37 liveActive Living in North Texas it March/April 2019 The Garden Guy Tee Time with Tom Victory Cottage Lemon Slice Lesson of a Lifetime Loving where we Live www.liveittexas.com 1 2 March/April2019 ON THE COVER IN THIS ISSUE liveActive Living in North Texas it March/April 2019 The Garden Guy Tee Time with Tom Victory Cottage Lemon Slice Lesson of a Lifetime Loving where we Live Morgan Henderson of the band “Morgan and Her Boyfriends” entertains at Market Days. FEATURING: Page 20 FEATURING: Page 25 (Photo courtesy Alec Hilliard) Liberty Crossing Hometown Spotlight LIVEIT MAGAZINE With a unique history and present attractions, There’s something for everyone to enjoy at one of Bridgeport encompasses a charm that is sure to 940-872-2076 • liveittexas.com Gainesville’s newest attractions, Market Days at make you want to never leave. (Photo by Kaleb Elledge) Liberty Crossing. 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Once a ghost town as the former Gainesville Outlet Mall sat virtually empty, this new attraction now brings visitors specialty retail, food trucks, local wineries, craft beer and music. As spring cleaning gets underway, maybe you’re looking for the perfect update to your nest. Linsey Taylor brings you great ways to add a touch of modern to a vintage home, while interior designer Kassie Pounds teaches us the importance of loving where we live. April, make sure to always make health a priority during Parkin- Jealous of the beautiful gardens springing up all around? Visit son’s Awareness Month. If you’re a caregiver, learn the early symp- The Garden Guy as he shows off the calibrachoa that has been like toms in Spotlight on Health. a piece of heaven to the world of gardening, the Superbells Lemon Join us in welcoming contributor Tom Ward, who will help you Slice. Add this petunia-like flower of iridescent yellow and white improve your golf game, as well as Jennifer Sidlauskas, as she brings for a splash of color inside. Visit the DIY page for tips on creating us the latest fashion trends. Joshua Campbell also comes aboard to your own window planter box to hold this stunning flower. discuss the Good Works of local nonprofits. Our readers join us in Continue enjoying the warmer weather by taking a day trip to providing some fun content with a delicious Pecan Frosties recipe the charming town of Bridgeport, this month’s hometown spot- to whip up in the kitchen from Beckey Scott. Meanwhile, the Blay- light. Bridgeport offers plenty for the outdoor enthusiast, from lock family shares their adorable dog Charlie. To submit your own parks to a lake prime for fishing and water sports. Edge out a bit recipe or a photo of your favorite four-legged friend, visit www. further and plan a trip south of Fort Worth in Burleson as Michelle liveittexas.com or email [email protected]. I encourage you Ames talks the top attractions to visit, or wander a bit further to as warmer temperatures arrive and the landscape comes alive with Lake Charles, Louisiana’s hidden gem. Contributor Donna Long color to wander outside and enjoy all North Texas has to offer. brings you details on this unique excursion, as well as a “patisserie shop so French you want to say Bonjour Madame.” Read more Best wishes, about Bisous Bisous in Local Flavor. While enjoying the outdoors as March arrives followed by Dani Blackburn Things I especially love in this issue: “Always remember to fall asleep with a dream and wake up with a purpose.” The Garden Guy: Local Flavor: Tee Time with Tom: Lemon Slice Uptown Bakery Biscous Lesson of a Lifetime on the Links –Anonymous Page 12 Page 40 Page 34 Find the hidden item in this issue and be the first to post it on the LiveIt Facebook page. LIVEIT ONLINE! Check out our website with more of your favorites and the best of North Texas buzz at www.liveittexas. com. 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Pretty good people with astronauts) ‘60s and ‘70s, Lily Koppel a few stinkers thrown in for good measure. follows the original astronaut wives Falling somewhere in between the two and those added along the way as distinctions are high school genius John they navigate life on earth under the Jacob Skinner and Wardell Holland, magnifying glass of NASA and the disabled vet and winner of the mayoral press.