her family decided to try the Lightning Lane pass and Katie give

FLAVOR-FORWARD FAVORITES THAT PACK UP AND PLATE BEAUTIFULLY BY JENNIFER BAJSEL RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS SERVINGS: 12 | PREP: 15 MIN. | COOK: 45 MIN. | TOTAL: 1 HR. INGREDIENTS: Raspberry Sauce: 10 oz. frozen raspberries | 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar | 2 tsp. cornstarch | 1 tsp. lemon juice | Crust: 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs | ¼ cup granulated sugar | 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted Cheesecake Filling: 16 oz. fullfat cream cheese, softened to room temperature | ⅓ cup granul

GROWTH RARELY HAPPENS WHERE LIFE IS EASIEST BY AMBER PANTER Are you sitting down? No, really ... are you actually sitting down? You are likely sitting on a chair or bed right now — maybe leaning over a counter. If so, consider sitting on the floor while you read this. I listen to a neuroscience podcast, and the host always gives tips on aging well so we can take care of ourselves as we get older. Apparently, when we are children, we use muscles that we don’t keep using when w

NUMBERS TO KNOW IN 2026 Taking care of your heart with healthy behaviors may be at the top of your wellness priority list already, and there may be good news about the effects of adhering to expert recommendations. New information from the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics Update shows deaths from heart disease and stroke are on the decline. However, rates continue to climb for high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity — all of which are healt

HOW MICRO-MEDITATIONS ARE TRANSFORMING DAILY ROUTINES Meditation no longer requires an hour of silence or a dedicated retreat. Instead, micro-meditations — brief mindfulness practices lasting from 30 seconds to five minutes — are gaining traction as practical tools that fit into busy modern lives. Micro-meditations are designed to be short, intentional breaks that help reset attention and ease stress without requiring much time. These small practices are being used between me