Around Dallas Metroplex

Updated in 2021. One woman, three children, and one visiting grandpa. Find out how this family not only survived the State Fair of Texas, but managed to get everyone back home—via the train—in one happy, smiley piece. Our trip to the...

I am going to let you in on a great Dallas secret today...The Donut Palace! For five years now, it has been our Saturday morning ritual to visit this place. It is in our neighborhood and a lovely walk...

*Dallas Moms Blog cannot be held responsible if your head explodes from the cuteness you are about to be subjected to!  But we do apologize in advance, because it's very likely to happen... As soon as the temperature drops, even...

Both my boys have been semi-obsessed with balloons. Which is why, every fall, we kick off the new season with a trip to the Plano Balloon Festival. The festival is happening this weekend, so start preparing! We love to...

We are busy these days. How about you? I know the answer is yes! Our family is shuffling between work and preschool and soccer and gymnastics and church and playing with friends and... the list goes on. I think...

*We are now sold out of tickets for Mom’s Night Out! If you would like to be put on a wait list, please email lauren (at) dallasmomsblog (dot) org. * It’s time to register for second DFW Mom’s Night Out!...

I'm sure y'all have seen us mention Kidville on our Facebook Page before. That's because we've had several opportunities to try out Kidville and now several of us are registered for their classes. Why? Because they are a DREAM...

I recently discovered a fun little “getaway” place that isn’t too far away. Because let’s be honest, sometimes “vacations” with kiddos are just exhausting. Packing up enough gear (toys, clothes, diapers, entertainment, etc) and then driving or flying for hours...

A few weeks ago, Jenny mentioned some of her favorite bloggers that she's enjoyed following and reading throughout the years, but I've found blogs can do more than just help me avoid the laundry during nap time. (Anyone else think nap...

Have you ever had this happen? A few weeks ago I pulled into the museum parking at Fair Park ready to take my son to the Museum of Nature and Science's Children's Museum when I discovered almost the entire lot...

  My kids, like all kids, have a lot  of energy. And while I enjoy taking them to the many wonderful parks Dallas has, going on bike rides, or even playing in the front yard...sometimes it's not enough for me...

Last week, I snapped a pic as I swung through the drive-thru at a new local restaurant. I posted it on our Facebook Page and within minutes, you mamas were chomping at the bit. Well I certainly don't want...