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4 Ways Baby Boomers Can Avoid Going Bust On Their Kids’ Student-Loan Debt
Crushing student loan debt is usually thought to be the younger generation’s problem. But more and more, with graduates unable to handle it on their own, mountains of student loans are becoming mom and dad’s albatross, as well.
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Bell Biv DeVoe to Perform at Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, January 27
SWV, Whodini and EPMD to Join the Music Legends; Tickets on Sale Now
Bell Biv DeVoe will bring its smooth sounds to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, Jan. 27. The legendary group has been bridging the gap between R&B and hip-hop music for more than 20 years and will perform alongside SWV, Whodini and EPMD. The show will be hosted by DJ Biz Markie and feature a special performance by Dana Dane. It is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.
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New Year, New Family Habits
Simple ideas to make healthy eating easier
When your family is transitioning back into a regular routine in the new year, it’s the perfect time to recommit to healthy eating habits throughout the day. Getting the whole family on board may be easier than you think – just keep the focus on flavor and fun.
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Experts Predict a Bad Flu Season in Texas
This is shaping up to be a nasty flu season. The CDC is reporting the influenza virus is widespread across Texas.
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Simeon Booker to Be Memorialized at Washington National Cathedral January 29
A memorial service for trailblazing civil rights journalist Simeon Booker will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018, his wife, Carol McCabe Booker, has announced. The service is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Booker, a journalistic icon, died Dec. 10 at the age of 99.
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Announces 2018 RodeoHouston® Lineup
Individual Tickets on Sale Thursday, Jan. 11 at 10am
The 2018 RODEOHOUSTON entertainment lineup features a mix of country, rock, R&B and Spanish pop artists. Several RODEOHOUSTON favorites, plus six entertainers new to RODEOHOUSTON, will be the first to perform on the new state-of-the-art RODEOHOUSTON stage in 2018.
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Jenny Craig Introduces New "Rapid Results™" Weight-Loss Program
Innovative Program Leverages Revolutionary Science Involving the Body's Circadian Rhythm, Allowing Members to Lose Up to 16 Pounds in the First Four Weeks†
Today, Jenny Craig, a leader in the weight loss industry, announced Rapid Results, an innovative science-based program that leverages the body clock's natural circadian rhythm to help optimize metabolism and accelerate weight loss.1 The new program is now available at all Jenny Craig centers and Jenny Craig Anywhere.
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PGA, Masters, USGA Event Will Return to Club at Carlton Woods in September
The PGA of America, The Masters organization and the United States Golf Association have together tapped The Club at Carlton Woods to serve as host of a second consecutive Drive, Chip & Putt regional qualifier in 2018, adding to the Texas club’s national reputation as a major facilitator of amateur golf.
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A Georgia Transplant Family Will Celebrate BIG This Month
A New Heart and Their Little Boy’s 6th Birthday
For years to come, January will be a month full of celebration and joy for the Gray family of Atlanta, Georgia. But when their son, Everett, was born six years ago they were not certain his January birthday celebrations would be a reality for their family.
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Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Kicks Off Next Century of Female Entrepreneurs with 2018 Girl Scout Cookie Season
Council launches Cookies4Heroes campaign to donate 10,000 cases of Girl Scout Cookies to first responders and military
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) enters the next century of Girl Scouts learning how to be future CEOs. The Girl Scout Cookie Program® not only teaches girls essential entrepreneurial skills but also powers amazing experiences for girls across the United States, including outdoor and travel opportunities, exposure to STEM and ways to improve their communities through service projects. This year, GSSJC is rallying the community to donate more than 10,000 cases, or 120,000 packages, of Girl Scout Cookies to first responders who provided relief during Hurricane Harvey across our 26-county jurisdiction as part of Cookies4Heroes.
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3 Tips for Cooking Up a Healthy New Year
After a holiday season filled with indulgent food and limited time for exercise, there’s no time like the New Year to adopt some new, healthy habits.
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Panama City Beach, FL: A Year Round Friendly Destination
Nestled in the panhandle of the great state of Florida is a nations gem that is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful destinations that America offers. Welcome to the Real Fun Beach, Panama City Beach, Florida! Known as a waterfront town and vacation destination, Panama City Beach (also known as PCB) boasts miles of white-sand beaches with crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico, world renowned cuisine and southern hospitality unlike any other. Whether you are visiting St. Andrews State Park, one of 2 protected nature preserves nearby, shopping at the Pier Park outdoor shopping mall or enjoying an array of water activities; anyone can enjoy countless excursions in Panama City Beach. Join me as I #VisitPCB!
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Living Naturally In a Chemical World for Better Health
Taking care of our bodies naturally is not becoming a trend, but it is instead evolving into a necessity as studies are linking more diseases to chemical-containing products that we use every day. Psyche Terry, CEO and founder of intimate apparel and natural skin and hair care company, UI Global Brands, understands this and is making sure her growing clientele is able to purchase dependable products that suit their natural lifestyle.
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New Year's Eve 2017: Celebrating 2018 In Houston
Check out town-by-town listings below of New Year's celebrations and events for 2017 in and near Houston. If you want to go out.
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Biney is First Black Woman On US Olympic Speedskating Team
This month, Ghana-born teen Maame Biney qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team after finishing first in the women's 500-meter trial in Kearns, Utah. At age 17, she is the youngest speedskater on the U.S.
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7 Tips for Managing Diabetes
Staying healthy can be a challenge, especially for those living with diabetes. Everyone can have conflicts finding the right balance of partaking in healthy habits, such as exercise, eating well and even keeping your teeth and gums clean. From stress to self-care, life can be up and down when you’re living with diabetes.
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Mexico to Raise Minimum Wage...to $4.70 a Day
Nearly 25 million Mexicans are getting a pay raise. From $4.25 to $4.70 -- a day. Mexican government and business leaders agreed to raise the country's minimum wage starting on December 1 to 88.36 pesos from 80.04 pesos. The 10% raise is good news for 24.7 million Mexicans who work either one or two minimum wage jobs.
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Say Goodbye to 2017 and Hello to 2018
Three hundred sixty-five days have once again passed. The coming of a new year is a signal for us to start anew rewriting old mistakes, taking new chances, and completing unfinished business. During this time of reflection and evaluation, we must clean house to say goodbye to the old in 2017 and say hello to the new in 2018. Houston Style Magazine wants you to present your best’s self in 2018 and gives you some pointers to get things started.
