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Top Stories: ➊ – Adorable Hair Styles for Little Boys (Wednesday), ➋ – Experience True Rustic Feel at Sycamore Lodge (Tuesday), ➌ – Homemade Halloween Bark (Tuesday), ➍ – LEGO LOVERS! You’ll Love The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book (Monday), ➎ – Sarah's Stuffed Jalapenos (Wednesday)

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Pumpkin Patches in Dallas – Ft Worth Area

North Texas Kids 9/25 1:00A NTKids

Spend quality time with your family at one of the many local pumpkin patches! Updated for 2016 You don t have to drive far to enjoy spending a crisp fall morning or sunny afternoon in search of your...

Top Kids Halloween Costumes

Kids Activities Blog 9/24 4:00A Chris

Halloween is always a fun, spooky time of year! From the costumes to the decorations to a haunted house, it s the one time of year where being scary is acceptable. For kids, it s another chance to...

Is Your Breakfast Everything You’ve Ever Wanted?

Kids Activities Blog 9/23 7:54A Brittanie

I think we all can agree that your breakfast has a direct effect on how the rest of your day will go. A half-fast and unappetizing breakfast can leave you feeling empty (literally) and like the rest...

Panda Coloring Pages for Kids

Kids Activities Blog 9/23 4:00A Natalie Cygan

If you love panda bears, then this panda coloring page is for you! If like other zoo animals as well, check out this gorilla coloring page . Coloring can be a very relaxing activity for not just...

5 Big & Juicy Burger Ideas!

Kids Activities Blog 9/23 1:00A Chris

It doesn t matter what time of year it is sometimes we all just need a big, juicy burger! It seems like there are so many ways to make a burger and so many options of what to put on top. Today on...

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Shelton Sings for Peace

In the Loop Kids (Education) 9/22 2:00P Anne Thomas

Students from Shelton School joined others around the world September 21st in observing the United Nations International Day of Peace. Montessori schools worldwide banded together for a special Sing...

Dallas Holocaust Museum and Dallas ISD Present City-Wide Read and Performance

In the Loop Kids (Education) 9/15 9:16A Janet Montealvo

The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance, in partnership with the Dallas Independent School District and Hold on to Your Music, proudly sponsors the first-ever City-Wide Read and...

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Three Tips To Stop Bedtime Battles In Your House

In the Loop Kids (Health and Safety) 9/21 2:00P JoAnn Schauf

Every night your tweens body begs for sleep. And every night your child resists it. Its no fun. Here are three simple tips to make bedtime stress free to ensure a long nights sleep. Zoned zero for...

Infant Carriers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Manufactured By Lenny Lamb

US Consumer Safety: Child-Related Product Recalls 9/21 12:30A

The internal stitching on the infant carrier is missing.

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Sarah's Stuffed Jalapenos

BubbleLife Recipe Box 9/21 3:03P Saffie Farris

This easy recipe became a BubbleLife favorite on our summer retreat. Ingredients: 8 Jalapenos 1-8 package of cream cheese (softened - for an hour on the counter) 8oz...

Featured Mexican Recipes: Chicken Enchiladas, Classic Beef Tamale Pie, Sarah's Jalapenos

BubbleLife Recipe Box 9/21 2:55P Saffie Farris

Chicken Enchiladas farmhousekitchensandfrenchpears.com You will not be disappointed with this recipe; spicy chicken, whole wheat tortillas, organic corn, red sauce, Cheddar...

Testing Away! by Ree

Confessions of a Pioneer Woman - Cooking 9/20 3:33A Ree

You may have read that we have announced the opening date of The Pioneer Woman Mercantile it s October 31! As such, I am a lunatic, running around like a crazy woman and checking things off my list....

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Life is an Adventure :: One Incredible Experience After Another

7 on a Shoestring 9/23 7:35A Staci Salazar

In 42 years of life, 22 years of marriage, and 21 years of parenting, I have learned that Life is an Adventure. One incredible experience after another that transforms into an...

BLTA Ranch Tacos

Carrie Elle 9/23 3:29A Carrie

Let me tell you a story about the BLT Tacos they used to have at Taco Bell. This post contains affiliate links. I have never (ever, ever, EVER) purchased food from Taco Bell. EXCEPT. Except the BLT...

Fall Math for Kids: How Heavy is a Pumpkin?

Frugal Fun For Boys 9/22 2:54P Sarah

Here s a fun fall math activity for kids! Build a simple PVC pipe balance that will allow kids to investigate the weight of a pumpkin. And really, there is nothing...

Come Dream Big with Kate & Mim-Mim

7 on a Shoestring 9/21 8:04A Staci Salazar

When you have young children in the house, you often find yourself emerged in a world of animated characters and fun! Whether on the screen or off, there is evidence of that...

Fashion X Dallas Inspires Moms to Go from the PTA to the Runway

Mommy's Minivan Monologues 9/21 7:52A MommysMinivanMonologues

Moms are known as masters of versatility. So when I transformed myself to go from the PTA to the fashion runway it took a pretty big leap even for me. That’s what happened when I recently attended my...

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Pay it Forward with Snuggle and #ShareABear

My Crazy Savings 9/21 4:43P Courtney Solstad

I love pay it forwards and this one is extra awesome! Snuggle is paying it forward and donating 5,000 stuffed Snuggle Bears through the Starlight’s Children Foundation to help...

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Moviehouse & Eatery is now open in McKinney

My Crazy Savings 9/21 4:36P Courtney Solstad

Mckinney! Get ready! Something awesome is waiting for your family! Today, you can start purchasing tickets! My family is really excited and we are planning a family fun night...

25th Anniversary Edition of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (+ Giveaway)

My Crazy Savings 9/20 6:02P Courtney Solstad

One of my favorite Disney movies is Beauty and the Beast! This was my favorite as a little girl and my favorite to watch with my girls! I love the idea of falling in love with...

Super Wubble Fun

My Crazy Savings 9/16 5:00A Courtney Solstad

My girls have been begging me for a few years now for a Super Wubble. The day finally arrived and they can t get enough of it! I was most excited to see how our little guy...

Walmart: Snapple $1.50 on rollback!

My Crazy Savings 9/15 3:35A Courtney Solstad

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnappleRollback #CollectiveBias I get tired of drinking water all of...

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baby talk.

The Wiegands 9/25 7:05A CaseyWiegand

I shared some of the things I am doing with my sweet peach in regards to sleep, skin and more....I shared over on instagram but wanted to share over here too! I have had a lot of people asking about...

I Love My Friends But I’m Afraid To Spend Time With Them

Confessions of a Pastor's Family 9/21 3:43P Jennifer

The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away. People say that all the time, and that s how I felt about two years ago when a sweet friend called to tell me that her family was moving away. We had only...

There Is Only 'Us' ("Them" - Part 1)

Rob Carmack Words 9/21 1:31A Rob Carmack

This post is PART 1 of a blog series called "Them." Can I tell you a story about myself that I don’t love? As you read, please keep in mind that this story happened ten years...

Bloomsy Box.

The Wiegands 9/19 2:19P CaseyWiegand

If you have followed me for awhile, you know my love of fresh flowers. I want our home to always be filled with beauty and color and life and flowers are such a sweet way to do that. I often joke that...

Moving Onward & Forward :: Andrea Howey [Ep 134]

God Centered Mom 9/18 7:17P Heather MacFadyen--interviews Sh

No matter what your life looks like right now, you have strengths to be used for a purpose greater than yourself. Today s guest, Andrea Howey, shares her own story of how God revealed a hidden talent...

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7 Tips for Modern Halloween Decor

Crafty Texas Girls 9/20 10:41A Samantha Conner

Last week one pumpkin popped up in my house , so it only seemed fitting to break out the rest of the Halloween decorations. Halloween decor can be a bit tricky. I never want my house to look like it...

Fall Home Decor: Pumpkin Floral Arrangements

Crafty Texas Girls 9/16 11:10A Samantha Conner

Oh friends, if you are anywhere in the South, you know that Summer is not ready to give up. According to the calendar, Fall is knocking on the door. But Summer is being stubborn. Summer doesn t want...

Meet Your Neighborhoods Most Trusted Sitters & Nannies with $75 From UrbanSitter

In the Loop Kids (Just for Moms) 9/14 12:49P UrbanSitter

Back to the busy schedule? Find a date night babysitter, carpool helper, backup care or full-time nanny with UrbanSitter , the easy-to-use app and site with your neighborhoods most trusted...

TX Pinners Conference 2016

Crafty Texas Girls 9/13 9:42A Samantha Conner

Last week was so busy, but so fun. I attended and taught classes at the Texas Pinners Conference in Arlington. I was approached by my blog friend, Kristen Duke , a long time ago about presenting at...