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Ashton Woods Homes, one of the nine homebuilders in Lantana, builds in the Azalea and Madison neighborhoods starting from the 380’s. They offer eight types of floorplans perfect for growing and big families alike:

One Story Floorplans:

The Kessler is a perfect one-story home with 3,003 square-feet and a two-car garage. It also features an added garage space perfect for some extra storage for the children’s bikes when they are done riding the bike trails in Lantana.

The Piedmont is a great one-story home but with some extra space at 3,144 square-feet. The covered porch is a great place to host a post Lantana Spring Garage Sale barbecue.

Two Story Floorplans:

Ashton Woods also builds some great two-story options for growing families. The Kensington features a game room on the third floor perfect for family game night.

The Griffith plan features a spacious butler’s pantry for the aspiring chef in the family.

The Hyde floorplan features 3,697 square-feet and four bedrooms. The second floor can be for the children, three bedrooms are upstairs, giving the adults the entire first floor space.

The Shenley features five bedrooms with two downstairs. The second room downstairs makes a perfect guest room for when family and friends visit.

The Fairmont, another 5 bedroom house featuring 4,484 square-feet, has a spacious study with bay windows perfect as an quiet escape for Lantana moms and dads or a serene study room for the kids

The Prague features a media room making it a perfect place to watch the game, have a family movie night or relax after swimming in one of Lantana’s five pools.

The Parc Mont, Ashton Woods’ biggest floor plan with 5,234 square-feet, features a loft on the second floor that can easily be made into a game room, sixth bedroom, or media center.

The options are endless with this and any of the eight other floorplans made available by Ashton Woods Homes. If you're currently on the hunt for your new home in North Texas, come visit our community and see why Ashton Woods Homes or one of our homebuilders may be perfect for you.

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Happy Presidents' Day, everyone! While we know some Lantana families may be enjoying a day off from school or a day away from the office, today is the day to take the time and reflect on the presidents who have made our country what it is today.

Presidents' Day always falls on the third Monday of February every year and was originally intended to honor George Washington, as the holiday is sometimes called Washington's Birthday.These days, however, the day acknowledges all of the American presidents.

What are some ways your family can celebrate Presidents Day in your Lantana home? Spend some time sharing the history of America's past presidents with your kiddos and make it even more fun by adding in crafts to get your family into the patriotic spirit:

Star-Spangled Wavers

Festive Fans

Paper Plate Abe Lincoln Hat

Future President Pin (This one is too cute!)

Presidents Day Pretzel & Peanut Butter Log Cabin (Yum!)

Do you do anything special for Presidents' Day?

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Denton libraries, PTAs and the Public School Foundation are a quintessential part to what makes the school district so great! And this year's Book Cents Used Book Sale is a great way for Lantana residents and family to support their school district. The event is coming up on March 1-4 at Golden Triangle Mall. You will be able to find the book sale in the Sears wing of the mall across from the American Eagle.

Thanks to Leslie McVey Farris for sharing on our Facebook page some of the great thing the Book Sale will do for Denton ISD, "Remember to send in your used books to your child's school for Denton ISD's annual Book Cents Sale. Each school will earn money for every book sent in: the more books you donate, the more money your school will recieve. Any and all books will be accepted, from children's picture books to college text books. Thanks for helping our schools!"

The event schedule and pricing is as follows:

Thursday, March 1 - 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - $5 Individual, $10 Family Admission
Friday, March 2 - 10 a.m to 9 p.m. - Free Admission
Saturday, March 3 - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Free Admission
Sunday, March 4 - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Free Admission

Golden Triangle Mall is located at 2201 S. I-35 E., Denton, TX 76205.

And, don't forget, this Saturday from 1-4 p.m. is the 3rd Annual Lantana Gives Back Food Drive put on by our local Boy Scouts, Pack 802 and Troop 99. You can donate items at the North and South Amenities Center.

How do you show support for your school and your community? Be sure and check out all of the amazing schools that service Lantana.

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Crestrock Homes, one of the nine homebuilders available to residents of Lantana, builds in the Brazos neighborhood starting from the $230's. Seven floorplans are available so you have so many options when it comes to finding the Crestrock Home that truly fits your lifestyle:

Fredericksburg

Galveston

Rosenburg

Stephenville

Thorndale

Wellington

Wimberley

See the homes already available in Lantana here.

About Crestrock Homes:

Crestrock Homes is the leading choice in building a home to fit your lifestyle. Their culture is created and designed to provide you a superior crafted home along side a stream-lined building process. They make building a home virtually stress free. The process begins well before any contract is signed. Their on-site Sales Manager and Design Center Staff are ready to "show off" the entire construction process.

Come visit their Model Home today located at 8237 Tyler Drive Lantana, TX 76226!

Lantana Community boasts an active lifestyle for its residents with the many amenities available within walking distance from all neighborhoods. From the miles of hike and bike trails to the professional tennis courts to the fitness center and more, residents have so many options to choose from when it comes to getting outdoors and finding ways to enjoy nature and the community with their family.

A popular amenitiy that Lantana families often use are the numerous playgrounds in the community. And, with spring right around the corner, families will soon be enjoying the playgrounds much more often. Lantana's playgrounds are very safe and inviting, but sometimes you just can't out smart mother nature. Below, we offer some tips to ensure a safe and healthy day at the Lantana playgrounds:

Bug Spray

We know the smell of bug spray can often keep its use away, but being outdoors for lengthy periods of time may bring unwanted bites or stings. Before you even leave the house to head out to the playground, do a quick spray down of bug spray on yourself and your child. There are pleasant smelling and kid friendly bug sprays available at grocery stores, superstores, pharmacies, etc.

First Aid Kit

There are small, travel-sized first aid kits available that are easy to stash in a purse, stroller or tote bag. Keep one on hand in case scratches, bumps or bruises happen to show up while playing outside on the playground.

Sunscreen

If it's a sunny day, applying a liberal amount of sunscreen on both you and your child is ideal to keep them protected from a lot of sun. Hats are also another great option for children to wear at the playground. Again, it's good to apply sunscreen before you even leave the house to hit the playground.

Hand Sanitizer

Keep hand sanitizer on hand if your kids get hungry and ready for a snack.

Water & Snacks

Speaking of snacks, stock up on water bottles and their favorite easy-to-carry snacks like trail mix, apple slices or nuts. It's also a good idea to bring snacks that are easy to clean up and won't create too much trash so none gets left behind and the playgrounds can be kept clean.

Safe Playground Toys

While the playgrounds are an adventure in themselves, sometimes the older kids might get bored after a few slides down the slide or climbs up the ladder. Toys like hula hoops, sidewalk chalk, small plastic pales and shovels, sports equipment like frisbees, footballs, softballs, soccer balls, etc., are great options to bring along as well so you know everyone will have a fun time outside.

Take a virtual tour of our playgrounds today!

Does your family visit the playground often? What is your child's favorite thing to do at the playground?

While showing the one you love that you cherish, adore and love them is shown and felt every day, Valentine's Day can be a fun day to do a little something extra for your loved one. Here are 10 fun ideas to show your sweetheart exactly how much you care:

1. Hide Love Notes

One sweet way to say "I Love You" through the day is to hide little love notes that your loved one can find at work or home throughout the day. Maybe hide one in their jacket pocket. Put one in their briefcase. If they bring a lunch, stick one in their. You could even go the extra mile and go up to their office before they get there and stick notes in their desk drawer, underneath their computer mouse and more. The same can be applied to hiding love notes around your Lantana home.

2. Breakfast in Bed

Nothing beats breakfast bed! Whip up some scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes, anything your loved one loves for breakfast and surprise them with a yummy meal right when they wake up. It is the most important meal of the day after all!

3. Scavenger Hunt

If you've picked out the perfect gift for your loved one, make the suspense even more fun and exciting with a scavenger hunt around your Lantana home.

4. Homemade Coupon Book

Coupon Books are such fun and personalized gifts (plus, they never expire)! Make your loved one homemade coupons with construction paper and markers. Maybe your busy spouse needs dinner made for them and the family? Create a coupon that's good for you making 5 dinners that he/she can use whenever they're wanting a night to relax instead of cook. Or, perhaps your loved one always does something around the home. Make a coupon that says you'll do it instead. It's  sweet, simple and very inexpensive. It's meaningful, too!

5. DIY Treats

While cookies and cakes are fun and easy to make, why not get a little more personal with special treats for your loved one or your entire family? Maybe they're a huge fan of popcorn or a lover of anything pasta. Real Simple shares some cute recipes to wrap up sweetly in DIY containers, like jars with fun ribbon, decorative bottles for a drink they love and more. A homemade gift will truly show your loved one you care, especially matched with their favorite treat!

6. Date Night with the Family

It's common to go out to eat or stay in and cook dinner at home for your Valentine's Day date with your loved one. Instead of the typical Valentine's routine, and with no need to spend money on a babysitter, plan something that your entire family can do together, like mini-golf, a trip to the movies or a family game night featuring your favorite foods.

7. Write A Poem

There is nothing more thoughtful than writing or describing the way you feel about someone. Even if you are nothing close to Shakespeare, something written from the heart will truly be more meaningful and a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day together. Plus, rhyming can be totally fun!

8. Reenact Your First Date

Do you remember where you and your loved one ate at on the first date? Or how about what you were wearing? A fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day this year is to bring back those sweet memories of your first date with your significant other and reenact the entire date. Where you ate, where you went, what movie you watched, etc. and talk about some of the things that occurred on the date. It's always fun to reminiscence about a beautiful night.

9. Picture Collage

Another way to reminiscence on the history of your relationship with your sweetheart is put together a scrap book or collage of all of your favorite photos. Maybe you have some fun photos from the ski trip you took together or photos from an event with the entire family, either way, your loved one, and yourself as well, will feel so special and have a great time looking back on photos of your relationship.

10. A Playlist of Your Favorite Music

After a romantic dinner together, pop in a mixed CD you made or queue up a playlist you created of songs both of you love. Whether your favorite songs include Frank Sinatra, ACDC or Britney Spears, music and dancing together could be fun and your loved one will appreciate the songs you took the time to compile. Music is a great way to say "I love you"!

With Valentine's Day being only a few days away, do you know how you are celebrating in Lantana this year? Do you like to stay in and celebrate or go out on the town?

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February and March are going to very exciting months in Lantana! American Legend Homes, a Lantana homebuilder that builds in the Magnolia neighborhood from the $180's, will have many quick move-in homes available for those interested in moving to our community.

Homes Available in Febraury:

308 Spring Creek Drive, Lantana, TX 76226

This two story home provides 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3 living areas, 1 dining area, a 2 car garage and so much more. Learn more about this quick move-in home available in Febraury.

Homes Available in March:

304 Spring Creek Drive, Lantana, TX 76226

This two story home provides 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3 living areas, 1 dining area, a 2 car garage and so much more. Learn more about this quick move-in home available in March.

400 Spring Creek, Lantana, TX 76226

This two story home provides 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3 living areas, 1 dining area, a 2 car garage and so much more. Learn more about this quick move-in home available in March.

Homes Available Now:

316 Spring Creek, Lantana, TX 76226

This two story home provides 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3 living areas, 1 dining area, a 2 car garage and so much more. Learn more about this quick move-in home available in now.

About American Legend Homes:

American Legend Homes is a semi-custom production homebuilder focused on delivering high quality and high customer satisfaction. The Dallas-based homebuilder has operations in the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex including The Colony, Fort Worth, Frisco, Lantana, Lewisville, Little Elm, and McKinney. American Legend Homes is part of Bright & Company, a 60 year old family-owned Dallas organization with well diver­sified interests in real estate, banking, oil and gas exploration and other business interests. Having firmly planted roots provides their organizations the strength to grow for the next 60 years and provides customers the peace of mind knowing that they will be here for the long term.

You can learn more about and inqure more about these homes at American Legened Homes website or learn about the other homebuilders in Lantana here.

What is your favorite room in a home and why?

If you're still moving right along with your New Year's resolution to work out, well, we're proud of you and you should be very proud of yourself! We hope Lantana's fitness center at the Central Amenity Center has been the perfect place to aid you in your healthy ways and provide the work out you're wanting and looking for. To keep that work out going in the right direction, here are 5 tips to keep in mind while you're at Lantana's fitness center:

1. Do even reps.

No matter if you're right handed, left handed or ambidextrous, do consistent, even reps while working out so you can ensure balance and symmetry for your body. For instance, if you do 10 bicep curls with your right arm, do 20 with the left. This should also apply to work outs for the legs, shoulders, wrists, and every other body part that you have two of.

2. Increase weight gradually.

Don't jump around on the weight you are using. Start out with a weight you are comfortable with and gradually, as time goes by, add a little bit more and a little bit more and a little more bit more. Also, don't add too much weight, too fast. Here's a great article from SparkPeople about how to know when you should be adding more weight to your work out routine.

3. Workout with a friend.

When you work out with a friend, more than likely, you won't skimp on your work out and may work out even harder. If your best friend, brother or sister, or one of your Lantana neighbors has a similar schedule to you and is interested in working out, the two of you can hit the fitness center together. This will also help you stay motivated and you can spend some quality, positive time with your friend if you have a hectic schedule. (Don't we all?!)

4. Trust your body when it comes to the time to work out.

WebMD says that you should "watch your body clock" so you know the best time for you to work out. Know the time of day that you have the most energy, maybe it's first thing in the morning or at the end of the day, and head to the fitness center. Working out when you're at the peak of your energy level will show the best results.

5. Take a break!

That's right! You don't have to work out every single day to see results and it's better on your body to take a break during a week of working out. Instead of an intense work out, swap it out with a leisurely stroll with friends on Lantana's hike and bike trails, maybe play a game of tennis on Lantana's tennis courts, or just sit and relax under the gazebo with your loved one when the weather is nice. There are plenty of fun things to do in Lantana.

Tell us - what do you enjoy about working out at Lantana's fitness center? How often to you use it and when is your favorite time to go? Share with us on Facebook and Twitter!

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We know family is number one to our Lantana residents and they're always finding fun things that everyone can enjoy doing together, especially around the holidays. To get your Lantana home and family ready for Valentine's Day, try some of these cute craft ideas that you and your family can bond over together. These crafts make for a great weekend activity before the "Day of Love"!

Be Mine Pencil Toppers

These are so cute and would be a fun treat to bring to school for friends or use in your home. Family Fun shares a pencil topper craft that only takes pipe cleaners, foam and markers all in your family's favorite colors. Write easily in sweet style with these adorable pencil toppers!

Mix and Match Votives

If you like to give Valentine's Day gifts to all of your friends and family, these DIY Mix and Match Votives from Real Simple would be elegant and just in tune with the spirit of the holiday. All it takes is a few votives, your favorite color of paper, double-sided tape and some festive, pretty ribbon (which all of these items can be found at places like Walmart, Target, Hobby Lobby, Michael's, etc.). See how to make a gift everyone on your Valentine's Day gift list will "<3".

Hand Shaped Valentines

Here's a change up on the traditional Valentine's Day cards you receive. Martha Stewart shares a personal way your kids can create and decorate Valentine's Day cards using their own hands. They can make these adorable Valentine's Day cards for family, friends or their entire class at school if they have Valentine's Day parties. Here's a hand on make these sweet crafts!

What is your favorite thing about Valentine's Day? The cards? The crafts? The chocolate?

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Designing the home of your dreams can not only be really fun, but a rewarding experience when you stand before the home you created! LionsGate Homes, one of our respected homebuilders that builds in the Isabel neighborhood, can help you do just that - create a beautiful home for you and your family in the Lantana neighborhood.

Their Build On Your Lot program let's you choose your dream home from one of their many outstanding floorplans or build your own custom plan. You can browse their beautiful floorplans here. And, as a homebuilder that has been around for over 50 years, they are someone you can definitely trust to build your custom home.

Build the home of your dreams in Lantana today with LionsGate Homes, browse the homes already available from LionsGate Homes in Lantana or find a home with one of our other homebuilders. In Lantana, we have have a home for everyone!

What is your absolute favorite aspect of a home? Feel free to share with us on Facebook and Twitter.

And the countdown begins! (Insert epic, intense music here...) The Big Game Week has finally graced us with its presence and many are gearing up for parties at their homes in Lantana. To ensure that your Game Day party is the best of the best this year, follow a few of these tips and your guests will be chanting your name on the sidelines.

1. Provide some fun Game Day crafts for kids AND adults.

That's right, all sides of the guest spectrum will have fun with easy crafts that everybody can enjoy doing together. Plus, craft time makes a great time to catch up with friends and family before the hooting and hollering begins.

Game Day Craft Ideas:

·Megaphones & Paint Pens - get megaphones in the two teams' colors (This year would be navy for the Patriots and red for the Giants or any color combo you choose...) and an array of colored paint pens. Let everyone design their own megaphone for some intense cheering action!

·DIY Pom Poms - This craft may be a little more fun for the girls, but by using basically much tissue paper and toilet paper rolls, you, your family and your guests can make their very own pom poms to cheer on their favorite team.

·Best TV Poster Contest - Okay, so you know when you're watching a football game and the camera hones in on a funny or clever sign that a fan has made? Well, why not set up a station with poster board, glitter glue, stickers and big markers so guests can create their own clever signs? Then, once they are made and before the game starts, vote on which one is the best and which one you think would get noticed by the camera man and award them a prize! (Or give fun, football-related prizes out to everyone!)

2. Fill the table with food and drink options for every guest on your list.

Since it's still early in the year, many people are sticking to their New Year's resolutions and a popular one is eating healthier. However, we all know parties around sports can bring out the unhealthier side of snacks - pizza, buffalo wings, etc. For this year's party, you can still make the traditional Game Day snacks, but there are ways to make them much healthier, like black bean quesadillas (which can also be good for any guests that are vegetarian) or healthier jalapeno poppers. Check out EatingWell for recipes of all of your game day favorites...only much, much healthier!

Trade out soda and diet soda with water, fruit and vegetable juices, sports drinks and iced tea for healthier drink options, too.

3. Have a separate room to watch the game and a separate room for the kids.

The Big Game is, of course, a wonderful time to gather with family and friends, eat yummy foods and enjoy an afternoon together, but sometimes, for the younger ones at least, it gets a wee boring. If there is room in your home, set up one room (probably closer to the kitchen so there is no shortage on eats) as the game watching room and another room as a room for the younger children to play and watch a show they'd like. If you have an older child that doesn't want to watch football either, offer them an incentive (like a few dollars or a night to the movies) if they want to babysit and keep an eye on all the little ones in the kids' room while the adults watch the game in the other room.

Do you have more tips on hosting the best Big Game party ever? If so, share with us on Facebook and Twitter. We'd love to hear your tips as we'll be talking about preping for the Big Game all week long!

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Oh, the joys of shopping!

For many, it's a fun weekend activity and a great time to catch up with friends or loved ones if they tag along, too. One thing we often hear from our residents is that they LOVE the closeness and great selection of areas to shop near Lantana. And not only the close shopping make our residents happy, you'll find Lantana's location is convenient and close to everything - we're talking you'll never run out of things to do within the community and the surrounding area.

Fort Worth’s Alliance region is only a short drive away. You’ll also enjoy Lantana’s central proximity to most major DFW business centers, from the Downtown areas to Soloma, Fossil Creek Business Center and Las Colinas Business Center. For frequent travelers, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located just 15 minutes south.

Shopping and restaurants are plentiful in nearby Flower Mound and Highland Village, as well as new city amenities including a 25,000-square-foot library and athletics facilities along with programs for basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, tennis and swimming. The city of Lewisville is also close by, offering a shopper’s paradise at the 1.1-million-square-foot Vista Ridge Mall. The Texas Motor Speedway, Grapevine Mills Mall, The Ballpark in Arlington and the new Cowboys Stadium are just a few of the many other attractions within your reach at Lantana.

If you're interested in moving to Lantana, please contact us today. We would love to see you out here!
 
Where is your favorite place to shop in the Metroplex?

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Trust us, we know Lantana moms are pretty much superheros because of all of the things they can juggle at once! Soccer practice, cooking dinner, keeping the house in order...seriously, the list could go on and on with the things moms do for the family. And, sometimes, there just isn't enough time in the day for Mom to get to do the things she wants to do - like perhaps a little trip to the spa or even working out!

Never fear, below, we offer some workout ideas for our busy (And amazing!) Lantana moms to squeeze in a little workout time at home while keeping everything under control.

1. The stairs are your friends.

If you live in a two story home, use your stairs (and nap time) for workout time in the home! Make dinner in a crock pot so you don't have to keep your eyes on it and run/walk up the stairs for a period of time. Just be careful and keep your eyes on the stairs when you're walking so you don't trip and fall.

2. Things in the kitchen can work you out, too!

You'll be surprised by the number of kitchen tools, and non-kitchen tools, that you can incorporate into your workout. If you've got two empty one gallon water bottles or two liter coke bottles, those can be turned into free weights. Fill them up with water or sand to create the amount of weight you need to work your muscles. Now, you can lift weights and cook dinner at the same time - talk about multitasking!

3. Crunches, push-ups, and planks, oh my!

There are many different ways to do crunches and push-ups that can benefit muscles all over your body. While watching your kids in the same room, you can easily do a couple of reps of crunches and push-ups. Hey, the little ones may think what you're doing looks fun and want to join in! Here are some ab workout routines from Fitness Magazine and Shape Magazine.

4. Don't forget to stretch!

After a good workout, it's always important to stretch. Put your kids' favorite show on the TV or get a board game started, plop down right next to them and stretch your body while they play.

What is your favorite way to exercise?

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With more and more homeowners finding (and loving) ways to live green, it's no wonder our ahead-of-the-curve homebuilders are discovering ways to build beautiful homes that allow for safer, healthier living. Newport Homebuilders, who build in Lantana Bellaire from the $500's, exhumes beauty in every home with an added attraction of green living.

Newport Homebuilders is one of North Texas’ premier green builders and has taken a leadership role in creating an energy-conscious program. They say "a Newport LiveGreen Home will save you 25% or more on energy costs…25% on water costs...and will improve indoor air quality by over 50%."

5 Green Living Fun Facts from Newport Homebuilders:

1. Turn off lights - and TVs, computers, video games and electrical appliances - when leaving a room.

2. Don’t leave the refrigerator door open.

3. Use cold water in the washing machine.

4. Take short showers instead of long baths.

5. Wash only full loads in your dishwasher. Read them all here!

We think it's safe to save Newport Builders will not only help you live green, but save green, too! Visit their website today to find your new Newport Builders home in Lantana and don't forget to show them some love on both Facebook and Twitter. For more information on our community, please feel free to contact us today!

Is a green home important to you? What daily steps do you take to ensure green living?

Cough, cough, sniffle, sniffle, some North Texans are suffering from the cold and allergy blues, but you and your family can keep allergies, colds and the flu at bay by doing simple things such as washing your hands after using a public restroom, heavily hydrating yourself and eating healthy, vitamin-rich foods.

In order to protect your family this winter in Lantana, follow some of these tips for a germ-free (and stress-free) season:

Tip 1: Hand Sanitizer Keychains

Pop these in your purse, your spouse's jacket or attach to your child's backpack so you can ensure cold and flu germs stay away from your family. While it's still very important to wash your hands with soap and water, for those moments you aren't near a restroom, but touch any object that sees a lot of "hand traffic", like public computers at school, library books or door handles, a squirt or two after touching items like these will help to eliminate germs.

Hand sanitizer and hand sanitizer keychains can be found at grocery stores, Walmart, Target, pharmacies, etc.

Tip 2: Healthy, Nutrient-Rich Foods

Cold and flu season runs from October through May so serving healthy, nutritious foods will keep your family feeling great and staying that way during these troublesome months. A healthy body means your family will be able to attack the cold and flu back and keep it away. Good foods to consume include: dark, leafy green vegetables since they are chock-full of vital minerals and vitamins, yogurt, as some studies have shown that eating a daily cup of low-fat yogurt can reduce your susceptibility to colds by 25%, and more.

And, don't forget to drink plenty of fluids, too! It is very important to keep your body hydrated with water and natural juices. EatingWell is a great resource for healthy recipes.

Tip 3: Physical Activity

It is very important to stay active not only during cold and flu season, but all year round, as it gets your blood pumping, oxygen flows better and a healthy boday can keep you're inside healthy during the entire season. When the weather is nice, Lantana has many outdoor amenities to take advantage of as well as the Central Amenity Center for an indoor workout.

For more ideas on keeping your family healthy this cold and flu season, check out this great article from WebMD.

What are you doing to protect your from the cold and flu this winter?

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While many of our homebuilders build beautiful homes that offer flexible floorplans and design asthetics, sometimes it's fun to come up with your dream home from, well, you're dream. With Huntington Homes, one of our homebuilders in Lantana Bellaire, you can do just that! Keep reading to see how it all works:

Step One: Discovery

Bring in your creative ideas from the sources around you! Their Sales Counselor will help you choose your homesite and discuss your lifestyle needs such as how many bedrooms and baths you want and where you spend most of your time. This session is to establish the project goals and to gather the information necessary to create your dream home.

Step Two: Creation (Approx. 1 week after Discovery Session)

You'll meet with your Sales Counselor and the Lead Architect to discuss the concept and character of the home and to review sketches and general layout. Through concept sketches and exterior elevation design discussions, the direction for the home is further refined. Additional features and elements for the home are also explored during this sessIon.

Step Three: Refinement (Approx. 3 weeks after Creation Session)

During this session you will meet with your Sales Counselor and Lead Architect to review preliminary working drawings of your home. This set of drawings allows you to visualize the home with greater accuracy and clarity, as well as discuss the technical details and any featured elements of the project. At this time minor revisions or alterations can be incorporated into the plan.

Step Four: Finalize (Approx. 3 weeks after Refinement Session)

Approve construction drawings of the first and second floor as well as the exterior elevation and treatment. Specifications such as light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, and interior finish materials are reviewed and approved. Based on these plans and with the construction and interior materials finalized an accurate final price can be discussed. You can download the entire PDF for more information!

Let Huntington Homes help you visualize, create and build your new Lantana home for you. We have beautiful lots available in Lantana so contact us today if you're instere

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Every year, Martin Luther King Day is a day celebrated for a man who did so much to change the history of America. Not only was this Noble Peace Prize winner a strong worker for civil rights, but King was also a passionate pastor and a scholar.

Learn more about this American history maker from these 7 fascinating facts:

1. Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Noble Peace Prize in 1964.

2. At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr., was the youngest man to have received the Nobel Peace Prize.

3. He turned over the prize money of $54,123 that he was awarded from the Noble Peace Prize to the furtherance of the civil rights movement.

4. King was named Man of the Year by TIME magazine in 1963.

5. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech was 17 minutes long and he spoked to over 200,000 supporters on the steps of Lincoln Memorial.

6. King graduated from high school at the ripe, young age of 15.

7. The holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year to correlate with King's day of birth.

Today marks a great day to remember just one of America's many brave men and women who have fought for changes to our nation. It's also a day that many can enjoy and celebrate together as many a family as Lantana schools observe this holiday.

How do you remember history makers of America?

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Happy Friday the 13th! Whether you're superstitious about this day or not, we can't help but feel a little tingle knowing it's Friday the 13th, the unluckiest of days. But, what started all of the belief that this day was unlucky? While there have been many predictions and suspicions, nobody really know for sure the exact origins of Friday the 13th.

So, to get you into the spirit, read on to learn five freakishly interesting tidbits about Friday the 13th: 

1. While the number 13 has been unlucky to historians for years, many believe the superstition dates all the way back "to the 13 people who attended the Last Supper." (Fact)

2. The actual fear of Friday the 13th is called friggatriskaidekaphobia. (Say that 5 times fast!) The fear of the number 13 is called triskaidekaphobia, and "both Napoleon Bonaparte and President Herbert Hoover were infamously stricken with it." (Fact)

3. Many hospitals have no room 13, some tall buildings skip the 13th floor and many airports don't have a gate 13. (Fact)

4. This year, 2012, we will have three 'Friday the 13ths' one in January (today), one in April and one in July. Oooh!

5. Four of the 12 movies in the Friday the 13th franchise have been released on Friday the 13th. (Fact)

Are you superstitious about Friday the 13th or is it just another day to you? Share with us on Facebook and Twitter!

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Although schools in Lantana are just getting underway for the new year, now is the time to order and send in photos for your school's 2011-2012 yearbooks. But, you better hurry! Some schools have deadlines on when you can order your yearbook by so be sure to visit your school's website for more information:

E.P. Rayzor Elementary - Still time to order!

Blanton Elementary - Yearbook ordering will be available until February 24.

Harpool Middle School - Shop all Harpool Middle School memorabilia, including the yearbook, here.

Guyer High School - Order today and be sure to check out the GHS Yearbook Facebook page for more details.

We know the school year goes by so quickly and yearbooks make a great way to reminisce, so don't forget to order your yearbook before it's too late! What is your favorite part of the yearbook? Do you enjoy looking through old yearbooks?

Are you a smartphone user (or should we say smartphone obsessed)? Do you find yourself never without your phone? Like many these days, a phone is not just a phone anymore. It's an arcade, a search engine, a source of entertainment and so much more. And did you know with your smartphone you can even find the home of your dreams in Lantana, Texas!

Highland Homes, just one of Lantana's many respected homebuilders, has gone mobile for all those smartphone lovers out there and now, potential homebuyers can search all homes available in Lantana from the mobile web. With www.highlandhomes.com now on mobile web, you can:

    • Browse homes available in Lantana
    • Search for quick move-in homes by city or zip code
    • View pictures and floor plans
    • Access amenities and much more

Once you find the home of your dreams easily on your smartphone, just call/email the sales center directly from your phone.

Have you searched for a home via your phone before?