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JUST IN: Northwood Woman’s Club “Gives It Away” To The Tune Of $297,000

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Despite the temperatures settling in past the 90-degree mark, it was Christmas time at Bent Tree County Club today. After a year of fundraising, the Northwood Woman's Club presented checks totaling $297,000 to the following very happy nonprofits:Attitudes and Attire — $31,500 Callier Center for Communication Disorders — $40,500 Cristo Rey Dallas — $47,000 Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Northwood Woman’s Club “Gives It Away” To The Tune Of $297,000

Legendary B.J. Thomas Took The Stage For Northwood Woman’s Club’s Annual Kaleidoscope Fundraiser At Intercontinental Hotel

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While the rest of North Texas was resting after a morning of runs/walks on Saturday, October 28, the Northwood Woman's Club was in overdrive at the Intercontinental Hotel for its annual Kaleidoscope 2017 "Believe in Love" fundraiser. In addition to having The Triumphs on stage, the star of the night was the legendary B.J. Thomas. Here's a report from the field that was delayed … [Read more...] about Legendary B.J. Thomas Took The Stage For Northwood Woman’s Club’s Annual Kaleidoscope Fundraiser At Intercontinental Hotel

Let Your Old Bag Be Someone Else’s New Bag

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Rumor has it that temperatures will start acting more winter-like next week. Suggestion: Start doing the great wardrobe transition. Put into storage those cottons, shorts and flip-flops. Pull out the boots, cashmeres and snuggly coats.And while you’re going through your closets, you just might run across a handbag that has been out of commission for a while. It still seems … [Read more...] about Let Your Old Bag Be Someone Else’s New Bag

Mary Kay’s Annual Suits For Shelters Kick-Off Party Brought Out The Pink With A Surprise Reward For Attending Domestic Shelters

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Barb Podbelsek may have looked like your typical shopper returning a purchase on Thursday, July 13. After parking her car across the way from Bachendorf’s, she carried a red jacket on a hangar to Tootsies. Oh, but rethink that one. Barb was taking her gently worn jacket to a private get-together at Tootsies. The jacket was to be part of the annual Suits for Shelters program … [Read more...] about Mary Kay’s Annual Suits For Shelters Kick-Off Party Brought Out The Pink With A Surprise Reward For Attending Domestic Shelters

JUST IN: Dallas Market Center CEO/President Cindy Morris To Receive Attitudes And Attire’s Kim Dawson Attitude Award

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Attitudes and Attire Founder/Executive Director Lyn Berman has just revealed that Dallas Market Center CEO/President Cindy Morris will be the recipient of the 2018 Kim Dawson Attitude Award on Friday, February 23, in the Dallas Trade Mart’s Grand Pavilion.According to Lyn, “Cindy is a successful role model for all women, and we are thrilled to introduce her as our 2018 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Market Center CEO/President Cindy Morris To Receive Attitudes And Attire’s Kim Dawson Attitude Award

Falling Temperatures Welcome Fall And The Need To Let Go

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Well, yahoo! Get that duvet out and cozy up to a mug of hot cocoa. Tomorrow morning when you exercise those real and faux eyelashes, there’s gonna be a nip in the air. Open the door and that adorable nose is gonna inhale a crisp sniff of morning air courtesy of Mother Nature.As promised, the cool front moved in overnight, but it didn’t exactly bring along temps that require … [Read more...] about Falling Temperatures Welcome Fall And The Need To Let Go

Mary Kay Foundation’s 2016 Suits For Shelters Fashion Celebration Was Definitely In The Pink At Tootsies

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As so many have realized recently, domestic violence doesn’t take a second off. Whether it’s in the low-income community or the highfalutin neighborhoods, anger and physical abuse are not limited to one ZIP code.But on Wednesday, July 20, the Suits for Shelters program celebrated the hope for many suffering from domestic violence. It was the annual fashion show at Tootsies … [Read more...] about Mary Kay Foundation’s 2016 Suits For Shelters Fashion Celebration Was Definitely In The Pink At Tootsies

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Attitudes And Attire 20th Anniversary Fashion Show And Luncheon

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After last year’s weather challenge, Attitudes and Attire Executive Director/Founder Lyn Berman must have cut a deal with Mother Nature to have perfect conditions for the 20th Anniversary of Attitudes and Attire’s Fashion Show and Luncheon on Friday, February 26. The sun was shining; the turnout was stellar; the Eileen Fisher and A&A Boutique fashions hit the catwalk; and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Attitudes And Attire 20th Anniversary Fashion Show And Luncheon

As The Chill Approaches, It’s Time To Part Company With Old Pals

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The weather is going to dip to the chilly level this weekend and there are loads of bargains. Translation: Perfect time to go shopping for those items to stave off the cold. A Ralph Lauren turtleneck with shawl wouldn’t be bad. A fluffy duvet with a King Pheasant duvet cover would be peachy to snuggle under. And, of course, a new Paddington coat would be just perfect.But, … [Read more...] about As The Chill Approaches, It’s Time To Part Company With Old Pals

Round Robin November 6: Attitudes & Attire KO, The Flora Awards And Champions For Children Award Dinners

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November has a tendency to have spectacular weather and Thursday, November 6, was a masterpiece. As the cars strove to drive home, the most perfect ball glowed in the sky. It was the moon that had that special glow that seems to only seen highlighting crows or on the wings of fireflies. The evening was the perfect kiss by Mother Nature on her sister Mother Earth.Ellen and … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 6: Attitudes & Attire KO, The Flora Awards And Champions For Children Award Dinners