If you never did you should. These things are fun, and fun is good. – Dr. Seuss
One of the best parts of parenting is seeing the world through kids eyes. There’s so much to do for kids in North Texas. Keep these pages in mind when you’re planning staycations in town, long weekends and the “boring” days of summer!
Whether we like it or not, 2020 changed how we socialize. Maybe you’re not quite ready to send the kids off to an in-person summer camp, but heaven knows you’ve got to have something for them to do! Much like schools had to pivot for online learning, many camps have...
Whoa. Spring Break. Where did you come from? If you’re like me and Spring Break is all of a sudden here, you’re going to need a go-to list of things to do when the kids are out of soccer camp and tired of playing around the house. No doubt you will soon be...
Traditions and Christmas go hand in hand, but there’s one Dallas tradition we always work into our busy holiday season. We visit the Trains at Northpark!The Trains at Northpark features the largest miniature train exhibit in Texas and serves as a fundraiser for the...
Summer is going to be here in a hot minute. Have you thought about what you're doing to do with the kids while they're off from school? So many great choices, so many fun places. How to keep it all organized?! Thanks! Download the...
This post is sponsored by Gaylord Texan Hotels and ICE!ICE! Dallas Gaylord’s signature holiday attraction is back with a new RUDOLPH theme for 2018!It doesn't feel like the holidays until we wear those big blue parkas and slide down the ice hills at ICE! Every year we...
Don't let the ghosts and goblins scare you away from having a "spooktacular" time this Halloween. Here are ten family fun events in DFW that will get you and your family into the Halloween spirit!1. LEGO Pumpkin Patch & More at LEGOLAND Discovery Center’s...
This post is sponsored by the Gaylord Texan. All opinions are my own.Smurfs are where it's at y'all. I mean... have you ever seen a sad Smurf? At the end of the movie or the story or whatever? NO. They are living their best life! And you can too if you go get after...
Stop it, Texas. Just stop it with your overachieving self and your record high temps over and over this month. You know who's over and over it? Me. There's a reason I'm in a bad mood from May through October.Seriously though, there's no relief in sight so grab your...
This post is sponsored by Sea Life Aquarium and authored by the fabulous Melanie Karas.All opinions are her own. Sea Life Aquarium in Grapevine has been a favorite destination since our oldest was about 9 months old. There is something for every age— lots of visual...
The holidays may be over but there's still tons of family fun in DFW in the coming months. Here are a few things I have my eye on.JANUARY You've Stepped Back into an 80s Arcade See if you can master some of the arcade games from the 80s era and maybe get your name...
This post featuring Lonestar Christmas is hosted by the Gaylord Texan Hotel. I attended their media event, and all opinions are my own.There are so many fun things to do in DFW to celebrate the holidays that we have to get started early to get them all in, AMIRIGHT?...
Thank you ENCHANT CHRISTMAS Arlington for sponsoring this amazing experience for one lucky MommyUpgrade reader! I am excited to partner with you to promote this event. All opinions are my own.Y’all it is CHRISTMAS time!!!! And no one does Christmas bigger than Texas...
Growing up with a scientist for a Dad was a little different than the norm. For example, when he would ask for a piece of hard candy in a wrapper (you know, like a Werthers), he’d say, “Could you hand me a piece of that ellipsoidal shaped candy, please?” (Yep, to this...
This post is in partnership and is hosted by Sew Fun Studios, however all opinions are my own.Summer is coming to a close. I can’t believe the blur of camps and play dates and poolside fun is ending soon. My girl is a busy bee from June – August, mostly with athletic...
I’m lucky to live in a state that’s filled with a million miles of places to go – in fact, I barely need to leave North Texas to find the fun! Here are some of my favorite places to share with my family.
