So the grandparents have the kids for a few hours (or maybe if you’re lucky, a few days) and they are looking for things to do. Let’s be honest, they are looking for ways to spoil their sweet little...
Every year around Valentine's Day, our house gets filled with candy. Whether it's conversation hearts from one of my daughter's little preschool friends or chocolate kisses from the teacher at church, it seems like every corner of our house is...
According to Wiki, “a Foodie is a person who has an ardent or refined interest in food and alcoholic beverages, who seeks new food experiences as a hobby rather than simply eating out of convenience or hunger.” That about...
It was only 10:30 a.m., but it had already been a trying day.
We were on our second pair of big-girl panties and our third trip to time-out. We had done battle over chips for breakfast (I won) and Wizard of Oz for the umpteenth time...
My son is recently four years old. He started at his Montessori school five days a week from 8 am to 5 pm two days before he turned two. Almost exactly, half of his life and mine as a...
Let me give you a glimpse into a secret society of moms. These are the women who are facing the fact that their first born children are turning 13. My baby girl is turning into a teenager this January, and I've...
A chill in the air and New Year's resolutions still bubbling up in conversation makes January a great time to get into a new book! I love reading non-fiction this time of year, whether it's a tome to inspire...
I started pinning items in a newly created "Ellie's First Birthday" board when she was about 2 months old. You might call it early preparation, or you might call it wishful thinking (not a fan of the newborn phase),...
All moms know the importance of self love and taking time for themselves-but mom guilt, time, finances, or a multitude of other reasons prevent us from taking a couple hours to put ourselves first. Personally, my biggest obstacle is...
I am a pretty extroverted person and do love to be busy, but after my second daughter was born I felt like I was drowning in activities and realized I was "surviving" my weeks instead of enjoying them. The best...
This past fall I volunteered to put together a kids dance mix for an event at my daughters' school. While I'd made several playlists for them as babies, it had been awhile since I got something together for their toddler/kindergartener...
My husband Tim and I have walked our fair share of losses, and when someone asks him what to say to a grieving friend his answer is always really profound.
He says "that sucks."
Does it sound trite? The reason is...
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Search our guide to fall fun in Dallas County for festivals, pumpkin patches, events, and Halloween happenings to help celebrate the season.
