May 2015 – Exclamation Points!

Mother’s Day, Birthdays and Cinco de Mayo May is my favorite month of the year.  School gets out for my kids, and we celebrate Mother’s Day along with my son’s birthday – arguably my best Mother’s Day gift ever! In this issue, we have some great gift ideas from local retailers to spoil Mom, along...

April 2015 – Exclamation Points!

Spring Has Sprung Spring is finally here – no April foolin’ – and I for one am ready! It’s time to shake off those winter blues, get outdoors and enjoy nature! Two of the most beautiful outdoor places in our area to enjoy nature are frankly, enchanting. Enchanted Forest and Enchanted Gardens are two...

March 2015 – Exclamation Points!

Spring Forward! I’ll be the first to admit it: I do not spring forward well. Each year when Daylight Savings rolls around, I’m really good at falling back in the fall, gaining that all valuable extra hour. The springing forward, losing an hour each March, really doesn’t work for me. While in theory I...

February 2015 – Exclamation Points!

I’m in love with February. I get to wear red as much as I want, there’s an abundance of chocolate, hearts abound and flowers are likely to appear in my office.  What’s not to love? This issue is all about love. There’s a fabulous gift guide to help you gentlemen buy a nice gift for your valentine,...

January 2015 – Exclamation Points!

When You Wish Upon a Star . . . .  The New Year has roared in like a lion here at absolutely! focus media! Just when we thought the hustle and bustle of the holiday season was behind us, the New Year has arrived with new dreams, new resolutions and new opportunities to be an entirely new you! We have so...

Exclamation Points! – December 2014

“We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.” – Buddy For years, when someone called the Kaminski’s during the holiday season, Kassidi and Kolton would answer the phone with the following greeting:  “Buddy the elf!  What’s your favorite...

Exclamation Points! – November 2014

“Rest and be thankful.” – William Wadsworth  For me, these words by author William Wadsworth exemplify the month of November. With our exhaustive fall schedules, November is truly the month to express our thanks, and as much as we possibly can, rest because the month ahead happens at an even more...

Exclamation Points! – October 2014

All That Sparkles Is Truly Gold Can I just say that I love the GEMS of Fort Bend? If you haven’t met Bob, Neil or Jim – our 2014 Generous, Enthusiastic Men Serving – you are missing out on an opportunity to be inspired, entertained and informed. I hope that you will join us on October 23rd at the...

Exclamation Points! – September 2014

Back to the Grind? Fall has finally fallen – at least on the calendar – and I for one, couldn’t be more grateful. Yes, we all love the lazy, hazy days of summer, but I confess that by the first of August , I’m ready to fall back into a somewhat normal – if not more hectic – routine. For many...

Exclamation Points! – August 2014

It’s back to school already. Where did the summer go? It seems like just yesterday I had two toddlers, two car seats and a double stroller, and now, I have two high schoolers. As Kassidi completes her high school career as a senior this year, Kolton is just starting out as a freshman. How time...