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01/10/2025

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06/02/2024

Watermelon Mint Lemonade 🍉🍋🌿 (Chick-fil-A Copycat)

This Watermelon Mint Lemonade is the perfect refreshing drink for the summer. The combination of sweet watermelon, tart lemon, and fresh mint creates a delicious and cooling beverage that everyone will love. It's simple to make and a great way to beat the heat on a hot day.

Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed 🍉
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons) 🍋
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 🌿
- 1/2 cup simple syrup (or to taste) 🍚
- 4 cups cold water 💧
- Ice
- Lemon slices and mint sprigs for garnish (optional) 🍋🌿

Directions:
1. In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes and blend until smooth. 🍉
2. Strain the watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove the pulp. 💧
3. Add the fresh lemon juice, mint leaves, and simple syrup to the pitcher. 🌿🍋🍚
4. Pour in the cold water and stir well to combine. 💧
5. Add ice to the pitcher and stir again. ❄️
6. Taste and adjust the sweetness with more simple syrup if desired. 🍚
7. Serve the watermelon mint lemonade over ice in glasses, garnished with lemon slices and mint sprigs if desired. 🍉🍋🌿

Prep Time: 10 minutes ⏰ | Total Time: 10 minutes ⏳
Kcal: 80 kcal 🔥 | Servings: 6 servings 🍽️

01/19/2024

There are several ways to finance a home purchase. Here are some common options:
Mortgage Loan
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VA Loans
USDA Loans
Seller Financing
Consulting with a mortgage lender or financial advisor can also provide valuable guidance tailored to your specific needs.

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Jasmine Handsome, Realtor
August Gray Real Estate
469.508.2614
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01/16/2024

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01/12/2024

It's important to note that property value is subjective and can vary based on individual preferences and market conditions. Consulting with a real estate professional or appraiser can provide you with a more accurate assessment of a property's value.

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Jasmine Handsome, Realtor/Partner
August Gray Real Estate
469.508.2614
[email protected]
www.jasminehandsome.realtor

01/08/2024

As younger generations continue to enter the housing market, like Millennials & Gen Z, their preferences and demands may shape the market, emphasizing affordability, urban living, and sustainable features. Wondering how this impacts your market? Message me today!

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Jasmine Handsome, Realtor
August Gray Real Estate
469.508.2614
[email protected]
www.jasminehandsome.realtor

12/18/2023

🎅🏽Christmas Lights in the DFW 🤶🏽

🌲Holiday at the Arboretum
🗺️ Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas
⏰ Nov. 9–Dec. 31, 2023
💵 Tickets from $10 for early bird admission and for nighttime viewing.

🌲ICE! Featuring The Polar Express
🗺️Location: Ga***rd Texan Resort, 1501 Ga***rd Trail, Grapevine
⏰Nov. 11, 2023–Jan. 1, 2024
💵Tickets: Prices vary by activity, but the ICE! starts at $25.99 for adults, $16.99 for children; under 4 free. Bundles available. Overnight guests get extra perks.

🌲Dallas Zoo Lights
🗺️Location: Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas
⏰Nov. 17, 2023-Jan. 1, 2024
💵Tickets: Prices start at $18 for adults and $14 for youth; and Dallas Zoo Members get a $4 discount, with some levels getting free admission.

🌲Lightscape
🗺️Location: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth
⏰Evenings Nov. 18, 2023–Jan. 8, 2024
💵Tickets: $28 adults; $18 children; under 3 free. Tickets are required for admittance, with entry times available every 15 minutes from 5:45–9pm nightly. The average tour time from start to finish is 1.5 hours, although there is no time limit.

🌲The Light Park
🗺️Location : Hurricane Harbor Arlington, 1800 E Lamar Blvd., Arlington
💵General admission starts at $39 per car, typically $49 per car on the weekends, and select days after Christmas are $29 per vehicle. Purchase tickets online for a reserved showtime. Tickets are also available at the gate on a limited basis. Upgrade to the Dasher Pass for a shorter wait time and four pairs of Magic Glasses. You can also reserve soda, candy, popcorn and light-up toys.

🌲Radiance! & Frozen in Frisco
🗺️Location : Riders Field (formerly Dr Pepper Ballpark), 7300 Roughriders Trail, Frisco
⏰When: Nov. 18–Dec. 31, 2023
💵Ticket pricing on website

🌲Christmas in the Square
🗺️Location : 8843 Coleman Blvd., Frisco
⏰When: Nov. 18, 2023–Jan. 3, 2024; times vary
💵Tickets: Free to view lights show; $15 each for ice skating, Santa visits and carriage rides; $20 for story time with Anna, Elsa and Olaf

🌲Holiday in the Park
🗺️Location : Six Flags Over Texas, 2201 E. Road to Six Flags Street, Arlington
⏰When: Nov. 19, 2023–Jan. 1, 2024; times vary by date; lights on at sundown
💵Online tickets from $59.99.

🌲Vitruvian Lights
🗺️Location: Vitruvian Park, 3875 Ponte Avenue, Addison
⏰When: Nov. 25, 2023–Jan. 1, 2024; lights on 5–11pm nightly
💵Tickets: Free admission

🌲Lights on the Lake
🗺️Location : Little Elm Park, 701 West El Dorado Parkway, Little Elm
⏰Nov. 25–Dec. 27, 2023; 6–10pm Thursday–Sunday
💵Holiday kick-off parade on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Tickets: In advance: $26 adults; $16 children; under 3 free. At the door: $30 adults; $20 children.

🌲Gift of Lights
🗺️Location : Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth
⏰When: Nov. 24, 2023– Jan 1, 2024; Friday–Saturday 6–10pm, Sunday–Thursday 6–9pm
💵Tickets: Tickets start at $30 per car on weekdays and $35 on weekends. Note that this year’s display will not include Santa’s Village.

🌲Prairie Lights
🗺️Location : Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake, 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie
⏰When: Nov. 24–Dec. 31, 2023,open nightly at 6pm
💵Tickets are $50 for a regular car pass, or $149 for a fast pass, which allows you to select your arrival time and skip the line.

🌲Deerfield Holiday Lights
🗺️Location : Between Preston Road and Coit Road, Plano
⏰When: Dec. 1–30, 2023; 7­–10pm weekdays and 7–11pm on weekends
💵FREE Neighborhood

🌲Interlochen Lights
🗺️Where: Interlochen neighborhood, 2001 Westwood Drive, Arlington
⏰When: Mid-December­ through Christmas Day, 2022 at 7pm until around 11pm
💵Free Neighborhood

🌲Denton Holiday Lights
🗺️Where: Denton Downtown Square, 110 W. Hickory Street, Denton
⏰When: Friday, Dec. 2, 2023, 6–9pm
💵Downtown Lights FREE

11/22/2023

Need some entertainment this Thanksgiving Break? Check out these recommendations!