Three Cheese Spread – August 2012 Recipe Post Card

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Three Cheese Spread
Ingredients:

  • 1 8-oz pkg. shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 8-oz pkg. shredded American cheese
  • 1 8-oz pkg. shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp. minced onion flakes
  • 1 tsp. dried mustard
  • 1 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1 pint mayonnaise
  • 1 box snack crackers

 

Directions:Mix cheeses together.  Add all dry ingredients and mix.  Add mayonnaise and mix well.  Chill for at least one hour.  Serve with crackers.
August 2012 Postcard

Happy Labor Day – Play Trivia Game, Win a Prize

How much do you know about the Labor Day Holiday? Labor Day was created to pay tribute to the social and economic achievements of U.S. workers in 1882.  The founder of the holiday stated “Let us have a festive day during which a parade through the streets of the city would permit public tribute to American Industry.” 12 years later President Grover Cleveland signed a Labor Day holiday bill designating the first Monday in September for the holiday.

Here’s a fun little quiz to make sure your brain stays sharp on your day off.  The 1st person with all three answers correct will win a $25 Home Depot card.  Watch our page on Tuesday to find out the winner.

 Click here to play the trivia game

#2 Best Place to Live and You’ll Live Better Longer too!

Does being a friendlier state increase life expectancy?

So you may have heard that last week McKinney was named the #2 Place in the United State to live in a Money Magazine list, but did you know that Collin County has the state’s highest life expectancy too? You can see a map outlining the lifeexpectancy of each county on this interactive map.  The data from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington covers 20 years of statistics and shows the changes in life expectancy by county and gender over time.

In Collin County in 2009 men had a life expectancy of  80.5 years and women 83.1 years.  While many counties across the United States life expectancies decreased Collin County statistics have actually increased.

So does that have a correlation to the ranking from Money Magazine where they evaluate job opportunities, great schools, housing, low crime rates and quality health care?

Or is it because everyone is generally friendlier in Texas (out-of-state buyers always make that comment).

What do you think?

SOLD – 14150 Red Wood Circle North – Frisco Texas – The Marr Team

 

You can be “country living” minutes from everything in the city in this comfortable home offering spacious living areas and a treed 1 acre lot.  3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a large family room and den that could also be a large 4th bedroom.

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This well-maintained one owner home has updated carpet and neutral paint tones. Large living spaces and additional space in sunroom and atrium area for multiple living options.  An oversized 2-car garage and outbuilding provides space for hobbies or storage. The entire back of the acreage is fenced and cross-fenced for pets or play.  Enjoy the lower taxes of the city of Frisco while also a part of the highly coveted Prosper Independent School District.  The Red Bud Estates Neighborhood is located south off Highway 380 just to the west of Custer Road.

One acre lots on either side of this home are also available for sale in conjunction with this home or as a separate lot for building your dream home.

                • Red Bud Estates Neighborhood
                • 1 Acre Lot
                • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
                • Large Den or 4th Bedroom
                • Sunroom and Atrium
                • Oversized 2-Car Garage
                • Workshop
                • Back Acreage Fenced
                • Approx. 2,494 per tax records

 

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Summer Salad – July 2012 Recipe Post Card

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Summer Salad
Dressing Ingredients:

  • 1/2 c. oil
  • 1/2 c. vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Accent
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Salad Ingredients:

  • 2 heads romaine lettuce
  • 3 stalks green onion
  • 4 oz. slivered almonds
  • 2 11-oz. cans mandarin oranges
Directions:Mix dressing and salad ingredients separately. Chill both in seperate bowls in the refrigerator.  Mix dressing and salad when ready to serve.
July 2012 Postcard

Barbecued Chicken Wings – June 2012 Recipe Post Card

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Everyone has different tastes in homes and neighborhoods. That’s why we’re here to help you find a home that fits all of your needs in a community that’s right for you.

Barbecued Chicken Wings
Ingredients:

  • 12 Chicken wings, each broken into two pieces
  • 1/2 c. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/3 c. soy sauce
  • juice of two lemons
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Tabasco sauce, a few drops to taste
Directions:Place wings in a shallow baking dish.  Mix the other ingredients and pour over wings.  Bake for one hour at 325 degrees.  Serve.
June 2012 Postcard

Happy 4th of July

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable 4th of July.

Fireworks Safety Tips:

  • Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
  • Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.
  • Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don’t realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees – hot enough to melt some metals.
  • Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.
  • Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.
  • Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
  • Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.
  • Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.
  • Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
  • After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.
  • Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them.

Welcome to McKinney Baylor Hospital – Grand Opening Events Today

 

Stop by and see this fabulous new addition to our community.

Welcome to Baylor McKinney!

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Baylor’s newest hospital serving our growing community. Be the first to meet our compassionate staff and learn about the comprehensive services offered at Baylor McKinney.

Healthy Community and Opening Celebration

Saturday, June 30
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Baylor Medical Center at McKinney
5252 W. University, McKinney, TX 75071

At the event, take advantage of FREE:

  • Behind-the-scenes tour
  • 5K community fun run
  • Family-friendly events with Kid Zone
  • Interactive wellness activities
  • Good-for-you recipes and samples
  • Farmers market
  • Exercise demonstrations
  • Door prizes

We hope to see you there, and don’t forget to bring your friends and family.

Giveaway!

Baylor McKinney is giving away a FREE glass water bottle with built-in fruit infuser to the first 500 attendees who bring a completed card to the information table at the Community Celebration.

Click the link below to print the card.

http://www.baylorhealth.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/Documents_McKinney/McKinney_outsert.pdf

Allen Summer Sounds Play The Beatles Tonight

What could be better after a long Monday than spending the evening with family over a picnic dinner on the lush, fresh grass of the Joe Farmer Recreation Center Amphitheatre, enjoying live music filtering through the evening air?

The 15th Annual Summer Sounds Concert Series continues every Monday with a different concert through June 25. All Summer Sounds concerts happen at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center Amphitheatre, 1201 E. Bethany. The music will range from contemporary pop hits to zydeco to a Beatles tribute act and more. All Summer Sounds concerts are free and begin at 7 p.m. each Monday night. Light concessions and snow cones are available for purchase. Ground blanket seating is preferred so that concert goers of all ages can enjoy the best line of sight.

Tonight’s Band – Me and My Monkey
Since it’s inception in 1997, Me and My Monkey has traveled extensively perfecting its’ world class ‘Tribute to The Beatles’ along the way. With numerous television appearances, and headlining many festivals as well as opening for a handful of classic rock favorites in the United States, Me & My Monkey was more ready than ever to invade the shores of the U.K., even playing the world famous ‘Cavern Club’ (twice!) In an interview with a brit-popmagazine….“We feel there is only one way to do this…the right way. We’ll stop at nothing to give people the feeling that they are actually seeing and hearing the Beatles live.”

Allen Summer Sounds Rocks Tonight

What could be better after a long Monday than spending the evening with family over a picnic dinner on the lush, fresh grass of the Joe Farmer Recreation Center Amphitheatre, enjoying live music filtering through the evening air?

The 15th Annual Summer Sounds Concert Series continues every Monday with a different concert through June 25. All Summer Sounds concerts happen at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center Amphitheatre, 1201 E. Bethany. The music will range from contemporary pop hits to zydeco to a Beatles tribute act and more. All Summer Sounds concerts are free and begin at 7 p.m. each Monday night. Light concessions and snow cones are available for purchase. Ground blanket seating is preferred so that concert goers of all ages can enjoy the best line of sight.

Tonight’s band, High Definition, is the premier cover band for all your partying needs. Not only do they play the best of today’s party favorites, they cover a variety of popular music from the last five decades.  Attendees will enjoy singing along to Aretha, playing air guitar with AC/DC, and getting down to Usher, Beyonce, and the Black Eyed Peas.