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The lights at night are big and bright, deep in th

The lights at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas.

📸 My daughter

The @prairielights are one of our family’s favorite holiday traditions. Just happens this legend is the perfect #covidfriendly activity as you drive-thru the 5 million lights down a 2 mile trail in @grandfungp.

Know before you go:
🌌Open now - Jan. 2, 2021!
🌌 It’s just $30 a car this year!
🌌 It can take 45 minutes or more - so be smart and go during the week to avoid crowds.
🌌 While you don’t need to get out, there are portable bathrooms at the halfway point.
🌌 There’s drive thru concessions too.
🌌 Make a night of it like we do and grab glow sticks and Santa hats at the dollar store and get your hot chick ate before you go.
🌌 Sing your Christmas carols or turn it to @kluv987 for Christmas music while you drive thru the lights.

And the best thing I did was just drive and let the kids take the videos and photos. When I played them back later, I can hear their little voices singing and sound of joy as they saw the lights.

This is what Christmas is all about.

#prairielights #grandprairietx #livegrand #christmaslights #dfw #dfwevents #partner #dfwinfluencers #dallasblogger #dfwblogger #holidays #covidlife

From our turkeys to yours, we hope you had a wonde

From our turkeys to yours, we hope you had a wonderful wonderful Thanksgiving.

#thanksgiving

{GIVEAWAY} Working overtime to help Santa get the

1 more day to #TurkeyDay. Today we’ll do the pr

1 more day to #TurkeyDay.

Today we’ll do the prep for Thanksgiving - and even the kids are taking on their favorite dish for dinner (let’s see if they’ll do their dishes 😂.)

These are just some of our favorites for the big day (bet you can guess the Brussel sprouts casserole isn’t on my daughter’s must have.)

However a dozen glazed donuts for the start of a dessert will make everyone happy.

Head to my Instastories for links to the recipes.

#thanksgiving #turkeyday #pumpkinseason #pumpkin #brusselsprouts #cauliflower #cranberry #instagood #recipes #thanksgivingdinner #foodporn #breadpudding

Ready to brighten up the spirits? 🌟 Head to @g

Ready to brighten up the spirits? 🌟

Head to @globelifefield for @luminovaholidays: a walk-through light display with multiple experiences, your family can brighten their spirits indoors or out!

With 2.7 million lights, more than 270,000 sq. ft. of indoor/outdoor space, a 65 ft. Christmas tree, a 10,000 sq. ft. ice rink, a moving train, light tunnel and of course, Santa!

A few tips from our experience:

⭐️Dress accordingly for ice skating
⭐️Ice skating is $10 (includes rental)
⭐️Come hungry because you’ll want to enjoy gluhwein, @fletcherscornydogs, spiced hot pecans, funnel cakes (and more)
⭐️Go during off times (during the week vs the holidays) and optimal social distancing
⭐️Handwashing and hand sanitization stations found everywhere
⭐️charge your phone and leave your bag at home (no bags allowed)
⭐️Make plans now - Jan. 3 for your family!
⭐️ Use code: SHINE for 15% off through Dec. 17 for various dates

(AD) #luminovaholidays #BrightenUptheHolidays #dallasmoms #dfw #ArlingtonTx #covidholidays2020 #quarantinelife #dallasmoms #dfwholidays #christmas #mamachallenge #visitarlington #arlingtonstrong

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Has 2020 flipped your holidays upside down? Then m

Has 2020 flipped your holidays upside down? Then make the most of it at #SnowDay2020! ❄️

Found at @GalleriaDallas near @sephora and the newest and most delicious @makeyourlifesweeter store), this immersive photo experience takes things upside down with multiple vignettes for you to have fun and is recorded on your own special photo download drive.

❄️ Admission to SNOWDAY’s Wondrous Adventure includes 11 + explorable rooms, the hall of mirrors, and the “sno-way” filled with festive photo ops and surprise goodies!

❄️ Meet celebrity elf Tinsel McJingles III aka ’Sugarsocks’ and learning what an Elf on a Shelf Is really like

❄️ 6 extra special photo moments with integrated professional cameras and lighting

❄️ All digital images sent instantly via SNOWDAY’s magical touchless system for free!

❄️ Before you go, you might want to practice what cool things you can do with your photos!

❄️ Photos, gifts and more available at the gift store!

❄️ Tickets start at just $8 for kids with limited admission for social distancing, masks required and fully contactless experience (I’ve never seen so much cleaning!)

❄️ Now - January 3, 2021!

#hosted

🚂🚂GIVEAWAY🚂🚂 I want to spread a littl

🚂🚂GIVEAWAY🚂🚂

I want to spread a little holiday cheer and send one of you to the Trains at NorthPark. It has been a tradition for many families for over 30 years. So grab your littles and check out all the different cityscapes and designs!

To enter:
🚂 Comment on this post
🚂 Like this post and follow @mamachallenge
🚂 Tag whoever you want to spread holiday cheer to

Giveaway ends November 24, 2020. Giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. Winner must be 18 and live in DFW.

Feeling like your glass is on empty? I can’t re

Feeling like your glass is on empty?

I can’t recommend a quick trip to Texas Hill Country enough. Instead of heading for a weekend, aim for a Thursday - Friday to stay ahead of the crowds and enjoy the best part - getting to really know the wineries and the people that work there. You’ll enjoy it so much more than trying to get through the list or the other people. Plus the spots off the beaten path are more than worth the time or even more than the bigger names.

I’ll definitely be back for a trip to Johnson City for a meal at Bryan’s on 290 and @crowsonwines.

@bryangillenwater @hyewayhaus @hyemarket @gofredtexas #TexasWine #Usa #winecountry #travelblogger #traveltexas

Bring on the Christmas in 3-2-1! 🎄 AD / Disco

Bring on the Christmas in 3-2-1! 🎄

AD / Discount: We’re going big this holiday and it doesn’t get much bigger at the holidays than at the @gaylordtexan, especially this year. This is always on the top of my Christmas bucket list (and we have the hookup with a discount just for you - swipe for the code!) And NEW this year is an immersive experience called “I ❤️ Christmas Movies” plus:
🎄 Yuletide Bright
⛸ Ice Skating
❄️ Snow Tubing
🍽 Elf on the Shelf Breakfast
🍪 Gingerbread Decorating
💡 #LIT Light Show
⛄️ Build a Snowman
🎅🏼 Santa’s Snow Throw
🤶 Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Tradition 🎠 Christmas Carousel
🎨 Christmas Craft Studio
🔑 Holiday Escape Room

And because #2020: there’s social distancing, 😷 and limited tickets 🎫 so make sure to get yours (and scroll for your discount code!) ⏩⏩⏩

Can’t wait to make the most of this year with a night at the @gaylordtexan and to show you some of the fun! (Maybe I’ll even bring the kids!) 🤪

This year we’re loading up on all the holiday we can.

#SoMuchChristmas #ChristmasAtGaylordTexan #Dallasmoms #VisitGrapevine #dfwinfluencer #dallastx #dfw #christmastree #northpole #travelblogger #dfwchristmas #christmasfun #snow #snowman

[GIVEAWAY TIME] Looking for a way to make the holi

[GIVEAWAY TIME] Looking for a way to make the holidays shine a little brighter? The new Luminova Holidays in Arlington at Globe Life Field is ready to light up 2020!

And we have tickets for 4 for Preview Night (on Nov. 19) to go before anyone else - includes lots of fun like free parking, Santa pictures and more! AND we have details on how to get a discount too!

Head to https://www.mamachallenge.com/luminova-holidays to enter.

#LuminovaHolidays #partner #DFWInfluencer #DFWBlogger #DFW #DFWmoms #Holidays #

“Don’t cry for me, Argentina!!!” The only r

“Don’t cry for me, Argentina!!!”

The only reason I’m crying is that my pants don’t fit after enjoying the feast we devoured at @chimichurribishoparts. Opening today in @bishopartsdistrict where Tillman’s Roadhouse once called home, you are now transported to a little piece of Argentina from the moment you open the door literally.

Starting with a trip to the Vermoutheria, once you land at your table you’ll be met with your own jar of Chimichurri that will be empty by nights end as you test if it’s possible that it doesn’t taste good on everything (we tried and only dessert doesn’t warrant a heaping taste.) Other standouts include salads, pizzas, sea bass, and a sizzling ribeye. The liquid menu gives your eyes as much to enjoy as your tastebuds, and of course you’ll find several wines from the legendary wine region.

If you’re in need of a little vacay (and an innovative dining experience), take the short drive here to Chimichurri to be transported to Argentina.

#Dallas #Dfw #bishoparts #newrestaurantopening #argentina #dfwinfluencer #dfwdining #dallasrestaurants #evita

“Do as I say AND do as I do.” We both needed

“Do as I say AND do as I do.”

We both needed this moment.

Now more than ever we need to be reminded it’s not what you do one time, it’s what you work towards over time. I know I’ve needed to hear this A LOT lately.

When we came across this in @bishopartsdistrict last week, I knew it was a learning moment for both of us. A walk through the neighborhood had a lot of mini lessons I was able to share including the new Argentinian hotspot @chimichurribishoparts. (Now I’m just counting down until we can go again when they open tomorrow!)

#oakcliff #dfw #dallas #dallasinfluencer #dfwinfluencer #shebelievedshecouldsoshedid #parenting

“Life’s full of tough choices, isn’t it?”

“Life’s full of tough choices, isn’t it?”

This year was my darling daughter’s Halloween pick for family “The Little Mermaid.” I may still have purple in all kinds of places but it was fun for a few hours to embarrass them as I sang “Poor Unfortunate Souls” all night. I should be excited they’re still into the fun of a theme, but I wouldn’t be upset if next year we escaped to a deserted paradise and dressed as “Gilligan’s Island.” #needavacation

At least I won’t have to spray paint anything. How did your Halloween go?

#Halloween #LittleMermaid #Disney #Urusla #dallasmoms #family

I’m here for the boos and the booze... 👻 I

I’m here for the boos and the booze... 👻

I can’t take any more tricks in 2020, so we’re stocking up for everyone including the big kids (21 and above) - because this year has been scary enough.

I may not make everything well, but my Sangria is wickedly good with fruit, wine, spirits and sparkling soda. 🍷

Masked, gloved and ready to roll!

What’s your Halloween plan?

#dallasinfluencer #dfw #halloween #wine #dallasmoms #dallasblogger #diadelosmuertos

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