The State Fair of Texas is saying Howdy to the Holidays with a sweet giveaway that is perfect for every Texas lover in your life and those that miss the fun, levity and jolly Texas good time of the State Fair. Winners will have the chance to win two t-shirts, 2020 themed bobblehead, holiday ...
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PBS Kids Talk About: Race and Racism {Video and Resources}
Race is a hot button issue for many Americans right now. It and the nature of American politics has created a situation that threatens to boil over like a pot with the heat turned up too high. As the parent of multi-racial children and in light of the current political and social climate in ...
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Creamed Corn + Great Cheese from Bellwether Farms is a winning combination #letseat
At home entertaining is at an all time premium, and I have to admit, it is one of my favorite places to experience and explore what's new, fresh, delicious and simply wonderful. My kids are fully familiar with the idea of grab and go sampler plates for easy noshing while we are watching something ...
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NASA + Future Engineers launch Youth Essay Contest ~ Enter now until December 17, 2020 #Artemis
Pairing STEM education and writing skills, NASA and Future Engineers invite your student to enter the Artemis Mood Pod Essay Contest. Students K-12 are encouraged to share their vision and story for 'leading a one-week expedition to the Moon's South Pole. The contest is open to U.S. students and ...
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A Lone Star Christmas Returns to the Gaylord Texan Resort on November 13, 2020
Gaylord Texan Resort is busy preparing for its 17th annual Lone Star Christmas event opening on Friday, November 13, 2020. Overnight resort guests and local day visitors can pre-purchase individual tickets now for the full lineup of Christmas activities including a brand-new marquee pop-up ...
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The Trains at NorthPark benefitting Ronald McDonald House return to bring holiday vibes November 14 thru January 3, 2021
As the seasons change and the holidays arrive in Dallas, the Trains at NorthPark Center return to bring a bit of levity as a fun, holiday classic tradition for their 33rd year. The event opens November 14th and runs through January 3rd, 2021. Precautions in place for COVID-19 will adhere to state ...
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Do You Need A Mini-Van? Um, Yes. You do. Meet the 2021 Honda Odyssey Elite #DSMDrive
I was her... the fighter of the minivan life... even with three kids and a ton of gear, I had drank the Kool-Aid on the stigma, the un-fun, stuffy personality of the traditional big family hauler. I was adamant that I did not want a mini-van... I was wrong... I had not yet met the right one ... let ...
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Need to Make Your Dollars Stretch? Here are 4 Tips to Make it Work {video inside}
Covid-19 is changing the way that we do business, interact in our communities and with each other. Recently, I recorded a segment with WFAA-TV's Good Morning Texas sharing tips about how to stretch your dollars without feeling deprived and going without.
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Prairie Lights Returns to Grand Prairie with an In-Car Experience on Thanksgiving Day 2020
Get ready to be treated to 2 miles of glittering lights in the premier holiday light park in Texas, Prairie Lights, located at Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake in Grand Prairie, Texas. Since this is 2020 and the safety of guests, visitors and program employees is a priority, Prairie Lights 2020 will ...
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Best Activities for Children on Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it might be beneficial to start preparing some activities for your kids! Not only will they be fun for your kids to do, but the activities will keep them busy while you’re cooking all your delicious food. For three of the best activities for children on ...
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What First Time Parents Should Know About Newborn Health and Wellness
So your bundle of joy has finally arrived---congratulations! Amidst all of the flurry of excitement around preparing for a baby, going through labor and delivery, and receiving well wishes from friends and family, you may not have given much thought to what happens after you leave the ...
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How to Build an Affordable Outdoor Kitchen
So you want an outdoor kitchen, but you have budgetary constraints. Honestly, who doesn't? Even people building lavish outdoor kitchens almost never tell their contractor, "Price is no object!"
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Awaiting Bridgerton on Netflix: Retelling Romance for the Screen
"Has anyone else read what Lady Whistledown has written of late?" When I heard those words uttered by none other than the magnificent Julie Andrews, I was positively giddy.
It meant that the long awaited preview for Bridgerton, the new Netflix series by Chris Van Dusen of Shondaland and based ...
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