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Top Stories: ➊ – We were perfectly comfortable at a North Dallas private school. So we switched to DISD (Sunday), ➋ – Eco-Friendly Cleaning for Trashcans and Recycling Bins (Thursday), ➌ – Kids Toasted Trail Mix! (Sunday), ➍ – 5 Back to School Afternoon Snack Ideas (Saturday), ➎ – Nominate Your School for the Chance to Soar Royal Treatment (Friday)

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Admission To Every National Park Is Free This Sunday

Kids Activities Blog 8/21 9:32A Brittanie

Have you been trying to decide what to do this upcoming weekend with the family? Say no more! Plan a trip to your nearest National Park because Admission To Every National...

5 Fantastic Fall Side Dishes!

Kids Activities Blog 8/21 7:00A Chris

Fall food is the best food! Snuggle up with a book in front of the fire, and one of these yummy 5 Fantastic Fall Side Dishes for a yummy snack. 5 Fantastic Fall Side Dishes!...

People Say You Shouldn’t Buy Your Milk from Costco

Kids Activities Blog 8/21 6:13A Brittanie

I love Costco and how I can save a ton of money by shopping in bulk for a family of 5. However, I just found out that People Say You Shouldn t Buy Your Milk from Costco and I...

Rainbow Sponge Painting

Kids Activities Blog 8/21 1:00A Chrissy

There is something just so magical about rainbows! Capture the essence of lazy summer days, and the thrill of spring with a fun Rainbow Sponge Painting project! Sponge...

5 Easy Desserts for Fall

Kids Activities Blog 8/20 7:00A Chris

I love fall for all of the fun ingredients that come alive this time of year including all those yummy treats like these 5 Easy Desserts for Fall! Easy to Make Fall Desserts...

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Nominate Your School for the Chance to Soar Royal Treatment

In the Loop Kids (Education) 8/16 3:16A ChancetoSoar

Nominate your school to receive the Royal Treatment from Chance to Soar! Chance to Soar is giving YOU the chance to pay it forward by honoring a local school. Starting in September, Chance to Soar...

Why does Texas have the lowest reading standards for fourth graders? It’s complicated

DMN Education Front Blog 8/21 1:50P Eva-Marie Ayala

Letters — Term limits, Voting Rights Act, presidential candidates, public schools, Dan Patrick

DMN Education Front Blog 8/20 7:00P Letters to the Editor

Mesquite ISD bus driver attempted to solicit child for sex, police say

DMN Education Front Blog 8/20 12:42P Tom Steele

How UT Dallas evolved from a small research center into one of the fastest-growing universities in...

DMN Education Front Blog 8/18 2:04P María Méndez

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Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles are an easy, elegant side dish to any meal for any occasion! Green Bean Bundles have become a popular dish at our house for different holiday times. Seasoned with a...

Classic Monster Cookies

Jennifer Cooks 8/19 3:30A Jennifer

Thick and chewy monster cookies that are loaded with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and m&m s are sure to be a hit with your family! I remember my mom making these Monster Cookies when I was in...

Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

Jennifer Cooks 8/14 3:43A Jennifer

Old fashioned crispy sugar cookies are rich and buttery and will melt in your mouth! They re perfect with coffee. Get this tried and true recipe now! Quinton’s grandmother “Nanny” used to make these...

Classic Deviled Eggs

Jennifer Cooks 8/12 2:59A Jennifer

Classic Deviled Eggs are a staple at almost any family gathering or holiday! With a few simple and inexpensive ingredients you’ll have a delicious bite-sized accompaniment to any meal! Something so...

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CTCMath Review

Jens RAQ 8/21 7:18A Jenn L

CTCMath is a wonderful online math curriculum and resource for anyone with school-aged children. Covering math from kindergarten through high school, the 12-month Family...

Get a Free In-Home Consultation from Best Buy!

7 on a Shoestring 8/21 4:15A Staci Salazar

The Free In-Home Consultation program brings highly trained Best Buy In-Home Advisors into your homes to answer questions about Wi-Fi, smart home, appliances, home theater,...

Get Those Dishes CrystalDry™ with a Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher

Days of a Domestic Dad 8/21 3:40A Colby

The new Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher delivers a sparkling clean and dry with advanced PrecisionWash technology and patented CrystalDry technology. CrystalDry™ technology is...

5 Free Things to Do in Kansas City with Kids

Carrie Elle 8/21 12:00A Carrie

We rounded out our Epic Summer of Travel with a road trip to Kansas City, and I ve got to say that Kansas City knocked it out of the park. Not only was it clean and pretty, but it also had a super...

Types Of Crystals and Their Meanings

Dallas Single Mom 8/20 5:43P Teia Collier

Crystals can be used in a lot of ways. While some crystals are used in different types of decorations and pieces of jewelry, others can be used for healing and spirituality. If you’re planning to buy...

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Little Boys Love Big Trucks

My Crazy Savings 8/10 3:34A Courtney Solstad

What is it about big trucks that little boys love? I have a three year old who loves them. We don t personally own one, but he is LOVES them. When driving down the road, he...

100% Online Experience Car Shopping

My Crazy Savings 8/10 2:43A Courtney Solstad

You can do so much of your shopping online now, so why not buy your next car online? I am not just talking about researching the make, model, and features of the next vehicle...

Three Ways to Enjoy that New Car Smell Today!

My Crazy Savings 8/10 1:47A Courtney Solstad

There are three ways that you can enjoy that new car smell today or any day actually! I don t know why but it s such an inviting smell and especially if you have sweaty teens...

What is Certified Pre-Owned when it comes to buying a Used Car?

My Crazy Savings 8/10 1:25A Courtney Solstad

I haven t owned many new cars in my life in fact I have only owned two. One, my hubby and I purchased when we traded in two vehicles as newly marrieds, and the other I won...

Cars on Market, One Stop Shop for Used Cars

My Crazy Savings 8/10 1:05A Courtney Solstad

I love the idea of a one stop shop for used cars! Cars on Market is just that! You can find pretty much any make/model at Cars on Market. I love that they don t have just one...

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Summer of Mentorship 2019 Week Six :: Shontell Brewer

God Centered Mom 8/18 7:36P Heather MacFadyen

Small is the new huge. With the ability to connect with anyone, anywhere in the world, feels like we’re more isolated and ineffective than ever. But what if we worried less...

Summer of Mentorship 2019 Week Five :: Lynn Hoffman

God Centered Mom 8/11 7:35P Heather MacFadyen

Being a mom reveals your most broken places. I often think motherhood would be easy if my boys behaved better. Or maybe if I read one more parenting book. Or if I finally...

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