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Experience Fort Worth’s Best Homes & Food at A Wish with Wings Kitchens Tour {Win}

September 2, 2014 By Autumn Rose Reo Leave a Comment

Top chefs creating delicious dishes in some of the most beautiful homes in Fort Worth? Sign me up – especially when there is A Wish with Wings involved!

As part of their fundraising efforts to grant “Magical Wishes for little Texans with life-threatening conditions,” A Wish with Wings sponsors the Kitchen Tour, a one-day event that allows you special access to experience a few of Fort Worth’s finest homes while munching on bites like ricotta pumpkin cheesecake, tuna tartare, chorizo stuffed dates from Fort Worth’s best chefs. Last year’s event included Chef Blaine Staniford of Grace, Chef Jon Bonnell of Bonnell’s, and Chef Anthony Felli of Del Frisco’s.

Since first opening their doors in 1982, a Wish with Wings has served more than 1,300 Texas children and families to grant wishes like they did for my son. Each magical wish brings hope, happiness, joy and laughter to a child facing an uncertain future, while giving the families the priceless gifts of memories to last a lifetime.

Luxury Fort Worth Homes included on the tour:

9552 Bella Terra
9585 Bella Terra
9341 Bella Terra
4660 St. Benet Ct
4616 Palencia Drive
9517 Marbella Drive
4666 Sidonia Ct.

All proceeds from the Kitchen Tour benefits A Wish With Wings, Tickets may be purchased in advance for $20 each and $25 on the day of the event. Reserve your ticket today by visiting www.awishwithwings.org or call (817) 469-9474. Kitchens Tour

Benefitting A Wish With Wings
Montserrat – Luxury Fort Worth Homes
Saturday, September 20, 2014 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Reserve Your Ticket: (817) 469-9474
www.awishwithwings.org

You can also win two tickets to the Kitchen Tour!

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See Santa, Grant a Wish in Arlington

December 2, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo Leave a Comment

It doesn’t matter how if you’re an excited toddler or an annoyed teenager, something magical happens when you see Santa Claus. But if you stop by Santa Land at Lincoln Square Arlington, your visit to Ole St. Nick will not only create a beautiful holiday memory, but also help A Wish With Wings grant magical wishes for little ones with life-threatening conditions.

There are so many places around the metroplex where you can sit on his lap and snap a photo. But I have a special place in my heart for the Lincoln Square location because my sweet son Jackson was the recipient of one of those wishes. For our first family vacation, we got to travel to the most magical place on Earth.

You can read all about our trip to Disney World and the Give Kids the World Village here, but just know that “magical” doesn’t even begin to describe our experience. From the limo ride to the airport to being greeted with a “Hi Jackson!” at every ride we entered, our entire family was overwhelmed with hospitality.

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And when I saw Jackson meet Mickey Mouse…be still my heart. It wasn’t just about traveling to Disney World, it was the opportunity to share with Jackson about why his being a little different makes him even more amazing.

I cried the entire trip as I watched my family experience all of the magic Disney World brings. And even as I sit here typing this post, I shed a little tear just thinking about this beautiful moment. I am eternally grateful for A Wish With Wings. I could never repay them for all they did to make my son’s wish come true. I can, however, go snap a photo with Santa so that other little ones can have their dreams come true too. Isn’t that what the Holidays are all about anyways?

Even if you’re an adult, Santa’s rosy cheeks and fluffy beard will make any Grinch a little less green. Santa Land at Lincoln Square Arlington will be open until Christmas Eve.

See the full calendar and other important info here.

Making Dreams (and Wishes) Come True: My Son’s Wish Story

September 18, 2013 By Autumn Rose Reo 7 Comments

Imagine your first family vacation started with a stretch limo and first-class seating for a four-year old and two-year old.

Imagine staying a resort that serves ice cream to kids 24/7, hosts Christmas and Halloween weekly and a sweet fuzzy 8-foot bunny comes and tucks in your child before they go to sleep.

Imagine your child having a life-threatening illness and for one week everything from breakfast to baths was done in efforts to make them feel like they were the most important thing in the world and everything you could anticipate was already taken care of on your behalf.

Imagine all that and more…cost-free.

We’ll that was my four-year-old’s first family vacation and his wish granted by Tarrant County-based A Wish with Wings, a non-profit organization that grants wishes to Texas children who have life threatening illnesses.

Remembering the trip, I’m still almost without words on how I can express my ultimate gratitude for making this wish possible for him as well as our entire family!

And even more astounding is that my son is more than one of the 120,000 kids that have experienced the incredible experience of Give Kids the World Village, a 70-acre, non-profit storybook resort in Florida that treats the families of children with life-threatening diseases on a cost-free dream vacation.

The trip was full of firsts: a first limo, a first plane ride, a first family vacation and a first (and) only Wish Trip.

While my husband and I braced ourselves for taking two kids on a plane ready with snacks, activities and electronics, we were met at the airport with smiles and assistance – making the trip pretty dreamy for us.

Upon arrival at Give the Kids the World Village, we were in every kids’ dream world with ice-cream served all day, a life-sized Candyland game to play, horse riding, fishing and even a waterpark right outside our door to the two-bedroom villa we were provided during our stay. While we could have been pretty supremely happy just staying on the premises, there was a little boy’s wish of meeting Mickey Mouse to make come true.

The next morning we charted our first of three journeys to Disney World. It was only fitting we would visit the Magic Kingdom and its new Fantasyland, the newest, largest expansion to the park and made with little ones in mind first. We just weren’t sure exactly how much in mind they had for “wish kids” like Jackson.

Upon arrival, THANKFULLY we were provided a double stroller to be able to roll through with two kids at 90-degrees plus temperatures. And just like they promise, once we approached Cinderella’s Castle, just like a storybook, Mickey and the entire cast began singing as soon as we approached and instantly my kids were chanting, “Dreams Come True” with beautiful smiles upon their faces and twinkles in their eyes. I couldn’t help but begin to tear up and let the magic take over all of us.

However, the magic we would encounter had only begun. Each and every ride we came to was met with a “Hi Jackson” and a better-than-fast-pass leap to the front of the line. Yep, for three days the longest we stood in a line was around 10 minutes and it was Memorial Day Weekend!

While going to Disney World was Jackson’s first wish, his second wish was to go to the beach and build a sand castle. Being so close the coast, my husband and I worked to make this off-the-charts experience even better. So we purchased every sand castle toy we could at Walmart, packed the car with sunscreen and towels and made our way to Cocoa Beach to bask in the sun and see our little ones experience the ocean. It was simply perfect.

I could continue you to share our magical week including a round of Dino-golf, the five times we road the Jurassic Park ride at Universal Studios in the rain or how we enjoyed eating with the Princesses at Askersus Hall and Jackson being kissed by each of them (he still blushes talking about that moment, too!)

However, it was the opportunity to give me and my husband the strength and the occasion to finally tell Jackson about his heart condition, what happened to him when he was born and why he has a large scar across his chest. All of a sudden, in this one moment, we felt telling him here, with all these other children at Give the Kids the World, he wasn’t different because he had a problem, but he was different because he was amazing.

I can never begin to repay A Wish with Wings, Give Kids the World, any of the companies that donate their time and money, or any of the countless volunteers that help keep this cause alive. However,you CAN HELP by contributing to North Texas Giving Day. On this very special day, your donation (of at least $25) to A Wish with Wings will be amplified, giving an even bigger opportunity for even more wishes to be granted.

Together, let’s make sure that even more ” Dreams Come True” for children with life-threatening illnesses.

Do Good for the Good of Others with Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2

December 1, 2014 By Autumn Rose Reo Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored post. However, my personal experience with GivingForward is all my own and makes it easy to share my thoughts about the importance of Giving Tuesday.

It’s crazy to think how much money has been spent just over Brown Thursday, Black Friday, or Cyber Monday.

If only 10% of the total could go to support true giving; a moment of total selfless acts and gifts that don’t turn into gifts under the tree, but amount to so much more.

Today, Tuesday, December 2, Giving Tuesday is a day dedicated to true giving. Giving Tuesday’s goal is to boost humanity rather than the economy. It’s about doing good for the good of others.

Just about a year ago, my son’s wish to Go to Disney World was granted by A Wish with Wings and Give Kids the World. For one week our family was giving a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate all that my son, a child with a Congenital Heart Defect, had been through in his short six years. It was a moment we will remember forever and was only possible through the tireless donations and giving of organizations and individuals committed to making dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses.

Recently, I felt like I could pay it forward when my best friend’s mother was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. A mother of three children, Cindy had often taken in many “kids” over the year and was always on the bleachers to cheer you on. Knowing that treatments would be expensive and tedious, many of us started our own spirit squad to repay the same favor Cindy had done for us. In efforts to raise money for Cindy, we launched a GiveForward page to raise money for others that wanted to help. GiveForward is the easy, online fundraising platform to help raise money for a loved one in need with the help of

In addition to a one-night fundraiser and our GiveForward page, we’ve raised almost $30,000.

So how can you GiveForward and make a difference? Remember, it doesn’t have to be a big check to make a big impact. On Giving Tuesday give time or money to a cause or person you care about. Buy a trailing customer’s morning coffee to warm and brighten her winter day. Rake your grandparents’ leaves before snow blankets their yard. Contribute cash to a non-profit like A Wish with Wings to celebrate children affected with diseases like CHD.

Acts of true giving take place every day on GiveForward, but Giving Tuesday is a wonderful time to reflect on how both small and large gifts make great impacts. Share your Giving Tuesday moments today by using the hashtags #GivingTuesday and #GiveForward. Or post a #UNselfie with what you’re doing for Giving Tuesday.

Now, go forth and give!

Sweet! Buy dozen Tiff’s Treats for $4, Make a Dream Come True for Local Boy THIS SATURDAY

April 22, 2014 By Autumn Rose Reo Leave a Comment

When two of my favorite organizations, A Wish with Wings and Tiff’s Treats have partnered together to grant the wish of nine-year-old Viggo, a survivor of Stage 4B Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, to go to Disney World, I needed to do whatever I could to help!

Especially since A Wish with Wings made my son’s dream come true for our family to experience Disney World.

Tiff’s Treats will hold a grand opening fundraiser at its newest location in DFW – its sixth in DFW and its first Las Colinas store — at 114 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 110, Irving, 75062 (intersection of 114 and O’Connor), on Saturday, April 26, 2014, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will raise funds for A Wish with Wings, which grants wishes to special little Texans with uncertain futures due to medical conditions. These funds will grant the wish of nine-year-old Viggo from Fort Worth, who loves Legos, Minecraft and the Beatles, and whose wish is to travel to Disney World this summer with his family, where he can focus on being a kid, instead of on the treatments he has had to endure for Stage 4B Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

On Saturday, April 26, celebrate the store’s opening and help raise funds for Viggo’s wish by purchasing up to six one-dozen boxes filled with one of Tiff’s Treats most irresistible flavors: chocolate chip, snickerdoodle or oatmeal raisin, for just $4 a box. Proceeds up to $5,000 will be donated to A Wish with Wings. Sales at this event are cash only. Viggo and his family will be there to share in the fun. It’s a flash grand opening event — and it’s all for a great cause!

Tiff’s Treats’ warm cookie concept normally requires a 30-minute notice for pick-up orders or one hour for delivery — however, for the grand opening fundraiser, no advance order is required, and customers can simply walk in to the new store and purchase hot cookies from 9 a.m. to noon. This deal is valid only at the new Las Colinas Tiff’s Treats location.

As the delicious aroma of fresh-from-the-oven cookies and brownies fills the air at the new store, guests can enjoy festivities and chances to win prizes. Get there early: the first 10 people in line at the grand opening April 26 at 9 a.m. will win a $100 Tiff’s Treats gift card, while the next 10 will receive a $50 gift card, the next 10 will receive a $25 gift card and the next 10 will win a $10 gift card. Guests who purchase a box of cookies at the grand opening can also enter in a drawing to win free Tiff’s Treats cookies for a year! Anyone who brings a new, unwrapped toy to the event to be donated to a Wish with Wings will also receive a $5 Tiff’s Treats gift card.

The mission of a Wish with Wings is to grant magical wishes to little Texans with life-threatening conditions. First chartered in 1982, this Texas-based non-profit has granted more than 1,200 wishes to children all over the Lone Star State with uncertain futures due to medical conditions. For more information on a Wish with Wings, visit the organization’s website at www.awishwithwings.com or call 817-469-9474. If you know of a child who is in need of a wish, please visit www.awishwithwings.com to get more information.

Tiff’s Treats in Las Colinas opens for regular business on Sunday, April 27. The new Las Colinas location can be reached at (972) 889-7700 or online at www.cookiedelivery.com.

Have a sweet week!

HOTDOG! Mega Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Plan

July 17, 2013 By Autumn Rose Reo 45 Comments

Every child usually requests at least one Mickey Mouse birthday. So we’re sharing our Mega Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Plan for a real HOTDOG time!

I don’t pretend to be a crafty woman. I wish I was. However, I’m one heck of pinner and can find pretty much anything on Pinterest. Especially party ideas.

So as we approached two monumental birthdays for my kiddos, with my daughter turning 2 in August and my son turning 5 in June, planning began by February 1. However, when my son was granted his wish to go to Disney World from A Wish With Wings, everything became Mickey Mouse. I mean everything. So of course, so did the birthday party.

Thankfully, with just a little help from some lovely bloggers on Pinterest & Etsy, some Amazon purchases, a local party rentals and 1 lovely neighbor who happened to have some leftover Mickey Mouse decor, we had a party to make Walt Disney proud – or at least make my little ones excited!

Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Plan

Since the party was at 10 AM, we had a lot to put up and get up early that morning. So to keep all the details in check, I took a template from Vertex42 and reformatted it to my own needs! Feel free to use this Mickey Mouse Birthday Plan downloadable as a PDF or in Google Docs for a plan to manage everything from invitations to day-of birthday deliveries, pickups and must-dos.

PDF // Google Docs // My Actual Completed Version

Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Invites

Oh Etsy, how do I love thee, let me count the ways…Thanks to MyCelebrationShoppe, I had these adorable invites made!

Then using the following graphic and downloading a similar Disney font I downloaded online, I addressed the invitations.

Best of call, since we had the invited printed before our trip to Disney, Jackson was able to personally give his invitation to Mickey Mouse at Disney World during his wish trip. It was such a precious opportunity!

Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Look

Like any good mama going to Disney, I had personalized clothes made for my kids. We then repurposed them for their birthday outfits! Adorable and affordable from ThePolkaDotLollipop (she was amazing, quick and so easy to work with!)

Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Decor

As I mentioned I had a neighbor who had balloons, a Mickey cardboard standout, and some banners to start with, so I was already in good business.

But mama never stops at that.

I then ordered the essentials – plates, napkins, tablecloths, including this little polka dot one, and even a photo backdrop to stick up on the fence to welcome families when they arrived at the party.

Borrowing an idea from the Mickey Mouse Playhouse attraction at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, we added a balloon drop to pull after signing “Happy Birthday.” I mean, who doesn’t love balloons? And it’s was less than $12.

So I wasn’t selling out completely, Jackson and I spent an afternoon making a Mickey centerpiece for the refreshment table from a post I had found from The Simple Life using styrofoam, a terra cotta pot, a dowel rod and spray paint.

Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Food

My favorite part of the party is always the food! We we made it easy serving hotdogs of course (Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog!) and chips along with lots of snacks!

Since we always do AM birthday parties (key to a successful party when you have littles), we needed a little something healthy, my grandparents sent over this adorable Edible Arrangements (perfect!)

At this age cupcakes are a mandatory since cake + 2 year-olds just makes a big, sticky mess on me. Just purchasing cupcakes from our neighborhood market, we put cute Mickey Mouse toppers and then this adorable cupcake stand from Wilson.

I tried to make our drinks easy, but it actually took a little tracking down. Langers actually let me know where to find these Mickey Mouse apple juice pouches, so I bought around five cases just to make sure I didn’t run out!

But I had to do one more thing when I came across some photos of some cute cake pops and cupcakes featuring Oreo cookies for Mickey Mouse ears. While I found several different versions of how to do them Mickey Mouse Oreo Cookies on a Stick, I ended up with my own shortcut version. But, let’s face it, if I can do it, anyone can!

Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Games and Fun

On to the fun! Since bounce houses are the way to go with kiddos at this age, we were able to find a everything Mickey Mouse 5-in-1 combo playhouse for a great price from a local bounce house company in Fort Worth. They did everything from set up to breakdown. We kept it dry while the party was happening, but afterwards I let the kids go crazy when we hooked up the hose to slide for a little water action!

But the real entertainment of the part was a special visit from Mickey Mouse himself! A sweet invitation from Jackson (and a call to It’s a Party Today) made sure Mickey was available to come by for a special birthday treat! After the party had started, Mickey showed up with his own DJ to play fun birthday games and music to get the whole party going for around an hour. He even stayed for birthday cake, photos and passed out restaurant gift cards to the kiddos! We had a blast with Mickey and his friend and the kids couldn’t get enough of him either! (Even if you aren’t doing Mickey Mouse, don’t worry, they do a little bit of everything!)

Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Favors

What’s a Mickey Mouse party without ears? Unfortunately, most the ones I found rather expensive ($5 at least a pair.) Thankfully I found an international online company called AliExpress.com that was able to send me a package of 30 Mickey and Minnie ears with bows for less than $1 a pair! While I had to order these well in advance of the party (two months), they sent them over in no time and with no issues.

The whole party was so much fun and we are so thankful to everyone who came to celebrate!

You can find more Mickey Mouse party ideas on my Pinterest page.

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Would You Donate Your Wedding to Charity? This DFW Couple Is.

June 5, 2013 By Autumn Rose Reo Leave a Comment

Wow Wednesdays:

I’ve been completely overwhelmed by the huge acts of charity and hospitality I’ve seen and experienced over the last few months.

Whether it’s been blood drives for disaster victims or volunteering to help others, it’s been beautiful to see mankind help each other in their time of need.

Recently I came across a local DFW man who announced he and his fiancee have turned their nuptials into a Charity Wedding to benefit St. Baldrick’s pediatric cancer research charity. Starting today, they are looking for sponsors and donations and already have Taco Cabana behind them to donate “Free Taco Cabana for a Year.” It’s an amazing and giving opportunity when normally people are willing to spend big money – and this big family just wants to give it to other kids in need.

You can learn more about their Charity Wedding on his blog, “Halftime Lessons.” They need all the support and awareness they can get, so as a wedding present do what you can to help!

Speaking of incredible charities, I can’t wait to share my son’s wish trip to Disney World made possible by A Wish with Wings – COMING SOON!

We Are to Going Disney World…NOW WHAT?

April 4, 2013 By Autumn Rose Reo 2 Comments

To-Do Thursday:

Photo courtesy of 1001fonts.com.

NOW WHAT?

Is it just me or does it seem like your list keeps getting longer and you aren’t taking anything off? I know mine does. So I took a big look at my calendar and saw what was on my “must-do” list for this weekend:

Go to Michael’s on Saturday for “Kids Craft, You Shop” Event for $2!
Very cool event for kids to do a special themed craft at your local Michaels, learn more here.

Get Ready for “Day Out with Thomas” at Grapevine (next weekend)!
Don’t have your ticket yet? Then get your discount code here!

Prepare for a trip to Disney?!?
WHAT? Yep, you got that right! My son’s wish was granted from a Wish with Wings to go to Disney World and we go in less than 90 days! Considering some good moms plan this magical trip for months and sometimes years, it’s difficult to think I haven’t planned anything yet! #uhohspaghettios

Photo courtesy of the a Wish with Wings Facebook page

So to get things rolling, I decided to ask my fellow mom experts who have thought of EVERYTHING from how to surprise their kids they are going, how to dress them, itineraries – you name it.

Wow. Man, did I learn one thing…there is SO much to learn about going to Disney World!

So while I’m doing my homework to attempt to live up to my four-year-old’s dream vacation (did I mention it’s his FIRST vacation, too?), here’s a look at some of my favorite posts and sites to help us plan our trip to Disney World?

Milk and Cuddles: Dining at Disney World 1 and More Dining at Disney
There’s so much to say here, she had to do two posts! Did you know you SHOULD make reservations for some of your Disney dining choices at 180 days out BEFORE your trip? Yep, it’s true and there are so many places to eat, snack and treat. And considering eating is one of our favorite past times, dining is at the top of our Disney to-do list. Shannon, gives you the lowdown on what you need to know to get your grub down on Big D (Disney that is!)

Ramblings of a Frugal Mom: Disney World Tips, Tricks and Ideas!
Dawn’s family heads to Disney each time she finds out she’s pregnant (sounds like a reason to keep having kids, right?) This DFW-based online expert knows how to do things awesome and inexpensively. She shares all her memorable tricks to make your trip memorable for years to come.

Suitcases to Sippy Cups: What Happens When You Lose a Child at Disney
This mama knows how to travel AND with her family in tow, too. She’s done a little bit of everything from RVing, skiing, and of course, Disney. While I don’t anticipate losing my child, it is a relief that it’s happened before AND there’s a way to locate your kid. (Consider it like algebra, you don’t need it daily, but there will be a time.)

My Crazy Savings: Looking for a Stroller Rental at Disney World?
With two kids under 5 at Disney, I’m sure there will be more time on wheels than there will be on feet. And since we will also be on a plane to get there, I’m not going to try to tote the “good stroller” to Disney or use the “cheap” one and have it die out on my on Day 1.

Alpha Mom: 65 Things to Do & See at Disney World?
While we won’t be doing all of these things, it was a great checklist to begin our jouney of “what to do, what to do.”

Free Disney Font Download: without having to download a free toolbar to create some of the coolest stuff for the kids like shirts, special messages and more.

WDW Prep School: “How to Plan a Trip to Disney World in 6 Steps, this is my one-place-for-everything from packing lists, templates and more. (She’s got things there I wouldn’t even think to think about.)

So now I ask: do you have a recommendation of must-dos for two toddlers at Disney World? If so, please let me know. Really, I need all the help I can get. And if you are a blogger, than share your link here and I’d love to add it to this “best of” Disney blog posts!

Birthday Fun in Dallas with Spa at the Village, DISH Drag Brunch, Hotel Zaza Sunday School & Napa Valley

October 29, 2012 By Autumn Rose Reo Leave a Comment

Me Mondays:

“Me Mondays” are supposed to be a one-day dedicated to focusing on making things better for ALL moms. However, today the title is most apropos because today IS my birthday, so I’m sharing how this mama spent the weekend celebrating her 22st birthday (hahaha, give or take 10 years or so.) I have to admit it was the best one yet! It was all about conquering some bucket list items!

Starting off the fun festivities, after a hard-hitting session of Jay’s Bootcamp and one of my favorites Friday’s spin class with Melissa, I spent a glorious afternoon at The Spa at the Village in Colleyville. Thank goodness for a perfectly timed Groupon because for less than $100, I was able to get the Pumpkin & Spice Fall Spa Package (which is valued at $430!) The whole experience was heavenly — with a delicious massage, a pumpkin facial and even a an inch loss body wrap (always a nice way to start off a birthday is with a few inches off your body!) I opted to get a few add-ons as well which were well worth it since my dark circles have seemed to disappear – or at least minimize for the time-being! The staff was amazing and I know I’ll be back since they offer specials to their members and I can’t remember the last time I felt that relaxed.

After Friday afternoon, I was more than happy to call it done with my festivities, but that was just the beginning. My amazing husband had me open a FedEx box addressed to him, but when I opened it, I found a beautiful handbag. I have to admit, I’ve been waiting for a long time to get this purse, so I couldn’t have been more surprised. It is beautiful! While this one wasn’t a bucket list item, it was on top of my “All I Want For Christmas…” list. Santa just showed up a little early this year!

Again, just the beginning of the birthday fun, I spent a few hours with some friends on Saturday enjoying a few of Fort Worth’s most beautiful homes and best chefs with The Kitchen Tour, a fundraising event for A Wish with Wings. It may have been chilly, but some of the tasty soups we enjoyed made it worth it (that and the bloody mary that kept me warm on the inside!) I love looking a beautiful homes and certainly enjoying award-winning food from local restaurants, so this was ideal for a pre-birthday event!

Sunday was the icing on the cake. My mom and two of girlfriends got gussied up and attended Brunch at DISH. Referred from Dallas’ Queen of the Scene, Cynthia Smoot, Once a month the Oak Lawn rest throws a party with brunch, bottomless mimosas and drag queens. It’s hard to imagine a drag show at 10:30 AM in the morning, but it and the three-course brunch was a perfect way to spend the morning. Another bucket list item complete. However, bottomless mimosas ensured the party wasn’t over yet.

Of course, what would Sunday be without Sunday School? But this is not the Sunday School you are used to. Hotel Zaza puts on a heck of a party and this time Halloween was the occasion. While I wish I could tell you how great the food and drink was, especially since the pancakes are supposed to be phenomenal, but it was more like a night club than a breakfast spot. Sunday School Brunch includes food and fun like no other…just be ready to need a little recoop time after all the fun is over! This event is a MUST for anyone in Dallas. (Just be happy I don’t have photos to share with you!)

While I could definitely say that I had the best Birthday ever, I still have one more bucket list I get to complete for this birthday…a trip to Napa Valley! I can’t wait to share this bucket list item with you upon my return! I can hardly wait, but after this weekend’s fun, I’m glad that I have some days to recharge and rehydrate!

So if today is your birthday, I hope it is as wonderful as mine has been — thanks to some amazing friends and family members. And if you have a birthday coming up soon, I have one piece of advise: “Celebrate your day like it’s the last one you got!”

To-Do This Weekend: Treat Your Senses

October 25, 2012 By Autumn Rose Reo Leave a Comment

To-do Thursdays:

This weekend is all about preparation for fall…with Halloween next week, my 21^st birthday (tee-hee) and a little chill actually roiling into Dallas/Fort Worth, I need a little time to get things in line.

So with the exception of all the fun things I need to catch up on like laundry, dishes and holiday planning (I did say that), I’m planning on keeping the calendar light — well, kinda.

Here are a few events I’m planning on for this weekend:

Aida (with the kids?)
Rhea Lana Consignment Sale (for the kids)
Wish with Wings’ Kitchen Tour
Face Logic’s Peel Event (just for mama!) (see below)

Face Logic Spa, one of my favorite local spas owned by local mom Faryn Clark, is holding their annual Image Peel Event with an opportunity to see the future of your skin, Oct. 26 – 28. While I’d like to think my skin isn’t beginning to age, I can’t ignore the things I can see and even worse, the things I can’t see — YET.

The experience includes a special introduction to the Woods Lamp, which utilizes an ultra violet light to reveal color changes and areas of hyperpigmentation (age spots/sun damage) below the skin’s surface so they can prevent those imperfections before they are visible.

A peek into the future is $25 and includes a Wood’s Lamp session and an aesthetician’s analysis of what it reveals. Consultation also includes a 20 minute Image Vitamin C or Orodemic Peel ($59 value) + a $25 gift card for any Image retail product -to use that same day, cocktails and a pass into the Peel Event reception.

Annual Image Peel Event

Facelogic Spa Highland Park

October 26th-28th

Reception – October 27th, 1 pm – 6 pm, featuring Jena Sorenson, LME

Raffle, goody bags and more than $800 in giveaways

4518 Lovers Lane

214.696.3223