Life + Culture

A Spark Worth Gathering Around

How Marla Black and Impact100 are Energizing the Leadbelt Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Parkland City Lifestyle There’s something special about the way things come together in the Leadbelt. Sometimes, it starts with a simple conversation. It might be at a youth softball game, a PTO meeting, or at your local coffee shop.  If you’re lucky, those conversations turn into something much bigger. Wheels start turning and ideas begin to form. Ideas that are for the betterment of families...

Health + Wellness

Care Close to Home

How Annette Schnabel and Parkland Health Center Ensure Community Access to Quality Care Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Parkland City Lifestyle and Cheyenne Jordan Photography In the Parkland, we often don’t think about hospitals until we need them. But when a situation turns urgent and every minute begins to matter, the importance of having local access to care becomes clear. In many rural communities, those moments now come with a different reality. Since 2010, more than 140 rural...

Entertainment

Her String Cheese Era

How Hannah Harper's story of motherhood reached hearts across America Article by Lena Johnson | Photography by Alli Harper Before the spotlight, before the fame, she was just small-town mother living a story that millions didn’t know they needed to hear. When Hannah Harper stepped on the stage of American Idol she didn’t just perform, she shared something deeply personal; her original song, “String Cheese”. The tune captured a simple yet powerful moment of motherhood, one that resonated with...

Health + Wellness

Editor’s Top Picks for Mother’s Day

Local gifts and experiences she’ll truly appreciate Article by Kayle Nephew Book a Massage If there’s one gift most moms won’t book for themselves, it’s time to truly relax. Local favorites like The Boulevard Salon & Spa provide peaceful escapes designed to help her unwind and feel refreshed. Buy Her Flowers Whether you’re choosing a handcrafted bouquet from Ike’s Revival Florist or seasonal plants from Crystal & Rich’s Produce, these thoughtful gifts will bring beauty that lasts beyond...