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Here’s The Best Holiday Gifts That Don’t Require Batteries

December 4, 2020 //  by Mary Jo

Are you tired of giving and getting the same old plastic toys and holiday gift set hand lotions? If so, I have some …

Here’s The Best Holiday Gifts That Don’t Require BatteriesRead More

Category: Christmas, Featured, Holidays, Kids and Family, Metroplex Life, Places to See, Shopping, Social and Lifestyle, Travel, What To Do In Dallas Fort WorthTag: allen, arlington, arts and crafts, board games, Broken Bow, christmas, dallas, dfw, experiences, family fun, fort worth, fossil rim wildlife center, Fredricksburg, frisco, Gift giving guide, glen rose, go ape, holiday, kids activities, KidZania, kiwico, Mail Order Mystery, mckinney, OK, perot museum, plano, pogo pass, road trip from DFW, sports, things to do in dfw

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SNOWDAY In Dallas Lets You Have Your Own Holiday Escape!

November 30, 2020 //  by Allie

Back by popular demand, SNOWDAY has returned for an even more adventurous second season, with multi-sensory, magical, …

SNOWDAY In Dallas Lets You Have Your Own Holiday Escape!Read More

Category: Christmas, Featured, Holidays, Kids and Family, Local Events, Local News, Metroplex Life, Places to See, Travel, What To Do In Dallas Fort WorthTag: christmas, Christmas at Galleria Mall, dallas, family friendly, family fun, galleria, holiday, holiday events, kid friendly, kids, kids activities, north dallas, north dfw, snowday, things to do in dallas, things to do in dfw, what to do in dallas, what to do in dallas fort worth

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See A 10 Foot Massive Teddy Bear At This Hidden Park Near Dallas

November 30, 2020 //  by Lana Duran

Teddy Bear Park in Dallas is a gorgeous park with views of a creek, intricate bridges, and fountains along the trails. …

See A 10 Foot Massive Teddy Bear At This Hidden Park Near DallasRead More

Category: Easter, Featured, Holidays, Home and Garden, Kids and Family, Local News, Metroplex Life, Places to See, Social and Lifestyle, Spring Break, Travel, What To Do In Dallas Fort WorthTag: dallas, family friendly, family photos, fun, highland park, instagram, instagrammable, kids, kids activities, north dfw, teddy bear park, turtle creek

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Here’s Where To Find The Best Live Christmas Tree Farms Near Dallas This Winter

September 15, 2020 //  by Lana Duran

Christmas is coming, even if the Texas heat isn’t letting us get in the holiday spirit. Its time to start planning all …

Here’s Where To Find The Best Live Christmas Tree Farms Near Dallas This WinterRead More

Category: Christmas, Featured, Holidays, Home and Garden, Kids and Family, Metroplex Life, Places to See, Shopping, Sports and Entertainment, Travel, What To Do In Dallas Fort WorthTag: 4d farms, caddo mills, canton, christmas, christmas tree, cleburne, crowley, dallas, december, family, family friendly, farm, fort worth, greenville, haynies green acres, holiday, kadee christmas tree farm, kajin trees, kids, kids activities, lone star pines, mainstay farm, patton christmas trees, sandone christmas trees, season, terrell, tradition, tree farm, van alstyne, weatherford, winter, wintergreen christmas tree farm, yesterland farm

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Gaylord Texan Resort And Paradise Springs Water Park Near Dallas Is REOPENING June 8

May 28, 2020 //  by Allie

With summer quickly approaching you're probably looking for things to do in Dallas Fort Worth. A popular DFW …

Gaylord Texan Resort And Paradise Springs Water Park Near Dallas Is REOPENING June 8Read More

Category: Featured, Kids and Family, Local News, Metroplex Life, Places to See, Travel, What To Do In Dallas Fort WorthTag: dallas staycation, date night, dfw date night, gaylord texan, grapevine, grapevine area, hotels, hotels near dallas, kids activities, local news, paradise springs, reopen, reopen texas, staycation, summer, summer activities, things to do in dallas, things to do in dfw, water park, waterpark, what to do in dallas, what to do in dfw, what to do in grapevine

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The Dallas Arboretum Is Reopening This Month: Here’s Everything You Need To Know!

May 26, 2020 //  by Lana Duran

Have you been looking for a change of pace during these trying times? Crowded trails and your neighborhood might be …

The Dallas Arboretum Is Reopening This Month: Here’s Everything You Need To Know!Read More

Category: Featured, Kids and Family, Local Events, Local News, Metroplex Life, News, Places to See, Travel, What To Do In Dallas Fort WorthTag: arboretum, dallas, dallas arboretum, dfw, dfw parents, family, family friendly, garden, kids activities, local news, texas, things to do in dallas, things to do in dfw

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You Can Pick Your Own Strawberries From An Endless Field Of Berries Near Dallas

May 5, 2020 //  by Allie

It's springtime and that means it's time for fresh, ripe strawberries! Pecan Creek Strawberry Farm is located just north …

You Can Pick Your Own Strawberries From An Endless Field Of Berries Near DallasRead More

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Dolly Parton Is Reading Bedtime Stories To Kids Online Every Week

April 3, 2020 //  by Allie

Everyone’s favorite Book Lady is bringing children and families everywhere just what they need during a time of unrest. …

Dolly Parton Is Reading Bedtime Stories To Kids Online Every WeekRead More

Category: Featured, Homeschool, Kids and Family, Sports and Entertainment, Stuck At HomeTag: bedtime, celebrities, coronavirus, covid 19, dolly parton, family, family friendly, goodnight with dolly, homeschool, imagination reading, kids, kids activities, learn at home, literacy, reading, stuck at home

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10 Math Websites For Kids That Will Make Homeschooling Easy

March 29, 2020 //  by Lana Duran

Are you looking for fun websites for your kids to practice math problems? We know math is a subject a lot of us struggle …

10 Math Websites For Kids That Will Make Homeschooling EasyRead More

Category: Featured, Homeschool, Kids and Family, Metroplex Life, Stuck At HomeTag: education, homeschool, kids, kids activities, learn at home, math, stuck at home, students

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Kids In DFW Can Now Watch TV To Learn At Home For FREE: Here’s How

March 28, 2020 //  by Allie

DALLAS/FORT WORTH – KERA just announced a new lineup of curriculum-based television programs supporting At-Home Learning …

Kids In DFW Can Now Watch TV To Learn At Home For FREE: Here’s HowRead More

Category: Coronavirus COVID-19, Featured, Homeschool, Kids and Family, Local News, Metroplex Life, Sports and Entertainment, Stuck At HomeTag: education, family friendly, home school, homeschool, kera, kids, kids activities, learn at home, pbs, stuck at home, students, things to do with kids

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10 Homeschool Science Experiments Your Kids Will Actually Want To Try

March 26, 2020 //  by Lana Duran

Have you looking for fun homeschool science experiments to do during social distancing? Are you feeling overwhelmed …

10 Homeschool Science Experiments Your Kids Will Actually Want To TryRead More

Category: Featured, Homeschool, Kids and Family, Kids Science, Metroplex Life, Stuck At HomeTag: education, homeschool, kids, kids activities, kids science, learn at home, science, science experiment, science lessons, stuck at home

This Simple Inertia Science Experiment Will Keep Your Kid Busy While Stuck At Home

March 24, 2020 //  by Lana Duran

Are you looking for an easy way to teach your kids about inertia and the laws of motion? Do you need to find a science …

This Simple Inertia Science Experiment Will Keep Your Kid Busy While Stuck At HomeRead More

Category: Featured, Homeschool, Kids and Family, Kids Science, Metroplex Life, Stuck At HomeTag: education, family, family fun, homeschool, kids, kids activities, learn at home, science, science experiment, stuck at home

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