Kaye Lowak

Give Back Together: Celebrate National Blood Donor Month with We Are Blood January marks National Blood Donor Month, a time to recognize the life-saving contributions of blood and platelet donors across the country. Central Texas families are encouraged t... See more

What you need: Plastic sandwich bag Baking soda Vinegar Teaspoon Measuring cup (1/4 cup) Small square of toilet paper or paper towel Permanent markers What you do: Step 1: Draw a snowman’s face on your plastic bag. Step 2: Put two teaspoons of baking sod... See more

It was Friday, January 1, 1999, our first New Year’s Day as a married couple. Unbeknownst to me, this day would set the protocol for all future New Year’s Days. It began with my husband bringing me a piece of paper and saying, “Let’s write down our New Ye... See more

If you have ever tried to talk to your child after school and received a one-word answer, you are not alone. These days, you are likely also competing with a screen for attention. Kids climb into the car with earbuds already in, they walk through the door... See more

January is a natural time for new beginnings and fresh motivation, thanks to what psychologists call the Fresh Start Effect. This concept describes how people use milestones such as New Year’s Day, the start of school, or a birthday to spark change. It ex... See more