It's time for the great State Fair of Texas! That's a solid reason for me to head east, if ever there was one. Here are some of my recommendations from past experience and research for this year's family visit.
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Beyond enhancing gross motor skills, yoga teaches children coping techniques to help them stay calm during life’s stressful moments, which can help manage stress and social anxiety. Yoga also improves executive functions in children’s brains like cognitive control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility.
As a kid in California, my family was at the beach practically every weekend during the summer. I wish I could say this means I’m some awesome surfer chick, but I’m not. However, I do love the water.
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We moved to Mistletoe Heights last spring and have since fallen in love with the area. The location -- and neighbors -- can't be beat. Since moving in, we've found ourselves going to the same places over and over...
We are bursting with new development and family friendly neighborhoods. Anything you need, we probably have it. We have our choice of Targets (super or regular), our choice of Krogers (super or regular), and our choice of Starbucks (all super, of course). But, we also have amazing local spots. Here are a few of my family’s favorites.
One of my favorite serving activities to do is make sack lunches for the local shelter. We make turkey sandwiches with chips, fruit, and a dessert, and we put it in a sack lunch for the residents.
It's not always easy getting the kids packed up and on the road to go to car events, but it is always worth it when we see their little faces light up!
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8 Tips for Making a DFW Family Staycation Smooth Sailing
You have our permission to build a fort, have a pillow fight, even play with your (room service) food on your next family staycation in DFW.
