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Avoiding the Lobster Trap

Avoiding the Lobster Trap
Retaining graduating talent is the key to a robust local economy
By Dan Bolen, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
I received a call from a very bright and recent KU graduate returning to Kansas City. […]

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"It's a Decision to Live Well"

“It’s a Decision to Live Well”
Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
Penny Shaffer is a “rehabber,” a self-described term that relates to every area of her life; a life that got its foundations from grandparents and their friends in and around Liberty, Missouri. […]

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Health & Fitness

Just Outside Your Door – creating an amazing outdoor living space

Just Outside Your Door
Retreat to your amazing outdoor living space. Hardscaping is all about creating
your personal escape.

Courtesy Tinberg Hardscapes, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
Today’s homeowners are looking beyond the backyard deck as just a place to barbeque. Instead, the focus is on creating an outdoor space that is well designed, has ambiance and amenities. Outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, pergolas and fountains all reflect the move toward creating a backyard oasis. […]

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5 Ways to Get More Customers for Your Small Business

5 Ways to Get More Customers for Your Small Business

By Anne Cull, ThinkViral, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine

1) Make it Publicly Known That You Take Care of Your Customers

Almost all of our customers come from existing customers. When you take care of your customers, they become your “free” salespeople. Praise them online, post their successes, offer to showcase their testimonials in your email newsletters, etc. There are so many ways to showcase your customers and the more you do it, the more they will refer you and share you with their networks. […]

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Spring Cleaning for Your Body

Spring Cleaning for Your Body

By Dr. Michelle Robin, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine

Ah, spring! Everything around us is fresh, releasing the old and bringing forth the new. As the days get longer, brighter, and warmer, we open the windows, and do a thorough cleaning and decluttering of the house and the yard. Spring is a great time to refresh the body as well. The best way to do this is to detox. […]

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Although yesterday may not be remembered, today can still be enjoyed…Dementia Care

Although yesterday may not be remembered, today can still be enjoyed…
Courtesy Garden Terrace at Overland Park, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
When it comes to the care of those affected with dementia, Garden Terrace at Overland Park is the place to be. Garden Terrace is a five-star facility 100% dedicated to the care of those with dementia. With the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and related dementia increasing at an alarming rate, it is a benefit to the community to have a strong nursing facility to care for those patients. […]

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The Data Driven Life

The Data Driven Life
By Meg Duggan, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
We’ve all driven by those portable roadside digital signs that show the speed we’re driving. The vast majority of us react the same way, by tapping our brakes, checking our own speedometers and slowing down. These roadside signs are part of a feedback loop, a profoundly effective tool for changing behaviors. […]

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Portrait art through the generations

Portrait Art THROUGH THE Generations
Inspiration in a photographer’s garden

Courtesy The Kelly Gallery, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
Creating portrait art in her stunning gardens in Stilwell, Kansas, for over 23 years, Kelly Daniels, of The Kelly Gallery, has captured many generations of families and become an icon in the Midwest. […]

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Get your home in shape for warmer weather

Spring is here!
Get your home in shape for warmer weather
By Steve Vaughan, Victory Services, Johnson County LIVING WELL Magazine
Along with the beautiful blooms, balmy weather and open windows comes the need for spring cleaning and repairs, the chance to prepare for saving money during the summer to come and the opportunity to learn some valuable information about service providers.
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