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Yes, making elaborate birthday cakes from scratch is lovely and ever so domestic. But sometimes it's just not in the cards (or in your wheelhouse). That's when you call in the pros. Here's a roundup of Dallas bakeries that'll...

Want to keep your birthday party outside? We made a list of outdoor party venues in Dallas that covers local parks, farms, sports venues, and more. If you have any other great suggestions, please share in the comments! Addison Parks Pavilion...

Does your party need a bounce house or balloon garland? Birthday yard signs? We've rounded up vendors for all these and more! To book birthday party entertainment like characters, face painters, balloon twisters, etc. check out our guide to birthday...

Few events are more traditional and decidedly Texan than the State Fair of Texas. The annual event brings together Dallasites, Texans from across the state, and friends and family from afar eager to join the fun. School children even...

Originally published April 2015. Updated in 2022 with current contact info and guidelines for booking parties at Allan Shivers Park. Shhh!! I have a secret, but don’t tell anybody . . . I recently stumbled across one of the best birthday party spots...

Art appreciation doesn't have to wait until your children can start creating their own masterpieces. Dallas offers several world-class art institutions and galleries with programming for babies. Even better, most opportunities are free or priced affordably. Read on for...

The dog days of summer are upon us here in Texas and our pups are looking for some fun! Thankfully, we have a mountain of choices when it comes to great dog parks and cool places to take your...

Originally published April 2015. Updated in 2022 to reflect current pricing. Today my daughter Katie turned seven. And it was time. Time, that is, to go to the American Girl Doll Store (or palace or emporium — "store" doesn't seem to...

With the price of just about everything going up nowadays, you may be wondering how to get your little ones ready for back to school without feeling the pinch. My mother introduced me to thrifting some years ago, and...

Welcome to August, everyone. Remember what a cool breeze feels like? I sure don't! Let's try to make the best of these dog days of summer, because school starts up again in about five minutes. Before we get into...

I like to call my daughter a lazy river connoisseur. She loves a good water park, and her favorite is the lazy river. We often decide where we are going based on their lazy rivers! Everyone is trying to...

My ability to parent well (or not-so-well sometimes) is fueled by a heavy dose of caffeine. I make a pretty good cup of coffee at home (see my recipes for homemade coffee creamers post), but sometimes I just need...