back-to-school

My current favorite recipe is straight off of Pinterest--and it is the easiest fall pumpkin recipe ever!  I love anything pumpkin, and with our hectic schedules having a snack on hand can be a life-saver. When I first pinned this recipe, I will admit I was skeptical. 2 or 3 ingredients, dependin... Read More

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I am not a sports person. I actually graduated from a high school that didn't have organized sports--no, not even football. (I'll pause while all the Texans I live with try to overcome th... Read More

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If you are like me, you are just now getting adjusted to the back-to-school routine. It is my first year to have all my children in school, so it has been a real adjustment. My twins attend the same school, but their older brother goes to a different elementary. Luckily, they all ride the same bus. ... Read More

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I had to laugh recently while we were watching The Muppets during family movie night. As Mary told the kids about their two week break from school, they actually sounded bummed. Although that would be great for kids to love school so much that they don’t want to leave, that’s not always the case... Read More

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I'll be the first to admit that when it comes to style I'm not the hippest Mom on the block. I want to look good but don't always know what's "in." Galleria Dallas' fashion stylist, Holly Quartaro has the perfect hot list on the latest fashion trends for the new school year. For North Texas kids,... Read More

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August is already here and back-to-school shopping lists, plans-of-attack and, of course, budgets are on the brain. Don't panic! The Westin Galleria Dallas and Galleria Dallas are here to make your back-to-school shopping very easy this year! According to the National Retail Federation, the a... Read More

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  The kids are in their second week of pre-k and third grade. Ironically, I’ve been more tired than ever! I’m lacking sleep and in desperate need of it. Despite my attempts to get the... Read More

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I've heard stories about it, and I have seen it when I came home early from work, but I was not at all prepared for the carpool line. Every day I leave my house and get to the school 30 minutes early.  To some that may seem a little crazy, but to me it's just not early enough.  I'm still number... Read More

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We have survived the first week of school! I made it through by advanced planning but it was apparent that there were a few things that needed attention this weekend. My so... Read More

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My oldest son started kindergarten this week.  No longer my baby, he is now a "big kid" going to what he calls "big kid school".  No more day care with 3-5 teachers watching him throughout the day.  Now he has one teacher.  One person to teach him and help him grow into a little man.  Do I trus... Read More

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