Bethany Jordan
Bethany is an Emmy award-winning NBC News/Today Show producer turned political media consultant turned part-time producer and mom to Palmer (March 2011) and Grace (May 2014). Bethany's favorite time of the day is before the sun and the family are up when she enjoys her outdoor boot camp sessions. The exercise helps to compensate for her other love, food. Bethany is in the know on all of the latest local foodie and restaurant buzz and is happy to suggest a new dining place to anyone who will listen. Bethany and her husband, Rick, reside in Lakewood.
Day Trip Idea: Glen Rose, TX
As a kid, I went to a summer camp in Glen Rose, and therefore the town has always had a special place in my heart. Now that I'm "all grown up," I've grown to further...
Day Trip Idea: Roanoke, TX
Since I was a teenager, Roanoke has always been somewhat of a carefree weekend evening destination for my family thanks to the original Babe's Chicken Dinner House. There was nothing better than packing up...
Dallas Delivers: Food At My Front Step
This post was not sponsored by any of the following businesses; however, I did receive a discount from Plat to help with this review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Juggling work outside the home...
5 Hostess Hacks To Keep On Hand
We're Southern gals and for many of us, being a good hostess is in our blood.
Before kids, I was known to host elaborate dinner parties filled with multiple appetizers and several courses. I...
Indoor Fun: Lake Highlands North Rec Center
We've long sung the praises of the Walnut Hill Rec Center over here on Dallas Moms Blog. But, have you had a chance to check out Walnut Hill's east side cousin, the Lake Highlands North Rec...
Best Spots in Dallas for Moms to Work with Kids in Tow
I work part-time from home. Each week, there are certain days dedicated to getting work done while the preschooler is away at school and the baby is home with the nanny.
I don't know about you,...
The 6 Best Movie Theaters in Dallas
Baby, it's cold outside.
Cold weather always makes me want to curl up inside a movie theater with a nice bag of buttery popcorn. Whether you are looking for a nice spot to catch...
A Gingerbread-Making Wonderland at the Cookies & Castles Extravaganza
Imagine a room filled with candy as far as the eye can see. Imagine a place where your child can go up to a counter brimming with colorful sweets and with a simple request,...
Family Fun: Trinity Groves
When the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge was first conceptualized for Dallas, people joked that the project was a "Bridge to Nowhere". A lot has changed over the last few years and while the south side...
Is the Next Hockey Star in Your Home?
I grew up with parents who were raised in the north and share a love for hockey. They always seemed to be baffled that my siblings and I (who were all raised in Texas)...
The Day My Hands Went Numb… {+ Massage Envy Giveaway}
Massage Envy DFW has sponsored this post to bring awareness to their fundraising efforts for the Arthritis Foundation taking place on Wednesday, September 17th. All stories and opinions in this post are our own.
We...
An Ode To Northpark
An Ode to NorthPark
By Bethany Thomas Jordan
I come when the stores haven't yet opened their gates,
The mall Starbucks rises early, caffeine doesn't wait.
The kids can run the empty halls,
At home, they were bouncing off the walls.
We...