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The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. ― Eleanor Roosevelt

Whether it’s girls night out or date night, family trips or book signings, you’re living your best Texas life. I’ll give you tips to help you decide what experiences are worth the splurge, where to cut corners, and when to bring your camera!

10 Spooktacular Family Fun Events in DFW

10 Spooktacular Family Fun Events in DFW

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...

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All the llama love for ShangriLlama

All the llama love for ShangriLlama

Llamas do not like hugs. (Super disappointing.)Llamas will pose for selfies. (I have digital proof.)A llamas' diet is super restricted. (According to the Mama Llama expert.)...

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DFW Family Fun Fall Roundup

DFW Family Fun Fall Roundup

Let's move this year along, shall we? Bring on Fall and all that Texas has to offer. In case you're feeling the fall vibes too, here are a few fun things to do with your family to get everyone in the mood for autumn! CHECK EACH LOCATION’S WEBSITE FOR COVID-19...

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Leaky Con: Ten tips for your first visit

Leaky Con: Ten tips for your first visit

Harry Potter fans, lean in. We have to discuss Leaky Con, a Harry Potter fan convention. Leaky Con is a huge extremely well-organized experience of all things from J.K. Rowling’s world of wizards. There are discussion panels, autograph and photo sessions with the...

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Squeezing the last bits of summer at SummerFest

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...

10 Family Activities in DFW to Beat the Summer Heat

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...

Exploring the Frisco Fresh Market

Frisco, you are fab. We love your new farmer's market. The Cupcake and I went to your soft opening for the Frisco Fresh Market today, and I'm so glad we did. It's going to be crushed tomorrow once the word gets out about this fun new shopping experience. Here's our...

Les Mis in Dallas and you need to go!

This sponsored post is by Julie Grimmet, of juliemeasures.com. All opinions are her own.Can a musical live up to 25 years of anticipation? If that musical is Les Misérables, then yes it can. I grew up listening to the Les Misérables soundtrack. My parents both speak...
Fantasy in Sand comes to Arlington

Fantasy in Sand comes to Arlington

There’s a new attraction at Globe Life Park in Arlington this summer, and you just have to follow the yellow brick road, i.e. I-30, to get there. Fantasy in Sand made its US debut, officially opening in Lot F today, just a major leaguers fastball away from the iconic...

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Frisco Police Department – K9 Officer Cali

Frisco Police Department – K9 Officer Cali

Frisco Police Department introduces new  K9 Officer Cali , thanks to a $40,000 donation from Elevate Life Church. Cali is a beautiful black, 3 year old German shepherd who serves not only as a K9 officer, but as a narcotics dog.Her partner is Officer Jacob Sample and...

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Dallas Modani Furniture Store Grand Opening

Dallas Modani Furniture Store Grand Opening

I pretty sure haven’t been this hip in years. Last night, me and my +1 Sabrina made a MNO of the Modani Furniture Red Carpet Grand Opening party.Complete with ribbon cutting.It. Was. Lush.Even the building façade is impressive.This sophisticated store is set up with a...

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Frisco’s New Michaels Crafts Store

Frisco’s New Michaels Crafts Store

Frisco just got better last week. It’s a two Michaels town now, and that’s huge for us craft geeks.The new Frisco Michael's store had it’s soft opening on Thursday night (I was one of the first lucky shoppers through it’s doors!) and the Grand Opening was on Sunday...

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Inside the GM Manufacturing Plant in Arlington, Texas

Inside the GM Manufacturing Plant in Arlington, Texas

One of the arguments that the hubs and I have the most is how long we’ll keep our vehicles. I’m an every two-years "need a new car" kind of girl. He brags that he's a "drive it till the wheels fall off" kind of guy. I laugh when he says that I’ll be driving my SUV for...

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Tips on Exploring the New Nebraska Furniture Mart

Tips on Exploring the New Nebraska Furniture Mart

We've been waiting for almost 2 years for the new Nebraska Furniture Mart to open. Ever since we started considering building our home in The Colony, Texas, it's been smack-dab on our daily drive taunting with its promise of awesomeness. We've been watching, watching,...

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Perot Museum Giveaway

Perot Museum Giveaway

Happy Birthday Perot Museum of Nature and Science! You're a young 2 years old, but already a Dallas darling. I was lucky enough to attend a special luncheon celebrating the 2 year anniversary of the opening of the Perot Museum and to hear about the amazing things...

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Reliant Lights Your Holidays

Reliant Lights Your Holidays

They're predicting 100% chance of snow this Saturday at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas. Seriously. The snow-filled play area is just one of the many features planned for the festivities in Downtown Dallas. If snow in our balmy 60 degree temps isn't enough to bring you...

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Gift Ideas at The Vintage House, Carrollton, Texas

Gift Ideas at The Vintage House, Carrollton, Texas

I popped into the Vintage House last weekend in a desperate, last minute -- like I'm on the way to the party last minute -- attempt to get an ornament for a Daisy Troop's ornament exchange and also the mom's white elephant exchange. Not only does the Vintage House,...

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