As summer dwindles, we prepare to head back to school. Back-to-school teacher gifts are a sweet way to welcome teachers back for another school year and show support. Teachers endure a lot; a small token of appreciation can help...
It's not hard to find a park in Dallas on a nice day—there are plenty of parks around town that offer great playgrounds and decent walking trails. It is, however, hard to find a park that's not completely crowded...
This time of year can get pretty busy between shopping, cooking, baking, and getting our homes holiday ready. It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season and forget that not everyone is as...
It is amazing how many people are inspired to organize their homes after watching the Netflix show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. Maybe you are looking for something a little different, and I would like to share what I...
Five years ago, I sat across from my 3-year-old's preschool teacher as she gently told me my son needed more practice putting on his own coat. I quickly thought back to how I shoved his coat on him that...
In our house, the start of school also signals the beginning of the fall sports season for my kids. Just as I make sure my kids have the right equipment for whichever sport they're playing, I also ensure that...
Moming is hard! SO many different experiences, options, choices, and decisions to make for some little person who depends on you. Moming as a black mom is extremely hard. Culturally there are a different set of worries and norms...
I remember reading Teen Beat as a young girl with the biggest celebrity crush on Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Don’t even get me started on Devon Sawa and how I would have traded my siblings for a chance to play...
When is the last time you were asked on a date? How did it make you feel? Knowing someone wants to spend time with you and know you better is flattering and exciting! We know dating is important in...
Got a junior or a senior in high school this upcoming school year? Thinking about scholarships? Tackling scholarships is a team effort, parents! No one tells you about the pain and agony of scholarship applications. I am a first-generation...
I like weird movies. Weird and sometimes obscure movies. Sure, I watch a summer blockbuster along with everyone else now and again but I gravitate towards arthouse and more independent movies (the type of movies where you have to...
I love the start of a new year. It’s the ultimate Monday for this lover of Mondays—a time for me to reassess my personal and professional goals, re-ground myself, and create a fresh start. It’s also a great time...
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Save the Date :: July Kid-Friendly Events in Dallas
How do $2 movies sound? Or concerts by the lake? A magic show . . . the circus? There is so much to do with the kids this month! Have a look at our roundup of family-friendly July events in Dallas.
