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TREASURE ISLAND Reimagined! What’s it all about?

Dallas Children's Theater Blog 9/14 9:31A DCT-Staff

Dallas librarian Jonathan Carr describes the classic tale Treasure Island and shares why he is excited to see DCT s reimagined version on stage this fall. #1: Read the book. On sale in the DCT store,...

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Kings of the Cube

In the Loop Kids (Education) 9/14 12:01P Gigi Ekstrom

When Lakehills new Rubiks Cube Club met for the first time on September 14 , it had two avid Cubers to thank. I first saw a kid on a plane solve a Cube, and, immediately, I wanted to know more, said...

Etan Cohn Named National Merit Semifinalist

In the Loop Kids (Education) 9/14 8:00A Anne Thomas

Shelton senior Etan Cohn has been named a semifinalist in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. Etan is one of 16,000 semifinalists announced September 12th by officials of the National Merit...

Art With a Heart

In the Loop Kids (Education) 9/7 11:26A Gigi Ekstrom

French Quarter Duet, an original painting by Upper School Visual Arts Chair Scott Boles, was recently accepted for the 2018 National Art Education Association (NAEA) Member Exhibition that will be...

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Asparagus with Pecorino and Pine Nuts

The Bakers Mann 9/13 3:00A noreply@blogger.com (The Baker's

Asparagus with Pecorino and Pine Nuts “To think the same way, to share the same opinions – this is not peace. Unity is not uniformity. True peace comes through the expression of differences; many...

Kale, White Bean and Farro Salad

The Bakers Mann 9/6 3:01A noreply@blogger.com (The Baker's

Kale, White Bean and Farro Salad “Ban shredded cheese. Make America grate again.” Saw this posted to Facebook. I’m not making a political statement – it just made me laugh. I hate that there is so...

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Fun Halloween Treats

Days of a Domestic Dad 9/17 7:00A Colby

For some people Halloween is about dressing up, or getting candy for the year. And, that is great and all but we love to make some Fun Halloween Treats. So I thought this year...

Fall Bucket List Printable

Carrie Elle 9/16 12:00A Carrie

HAPPY FALL, Y ALL! {today is the first time it actually *feels* like fall in Texas, so I m going all caps on that greeting} But seriously though, YAY! This time of year is basically the Gateway to...

Movies to Love: A Simple Favor with Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively #momsonthescreen

Dallas Single Mom 9/14 2:35P Teia Collier

Dallas Single Mom I saw the preview for A Simple Favor while I watching the Incredibles 2 with my mom and littlest short person at Studio Movie Grill . I added it to my list of must-sees and was...

Mr. Movie review: ‘A Simple Favor’ is simply fantastic

Dallas Single Mom 9/14 1:45P Google Alert - single mom

Dallas Single Mom Anna Kendrick s Stephanie Smothers is a single mom . She does a cooking TV podcast, volunteers for everything at her kid s school and leads a dreary The post...

Local woman’s business aims to provide immersive cultural experience for traveling families

Dallas Single Mom 9/14 1:25P Google Alert - Family travel

Dallas Single Mom With 26 different travel itineraries and more launching soon, Holmes gears each trip towards the ages of the children and family personalities. The post...

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Tips for Making Meals the Kids beg to take for Lunch at School

My Crazy Savings 9/12 4:13P Courtney Solstad

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx! My three older girls love packing and taking their lunch to school, but they are tired of sandwiches. The older two are in middle school...

Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake Recipe

My Crazy Savings 9/9 8:34A Courtney Solstad

For those who know me well, know I LOVE all things Pumpkin! YUM! Well right now I am working hard to shed a ton of unwanted weight and unfortunately most pumpkin flavored...

Why Swim Lessons are Important Year Round!

My Crazy Savings 9/6 11:13A Courtney Solstad

Are you feeling the relief that routine has brought back to your house as your kids are back in school? I am! I love routine! Having four kids, it really helps me feel...

Back to School Snacks that keep them Fueled

My Crazy Savings 9/4 7:07A Courtney Solstad

Little man started back to Mother s Day out today. I am excited about the extra time this will give me but I have to be honest, I am a little worried about that snack monster....

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The Gift of Celebrating the Biblical Feasts :: Amber Lee [Ep 217]

God Centered Mom 9/16 7:39P Heather MacFadyen

So much of the Old Testament in the Bible is devoted to the traditions and celebrations of the Jewish faith. It is all a part of the rich heritage that Jesus was born into and...

Ainsleigh - Eight.

The Wiegands 9/15 5:29P CaseyWiegand

Tomorrow you are eight. I am up looking through baby pictures of you, remembering how you smelled and looked and how I felt from the moment that my heart met you. In a million dreams, I could never...

NEW YORK

The Wiegands 9/10 8:34A CaseyWiegand

Finally sharing a handful of our New York photos from this summer! This was a dream trip. We stayed at the Plaza Hotel and did so many memorable things together as a family. This was our summer of...

Help Your Children Embrace Differences :: Dorena Williamson [Ep 216]

God Centered Mom 9/9 7:39P Heather MacFadyen

Many of us avoid and struggle with conversations about race or disabilities because it’s uncomfortable. When our children ask innocent questions about someone who is different...