Cindy's Blog

The Highland Village Fire Department (must say they are a fabulous group of people) conducts monthly courses to residents and non-residents of Highland Village.  Training covers CPR for adults, infants, children and AED Training.  The next class will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2008 from 6:00pm...

It's that time of year again!  Time for the Highland Village, RED WHITE and BLUE Festival!  If you didn't go last year or the years before that, then you must go this year.  You won't find a better fire works show  ANYWHERE!  The festivities start at 7:00 AM with the 1K/5K run.  at 9:00 AM starts...

Do you live in Highland Village, Texas?  Do you want too? Thinking about it?  Or just want to know what's going on in them there parts? (that's hick talk for you folks)  Well, the city of Highland Village not only has a web site to check out but now has the City Connections monthly newsletter!  S...

Growing up on the west side of Fort Worth Texas, I had a recreation center to go to during the summer when my mom was tired of entertaining me.  Now Flower Mound is opening one too!  There will be activities for everyone of all ages.  It is centrally located and the CAC will provide easy access t...

The Flower Mound Library Summer Program is coming soon!Keep the kids busy this summer with reading.  The Reading Club starts June 5th for all kids in preschool through middle school.  They can join the Reading Jubilee and win prizes for every seven days they read for at least 20 minutes!  All hig...

Highland Village Central Fire Station Ribbon Cutting We've been needinga new fire station in Highland Village for a while now.  Well, it's finally here and I know the city and the Firemen are really proud of it.  The new Central Fire Station, located at 1200 Highland Village Road, is now  open. S...

I have been so crazy busy that I have been thinking quite often about a vacation.  In my mind it sounds great and feels like relaxing.  But then reality sinks in and I wonder when would be a good time to vacate Texas?!?!  So...I'm asking the rest of you busy stagers and re-designers out there whe...

Buyers will spend about 1 minute at the front door while waiting on the Realtor to unlock it.   This is one reason why "porch" appeal is so important.    Don't forget these important tips when selling: Clear the cobwebs and dirt Sweep leaves and add life to potted plants (red and yellow are the m...

When getting your home ready for the market, you probably took care of the family room, kitchen and bathrooms. So spend time on the hidden potentials too.  Here are a few tips that sellers might forget about but buyers don't.   Closets:  Think half full.  Since your planning to move, pack the win...

Is a kitchen remodel in your future?  Well, before you tackle that crucial room, here are a few tips on some of the most popular countertops.  Granite: Timeless, durable and beautiful!  It won't date itself like some of the others.  The darker the granite, the less porous and more stain resistant...