2024 Fort Worth Moms Favorite Things

Learning how to swim is an essential part of growing up. It’s a big leap for both child and parent. Emler Swim School takes away all the fear of putting your child in the water with its highly trained and caring staff. We love Emler Swim School’s small class ratios and wide variety of classes for babies up to big kids as well as competitive swim teams.

So much more than a little gym, Gymboree Play & Music lives up to its name with play, music, art, and preschool prep classes for children ages 0 – 5. Think of Gymboree as an extension of your child’s early education. Its classes foster sensory development, gross and fine motor skills, turn taking, collaboration, independence, and even gentle separation from familiar adults to get them ready for the school years.

Hilton Southlake has treated the moms of Beal Media like queens over the years. It’s our first choice for both team retreats and family staycations. It has an outdoor pool with chairs and umbrellas, a clean gym with Peloton bikes, treadmills, weights, and complimentary towels. There are several shops within walking distance. The nearby pond and walking trail are the cherry on top to a stay in Southlake.

House of Shine exists to help everyone find his or her spark – the thing that makes you shine. Its methodology hinges on the acronym S.H.I.N.E., which represents strengths, hobbies, interests/irritants, needs, and experiences. The staff walks you through each topic to help you tune into your life’s purpose. Its life-defining courses are for all ages. Visit its one and only storefront in Grapevine to get inspired.

Based in Denton, Klee Naturals is a non-toxic makeup company for kids. Klee only uses safe, natural ingredients such as organic coconut oil, organic argan oil, organic honey, and pure essential oils. No synthetic fragrances, phthalates, parabens, or artificial colors here. Also, no unicorns were harmed in the making of these products. What we love even more is that for every makeup kit sold, Klee gives a sparkly gift to a patient at Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital.

Visit Melt Ice Creams in the Stockyards, on Magnolia Avenue, in Willow Park, and Bishop Arts for homemade, gourmet ice cream. Melt partners with local farmers for the freshest, richest, creamiest dairy, and the cones and cookies are a secret recipe. A portion of all sales helps throw HAPPY birthday parties for children experiencing homelessness. It also vends scoops by the bag, cooler, cart, or “joy ride” for private events.

As any mom knows, it is nearly impossible to find a kid’s snack that is healthy and yummy. Skout Organic to the rescue! Every snack bar is made with seven ingredients or less, and the ingredients are organic, plant-based, and gluten-free, making it easy to fuel your child with clean energy and avoid dangerous allergens. Request a flavor to try online or build a customized box with your and your kid’s favorites.

Go for the butterflies, stay for the tranquility. As an underrated oasis in the epicenter of South Dallas, Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park is THE place to pass the time with your kids. From the friendly axolotls in the lobby to the sleepy serpents in the snake house, kids roam, discover, and play in nature. We recommend picnicking by the fountain, romping the tree house jungle gym, roaming the paths of wildflowers, crashing a wedding (not really, but you could), and waving hello and goodbye to the butterflies at the daily release inside the exotic greenhouse.

Each ingredient in a VETTED Dermlab formula is vetted to ensure it aligns with the brand’s strict requirements. Every formulation is clean, ethically-sourced, and scientifically backed to help your skin. With that said, your nighttime routine just stepped up a few notches. Treat your skin to a vetted regimen of C Cleanser, M₁ Light Moisturizer, M₂ Rich Moisturizer, Vitamin C Complex Serum, and Retinoid Serum. Future you will thank you!

Ditch the overpriced rentals for your child’s next party, and book a crafting experience instead with Whimsical Wagon Crafting & Events. Dallas-based master crafters bring all the tools, stools, and tables needed for a crafting party. And these aren’t your typical crafts – make bracelets, fossil digs, rocket ships, glowing fairy houses, and more. Parties are $15, $20, or $25 per attendee depending on the craft you choose. Alternatively, you can order kits to be delivered to your house with easy-to-follow instructions.