Swanky Chic VIP Trunk Show - Sunday, February 28th from 2-5pm

*ATTENTION LADIES*

Spring has sprung! Ok maybe not yet but we do live in Texas where our seasons are... well... just weird. With that being said, we need to prep ourselves for Spring! Am I right? Well you are in luck!

Come join us this Sunday from 2-5pm for "Swanky Sunday"! What's "Swanky Sunday" you ask? Our friends from Swanky Chic Boutique will be setting up their brand new Spring Collection, here at the Kirkwood Agency. Good times will be had so we hope to see you Sunday!

The ladies from Swanky Chic suggest that you come wearing leggings and a cami under your shirt so you can try-on right where you stand. There are a couple of dressing areas, but if you don't feel like waiting, come prepared!

Are you a fan of jewelry? Of course you are! :) Voyagers Dream Jewelry will be here as well to fulfill your accessorizing needs.

One more important tip! Click here: Swanky Chic Boutique VIP, like their page and get an additional 20% off your purchase! WINNING!!! 

SEE Y'ALL SUNDAY!!

Random Acts of Kindness

With all that is going on in the world, it sometimes seems that kindness is hard to come by. That’s just not ok. It’s a good thing February 15^th - 19^th is….

Random acts of kindness don’t always have to cost you anything. Just be kind to someone. You never know what kind of day someone is having or what kind of struggles they have. Small, simple acts of kindness can go a long way. Even something as simple as a smile or even a wave can change the direction of someone’s day. I used to think, “Well, what if they don’t smile back. I’ll feel silly.” Sorry to tell you but it’s not about you and I mean that in the kindest way possible.

Need some ideas? I thought you’d never ask!

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS IDEAS

-        Smile and wave (we talked about that)

-        Give someone a hug

-        Open or hold the door open for someone

-        Be encouraging even when it’s not so easy

-        Let a car merge in front of you

-        Let someone go in line in front of you at the store

-        Thank someone in the armed forces

-        Thank your police and fire departments

-        Pay someone a compliment, even if it’s a stranger

-        Leave a nice note for someone you love

-        Leave a nice note for a co-worker

-        Pay for coffee for the person in line behind you (Ok, this one may cost a little)

-        Say “Good Morning, Afternoon or Evening”, “Please”, and “Thank you” to those who make your life easier (servers, bus drivers, janitors, mail carriers, grocery store clerks and baggers. Use their name if you can see it in on their badge.)

-        When asked what you want for your birthday respond with, “A random act of kindness to someone else.”

-        Leave a kind comment on a blog. J

-        Bring a treat to share with co-workers (may cost a little)

-        Say a prayer for family and/or friends

-        Compliment a child to their parents in front of the child

-        Be a good listener for a friend

-        Do a random act of kindness for someone and don’t tell them, ever!

-        Donate to a charity (as big or as little as you want)

-        Mail a letter of encouragement to someone

-        Call someone you haven’t talked to in a while

-        Babysit for new parents who need a date night

-        Simply be kind

-        Pay someone’s toll (small amount bug big gesture)

-        Clean the gym equipment when you’re finished using it (please. J)

-        Pay a compliment to your boss

-        Doing something nice and not excepting anything back in return

There are so many other ways to show random acts of kindness and they don’t have to be monetary. A simple smile can brighten someone’s day.

Share your favorite random acts of kindness with us. Share ones that I didn’t list. The more the merrier! 

Good Eats for Valentine’s Day

Looking for a place to eat for Valentine’s Day? In the area or maybe out of the area, just to try out something different? You are in luck. I have done the searching for you. I looked through Yelp, Trip Advisor and Zomato and pulled some of hot spots just for you that include places in Keller, Fort Worth, Southlake, Roanoke, Grapevine and Dallas. I’ll list a few, in no particular order of the most popular ones but don’t worry! I will post the links for you to check them all out.

Keller hot spots:

-        FnG Eats

-        DeVivo Bros Eatery

-        Sea Siam Thai Restaurant

-        Maria Cuca’s Mexican Cuisine

-        Café Medi

~     Let’s not forget the new so not yet rated Devivo Bros Latin Fusion

Roanoke hot spots:

-        Twisted Root Burger Co.

-        Babe’s Chicken Dinner House

-        Reno Red’s Frontier Cooking

-        Bayou Jack’s Cajun Grill

-        Los Molcajetes

Southlake hot spots:

-        Truluck’s Steak & Stone Crab

-        Brio Tuscan Grille

-        Torchy’s Tacos

-        Coal Vines

-        Feedstore BBQ

Grapevine hot spots:

-        Mi Dia

-        Old West Café

-        Bob’s Steak and Chophouse

-        Big Fish Seafood Grill & Bar

-        Winewood Grill

Fort Worth hot spots:

-        Del Frisco’s

-        The Capital Grille

-        Reata Restaurant

-        Texas de Brazil

-        Rodeo Goat

~     To keep it local in North Fort Worth – Oliva Italian Eatery

Dallas hot spots:

-        Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

-        Jimmy’s Food Store

-        Kenny’s Wood Fired Grill

-        Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

-        Velvet Taco

I’m not sure how often these sites are updated so you may find different listings. Again, they are in no particular order.

If you do decide to have dinner at any of the above restaurants, leave a comment on what you thought of it. If you’re like my family we end up going to the same places either because they’re close to home or it’s just one of our ‘go to’ places. I guess I should take my own advice and try new places.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

P.S. Don’t forget, it’s also Insure Your Love month. With that being said, what better way to show someone you love them by making sure they are taken care of if something unexpected happens? If you are concerned about price, you will be surprised at how inexpensive life insurance can be. Contact us today to get a quote on what policy will work best for you and those that mean the most in your life. It’s about protecting your loved ones. 

Restaurant lists pulled from:

Trip Advisor

Yelp

Zomato 

February – Insure Your Love Month

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February is known to be the month of love.  We usually have Valentine’s Day ideas swirling through our minds for planning romantic dinners, buying flowers and chocolates.  We put much thought into these ideas to show our loved ones just how much we love them.  Though these are all fun and great ideas, how will they benefit our loved ones in an unexpected event?

                                             

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February is also, “Insure Your Loved Month”. Although it’s not a traditional “Valentine’s Day” gift, wouldn’t it be great to give the gift of financial protection for an unanticipated event? We never know what life has in store for us. Are your loved ones equipped to handle a situation with life’s sudden turns? Love and life insurance go hand in hand, especially with how unpredictable life can be. Giving the gift of life insurance to insure your loved ones are equipped to maintain their current lifestyle when you’re gone, is showing your loved ones just how much you love and care for them.

We know life insurance is important for you and your family to have. It's also important to go with a company you can trust. Farmers Life Insurance is one of the largest and most respected insurance companies in America. Let us take any worry you may have and turn it into peace of mind. 


What better time than now to consider life insurance? If you are concerned about price, you will be surprised at how inexpensive life insurance can be.  Contact us today to get a quote on what policy will work best for you and those that mean the most in your life. It’s about protecting your loved ones.

*A special thank you to The Jackson's for the use of  their pictures.