We started our kitchen garden in February of 2020 (you can read my beginners guide to starting a vegetable garden), and I have learned a lot in the last two years of gardening in Dallas. Here in North Texas,...
Here's a list of the best birthday freebies (and how to sign up).
Does the latest news have you rethinking your family's Spring Break travel plans? Has your cruise ship docked? Are your favorite tourist spots are nailing up the doors?
Whether you are busy prepping or playing it cool, it looks like...
A friend of mine recently sent a frantic group text to me and several other friends. “My bank account was hacked!” she told us.
What started as an ordinary day turned into an extremely stressful experience that almost resulted in...
With many skipping out on Halloween fun last year due to the pandemic, Halloween 2021 is gearing up to be a great one. Many are ready to return to one of my favorite yearly traditions, neighborhood trick-or-treating. While I'm...
Summer is amazing and so much fun, but it can be a little daunting when the kids are out of school and you're still working from home. If you're the only caretaker of these kiddos, you'll need to figure...
COVID changed the game, and more and more families are considering alternatives to traditional school. We thought it would be helpful to collect some resources for virtual learning and extracurriculars, to keep things stimulating for the kiddos at home....
This school year was long, and I know everyone is glad to be done. As you gear up for the break, be sure check out our Ultimate Guide to Summer in Dallas. No matter your child's age, this guide...
When teaching kids about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it's easy to simply discuss his most famous speech, "I Have a Dream."
I want to challenge you this month to dig a bit deeper.
If you teach the topics and issues...
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...
Did you know November is National Adoption Month? We adopted our two children and have built up quite a community of friends who have adopted either domestically or internationally. Our most recent adoption was in September when we brought...
If you live in Texas, “BBQ” can be used as a verb or a noun. For me and my family, when we get invited to a barbecue, we take that to mean you will be serving some juicy, smoked...
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2024 Guide to VBS in Dallas County
We're always on the lookout for things to do with kids during summer break. How about some affordable VBS?
