DIY Christmas Cards
DIY Christmas Cards Coco Dietz Summer is officially behind us, which means that the holiday season is just right around the corner. Before you know it you’ll be sipping your pumpkin spiced latte and curling up while the snow swirls outside your window. Every year we tell ourselves that we want to make a christmas […]
Tips for Fabulous Family Photos
Tips for Fabulous Family Photos Natalie Hobbs Family photos are a huge part of a lot of families during the Fall/Winter seasons. If you’re a new family or even just new to the family photo scene, here are some of our top tips when it comes to taking family photos. What to Wear Sticking to […]
Keep your Heat In: Winterize Your House
Keep your Heat In: Winterize Your House Alice Briggs Winter is coming, and although we hopefully won’t have another snowpocalypse this year, the price of utilities is going up, and there are some simple things you can do to winterize your home and save money on your bills. We’ve chosen the quickest and easiest ways […]
Stress Less with Self-Care
Stress Less with Self-Care Kristin Rodin Managing stress can have a big impact on mental health, but it takes time and patience to learn what works for you. That’s where self-care goals come in! Setting your own self-care goals can help you identify your stressors and improve your day-to-day life. Don’t know where to start? […]
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream Opens in Lubbock
New Opening: Howdy Homemade Ice Cream is on a relentless pursuit to create more jobs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) using the power of our smiles and amazing ice cream. Founded by Tom Landis in 2015 at the original location in Dallas, Howdy Homemade is growing rapidly through new retail shops as well as an expanding presence of its pints in grocery stores. Howdy Homemade serves as a model for businesses to recognize the value of employing those with IDDs and to provide a foundation for its Howdy Heroes to achieve their full potential.
Healthy Eating On-the-Go
Healthy Eating On-the-Go By Heather Jones Life has a way of making days and weeks busy. Whenever you think you’ll finally get some downtime, something else comes up that needs your attention. Do you feel like your busy lifestyle has affected your cooking? Maybe you’re feeling guilty because you haven’t been able to spend as […]
Celebrating That Graduation
Celebrating That Graduation By Heather Jones The New Year consistently brings out the most hopeful times for people. New Year’s Resolutions are established, goals are set, plans are made, and the year’s possibilities seem endless. This is especially true when graduation rolls around, and the changing times allow for fresh starts and blank pages… just […]
Beating Boredom
By Madison Rodriguez A busy work week can be overwhelming and stressful. On top of being busy, what can you do to occupy your kiddos while you are hard at work? Fear not, parents! Here are the doctor’s orders to cure your kid’s boredom. Journal Journaling is a lost art, and it is the perfect […]
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Work Smarter, Not Harder By Heather Jones Have you always dreamed of getting that college degree? What stopped you? Maybe it was something called… LIFE! Well… thanks to advanced technology, you can now get your entire college degree online. Many colleges, including Texas Tech University, offer classes that are completely remote for “distance learners.” What’s […]
Publisher’s Note
This summer marks 16 years since I have owned Lubbock’s Home & Family Magazine—and what changes I have witnessed in those years! When I acquired it, the format was totally different being that of a tabloid magazine in size and paper style producing monthly issues. In 2014, we transitioned to a glossy magazine producing quarterly […]