Boerne Lifestyle

08/20/2025

We opened the studio doors to you and your pets of all kinds, and, boy, did you show up! 🐶🐱🐦🐐 Tag your friends to show off every fuzzy, feathery, fabulous moment, courtesy of Paula VM Photography!

08/20/2025

08/20/2025

At just 7 months old, Grace dove into swim class. Six months later, she’s braver, stronger, and still all smiles. 👶💙 From balloon faces to back floats, every "Parent & Me" class at Vista Swim Academy builds confidence, safety, and fun.

https://citylifestyle.com/articles/grace-swims

08/14/2025

👀 Squinting. Eye rubbing. Moving closer to see. Now that our kids are back in school, these can be early warning signs of myopia (nearsightedness), and catching it early can help protect their long-term vision. Dr. Ashlynn Dennington of Texas State Optical shares what parents need to know.

https://citylifestyle.com/articles/a-clearer-future-starts-now



📸: Paula VM Photography

08/11/2025

For nearly 30 years, Dr. Veronica Zamora-Campos of Viva Pediatrics P.A. has been guiding families from their child’s first steps to their high school graduation. 💛 “It should feel like a partnership, not just a quick visit,” she says. Read the story to learn more about her approach to caring for our kids.

https://citylifestyle.com/articles/caring-for-your-kids

08/09/2025

Tired of ultra-processed “convenience” foods? Swap the box for nature’s best. 🌱 Small, simple changes—like these two grab-and-go recipes from Mary Giacona—can boost energy and long-term health for your whole crew to keep your family energized from carpool to soccer practice.

https://citylifestyle.com/articles/fast-food-naturally

08/07/2025

From Boerne to 1.7 million followers, Ryane Roy didn’t set out to become TikTok famous—but her kindness, faith, and realness made her stand out. Now, she’s using her platform to inspire, uplift, and give back in big ways. 📱✨ Check out our exclusive interview inside!

https://citylifestyle.com/articles/ryane-for-real



📸: Kate Roy, Paula VM Photography

08/06/2025

“Foster care isn’t a state problem; it’s a people problem.” 💡 1HOPE for Kids believes that when the community is equipped with the right tools and support, it becomes the solution. And they've been doing it for 10 years. 💙 Read more about their decade of transforming lives in this month's issue.

https://citylifestyle.com/articles/10-years-of-1hope

08/05/2025

Whoa! August is here, and it's 𝐀𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄! We've got an exclusive interview with TikTok superstar—and Boerne's own—Ryane Roy about what she's up to and how she stays so upbeat and encouraging. Some of our community's toughest kids get a chance to unwind at Discovery Camps, and even babies can learn to love the water at Vista Swim Academy. Plus, we've got you and your beautiful pets (thanks, Paula VM Photography) 🐶🐱 There's so much to love in this month's issue of 𝘉𝘰𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦. What's your favorite part?!

https://citylifestyle.com/boerne/issues/2025-08

07/29/2025

Sarika’s journey from rural Thailand to opening her own restaurant, Love Thai Restaurant, in Boerne is nothing short of inspiring. ✨ Come for the curry, stay for the love. And the recipe below! 🍜 ⬇️

https://citylifestyle.com/articles/love-thai-loves-boerne



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𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀 (𝗣𝗮𝗱 𝗞𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗼)

𝘐𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴
Protein of choice
8 ounces extra-wide rice noodles
1 egg
½ white onion, sliced
1 tomato, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
⅓ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce

𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴
1. Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 30–40 minutes until pliable, or cook per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Combine soy, oyster, and sriracha sauces in a bowl. Adjust sriracha to taste and desired spice level.
2. Prepare protein as desired and set aside.
3. Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add a bit of oil, then crack in the eggs. Scramble gently until just set. Remove and set aside.
4. Add a little more oil to the heated wok. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add onion, bell pepper, and tomato. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
5. Add the drained noodles, protein, and scrambled eggs back to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together to coat. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until the noodles soak up the sauce and caramelize slightly.
6. Remove from the heat and fold in the fresh basil, letting it wilt from the residual heat.
7. Serve hot with lime wedges and red chili or a side of Thai chili vinegar, if desired.