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Week 9 / 2015

Printable Rainbow Crafts and Activities

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Top Stories: ➊ – New Technology and Fun Features : Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Friday), ➋ – Trustee Elizabeth Jones on why she didn’t run again (Friday), ➌ – 6 Simple Shamrock Kids Crafts for St. Patricks Day (Sunday), ➍ – Get into the “Orange Zone” with Orangetheory Fitness {Sponsored} (Saturday), ➎ – Dad’s Club at Lakewood Elementary to buy carbon monoxide detectors after leak Tuesday (Wednesday)

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Printable Rainbow Crafts and Activities

Kids Activities Blog 3/5 12:00P Jen Goode

Why choose one color if you can use them all? Color with the entire rainbow today s list of printable rainbow crafts and activities . Whether you are looking for something to do on a rainy day, a new...

Vegetables: The Perfect Cure for Winter Cabin Fever…But Only If They Talk!

Dallas Children's Theater Blog 3/5 4:31A DCT-Staff

Written on March 2, 2014 before the weather bottom really fell out in Dallas I have heard that if you don ’ t like the weather in Texas, just wait two hours and it will be different. But after...

Color Changing Milk Science Experiment

Kids Activities Blog 3/4 7:00P Rachel

Science experiments help us grow. Through experimenting and exploring we are able to ask questions, make assumptions, and then seek solutions. We are able to learn more about the world around us. This...

Free Coloring Pages – Spring Buggies

Kids Activities Blog 3/4 12:00P Sandra

This free Spring Buggies Coloring Pages set is ready for you to have some fun! But don t just color them in. There are so many ways to use these and I m going to share some of them with you below....

Your guide to Dallas area theater productions

DallasNews: Nancy Churnin 3/5 3:46P Dallas Morning News Staff

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Following carbon monoxide leak, Lakewood parents urge Dallas ISD trustees to upgrade school

DMN Education Front Blog 3/5 8:09A Matthew Haag

A group of Lakewood Elementary School parents had planned to attend Dallas ISD s school board briefing Thursday to advocate for the district to renovate the 64-year-old campus...

Map: Proposed renovations, new schools in Dallas ISD’s ‘interim bridge plan’

DMN Education Front Blog 3/5 4:39A Matthew Haag

Dallas ISD trustees will discuss a plan at Thursday s board meeting to spend $134.7 million to renovate and upgrade existing schools and build new campuses. The proposal,...

Dad’s Club at Lakewood Elementary to buy carbon monoxide detectors after leak Tuesday

DMN Education Front Blog 3/4 3:54A Matthew Haag

The Dad s Club at Lakewood Elementary School plans to buy carbon monoxide detectors for the school Wednesday, a day after students were evacuated because of elevated levels of the poisonous gas. Dad s...

District 9 candidate Justin Henry withdraws from race

DMN Education Front Blog 3/3 7:43A Tawnell D. Hobbs

Attorney Justin Henry has withdrawn from the Dallas ISD District 9 race, [ visit site to read more ]

Garland school gets literacy grant, visit from Cat who knows a lot about that

DMN Education Front Blog 3/3 6:51A Matt Peterson

The Cat in the Hat handed out high-fives Tuesday at Freeman Elementary School in Garland. (Ashley Rose/Staff) Staff writer Ashley Rose reports: A [ visit site to read more ]

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Children’s Pajamas Recalled by KTM North America for Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

US Consumer Safety: Child-Related Product Recalls 3/4 1:00A

The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Dream on Me Recalls 2-in-1 Bassinet to Cradle Due to Fall and Suffocation Hazards

US Consumer Safety: Child-Related Product Recalls 3/3 1:00A

The wire supports on the sides of the bassinet can disconnect causing the fabric sides to lower; posing a risk that infants can fall out or become entrapped and suffocate.

Mighty Molarman makes brushing FUN!

In the Loop Kids (Health and Safety) 3/2 11:02A Bri Crum

"No more battling your kids to brush...Mighty Molarman makes brushing FUN!!!" Dr. John Bond is the creative visionary behind Mighty Molarman as well as being a dentist and entrepreneur in Dallas. He...

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Nutella Hot Chocolate

Itty Bitty Foodies Blog 3/5 9:14A Cheryl Collett, Itty Bitty Foodi

A record snow day in Dallas! 7 inches fell last night and Dallasites woke up to a beautiful sunny blue skies and a winter wonderland. Our East Coast friends will laugh that our kids were kept home...

Brian Luscher took the Turano Bread Challenge. Will you? #TuranoHack

Itty Bitty Foodies Blog 3/3 3:51A Cheryl Collett, Itty Bitty Foodi

Are you a sandwich wizard? Like to get creative between the slices and have an Iphone to capture a 30-60 second video? Take the Turano Bread challenge and you could win $500...

Asian Pulled Pork Crock-Pot recipe

Itty Bitty Foodies Blog 3/2 3:38P Cheryl Collett, Itty Bitty Foodi

The Crock-Pot is my BFF on days when the kids have after school activities. This Asian style pulled pork recipe is versatile with rice for dinner and leftovers in slider buns for lunch the next day. I...

Veggie Scramble

Confessions of a Pioneer Woman - Cooking 3/2 1:42A Ree

There’s nothing quicker or easier in life than whipping up a big skillet of scrambled eggs, and if you throw in a bunch of simple add-ins, you can turn it into a delicious, satisfying breakfast (or...

Tips on how to store your food longer #foodhacks

Itty Bitty Foodies Blog 2/25 10:30P Cheryl Collett, Itty Bitty Foodi

My fridge is a disaster at the end of the week. How s yours? Every Sunday evening, I invariably find floppy carrots, slimy spinach leaves, browning beans and prune-like ginger root. Throwing out...

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Clothespin and Button Car Craft for Kids

Frugal Fun For Boys 3/5 5:30P Sarah

Here s a simple craft for kids who like cars! These fun cars are made out of clothespins and buttons. Now that we have big kids (the oldest two are 11 and 8), the younger two...

Snow Day Number 1,542,685

Carrie Elle 3/5 11:52A Carrie

If you are on Facebook or ever listen to the news, you probably know that It Has Been Snowing in Texas. I mean, seriously. If you have *one* Facebook friend from Texas, you ve probably seen at least...

Four Ways to Work from Home Efficiently

Bare Feet on the Dashboard (Dallas Mom Blog) 3/5 9:14A Becca Eby

If you are stuck in a cubicle all day or in a job you hate, working from home might seem like a dream life. Working from home definitely has its perks, but it can also be a major challenge and a huge...

Seven Spring Lego Ideas! Projects to Build with Instructions

Frugal Fun For Boys 3/5 5:51A Sarah

Seven Lego Building Ideas for Spring We woke up to about 3 inches of snow, which is super weird for Texas in MARCH! So let s think warmer weather with some spring LEGO...

Where is Your #LostHour of sleep going this Daylight Savings Time #DST

Days of a Domestic Dad 3/5 1:20A Colby

Disclosure: Disclosure: As a part of the Vicks Ambassador Network I was asked to write about the Daylight Saving Time and ZzzQuil. All story’s and opinions are my own. I wake...

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RaceTrac: Value Fresh Meal Deals $4.99 (+ Giveaway)

My Crazy Savings 3/4 1:37A Courtney Solstad

This post was written by me on behalf of RaceTrac. I was compensated for the review, however all views and opinions are 100% my own. #ad Spring sports have started and with...

Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast (+ Activites)

My Crazy Savings 3/3 5:11P Courtney Solstad

Who doesn t love Disney s fun creations? Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast was released today and here are some fun activities to go with it!

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Creative play for kids with kat & duke

My Crazy Savings 3/2 5:03A Courtney Solstad

In a world that tells our kids to get online or to grow up I am thankful for a brand that thinks about what kids need! Truth is, they do not NEED to be online, and they do not...

Open letter to my single parent friends…

My Crazy Savings 2/26 4:40P Courtney Solstad

I ve been doing this parenting thing for about 10 years now. It has it s ups and downs. One thing that helps on those really hard days is knowing that I can tag my hubby in to...

Shop around and save some money!

My Crazy Savings 2/24 3:21P Courtney Solstad

We just moved into a new house and with the move, we decided to shop insurance to make sure we were getting the best deal. We found that we DIDN T have the best price that was...

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Natural Beauty Month. Makeup.

The Wiegands 3/4 12:05P CaseyWiegand

Last summer I decided I was going to start sharing what our family was doing with Essential Oils and natural products and how it has forever changed our life! It has been so amazing to see a beautiful...

CASHEW + COCONUT + COCOA BITES

The Wiegands 3/3 4:27P CaseyWiegand

Mary Beth Johnson is a wife and mum to four schooners, as she's dubbed her children. On a normal afternoon, you would find her in moccasins, skinny jeans and a comfortable tee, camera in hand....

Banner Apparel.

The Wiegands 3/2 12:22P CaseyWiegand

The minute I saw Banner Apparel, I was in love!!! I want all their t-shirts for me and my kiddos!! Not only are they adorable & comfy but they have such a great message....so excited to share them...

How to Stop Yelling, Lecturing & Power Struggles. . .today :: Kirk Martin {Ep 62}

God Centered Mom 3/1 8:00P God centered mom

After 9 years of struggling with his strong-willed son, today s podcast guest, Kirk Martin, heard God ask: What if your son is made like that on purpose? What if by trying to change his behavior you...

Just a Spoon Full of Honey and Lemon …

Confessions of a Pastor's Family 3/1 3:52P Jennifer

Happy Sunday, everyone! I wanted to take a moment to publish a quick update on the H2O Project. We re eleven days in to our beverage fast and going strong. (Despite my bump...

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301 Texas | Epitome of Downtown Modern Living | $1,149,000 | Christine McKenny & Annie Kouyoumdjian

In the Loop Kids (Features) 3/5 8:52A Christine McKenny

How to Make Cruella De Vil Cupcakes

Pounds 4 Pennies 3/5 2:58A Amy

We had a blast at our Disney Villaintines party the other week. I made some fun black and white cupcakes inspired by Cruella De Vil. These Cruella De Vil Cupcakes were a huge hit at our party and...

Woot’s This?? Online Discount Deals that ALL Moms will Love

Dallas Moms Blog 3/5 12:00A sloandix

I m not going to lie before I had babies, I never checked the prices on anything. I didn t care. If I wanted it, I bought it. Three years later, after two money vacuuming munchkins (that I love more...

Another Snow Day? Cheap Entertainment Ideas for Kiddos

Forth Worth Moms Blog 3/4 11:30P Jody

I m not sure about you all, but the last little bit of less-than-perfect weather has flipped our house topsy turvy. As much as I would like to think our family is all free-spirited and laid-back, the...

Need an Easy Way to Declutter? Try a VarageSale! {Sponsored}

Dallas Moms Blog 3/4 12:00A Cassidy

This post has been sponsored by VarageSale. All opinions are 100% our own! I had my second baby in June this past Summer. By August, only two months postpartum, I had had it up to here with all the...