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Top Stories: ➊ – A letter to the makers of Fortnite (Friday), ➋ – Lakehill Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist (Friday), ➌ – Cinnamon Roll Crepes (Friday), ➍ – Because therapy is expensive (Wednesday), ➎ – DCT Celebrates Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th! (Tuesday)

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Weigh anchor and set sail with an adventurous cast

Dallas Children's Theater Blog 9/22 9:58A DCT-Staff

Meet the Cast of TREASURE ISLAND Reimagined! Douglass Burks* (Blind Pew / Captain Flint / Puppeteer) A veteran of Dallas area theater, Mr. Burks has worked with Dallas Children’s Theater for many...

Celebrating 35 years of storytelling that captures the imagination…

Dallas Children's Theater Blog 9/22 5:38A DCT-Staff

Storytelling comes in many different forms. Children venture into it almost before they can fully talk. They think up imaginary friends and situations in the quiet of their rooms. They tell loved ones...

DCT Celebrates Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th!

Dallas Children's Theater Blog 9/18 5:11A DCT-Staff

To celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day , DCT produced six videos with Captain BJ along with activity sheets to get you familiar with the lingo. Check them out, mateys! Video #1: Doubloon, Blimey, Daft,...

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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Lakehill Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist

In the Loop Kids (Education) 9/21 10:58A Gigi Ekstrom

Lakehill Preparatory School is proud to announce that senior Justin Reed has been awarded the distinguished honor of National Merit Semifinalist for the Class of 2019. Only 13 schools in all of...

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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...

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Cinnamon Roll Crepes

The Bakers Mann 9/21 3:00A noreply@blogger.com (The Baker's

Cinnamon Roll Crepes There is a Nun Study by Dr. David A. Snowdon. It assessed cognitive aging and concluded that a positive emotional outlook early in life can help people live longer. “The study...

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...

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$5 DIY Christmas Gifts

Carrie Elle 9/22 9:14A Carrie

OK, DIY budget people! This collection of $5 DIY Christmas gifts is for you. I ve collected a bunch of gifts that you can make easily and on the cheap. These are great for neighhbors, co-workers,...

A letter to the makers of Fortnite

The Tru Story 9/21 7:40A Tru Story

To the makers of the free multi-million dollar game Fortnite : I have never excelled at being dishonest, so I must begin this letter with a virtual eye-roll. When my now 12 year old son discovered...

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Movie Night: Now Playing Jurassic World

Days of a Domestic Dad 9/20 11:07A Colby

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment My family loves movie night. It is really fun for my kids, their friends, and us, especially when...

Tools For Parents – #FirstCheckParent

Days of a Domestic Dad 9/20 4:00A Colby

Staci and I haven’t worried too much about our children using recreational drugs. We have raised and are still raising 5 good kids whom we communicate with openly. However, we...

How to Make an ADORABLE No-Sew Felt Breakfast with Pancakes, Eggs, and Bacon

Frugal Fun For Boys 9/19 6:16P Sarah

We re back with another no-sew felt play food idea! Make an adorable breakfast set complete with pancakes, eggs, and bacon. The eggs fit inside plastic eggs so that kids can...

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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...

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Become Fully Alive–Mind, Body, & Spirit :: Susie Larson [Ep 218]

God Centered Mom 9/23 7:42P Heather MacFadyen

It s all too easy slip into believing lies over God’s truth. My guest today shares that healing is possible and opens up about her personal healing journey from both physical...

Nantucket.

The Wiegands 9/21 5:33P CaseyWiegand

It’s been my moms dream for years and years to have us all in Nantucket together. My parents, my family, my brother and his sweet family- all under one roof again. She said that every year she dreamt...

Ainsleigh Kate Party Pics

The Wiegands 9/21 2:25A CaseyWiegand

On Friday we brought treats up to her class at school for lunch and I told her class why we call her our sunshine girl. I started to tell about how she radiates light and love and joy and before I...

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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...

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NBC's "Making It"- Jemma is my Mom!

Crafty Texas Girls 9/19 6:12A Samantha Conner

Did you watch Making It on NBC ? It was the first season of the craft challenge reality show hosted by A my Poehler and Nick Offerman. The light-hearted show featured a group of 8 crafters who...