Grapevine Library TumbleBook Program... The Grapevine Library now offers the Tumble Book Library. Tumble Book offers online read-along picture books with puzzles and games, online read-along chapter books for children and teens, and online audio books for children, teens and adults. Everything is free and there is no need to register or provide any personal information. The program is accessible from the library’s webpage at www.grapevine.lib.tx.us. Click “Children’s Services,” then “Online Read-Along Books." Based on what … [Read more...]
Summer Movies at Studio Movie Grill – Lewisville
June 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
studiomoviegrill.com/SummerSeries.php 11am every Monday - Friday! 1600 South Stemmons Freeway Lewisville, TX 75067-3908 (972) 906-0002 Adults $2; Kids $1 Wk of Title 6/13 How to Train Your Dragon 6/20 Shrek Forever After 6/27 MegaMind 7/04 Madagascar 2 7/11 Kung Fu Panda 7/18 Stuart Little 7/25 Charlotte’s Web 8/01 Open Season 8/08 Wimpy Kid 8/15 Monster House … [Read more...]
The Ark at First Baptist Coppell: Free Indoor Play Area
June 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
http://www.fbccoppell.org/the-ark The Ark located in First Baptist Coppell (590 S Denton Tap Rd in Coppell) is a great indoor play area for kids of all ages. Open hours vary, depending on the time of year (there is less open play time during the school year, when the church has a preschool program), but entrance is free. Summer hours are 9am-5pm Mon-Thurs & 9am-12pm Fri. Please check the calendar on their website to verify hours before heading out. Besides the play structures, we spotted board games a plenty, and there are … [Read more...]
Boredom Busters: 110 Fun At-Home Activities for Families & Kids
June 24, 2010 by 5 Comments
Over 100 fun (and mostly free) activities that you and your kids can enjoy at home. This handy list can easily be printed and placed on the refrigerator - a great way to have instant “ideas” when boredom strikes! Challenge YOUR kids to do one activity every day all summer long. It’s a great way to learn a few new games and activities, while filling those “I’m bored!” moments. Obstacle Course Scavenger Hunt Water Balloons Collect Bugs Study a spider web 3-legged races Wash the dog Wash the car Paint … [Read more...]
Family Fun on a Budget – Silly Fun
January 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Sometimes kids (and parents) just need to get silly. Throw caution to the wind and try some of these off-the-wall ideas to get your family laughing and playing. Have a Silly Day Schedule a whole day of silliness. Start with having dinner for breakfast and breakfast for dinner. Make your meals even sillier by making funny faces with gravy in your mashed potatoes or with syrup on your pancakes. Sprinkle something fun on your pizza, like frosted flakes or candy sprinkles. Wear silly clothes, like mismatched socks and t-shirts on backwards or … [Read more...]
