Inside This IssuefeaturesTime OutBy Nancy YangAn increasing number of parents are bending over backward to help their children succeed, but are jam-packed schedules and hurried home lives worth the sacrifice? A Peek Beyond the PillarsBy Dianna Borsi O’BrienAfter multiple renovations that kept the house’s old charm intact, the historic Hunt home, built in 1832, is now the perfect fit for a busy family. BEFORE & AFTERFeathering the NestBy Christina GeorgeWith a lot of planning and a whole-house remodel, Chris and Luke Floyd create a home for their young family in the house Chris’ grandparents built. DepartmentsSHOP LOCALSouthwestern Decor at Home in the MidwestBy Jennifer HesseWith its colorful pottery, Southwestern-style furnishings and yard ornaments, Salsa Gardens and Home Decor sells wares found deep within the heart of Texas and beyond. HIT LISTGet SmartMU gear, backpacks, books and brainteasers, CHL brings you back-to-school hits for students, parents and everyone in between. HEALTHKnow Yourself, Know Your OptionsBy Bondi WoodThree local physicians speak to the importance of prevention and individualized attention and warn of dangers that come with a one-size-fits-all approach to women’s health care. BEAUTYMiracle in a BottleBy Joanna DemkiewiczFrom sunscreen to strengthening serum, eight local experts share their favorite beauty must-haves. DECORWalking on StyleBy Molly WrightLocal businesses weigh in on current flooring trends, with colors, materials and styles to satisfy the discriminating to eco-conscientious shopper. COOKINGShop Around the CornerBy Katrina TauchenThe Columbia Farmers Market and local producers are redefining the neighborhood grocery store with food grown and raised in the city’s backyard. ARTSArtist Profile: Candy CoburnBy Joanna DemkiewiczThe county music singer returns to her college stomping grounds for a performance of “Pink Warrior.” Path to PerformanceBy Keija ParssinenChildren’s theater companies TRYPS and PACE teach young people about the art of theater with distinguishing approaches that allow each to serve a special niche within the greater Columbia community. EDUCATIONKnowledge is PowerBy Jill OrrChildren lose an average 2.6 months’ worth of knowledge during the typical 12-week summer; keep your child ahead of the curve with these tips for developing good study habits. PHILANTHROPYShow-Me Central Habitat for HumanityBy Laura GerdingThis fall, the local affiliate of the international organization will celebrate the completion of its 100th home and the efforts of the volunteers and churches that have kept it going for more than 20 years. in every issueBEING SEENFarewell Party for Nancy Harter REFLECTIONSPreserving a CommunityBy Dianna Borsi O’BrienResponsible for surveys or National Register designation for about 1,500 historic buildings, preservation consultant and architectural historian Deb Sheals breathes life back into some of the city’s oldest properties. | |||||
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