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Top Stories: ➊ – Amazon HQ2’s lasting lesson for Dallas: You get what you pay for (Sunday), ➋ – Holiday Fun at Enchant Christmas, World’s Largest Light Maze and Market (Monday), ➌ – Educators, mayor see Amazon's jilting of Dallas as a call to action for tech education (Friday), ➍ – 10 Great Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving with Your Family (Wednesday), ➎ – 21 Day Fix Immune Boosting Recipes From Your Pantry (Wednesday)

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Southwest Inspired Turkey Croquettes

North Texas Kids 11/17 2:25A Mina Frannea

Leftover Turkey Recipes: Turkey Croquettes These turkey croquettes are a delicious way to reboot leftover Thanksgiving turkey. I served them with an Avocado dipping sauce...

Meet the Cast of Magic Tree House’s Holiday Musical: A GHOST TALE FOR MR. DICKENS

Dallas Children's Theater Blog 11/16 12:33P DCT-Staff

Tis the season for a glorious DCT cast Deborah Brown * ( Morgan / Mrs. Pinch / White Ghost /Ensemble ) Debbie is delighted to return to DCT where she has loved performing since 2001. She first...

Lone Star Circus Forever

North Texas Kids 11/16 7:22A NTKids

Lone Star Circus Forever, December 28, 2018 January 1, 2019 at the Dallas Children s Theatre In a fun and daring tribute to the birth of the modern circus, Dallas own Lone...

Kids Crafts: DIY Bird Feeder

Kids Activities Blog 11/16 12:00A Chrissy Taylor

We have the perfect craft project for kids to make this summer or fall this DIY Bird Feeder could not be easier! It s an activity they will love to make as well as watch the birds eating for hours!...

25 Yummy Turkey Desserts To Make

Kids Activities Blog 11/15 7:00P Liz

These turkey desserts are so much fun! If you re looking for some really festive treats to make for a Thanksgiving get together, or just to celebrate, we have a bunch! My kids love getting in the...

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With Amazon citing a talent gap in HQ2 decision, here's how Dallas compares as a tech magnet

DMN Education Front Blog 11/19 12:00A Mitchell Schnurman

Anti-vaxxers want to expand vaccine exemptions to Texas day cares. We can’t let that happen

DMN Education Front Blog 11/18 8:00P Dallas Morning News Editorial

Amazon HQ2’s lasting lesson for Dallas: You get what you pay for

DMN Education Front Blog 11/18 1:00A Mitchell Schnurman

In the demonstrably liberal industry of academia, Christian colleges offer a moderate course

DMN Education Front Blog 11/17 8:00P Graham Hillard

Letters: Muslim congresswomen, Republicans, Sen. Jeff Flake, Social Security, older Americans,...

DMN Education Front Blog 11/17 3:15A Letters to the Editor

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Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

The Bakers Mann 11/15 2:00A noreply@blogger.com (The Baker's

Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie It takes all kinds to make the world go around. You aren’t the loudest or the have-to-be-in-front or the look-at-me kind of guy. You don’t settle with what you have or...

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‘Maybe you do tacos’: How Friendsgiving became the holiday where you invent your own rituals

Dallas Single Mom 11/17 10:30A Google Alert - Family travel

Dallas Single Mom Welcome to Friendsgiving, the holiday you choose with the people you choose. Bring whatever you want — a favorite dish from your family , or just a The post...

Simply Irresistible Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Days of a Domestic Dad 11/16 1:00A Colby

Last time I had pumpkin soup I prepared this recipe for my family last November, in Texas it is not cold enough for soup until this time of the year. Pumpkin Soup Recipe I...

Got Leftovers! 7 Ways to Make Turkey Leftovers Last

Days of a Domestic Dad 11/15 1:11A Colby

Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers! The Thanksgiving turkey is always the highlight of the Thanksgiving meal, but what do you do with the lot of Thanksgiving turkey leftover from...

Middleburg, VA: Everything You Need to Know to Plan a Great Girls’ Getaway

Mommy's Minivan Monologues 11/14 2:20P MommysMinivanMonologues

Now that cooler temps are here and the leaves are changing, it’s time to head out on a fun fall getaway to explore the rolling countryside of the nation’s horse and hunt capital of the nation –...

Stocking Up On Mens Grooming Supplies #ManCraftedatKroger

Days of a Domestic Dad 11/14 10:20A Colby

Unilever Men’s Personal Care and KrogerThis is a sponsored post by Mirum. All opinions are my own. We happen to live really close to a Kroger. So, stopping in there for...

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Holiday Gift Idea: Razor Lil’ E Electric Scooter

My Crazy Savings 11/18 2:49A Courtney Solstad

I love gifts that keep my kids active and this gift is going to be a hit this year with my soon to be 3 yr old! He loves trying to keep up with his big sisters and this Razor...

Holiday Gift Idea: iHealth Infrared No-Touch Thermometer

My Crazy Savings 11/18 2:00A Courtney Solstad

I love receiving practical gifts as I am a practical person. This gift idea is perfect for anyone really, but I think any new parent would LOVE it! The iHealth Infrared...

Holiday Gift Idea: Lucky Tackle Box Monthly Subscription

My Crazy Savings 11/18 1:38A Courtney Solstad

We all have that one Grandpa or Uncle that loves to fish. He is crazy about it, in fact, he goes as often as he can! During the holiday season, I often look for hats or...

Personalized Ornaments from Ornaments with Love

My Crazy Savings 11/17 2:53A Courtney Solstad

Christmas is coming quickly! In fact it s NEXT MONTH! With Thanksgiving next week, I am starting to really my thoughts on Christmas. Each year, I try to find an ornament that...

Girlfriends Getaway in Downtown Mckinney

My Crazy Savings 11/17 2:22A Courtney Solstad

I love partnering with Texas Travel Talk and Visit Mckinney to explore more of my hometown and bring this post to you! All opinions are mine and are honest! One of my favorite...

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Royal Carpet Celebration.

The Wiegands 11/12 11:43P CaseyWiegand

A trip to remember. 5 women who I have the honor of walking beside day in and day out, my best friends, women who I could never ever spill enough love and gratitude over. Not only am forever grateful...

Texas State Fair

The Wiegands 11/8 8:02A CaseyWiegand

Precious sweet memories at the Texas State Fair! * most photos by Beckley Photography ( others my cellphone)

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Fall Trail Mix Bar

Crafty Texas Girls 11/17 2:37A Samantha Conner

Once a month, our middle school PTA hosts some kind of staff appreciation event. Sometimes it s a full meal. Other times it s just a treat. For October, we decided to do a Trail Mix Bar . I love...

Glamping Party & Using a Cricut to Make Feather Earrings

Crafty Texas Girls 11/13 4:24P Samantha Conner

My baby turned nine years old! To celebrate, she simply wanted a sleepover at home. So I started planning! We decided on a glamourous camping theme also know as glamping . Part of this was due to the...