At both offices, patients enjoy exceptional orthodontic care and all kinds of perks and rewards, including ‘Bright Bucks’ you can ‘cash’ in online to play games, order gift cards and more! One happy mom writes: “It always amazes me how from the moment you walk through the door you do not feel like you’re visiting a health provider but you feel as a friend or a family member. My daughter LOVES to visit Doctor Bright and enjoys chatting with all ladies. If I was ever dreaming of a perfect place for my kids to go to fix their teeth, this would exceed my expectations. Thank you for putting a beautiful smile on my daughter’s face...every time we visit!”

You can get the “state-of-the-art, custom-designed, best-there-is” services at an “everyday, anybody-can-afford-it” price. Halo Professionals is your concierge of home services--from automation to security to satellite--custom tailored to fit your needs. Owner Clay Martin says, “We help you put in the right products at the right price!”

With wall-to-wall TVs, Texas Mesquite Grill is the go-to place to watch your favorite team! Enjoy drink specials in a relaxed family atmosphere. “But if your team is one of the hometown favorites,” warns Austin, “be sure to call ahead and reserve a table!” Whether you choose to dine inside or on the spacious patio, you’ll enjoy complimentary “Texas Caviar”–– candied jalapeno and cheese dip! And the diverse Texas menu is distinguished by Austin’s dedication to quality. “The freshest ingredients are on your plate every single time,” says Austin. “That’s the philosophy on which I built these restaurants!”

The ‘office’ at Grand Parkway Dental is a day at the beach! One Google user says, “My son doesn't fear going to this dentist. Dr, Khan and his staff are great at dealing with nervous kids. From the surfboard chairs to the goodie boxes and sunglasses, they keep my son at ease and make things as painless for him as possible!”

There is a lot of food preparation going on this time of year, but your garbage disposal is not a magic hole where every scrap and peel will just disappear. You are better off tossing the waste and excess in the garbage or finally starting that compost pile...as disposals are just not designed to handle large volumes of food. And of course, grease, bones, potato peels, onion skins and eggshells are always a no, no...no matter the time of year!

Do you have a young adult that loves fashion and needs service hours? Joy says, “Our Junior Fashionista Board is a fantastic opportunity for students to earn service hours and learn retail skills. Enrollment is now open for young fashionistas ages 16 to 21, and includes quarterly fashion shows where the members of the board get to walk the catwalk!”

“We got the hormones in balance and a nutritional plan in place. I’ve found the plan very easy to follow. I purchase shakes from Dr. T’s office, and the rest of my food I get from my neighborhood grocery store. I’m always satisfied...actually, I’m usually filled up! Once the hormones and nutrition were in check, the weight started to come off. Dr. T. then added an exercise plan...which I also found very easy and reasonable. It’s a simple 30 minutes a day a few times a week.”

Thank goodness your neighborhood dentist, Dr. Lomonte is ready to take your end-of-the-year appointment calls. A proud native Texan, Dr. Lomonte grew up in Beaumont, TX; got his undergraduate degree from Lamar University and his D.D.S. from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. Generations of Fort Bend families have been trusting Dr.Lomonte with their smiles--from kids to moms and dads to grandparents--since 1982.

“We’re the oldest TRANE comfort specialists in Sugar Land,” says Brian Jackson of Jackson Air and Heat. “Thirty years strong so far. The reason for our longevity is because of the great community we serve. Over ¾ ths of our business is word-of-mouth. That’s a responsibility we take very seriously.”