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Fight Hunger Spark Change to Donate 75 Million Meals with Walmart

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In Arlington, Texas, we are all about teams…

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AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys

Make a difference with the #FightHungerSparkChange campaign at Walmart, now until May 3. Learn more at http://wm8.walmart.com/Hunger

Globe Life Park, Home of the Texas Rangers

Make a difference with the #FightHungerSparkChange campaign at Walmart, now until May 3. Learn more at http://wm8.walmart.com/Hunger

Walmart, Home to the Fight Hunger Spark Change campaign

Our local Walmart is planted directly in between Globelife Park, home of the Texas Rangers and AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. However, this time our team is setting out to fight hunger with the Fight Hunger Spark Change campaign.

Make a difference with the #FightHungerSparkChange campaign at Walmart, now until May 3. Learn more at http://wm8.walmart.com/Hunger

When you look around you, wherever you are, at the store, at work, at school it’s hard to think that 1 in 6 of those people you are looking at, talking to or passing in the hallway or in the aisle is struggling with hunger.

With such astronomical proportions, it’s really hard to even begin to think how you can help.

Make a difference with the #FightHungerSparkChange campaign at Walmart, now until May 3. Learn more at http://wm8.walmart.com/Hunger

However, now until May 3, by just buying specially marked items you already buy regularly at Walmart, snap a shot of six friends or by just making a donation at your local Walmart, you can make a difference to FIGHT HUNGER SPARK CHANGE to have 75,000,000 meal donations to local food banks with Feeding America.

Yes, it’s that easy to make a difference!

Make a difference with the #FightHungerSparkChange campaign at Walmart, now until May 3. Learn more at http://wm8.walmart.com/Hunger

1) For each participating product purchased at Walmart now May 3, suppliers will make a donation to help secure one meal* on behalf of local Feeding America food banks. Together with Campbell’s, ConAgra Foods, General Mills, Kellogg Company, Kraft and Unilever, Walmart hopes to secure 75 million meals* by the end of the campaign. For more information and a list of participating products, please visit walmart.com/fighthunger.

Make a difference with the #FightHungerSparkChange campaign at Walmart, now until May 3. Learn more at http://wm8.walmart.com/Hunger

2) Walmart customers can donate to their local Feeding America food bank at the registers of any participating Walmart.

3) Share the movement on your social media channels to generate a donation.

Here’s how it works:

  • Take a picture of six people who commit to solving hunger
  • Post your picture on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and connect it to the hashtag #WeSparkChange—make sure your post is public so it can be seen and counted
  • Share your post
  • Walmart will donate $10 for every qualifying post, up to $1.5 million**

Make a difference with the #FightHungerSparkChange campaign at Walmart, now until May 3. Learn more at http://wm8.walmart.com/Hunger

We’re only half way there today and only a few weeks left to help make it to 75,000, o00. I know you’ll be doing some grocery shopping in the next three weeks – just make sure to grab the boxes with the sticker “FIGHT HUNGER SPARK CHANGE” and your item = one meal.

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If you don’t think hunger is a problem for you or those people are around you, you might want to think twice.

 

Reconnect with Family Fun at Trinity Forest Adventure Park {Special Offer}

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Been thinking the fam needed to do something together, but the thought of another movie night or going to spend tons of money at an event to just get full of sugar while standing in line at the bouncehouses?

Instead find something fun to do that might ACTUALLY have your family become stronger? Happier? And reconnect?


The Trinity Forest Adventure Park is a combination of a canopy tour, challenge course and zip line in Dallas.

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Trinity Forest Adventure Park is an aerial course that has six self-guided courses at three different elevations and four levels of difficulty. The courses become higher and gradually more difficult, and have 8-12 elements (obstacles) each. Each course varies in terms of elevation and the strenuousness of the challenges.

The courses consist of: 

Military-style obstacles (cargo nets, wobble bridges, tight ropes, ladders, etc.)
Zip Lines where the participant is in control
Six Courses with varying degrees of difficulty

To participate, an individual must be:

6 years old AND at least 48” tall
Able to grasp a cable 60” above them while flat-footed
And LESS than 265 lbs.

No matter what your activity level, you and your family will have lots of fun working together, breaking a sweat and getting outdoors to do something unforgettable time and time again at Trinity Adventure Park. 

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Trinity Forest Adventure Park Coupon. Receive 1 free, standard, full-price admission ticket w/purchase of An Adult standard, full-price admission ticket. Not valid w/any other offer/discount. Must follow directions on coupon (after claiming w/email address) to get the discount. Coupon expires 6/30/2015.
Coupon expires 6/30/15. Must follow directions on coupon to get the offer.

 

Get Your Turkey at MOOYAH for Limited Time {Flash Giveaway}

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In Arlington, Texas at Collins Street)  we have a new choice in town for burgers and shakes. I wasn’t sure exactly what we needed ANOTHER burger place in town for, so we made our way to the new MOOYAH to see what all the buzz was about.

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MOOYAH is all about the choices to make your own burger, hot dog and french fries combo. With all kinds of options from several different cheeses, grilled onions to sauteed mushrooms, MOOYAH has a variety of protein options including meat, black bean and for a limited time only, Jennie-O turkey burgers. Until the end of this month, you can enjoy the Jalapeño Jack Turkey Burger.

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Jennie-O, a brand on a mission to make it easy to eat well, provides a mouthwatering option for burger fans who want a zippy kick with the ideal amount of spice. By customizing the experience with a combination of MOOYAH’s three buns, five cheeses, 11 toppings and 11 sauces, every member of your family is sure to enjoy the experience.

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You’ve got until the end of April to try the Jalapeño Jack Turkey Burger so head over to your local MOOYAH to get your cluck on! Then share your experience and “show your tail feathers” on social using #myMOOYAH to win MOOYAH Moolah.  And to make it even better, one lucky reader will win a $20 gift card MOOYAH Gift Card and $20 in Jennie-O coupons.

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Need a Doctor? Mend is the App For That

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SponsoredPostDisclaimerThere’s nothing worse as a mom to see your child sick and you can’t do anything to help…

Except when you either have to wait until daylight hours to try to beg for an appointment with the pediatrician OR to roll into an urgent care facility or emergency room in the middle of the night with tons of other sick folks waiting to be seen while your kid tries to keep from throwing up all over the waiting room?

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Don’t you just wish you could call your doctor and have them come to the house? Or better yet, to hit a button and in minutes the doc be at your bedside?

Thankfully, Dallas’ own Dr. Jonathan Clarke, a physician-certified in emergency medicine and military physician, not only heard your plea, he made the process even easier with an app. Mend, like Uber for medicine, delivers convenient, affordable, on-demand healthcare in your home, office or hotel, for patients age 2-64.

Launching just this last month in limited areas of Dallas including Uptown and Frisco, Mend services patients Monday – Friday 8 am – 8 pm and weekends 11 am – 6:30 pm. However, those without an Apple device or would prefer to speak to an individual to make an appointment at 469.458.6363 (MEND), Monday – Friday 8 am – 4 pm.

THE MEND PROCESS IS EASY

1. Download the Mend App on Apple iTunes to sign up for the service.

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 2. Request a visit using the app in just a few easy steps.

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 3. Now wait until the doctor comes to you.

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While at this time Mend does not accept any insurance, sometimes comfort, convenience, and customer service are completely worth the very reasonable costs (that are also consistent with what I’ve paid for urgent care out of pocket costs.)  Ranging from $199 for the visit to $175 for a complex service, no services are rendered without your consent and are payable with your credit card, Health Savings Account, or Flexible Spending Account. And what about if you need a prescription? Not only will Mend write out the prescription, but

And what about if you need a prescription? Not only will Mend write out the prescription, but Doughtery’s Pharmacy will provide same-day (or next day) delivery to your doorstep as well. I remember one time I was able to get into my doctor for a 20-minute visit then to have to spend six hours waiting for my prescription at the pharmacy. I would have paid big bucks to have been able to sleep at home and then wake up to have my pills handed to me at the door.

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While Mend may be convenient for those specials times, they are a compliment to the services your primary care doctor and not a replacement.  So make room on your iPhone and view the website to see if your area is served right now. If it’s anything like Uber, this concept is only going to grow exponentially as people see the value in this service.

Now let the mend begin! 

 

Come on Ride the Train: Day Out with Thomas

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I will be sad the day that my son won’t light up with the pure thought of Thomas the Tank Engine, but until then, I’m going to enjoy our spring tradition of Day Out with Thomas at Museum of the American Railroad at Grapevine.

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Little engineers and their families are invited to  ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends® series. In addition, children will meet Sir Topham Hatt™, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas the Train themed activities including arts & crafts, storytelling and more. The tour, now in its 20th year, will make 42 stops across the U.S. and Canada and is expected to welcome nearly one million passengers in 2015.

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This year, Thomas & Friends celebrates 70 years of friendship. All aboard the Best Friends Express forThomas-themed programs and activations as the #1 blue engine celebrates friendship with fans around the world.

  • A 25-minute (approximate) ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and hear Thomas greet his fans!
  • Meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway
  • A Thomas & Friends Imagination Station; featuring stamps, temporary tattoos, hands-on arts & crafts, train tables, and coloring sheets.
  • Storytelling, video viewing and live music, magic shows, petting zoo, model train layout & more!
  • Arrive at least an hour ahead of departure time to park, pick up tickets and board Thomas The Tank. Of course, feel to arrive earlier and stay later to enjoy all the Day out with Thomas activities.

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Follow Thomas & Friends on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thomasandfriends and Twitter @ThomasFriends. #DOWT #ThomasObsessed

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Day Out with Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2015
April 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 9 am to 5:15pm Fridays, 9 am to 6:00pm Saturdays & Sundays
705 S. Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051
Ticket prices are $18-22 plus tax for ages 2 and up (service charges may apply).
www.ticketweb.com/dowt or 866-468-7630

Win a family four-pack of Day Out with Thomas tickets for Friday April 17, either 10:30 am or 4:45 pm. 

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Go Thai and Try: Easy Thai-Style Halibut Recipe

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When I was pregnant my only cravings were for strawberry cupcakes and anything Thai. I couldn’t get enough of anything Thai especially since its cuisine powers all those sweet, sour, salty and spicy taste buds. However, just because the flavor profile of Thai cuisine is complex not all the recipes have to be especially when using seafood.

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With a few key ingredients like sweet chili sauce, cilantro and corriander,, you too can be cooking up your own Eastern-influenced  Thai-Style Halibut that will impress your family, friends and most of all, you!

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The key to this dish and any meal you make with seafood is is selecting a great piece of fish. Halibut is a very versatile white fish you can use in many dishes and starting yesterday Market Street DFW received its first shipment of halibut. If you aren’t the type to cook with seafood because it seems too complicated, you just need these tips from Market Street to make you an aficionado.

Market-Street-Fish-Market-MamaChallenge Market Street has an incredible fish selection and if you still need a little help picking the right fish, how to cook it or even to get your fish steamed onsite, all you have to do is ask. While this dish could use almost any fish cut as a fillet or a steak, halibut cooks easily on the grill, stays together, pairs well with the chili sauce and the diversity of the other flavors with the flaky meat of the fish.

 Fish Tip: Trying to figure out how much fish to purchase? Approximately one pound per person should be perfect.  

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  Fish Tip: Wondering if the fish is cooked? Remember, fish continues to cook after you take it off the heat, so make sure NOT to overcook it. 

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Thai-Style Halibut

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Ingredients

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  • 2–4 halibut steaks or fillets
  • 3/4 cup Thai Chili Sauce (easily found in the Asian ingredient aisle)
  • 3 Tbsp. fish sauce
  • 6 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup chopped corriander
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 5 cloves garlic (Tbsp. pureed garlic)
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients but the fish in a bowl, stirring until completely mixed.
  2. Rinse the fish, pat fry and place in a baking dish. Pour half the marinade over the fish and turn fish until thoroughly covered in the marinade. Marinade for 1-24 hours. (Reserve the rest of marinade for sauce.)
  3. Brush grill with oil (I used an indoor one over the stove, but outdoors is always best), then cook fish each side for 3-4 minutes. Do not overcook.
  4. To serve, serve fish right off the grill over Jasmine rice or vegetables. Cover fish with warm sauce and then garnish with cilantro.
  5. Enjoy!

Market-Street-Colleyville For the best prices on fish, meat and produce, make sure to sign up for Market Street rewards program to get points for your purchases, coupons and more.  To find your closest  Market Street, check out the website!

Worth the Stay: Sheraton Fort Worth Renovates Hotel

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A few weeks ago DFW was plagued by Icemegedon. If you haven’t heard, here in Dallas we don’t do know how to deal with snow and ice, so if any precipitation falls, especially when it turns to ice, the world stops. Unfortunately tests don’t and the hubs had a biggie (his BAR exam), so we were forced to stay as close as possible to the testing center in Fort Worth. For him, the stay was a necessity, for us, we had a reason for a “getaway” even if we didn’t get to go too far from home (or the hotel), it was a change of scenery. And a heated indoor pool didn’t hurt either.


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So off to the Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa we went. A long time hotel in downtown Fort Worth, I was excited to have a chance to check out its recent renovation and changes it would be making over the next few weeks. With a few days to spare indoors, we would be able to take a look around the hotel and take it for a test drive! (I mentioned the heated pool while it was snowing, right?)

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Perfectly located only two VERY short blocks from the Fort Worth Convention Center, the Sheraton Fort Worth will soon be complete with renovations to:

  • Guest Rooms
  • Club Level Guest Rooms
  • Club Lounge
  • Lobby Bar
  • Lobby-level Perks breakfast and lunch bistro

The room was the ideal size for a family that had two kiddos that needed space to move around, an oversized couch and a table space for me to make snacks for the kids. For mom I had the work set-up to power through what I needed to take care of my work load. And then there was the uber comfortable couch that we could all fit on comfortably while we watch TV!

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Somehow I was able to steal an hour to enjoy a one-hour massage from the Spa. The full-service salon provides everything a gal or guy could want to revive and recharge including nails, hair, facial and my needed solution, a much-needed massage from the spa director that goes down as one of my favorites ever. REALLY.

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After feeling like a million bucks at the spa, the family sat down for dinner at the hotel. Met quickly by a very friendly waiter, we were seated. While the service was a little slow (we blamed the snow and probably a understaffed restaurant due to the ice), we had a hot dinner steps from our room. I was glad the menu including innovate entrees the adults enjoyed and the kids’ favorites well made and with lots of flavor. Had I have had a refrigerator, I’m pretty sure I would have made my leftovers a midnight snack.


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Of course our favorite part of the stay had to be the heated pool, Warm and toasty, the kids were able to splash and play in the big pool and I was able to relax a little in the Jacuzzi.

What a way to enjoy a nice cold stay in Fort Worth! Next time we’ll try it when it’s sunny outside and see what other fun we can have staying at the Sheraton Fort Worth.

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1701 Commerce Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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Looking for fun with the kids while you’re in Fort Worth (and there’s not ice on the ground?) Here’s our family-friendly Fort Worth day trip ideas featured on the Visit Fort Worth blog.

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Moving to Texas? 3 Family Friendly Dallas Neighborhoods

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If you live in Dallas, why did you choose to live where you live? Was it next to work? Close to family? Close to fun? Economically sound? Known as a family friendly neighborhood?

My first neighborhood in the DFW area I lived close to because work was near. Then as I got older (and married), we chose a location that was easily accessible to all of DFW. However, once you have kids (or are looking to in the future), you look at where you live in a whole new way. You begin look at school offerings, how well they rate with the state, how much they cost, and of course, how competitive it is to get in. Then you look at park areas, extracurricular activity offerings and above all, safety.


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For our family, this transition wasn’t easy. And unfortunately, the location of my home wasn’t as great anymore because my priorities changed. So for those parents relocating to DFW or are looking at moving to a better neighborhood, here’s three neighborhoods you should look for homes or shop for apartments in one of these family friendly Dallas neighborhoods, according to Zillow.

Lake Highlands

Families find an ideal community in the Lake Highlands neighborhood, just northeast of downtown Dallas. The community includes rolling hills, numerous trees and access to White Rock Creek trails that connect several city parks. Lake Highlands is in close proximity to business centers in Dallas, Plano and Richardson for working parents. Elementary-aged students have access to top-rated public schools within the neighborhood. GreatSchools rates White Rock Elementary (public, PK-6) a 10 out of 10 for above average test scores within the state of Texas. Lake Highlands also offers a great education at nine-rated Moss Haven Elementary (public, K-6).

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$ 365,000 – Current Lake Highlands Listing at Zillow.com

The median list price for homes in Lake Highlands is $63,000, significantly less than national costs ($210,000) and Dallas city ($259,999) prices. Alternatively, the median monthly rent in Lake Highlands is $1,136, more expensive than national rents ($1,350) or the greater city of Dallas ($1,248). In Dallas, the costs of renting balance the costs of buying in a very short time period of 1.1 years. So, parents planning to settle in Dallas longer than 1.1 years should consider buying, based on the breakeven horizon.

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M Streets

Another family-friendly neighborhood for parents to consider is M Streets, north of downtown, but south of Lake Highlands. The M Streets community was established in the 1920s and maintains its charming character with sidewalks, mature trees and access to White Rock Lake. Parents appreciate extremely short commute times to the city. Education is highly rated in M Streets. William B. Travis Academy/Vanguard for the Academically Talented and Gifted (public, 6-8) is ranked 10 and older students can attend Booker T. Washington HSPVA (public, 9-12) ranked nine. Just west of M Streets’ boarder is nine-ranked Sam Houston Elementary School (public, PK-5).

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$339,000 – Current M-Streets Listing at Zillow.com

Home prices are rising in M Streets due to its community appeal. The median home list price is $374,900, higher than Lake Highlands, Dallas city and the U.S. Rents, too, are the steepest in M Streets at a median monthly price of $1,808.

Northwood Hills (Far North)

Northwood Hills is the farthest north community in Dallas, also labeled Far North. The neighborhood is just west of Richardson, TX and conveniently located for residents to work in Richardson and Plano business centers and attend high-quality Richardson schools. Families in Northwood Hills have access to wide open spaces with large lot sizes and old oak trees, perfect for kids to play. The community expanded over several decades incorporating numerous architectural styles and a charming community. Two 10-ranked schools are Bowie Elementary School (public, PK-6) and Brentfield Elementary School (public, K-6). Several more top-ranked schools are within close proximity in Richardson.

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$375,000 Current  Northwood Hills Listing at Zillow.com.

Parents relocating to Northwood Hills pay more than other Dallas residents and nationwide homebuyers, but less than M Streets homeowners. Northwood Hills’ median home list price is $349,000. Median monthly rents are highest in Northwood Hills, $2,186, compared to the previously mentioned locations.

Selecting the best community to raise a family is complex, but Dallas offers many family-friendly, academically-impressive and environmentally-grounded neighborhoods for cheerful childhoods.

Information and data provided by Zillow.

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Go Ninja at LEGO® NinJago Training Camp {Giveaway}

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Spring Break begins next week for many kids in Dallas-Fort Worth, but unfortunately for parents not all of us have come up with a plan to make the five-day span full of fun activities. Just in time, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth is going to kick Spring Break into gear with the new LEGO® Ninjago Training Camp.

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Put your creativity, agility and ninja skills to the test in this limited-time attraction. Included in the price of admission, the training camp brings the popular line of LEGO® Ninjago toys to life and gives visitors the chance to show off their ninja skills with interactive features. Enhance your coordination and test your reactions with ninja missions, grow your creativity by building Ninjago out of LEGO® bricks, then demonstrate your agility and skill by taking on the laser maze.


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The 35,000 sq. ft. center features millions of LEGO® bricks and offers a fun, highly interactive and educational experience. Interactive features include hands-on play areas; a 4D cinema; LEGO® rides and outdoor water playground; special party rooms for birthdays and other celebrations; and signature MINILAND exhibit, featuring replicas of North Texas landmarks made out of LEGO® bricks.

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth
$21 for guests 3 years old and older, free for kids 2 and under.
Advance booking recommended
3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway
Grapevine, Texas 76051
www.LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com/dallasfw

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10 Reasons to Go to the Plano New Home & Remodeling Show {Giveaway}

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Spring is in the air…or at least I hope it is after all this crazy weather. This time of year is the perfect time for thinking about what to do to your home, whether it’s new or making your home even better. I won’t even begin to give you the list of all the things I’m holding on to for my “Spring To-Do” list, but if yours is anything like mine, you have pages of ideas you’d like to see happen. So turn that list into reality and get going with a little help from the Plano New Home & Remodeling Show, March 21 & 22 at the Plano Centre.


10 Reasons to Go to the Plano New Home & Remodeling Show 

1. FREE TICKETS! That’s right! While tickets to this show are very reasonable, we’re also giving away one family four pack of tickets, so make sure you enter your chance to win! Or you can print out this coupon for Buy One, Get One Free!

2. Need help designing your dream home? Enter to win your very own Designer for a Day. One lucky winner will receive a two-hour consultation with Michelle Lynne of Michelle Lynne Interiors Group. She will gather detailed information in advance of the consultation so she can provide personalized suggestions and advice. Plus the winner will receive $350 in gift cards courtesy of the show management and the Dallas Builders Association to go shopping after the consultation. Register for both prizes at the Dallas Builders Association booth #506.

3. Do you have an ugly closet? Enter to win a $500 Elfa closet makeover from The Container Store. The fortunate makeover winner will have a special consultation with an Elfa closet expert who will then create a plan to beautify and make functional their ugly closet.

4. Get your green thumb! Gardening expert Howard Garrett “The Dirt Doctor” discusses organic gardening Saturday from 11 am – noon.

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5. Is your home burglar proof? Come to the show and learn how to improve your home’s and vehicles’ defenses from Plano police officer Christopher Bianez at noon on Sunday. Officer Bianez will also share a strategy to recover property in the unfortunate event it is stolen.

6. Want to raise your own chickens or grow your own tomatoes? Tomato expert and Dallas County Master Gardener Tom Wilton talk “Tons of Tomatoes” on Saturday at 4 pm. and Andrea Ridout from Gecko Hardware (along with her rooster George) shares information about “Fun Raising Backyard Chickens” at 3 pm on Saturday.

7. Beer! Each afternoon adults can learn about brewing and sample craft beers from Fraconia Brewing Company, Real Ale, and Grapevine Craft Brewery. Each brewer will offer one of their top craft beers along with their special spring brew. For example, Fraconia Brewing Company will be sampling their spring Pilsner made with Lemon Drop Hops.

8. Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate! On Sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm, Jeanine Stevens with Dallas by Chocolate presents six amazing local chocolatiers sampling some of their specialties including Chocolate Secrets, Dallas Caramel Company, Isabelly’s Sweet Treats, Sublime Chocolate, The Brownie Cottage and Yelibelly Chocolate.

9. Don’t forget the kids!  The Home Depot Kids Workshop team will be at the show daily from 10 am – 5 pm. Children ages 5-12 will enjoy the free workshop where they will learn how to make a special take-home projects!

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10. All your home resources all in one place. For one weekend only, visit with exhibitors, vendors, Dallas Builders Association representatives to help you make your home dreams a reality.

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Plano New Home & Remodeling Show

March 21 & 22, 10 am – 5 pm
Plano Centre
2000 East Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, TX 75074
www.planohomeshow.com

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