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Top Stories: ➊ – Lakehill Student's Work Selected for Professional Literary Journal (Tuesday), ➋ – 21 Day Fix Camping Recipes (that you can prep ahead!) (Sunday), ➌ – Celebrate Blooming Season with a Trip to a Lavender Farm (Tuesday), ➍ – Plan Your Visit to Magnolia Table in Waco, TX (Thursday), ➎ – Mowgli makes his way through the jungle, and comes out a star! (Wednesday)

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Mowgli makes his way through the jungle, and comes out a star!

Dallas Children's Theater Blog 5/23 11:01A DCT-Staff

Rafael Villegas played Mowgli when DCT produced JUNGALBOOK in 2003. He acted with Douglass Burks and was directed by Artie Olaisen, both of whom are part of the current production. Rafael watched a...

Teen Summer Programs Popping at Smith Public Library

In the Loop Kids (Seasonal Holiday Fun) 5/19 5:00A Judy Truesdell

Teens, grades six through 12 only, are invited to head for Wylie's Smith Public Library this summer for fun and interesting programs! Most teen classes are from 3 to 5 p.m. on...

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Kids Summer Programs Coming Soon to Smith Library

In the Loop Kids (Seasonal Holiday Fun) 5/18 4:00A Judy Truesdell

Wylie's Smith Library is the place to be as summer heats up! The following programs, all free, are for elementary-age kids. Free wristbands are required to attend, as space is...

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The incredible bond between species…Can you relate?

Dallas Children's Theater Blog 5/18 5:40A DCT-Staff

As we think about our production of JUNGALBOOK, I thought it was also a good time to take a look at the relationship between humans and animals. Of course, I realize that Mowgli’s experience of being...

Smith Public Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Club June 8

In the Loop Kids (Classes and Camps) 5/14 5:00A Judy Truesdell

Wylie's Smith Public Library's Summer Reading Club begins May 21 and runs through Aug. 4, with free programs, activities and events, encouraging kids, teens, and adults to read all summer long....

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Lakehill Lower School Enjoys Field Day

In the Loop Kids (Education) 5/22 9:58A Gigi Ekstrom

In Lakehill's Lower School, it doesn't get much better than Field Day. With excitement high and a glorious sunny day, Lower School parents came out in force to put on a field day to be remembered. ...

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Rep. Sam Johnson Announces High School Student Winners of 2018 Art Competition

In the Loop Kids (Education) 5/17 9:09A adriennerimm_d153196

Plano, TX U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery. Winners were announced at the Congressmans free...

I Wish I Were a Kid Again

In the Loop Kids (Education) 5/17 8:27A Gigi Ekstrom

Its that time of year again, when the school year is winding down and summer camps are getting ready to launch. Im such a kid at heart, and poring through the camps catalog always makes me wish that I...

Trinity Christian Academy Students Take Home Art of Architecture Awards

In the Loop Kids (Education) 5/17 6:17A Dala Communications

Recently, two students at Trinity Christian Academy (TCA), were recognized for their extraordinary artwork at The Art of Architecture organized by the Dallas Center for Architecture. Lauren Head...

Why You Should Be Encouraging Your Reluctant Young Reader to Engage With Books

In the Loop Kids (Education) 5/15 8:00A Riley Heruska

If you're like most parents in today's society, you're probably envisioning a summer filled with iPads, video games, television, and the occasional jaunt outside into the Texas heat. Most children...

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See How You Can Unlock Possible Yard Greatness – Cub Cadet #CubStrong

Days of a Domestic Dad 5/25 3:00A Colby

Disclosure: I am partnering with Cub Cadet on this blog post. Together we look to unlock create yard greatness. One of my favorite things about being a homeowner is...

Gas prices rise heading into Memorial Day

Dallas Single Mom 5/24 8:56A Google Alert - Family travel

Dallas Single Mom Everybody is ready to get out and have some fun and vacation and do It s easier to have the family vacation and get a little bit of fun in there and still ...

Why I Decided to Get More Involved in My Local Community? #BloomSession

Dallas Single Mom 5/24 6:36A Teia Collier

Dallas Single Mom Over the last couple of years, I have noticed a drift toward more civic engagement. In my life, sure, but also in the lives of my friends, families and community. I m not sure if...

Plan Your Visit to Magnolia Table in Waco, TX

Carrie Elle 5/24 12:00A Carrie

Fixer Upper fans (me! me!) have a new reason to visit Waco, Texas. Chip and Joanna Gaines have opened a new restaurant called Magnolia Table and it totally lives up to the hype (if you re okay with a...

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser on adopting a baby: ‘I had so much to share’

Dallas Single Mom 5/23 9:51A Google Alert - single mom

Dallas Single Mom The mayor of the nation s capital is a new mom, the first single mother to run the city. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) surprised residents, political The post...

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Order Personalized Gifts with Personalized Cart

My Crazy Savings 5/22 5:27P Courtney Solstad

I love buying and sending personalized gifts and with Father s Day a few short weeks away, I am excited to partner with Personalized Cart to show you some fun personalized...

Tips for Cruising Carnival

My Crazy Savings 5/21 4:50P Courtney Solstad

We just took a cruise as a family. We needed the change in scenery after months of physical therapy following my unexpected achilles rupture and surgery. We were planning to...

Disney’s The Lion King is coming to Dallas Summer Musicals

My Crazy Savings 5/15 8:55A Courtney Solstad

Dallas Summer Musicals will host Disney’s THE LION KING, which will run at The Music Hall at Fair Park from June 13 through July 7! In its 20th year, The Lion King continues...

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Outdoor Party.

The Wiegands 5/24 6:09P CaseyWiegand

Super honored and excited to have my cute crew over on PEOPLE.COM ! You can check out the article here ! We are obviously obsessed with Joanna Gaines and her amazing line at Target- we were completely...

Parenting in the Digital Age :: Ashley Januszewski [Ep 207]

God Centered Mom 5/20 7:57P Heather MacFadyen--interviews Sh

Our children are growing up in a digital age with unparalleled access to technology. With these wonderful advances, comes a heavy responsibility we cannot ignore as parents....

Overcoming Barriers to Sexual Intimacy :: Nancy Houston [Ep 206]

God Centered Mom 5/13 7:51P Heather MacFadyen--interviews Sh

*Earbud warning may want to listen without innocent ears hearing as well. ?? This episode is about having great SEX with your husband. Whether that gets you excited or brings...

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Teacher Appreciation Luncheon- Picnic Style

Crafty Texas Girls 5/22 5:01P Samantha Conner

Is there anything more satisfying than serving others? Telling people, you are appreciated, we are thankful for you and treating them to a meal gives you a warm, happy feeling. Don t believe me? Try...