How does this holiday always escape us?! It’s already practically here. It seems like it’s one of those holidays where “we’re not doing gifts” … but at the same time you sneakily don’t want the day to come and go and really have NOTHING. Here are a few budget friendly picks for the dads in […]

Wesley’s playground is another great indoor play area for kids in DFW! Address: 185 S White Chapel Blvd. Southlake, TX Bright, open and spacious, Wesley’s playground is perfect for kids ages 11 and younger. It’s worth stopping in here on a hot day, rainy day, or just for fun. This indoor playground is located just […]

The Galleria is a great place for indoor toddler play, and window shopping for mom, at the same time. Address: 13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240 The Children’s Play Place at the Galleria Mall is a cute, fun play area on the third floor of the mall, next to Nordstrom. There is a lot of […]

A beautiful, historic-themed playground featuring imaginative, western-style play buildings. Address: 600 Spinks Rd., Flower Mound, TX Heritage Park and playground is tucked away amidst a wooded area in Flower Mound. It’s uniquely designed around historical, western-themed buildings. The play equipment made to look like you’re stepping back in time, which is so fun for the […]

Shopping for baby shoes is the best. You can buy the absolute most adorable, entirely non-functional, stylish little footwear to compliment every outfit and it doesn’t even have to fit right. Your little one will happily wear them for all the photos and you can return them to the closet in mint condition. When your […]

“You’re having twins.” Nothing quite prepares you for those words.

I remember lying on the exam table, staring blankly at the screen. My mind was racing. How on earth could I have twins? We already had three kids under five—how could I handle two newborns on top of the chaos I already was living in?

A park of natural beauty, Parr Park is great for outdoor adventures, including picnics and walks through the woods. Address: 3010 Parr Lane, Grapevine, TX Parr Park in Grapevine is definitely a go-to park for an outdoorsy family day. It’s tucked away from busy roads, surrounded by trees, and there are big fields of green […]

Everyone’s favorite redhead: Anne is one of literature’s most beloved heroines. Reading Level: Ages 9-15. This book will be enjoyable for girls and boys alike, but will appeal particularly to young girls. Length: Varies by edition, typically between 300 and 400 pages.   About the Author: Lucy Maud (L. M.) Montgomery (1874-1942) is a Canadian […]

A sweet book that will resonate with young children and their parents alike, Corduroy is a story of being lost and found, of longing for a home and finding one. Reading Level: Ages 2-6 Read Aloud time: 4.5 minutes About the Author: Don Freeman (1908-1978) is an American author and illustrator, whose most beloved books […]

Beautiful Bicentennial park is sure to excite kids of all ages with its unique and inviting dragon-themed layout. Address: 450 W. Southlake Blvd. Southlake, TX Bicentennial Park is honestly one of the most gorgeously landscaped playgrounds I’ve ever seen. This dragon-themed, water-feature playground has a very unique layout, and is inviting for people of all […]