Featured Activities
LEGO Look-a-Like Contest
LEGOLAND Discovery Center is having a LEGO Look-a-Like contest! In order to participate in this contest you will need to recreate the “What it is is Beautiful” ad. Be creative and imitate the 1981 LEGO ad to the best of your ability (text not required). Then take a picture & post it on our LEGOLAND Discovery Center main Facebook wall. This contest is open to ages 3-12. Ages will be … [Read More...]
Pajama Party with Dennis Lee and the Funky Monkey Bunch
Lamb of God Preschool has chosen to support American Childhood Cancer Organization’s fundraiser and awareness campaign: ‘PJammin’ for Kids with Cancer. Children with cancer spend an incredible amount of time in their pajamas. To show support and raise funds for childhood cancer research, Lamb of God will participate with a coin collection. Students and staff will be wearing their PJ’s … [Read More...]
Disc Golf Tournament in Lewisville
This weekend, come watch over 180 players compete in the Dynamic Disc Winter Warm-up Tournament. Competitors will play one round at Lake Park and one round at L.L. Woods. Spectators are welcome at either location. Saturday, February 4, 9:00am - 4:00pm Amateurs will tee off at Lake Park at 9:00am; Pros will tee off at L.L. Woods at 9:20am. Everyone will take a lunch break from 12:30 - … [Read More...]
Hot Deals & Giveaways
$5 Pass at Indoor Safari Park
$5 Basic Play Pass at Indoor Safari Park - Plano & Southlake About This Deal Roar! Don't let the kids turn into cranky tigers when it's too cold to play outside. Tame them with a visit to Indoor Safari Park in Southlake or Plano. Safari Park is filled with jungle-themed activities to put your child's mind and body in motion. This awesome deal includes one Safari Train Ride, one Robotic … [Read More...]
Deals this week 01-24-12
Some deals worth mentioning this week: $5 for a $10 gift card to Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops $17.50 for a $25 gift card to Pottery Barn $17.50 for a $25 gift card to Build a Bear Workshops $5 for a $10 gift card to Boston Market … [Read More...]
Ongoing Activities & Events
Revert to ReUsable in the Kitchen
Taking Care of the Earth as a Family: In the Kitchen, Revert to “Re-Usable” Paper plates, napkins and plastic dinnerware waste the environment, increase bulk in trash, and kill trees. Real dishes, cloth napkins, and steel cutlery enhance the eating experience while reducing toxic trash and saving trees. For household cleaning, switching to green products such as recycled paper towels … [Read More...]
2012 Carrollton Trail Map
New! 2012 Carrollton Trail Map Now Available Did you know that Carrollton has over 15 miles of developed trails that are a perfect way to enjoy the natural beauty of our community? The City’s newly released 2012 Trail Map is a convenient way to plan your route. Trail locations and distances are clearly marked on the map, along with insets of some of the most popular loops. You can view … [Read More...]
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Parenting Hotline in DFW
Have questions about raising kids? First-time parent? Difficulty communicating with your teen? Call PAL...The Parenting Center offers afree Parenting Advice Lineweekdays from 12:00 - 3:00pm (817) 332-6399 This free service is available to parents and caregivers who need answers to their concerns or questions about caring for children. A trained staff person is available to take your … [Read More...]
Is It Montessori or Montes-sort-of?
You have to admit that’s a valid question around Flower Mound, Lewisville and Highland Village these days. While it’s encouraging that more and more parents are appreciating the life-long value of a Montessori education, I’m amazed at the number of new Montessori schools popping up like mushrooms after a Spring rain. There are three within 2 miles of my house. With all of these … [Read More...]
We Recommend
Learn more about these local businesses: Ambit Energy AquaKids® Flower Mound Attack Basketball Academy Best Gymnastics Brilliant Sky Highland Village Cox Cleaning D-Bat Lewisville Dallas Child Denton County Friends of the Family Erranddipity Footlights Dance Studio Game Truck Juice in the City Kindermusik with Heidi Lamb of God Preschool LEGOLAND … [Read More...]
Family Friendly Recipes
Monkey Bread Recipe
Ingredients: 3 (10 oz.) cans biscuits, cut into fourths 1/2 cup sugar 1 T cinnamon 1/2 cup margarin 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Directions: Shake biscuits in mixture of sugar and cinnamon in plastic bag. Arrange in bundt pan. Melt margarin and brown sugar in small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently. Pour over biscuits. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Invert onto … [Read More...]
How to Make Mini Krabby Patties
Mini Krabby Patties (Turkey Burgers) From Living Locurto: “My son NEVER eats anything new, but he now loves these since I started calling them Krabby Patties!! Thanks, Sponge Bob:-)” This recipe was inspired by Rachel Ray, find her original recipe here. I made some edits based on what my family likes best. Ingredients: * 1 package ground turkey * 2 rounded tablespoons … [Read More...]
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