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MamaChallenge Holiday Hot Toys 2016

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December 9, 2016 By Autumn Rose Reo 133 Comments

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I don’t know which one is more fun: being the kid that gets these gifts or the parents that get to play with ’em anyways. Our annual MamaChallenge Holiday Hot Toys 2016 is unveiled! 

This list is ever changing so come back often to get more ideas and to enter to win these great prizes! May contain affiliate links. 

Hot Toys2016

CHECK OUT OUR UNVEILING OF THE MAMACHALLENGE HOT TOY LIST



For those of you that asked: My ugly sweater is part of JCPenney’s Ugly Sweater collection. LOVE IT!

For the Family 

  • Pie Face Showdown 
  • Simon AIR
  • NEW Nintendo 3DS XL with Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon

For the Littles 

  • Playskool Sesame Street Love2Learn Elmo
  • Baby Alive Go Bye Bye
  • Disney’s Moana Swing’N Sounds Maui
  • American Girl WellieWishers [Take a look at this face when she gets one!]

For the Star Wars Fan 

  • Star Wars Science Force Trainer II from Uncle Milton
  • Star Wars Science Death Star Galaxy Projector 
  • Star Wars Science Death Star Electronics Lab 

Toys Gone Tech: Can’t believe what you can do now with a smartphone! 

  • Yokai Watch Model Zero from Hasbro
  • Smarttheatre VR Reality Headset
  • Virtual Explorer Antopia Adventure from Uncle Milton
  • Parrot MiniDrone Jumping Race (Find this at Verizon)
  • Dynacraft DreamWorks Trolls 6 Volt Light Up Super Coupe Powered Ride On [Don’t take just my word for it.]

For Under the Tree AKA “Santa Gifts”

  • Dynacraft Hello Kitty Car [We learned a lot more than just to drive with this one! My little girl will tell you all about it!]
  • NERF N-Strike Modulus Tri-Strike Blaster 
  • Springfree Smart Trampoline (with tgoma!) [We love ours!]

There were so many, we had two segments!  


SPECIAL OFFER:

AND if you mention MAMACHALLENGE when you order your Springfree Trampoline they’ll give you a special $700 free gift package including accessories to make your new gaming mat that much more fun! 


GIVEAWAYS – WIN THIS!

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  1. Jacqueline Arredondo says

    December 9, 2016 at 9:43 am

    Saw you on Goodmorning Texas right now and loved your segment about the spring free trampoline! Awesome blog 🙂

    Reply
  2. Megan Toohey says

    December 9, 2016 at 9:56 am

    My favorite thing about Springfree Trampolines is the safety factor of having no Springs where my children can jump through and hurt themselves. I also love the interactive games that can be built in!

    Reply
  3. Jennifer Padgett says

    December 9, 2016 at 10:01 am

    My favorite thing about the SpringFree Trampoline is the enhanced safety features that other trampolines do not have. The heavy metal springs on other trampolines cause so many problems. In addition, my favorite thing is the hours upon hours of laughing (and exercising) my family could get from the trampoline.

    Reply
  4. Tracy says

    December 9, 2016 at 10:24 am

    Thank you so much for your gift ideas! So helpful!

    Reply
  5. Kimberly Munoz says

    December 9, 2016 at 11:09 am

    I love that it’s spring free and digitally interactive to keep the fun going!

    Reply
  6. Alina Hahn says

    December 9, 2016 at 11:11 am

    I love so many things but mostly that the kids can’t get caught in the springs and it is so much safer than other trampolines. Our son would love the digital aspect of it.

    Reply
  7. Janice says

    December 9, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    I saw you and your adorable son on GMT this morning,for the first time. I would gift this to my grandchildren,,if I won.

    Reply
  8. Leah D says

    December 10, 2016 at 10:55 am

    I have two daughters who would
    Both love the hello kitty car

    Reply
  9. Caroline Barham-Terry says

    December 10, 2016 at 11:24 am

    Oh we just removed a tree in our backyard (planted a new one on the side) so a Springfree trampoline would fit perfectly?

    Reply
  10. Christine H says

    December 10, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    This would be a great gift for my relative – she’s a wild two year old.

    Reply
  11. Gloria Mays says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    Love Hello Kitty!! The car is awesome and would go to a special little girl named Monroe. She brings sunshine to my days!

    Reply
  12. Jordan Troublefield says

    December 10, 2016 at 10:21 pm

    My niece, Hope, would love the HelloKitty car!! Fingers crossed!

    Reply
  13. Janice says

    December 11, 2016 at 10:10 am

    I woud love to win this for my special needs daughter. She REALLY wants one

    Reply
  14. Senna Kory says

    December 11, 2016 at 11:36 am

    The Hellokitty car would go to the children at my local Ronald McDonald House Charity!

    Reply
  15. Melissa says

    December 11, 2016 at 9:35 pm

    The trampoline would be for my son!

    Reply
  16. Tracey says

    December 11, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    My lil grandbaby Alaynah would love it!!

    Reply
  17. Nicole Mosley says

    December 11, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    My niece and daughter would both love it!

    Reply
  18. Julie says

    December 12, 2016 at 8:56 am

    I’d love the trampoline for my 7 year old!

    Reply
  19. Sarah Sobocinski says

    December 12, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    The hello kitty car would go to my daughter and all my kids would love the trampoline.

    Reply
  20. Dana says

    December 12, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    To my daughter.

    Reply
  21. Michelle J. says

    December 12, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    It will go to my 4 little girls–they will love it!

    Reply
  22. latanya says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    my daughter

    Reply
  23. Jenny Scheldberg says

    December 12, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    My best friends little girl. She just turned one but needs one like her brother.

    Reply
  24. Kathy Detweiler says

    December 12, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    The hello kitty car would go to my granddaughter,Jayden

    Reply
  25. Fonda says

    December 12, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    The car would be for my 2.5 year old twins and the trampoline would be great for the whole family!!

    Reply
  26. Tiffany Wong says

    December 12, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    The Hello Kitty car would go to my Hello Kitty fanatic daughter! She would be ecstatic!

    Reply
  27. Pam H. says

    December 12, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    The trampoline would be for my niece and nephew.

    Reply
  28. robin s. says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    This would go to my 3 year old daughter she would love it…

    Reply
  29. Belinda Burton says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:17 pm

    The car would go to my daughter 🙂 And I accidentally hit enter before leaving my twitter name for that entry. It’s mommato5boys.

    Reply
  30. renee says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    My youngest daughter would love it!

    Reply
  31. allyson tice says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    the hello kitty car would go to my daughter and then my youngest niece after! we always pass toys on down!

    Reply
  32. David s says

    December 12, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    The hello kitty is going to my daughter.

    Reply
  33. Gena says

    December 12, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    The car would go to my 4-year-old. The trampoline to all my kids!

    Reply
  34. Rochel S says

    December 12, 2016 at 10:42 pm

    It will be for my daughter (but my sons will want to drive it too!)

    Reply
  35. Stephanie Phelps says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:04 pm

    The Hello Kitty car would go to my granddaughter! It is perfect for her!

    Reply
  36. Arik Issan says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    Whoever asks politely and wishes to share will receive … all good things to those who wait.

    Reply
  37. Christina A. says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    My best friend’s twin girls! They would LOVE it!

    Reply
  38. Dana Matthews says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    If I win the Hello Kitty car I’d share it with my sweet friend Megan for her little angel Raelynn.

    Reply
  39. Dawn Monroe says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:26 pm

    I have 6granddaughters who would love to share the Hello Kitty car. They would flip out.

    Reply
  40. Stephanie Gerardot says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:27 pm

    The car would be perfect for my four year old daughter! ?

    Reply
  41. Noreen says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:30 pm

    My daughters would just love the hello kitty car

    Reply
  42. Candice says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    My niece would love this. I love the safety features on the trampoline too.

    Reply
  43. Jennie says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:51 pm

    I have two little girls (4 and 2) who would LOVE this!!

    Reply
  44. Kristen says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    My goddaughter would love the Hello Kitty car!!

    Reply
  45. Jasmine r says

    December 13, 2016 at 12:13 am

    My daughter and niece would love the hello kitty cat! 🙂
    I love that the trampoline is spring free and has the safety net

    Reply
  46. Aaron says

    December 13, 2016 at 12:43 am

    My Hello Kitty Car is going to my neighbor’s granddaughter.

    Reply
  47. Emily Wells says

    December 13, 2016 at 1:23 am

    I’d give the car to my niece.

    Reply
  48. Melissa C says

    December 13, 2016 at 1:37 am

    The Hello Kitty car would be a gift for my daughter, The car has so many features to keep my little one entertained.

    Reply
  49. Laura says

    December 13, 2016 at 2:12 am

    It would be going to my nieces! 🙂

    Reply
  50. Emeryl says

    December 13, 2016 at 2:30 am

    I would give it to my niece.

    Reply
  51. Angela Saver says

    December 13, 2016 at 2:36 am

    The Hello Kitty car would be for my twin nieces!

    Reply
  52. Jamie Williams says

    December 13, 2016 at 3:57 am

    The hello kitty car would be saved for my brothers upcoming baby.

    Reply
  53. Marco M says

    December 13, 2016 at 4:52 am

    Hello Kitty Car would be for my daughters

    Reply
  54. Brigitte Bauman says

    December 13, 2016 at 5:19 am

    My Hello Kitty Car going to to my niece.

    Reply
  55. Renee Richardson says

    December 13, 2016 at 5:25 am

    It would be for my daughter Kourtney and she would be so excited to have it. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway and Happy Holidays 🙂

    Renee

    Reply
  56. Trisha Burgess says

    December 13, 2016 at 6:27 am

    It would be for my daughter who would love it!

    Reply
  57. Stefanie G says

    December 13, 2016 at 6:53 am

    my niece of course!! She would love it!!

    Reply
  58. Charice Adams says

    December 13, 2016 at 7:50 am

    I would give the car to my niece.

    Reply
  59. Darlene Owen says

    December 13, 2016 at 8:16 am

    The Hello Kitty car would go to my granddaughter.

    Reply
  60. mami2jcn says

    December 13, 2016 at 8:18 am

    My little girl would love it!

    Reply
  61. Kristin C says

    December 13, 2016 at 8:35 am

    My daughter would love the Hello Kitty car – she would be quite stylish in her new wheels.

    Reply
  62. pamela j says

    December 13, 2016 at 8:49 am

    The hello kitty car is going to my niece.

    Reply
  63. Morrighan Crowe Anne Perry says

    December 13, 2016 at 9:07 am

    Hello kitty be for our neighbor.

    Reply
  64. MelissaandKeith Miller says

    December 13, 2016 at 9:07 am

    This would be for my kids. They will love it.

    Reply
  65. heather b says

    December 13, 2016 at 9:52 am

    If I win the hello kitty car it would go to my daughter, she would love it!! fingers crossed!

    Reply
  66. kem crosswhite says

    December 13, 2016 at 10:56 am

    i would give the hello kitty car to my niece 🙂 <3

    Reply
  67. Courtney solstad says

    December 13, 2016 at 11:23 am

    I Would gift the Car to my niece! Talk about scoring major points as the coolest aunt!!

    Reply
  68. Abigail says

    December 13, 2016 at 11:52 am

    My daughter’s mind would be blown by a hello kitty car!!!

    Reply
  69. Cassie M says

    December 13, 2016 at 11:55 am

    My cousin’s daughters would love this!

    Reply
  70. Helen says

    December 13, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    My little girl just loves hello Kitty. This would be perfect for her.

    Reply
  71. Debra says

    December 13, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    The trampoline would totally be for my daughter (but I would try it out)!!!

    Reply
  72. Lana simanovicki says

    December 13, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    I like hello kitty my daughter would love this

    Reply
  73. stacey grantham says

    December 13, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    The Hello Kitty car would go to my friend who is a foster mom currently with two little girls in her care.

    Reply
  74. Jeanne Coulombe says

    December 13, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    My granddaughter would go nuts she’s two her brother has a power wheels that someone gave them she loves it but of course they fight over it. This could be Aria’s own little car

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  75. Jeanne Coulombe says

    December 13, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    The car would be for my grand daughter she would love it! She’s 2 perfect

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  76. Dominique Cloutier says

    December 13, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    Omg. My daughter would die if I won this! I have never even seen this before! It is TOO adorable!!! Love it!

    Reply
  77. courtney hennagir says

    December 13, 2016 at 3:56 pm

    My daughter would be the lucky recipient of the Hello Kitty car! She is a Hello Kitty fanatic so she would freak over it!

    Reply
  78. Terry Stevens says

    December 13, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    This car would go to a very special little girl that is close to the family.

    Reply
  79. Linda Walker says

    December 13, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    My niece would love that car.

    Reply
  80. cyndi br says

    December 13, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    hello kitty would go to my niece

    Reply
  81. elizabeth miller says

    December 13, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    The Hello kitty car would definitely be for my 3 year old granddaughter. She would really really love this and put it to great use. As for the trampoline, my 11 year old would think heaven opened up and fell in our backyard. she has wanted one for so long and it would be great for her to practice her gymnastics on. (My kids are 15 years apart in case is sounded odd that I have an 11 year old but also a 3 year old granddaughter lol.)

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  82. Gabrielly says

    December 13, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    I would give this to my niece.

    Reply
  83. Mechele M Johnson says

    December 13, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    Hello Kitty would surely go to my little Hello Kitty loving daughter Maybelle 🙂

    Reply
  84. Nadine says

    December 13, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    The car will go to my boss’ daughter.

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  85. Sonya Morris says

    December 13, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    The Hello Kitty Car would go to my daughter. All of my kids would love the Springfree trampoline.

    Reply
  86. Tabathia B says

    December 13, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    It would either go to my youngest daughter or to my 4 yo cousin

    Reply
  87. Meagan Kirkland says

    December 13, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    Love the trampoline giveaway!

    Reply
  88. Wendy Browne says

    December 13, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    My son will be one on Christmas and he’d love the Hello Kitty car! He’d like the trampoline too, he LOVES to bounce.

    Reply
  89. Katie Bellamy says

    December 13, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    My daughter would love the Hello Kitty car!!

    Reply
  90. Sue Hull says

    December 13, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    My 2 1/2 yr old granddaughter would love this Helly Kitty Car. This is so cute! Thank you for the chance ??

    Reply
  91. Leela says

    December 13, 2016 at 11:02 pm

    I’d love it for my twins.

    Reply
  92. ronalee duncan says

    December 13, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    The hello kitty (question on trampoline) would go to my niece.

    Reply
  93. Jeanne Coulombe says

    December 13, 2016 at 11:32 pm

    My grandchildren want one so bad I’m hoping I can make it happen for them

    Reply
  94. Nicole Vosburgh says

    December 13, 2016 at 11:33 pm

    The Kitty car would go to a family friend’s daughter. I love that the Springfree trampoline is exactly that….spring free! We had a trampoline with springs growing up and I remember always getting my socks stuck in them. I love the spring free option for my little guy.

    Reply
  95. Kari Garcia says

    December 13, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    I love the safety of the Springfree Trampolines! We tried one out at the North Texas Kid’s Triathlon and the kids loved it!!

    Reply
  96. Kenny says

    December 14, 2016 at 1:41 am

    My daughter!!

    Reply
  97. Angela Williams says

    December 14, 2016 at 6:33 am

    My daughter would love it and be so excited. She loves being outside!

    Reply
  98. April Swaim says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:19 am

    My niece Addalyn is a huge Hello Kitty fan and she would love this.

    Reply
  99. Lindsay says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:27 am

    My daughter would love a Hello Kitty car, but since this giveaway I am entering is referring to the trampoline, that would be for my kids to share.

    Reply
  100. Naomi says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:45 am

    We would love for my son to receive something like this trampoline would probably be his only opportunity to have something like this growing up he is 5 and going to have a very small Xmas this year to to our own struggles!! Good luck to everyone

    Reply
  101. wendi says

    December 14, 2016 at 11:30 am

    MY boys would love a trampoline! this is amazing!!!

    Reply
  102. Audrey Stewart says

    December 14, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    The Hello Kitty card will go to my niece Samantha.

    Reply
  103. Audrey says

    December 14, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    My 2. Kids really want one thanks for the chance

    Reply
  104. Ashley turicik says

    December 14, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    I would love to win for my niece

    Reply
  105. Kathryn Hyatt says

    December 14, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    I love the safety features on the trampoline

    Reply
  106. Michelle C says

    December 14, 2016 at 8:42 pm

    My kids would love this so, so much!

    Reply
  107. Tammy Catterton says

    December 14, 2016 at 11:48 pm

    I would have to say alittle girl Payton friends with her mom she would love kitty car

    Reply
  108. Danalee says

    December 15, 2016 at 12:22 am

    It will go to my niece. Thank you for the great giveaway.

    Reply
  109. Melissa says

    December 15, 2016 at 1:03 am

    It would probably go to my niece but I would make sure she would take my son on rides!

    Reply
  110. denise says

    December 15, 2016 at 1:48 am

    My two daughters would share this! Thank you

    Reply
  111. Dana West says

    December 15, 2016 at 7:48 am

    My 3 year old would love the Hello Kitty car…..and the trampoline too!

    Reply
  112. Teresa A Thompson says

    December 15, 2016 at 7:59 am

    I would give it to my granddaughter.

    Reply
  113. Rebecca says

    December 15, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    My little girls would like the hello kitty car. My kids would use this trampoline a lot in the summer to burn off some energy. I think they would really love it!

    Reply
  114. Kristin Higgs says

    December 15, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    What a great giveaway to get my kids outside more! We do’t live in a neighborhood so this might encourage them to get outside and enjoy!

    Reply
  115. Kathy White says

    December 15, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    My kids would love a springfree trampoline! And I love how safe they are!

    Reply
  116. Raina DelRio says

    December 15, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    I think my daughter would love it (even though I have an obsession with Hello Kitty too!)

    Reply
  117. Tina W says

    December 15, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    I would donate the Hello Kitty car to the preschool at church.

    Reply
  118. Rivka says

    December 15, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    My niece would love it!

    Reply
  119. Em Mahr says

    December 16, 2016 at 7:35 am

    If I won the Hello Kitty car, it would be for my niece.

    Reply
  120. Debra says

    December 16, 2016 at 10:06 am

    Thank you for doing the video on the springfree trampoline I have never heard of them before.

    Reply
  121. Holly Storm-Burge says

    December 16, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    My kids would love it!

    Reply
  122. Ellie Wright says

    December 17, 2016 at 12:37 am

    I like the safety features of the Springfree trampoline!

    Reply
  123. nicki joseph says

    December 17, 2016 at 1:53 am

    This would be for my son. He would love it!

    Reply
  124. Claudia Estrada says

    December 17, 2016 at 5:36 am

    This is amazing! Thank you for the opportunity… We would love to win the tranpoline. Our daughter would love it and be on it 24/7. As a child who had a trampoline growing up the safety of Springfree trampoline is exactly what I want for my kids

    Reply
  125. LeeAnn B says

    December 17, 2016 at 8:57 am

    The hello kitty car would go to my daughter. She loves hello kitty.

    Reply
  126. Crystal Gregg says

    December 17, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    This would be a perfect gift for my son!

    Reply
  127. angie w says

    December 17, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    My niece! 🙂

    Reply
  128. Barbara Adams says

    December 17, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    I would hope to win this for the guys at the house I work at, they’re 5 autistic adults with a great deal of energy. And I love to see them smile.

    Reply
  129. Sarah Cool says

    December 17, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    if i had a Hello Kitty Car it would go to my niece

    Reply
  130. David Heath says

    December 17, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    mine is going to my grandson Braden

    Reply
  131. tabitha says

    December 17, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    I would definitely give it to my daughter! She would love it.

    Reply
  132. Meaghan says

    December 17, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    My daughter! We haven’t been able to splurge on anything big for her

    Reply
  133. Michele B says

    December 17, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    It would be going to my daughter, she would love both of these items.

    Reply

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📉 They don’t improve student achievement.
❌ They aren’t about "parent choice"—private schools choose their students.
🏫 Texas parents already have school choice.

Governor Abbott is making vouchers a priority, but Texans are pushing back. Lawmakers are feeling the heat from voters who refuse to let public schools be undermined.

📲 Take 1 minute to make your voice heard NOW!

📷Jackson and Taylor are 2 of the 5.5 million reasons why Texas must keep public dollars in public schools. I was a product of public schools and had an amazing experience in a rural community with some of the best teachers. Change needs to happen, but taking away resources like these from schools is not especially when they ste already underfunded and our teachers’ morale is at an all time low. Communities work better together not when you separate them further apart. 

#studentsrworthit
#txptarally25
❣️…Pressing pause (for while)… Forgot wha ❣️…Pressing pause (for while)…

Forgot what it feels like to RELAX? The Sanford House Inn & Spa is ready to help you “Leave Your Worries Behind” with packages to treat yourself (or someone else) this Valentine’s Day! 

You “Can’t Help Falling in Love” with multiple options including a Hot-Stone Massage, Facials, Spa Manicure + Pedicure, Blowouts, Foot Reflexology and even lunch (with wine!

Just take a look at my face - I was able to “turn it off” (for a little while) and when I left my dry winter skin was just glowing - plus I learned how to make it stay that way from my very  knowledgeable esthetician! 

If you haven’t tried this gem in the middle of Arlington, you’re missing out! The Spa is just part of experience with its 12-room Inn and acclaimed 506 Restaurant (don’t sleep on the brunch), @thesanfordhouse is your little piece of heaven in the middle of downtown!

Think it’s only a little dream? It will be if you don’t make an appointment or nudge your loved one this is what you NEED for Valentine’s Day! (But don’t worry you can still get a great experience anytime!)

Link is in my stories for full list of Valentine’s Day packages! 

📍506 N. Center Street, Arlington, Texas
(Less than 1 mile from @attstadium)

#valentines #dfw #ArlingtonTx #sanfordhouse
Texas Bucket List ✔️= Johnson City Lights Thi Texas Bucket List ✔️= Johnson City Lights

This is the last weekend of the “Christmas lights you can see from space” from the twinkliest town in Texas, @visitjctx!

You have until Sunday…and while you’re there you should hit up @halterranchtx, my other new favorite.

#gofredtx #fredericksburgtx @visitfredtx @visitfredericksburgtx
FLASH GIVEAWAY: Just because Santa’s left the st FLASH GIVEAWAY: Just because Santa’s left the station doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate a Classic Christmas (and we have the keys!)

@ClassicChristmas has been extended until Sunday, Jan. 5, so if you haven’t been enjoy this VIP experience with ice skating and snow tubing! 

Giveaway includes 4 Tickets to Classic Christmas + 4 Premium pass upgrades plus: 
🎟️ Exclusive Express Lane entry to popular activities 
🎟️ $10 merch credit at the Classic Christmas Gift Shop  
🎟️ Coca-Cola Beverage

To enter:   
⭐️ Like this post  
⭐️ Comment what’s your favorite Christmas song 
⭐️ Tag a friend who would love the chance to come
⭐️ Share this story as an extra chance to win!

The giveaway is open now through December 30 at 11:59 pm and you’ll have December 31 - January 5, 2025 to enjoy the fun! Winner will be contacted by DM so profile must be public.  (Giveaway is not associate with Instagram/META.) 

#classicchristmas #cocacola #Arlingtontx #ArlingtonTexas #cocacola @enchantdallas #dfw #dfwevents #mamachallenge #dfwinfluencer #dallasinfluencer
WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW // Trinity Falls Tour of WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW // Trinity Falls Tour of Trees

 🎄 Tour of Trees at Trinity Falls in McKinney
 🗓️ Now through Dec. 15 (so hurry up!) 

Know what’s better than touring homes? Touring homes with beautifully decorated Christmas trees! 

@trinityfallstx has brought both worlds together by inviting the public to explore their model homes with professionally- styled trees by @absholidaydecor at the 5th Annual Tour of Trees. While you marvel at the homes and the trees, take your photos in front of the trees for a chance to win $500 Amazon gift card.  

TIP: Don’t miss the tree collaboration with #RHOD @dandrasimmons - it’s “beeutiful!” 🐝 

This event is FREE, but registration is required. (Link is in stories or DM “Tree” for the link.)

 #touroftrees #trinityfalls #trinityfallstx #mckinney #mckinneytx #mckinneytexas
WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS - Dallas Zoo WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS - Dallas Zoo Lights

🌲 Dallas Zoo
🗓️ Now - January 4 

Wonder what the @dallaszoo is like after dark? Once Upon a Wild Light comes alive with more than two million lights, 5:30 pm - 9 pm each night through January (so you can do this one with your family during the holiday break!) 

While many of the animals sleep, DinoLumia and DinoVision: a Jurassic adventure comes out to play, along with tons of holiday light photo opps and winter fun experiences. Enjoy catching up through self-guided, self-paced walk-through and spend time together while taking photos, which is ideal if you don’t like the holiday overload! And don’t sleep on Santa here, as he has a certain twinkle in his eye the kids always seem to like to catch up with (mom was even able to get a shot.) 

And for the even bigger kids over 21, Dallas Zoo: After Dark, goes wild on Thursday, Dec. 12, 6-9 PM with eats, treats and holiday drinks,live music, and games and other ways to get you in the holiday spirit! 

 @DallasZoo @ReliantEnergy #dallas #dallasholiday #dfwevents #dallaszoolights #holidays #zoo #dallastexas #mamachallenge
WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS // Classic Ch WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS // Classic Christmas 

🌲 Coca Cola Classic Christmas - Choctaw Stadium in Arlington  
🗓️ Now through Dec. 29

Growing up @cocacola made the holidays magic, so when Coca Cola Classic rolled down the road, we had to go peek! Partnering with @enchantchristmas, the experience is part lights, part photo opps and for my kids mostly FOOD and overall a lot of fun - all washed down with (of course, a Coca Cola!) 

What was also great was a little walk through memory lane with Coke Christmas moments throughout the years - cue the polar bears and 18 wheeler!

Experience: 
🎅Market Square (definitely hit up the t-shirts - reading each one is half the fun)
🎅 Snow Tubing (always our favorite)Ice Skating (truth: we don’t skate, but it’s perfect people watching) 
🎅 Interactive Light up Dance Floor
🎅 @cinemark Theatre with holiday movies 
🎅 Coca-Cola Lounge - 21+ Cocktail experience (looked great to go with the girls)
🎅 Santa Landing

And of course, the Eatery! Eyes (and mouths) got big here with featured food from State Fair of Tex winners like The Drowning Tacos (SO GOOD we then ordered the Birria Tacos, too all cooked onsite and with all the sauce!) 

It’s the real thing!

#ClassicChristmas #ChoctawStadium #ArlingtonTx #CocaCola #Dallas #DFWEvents #DFWHoliday #DFWInfluencers
WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS // Prairie Li WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS // Prairie Lights

🎄 Prairie Lights, Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie 
🗓️ Now through Dec. 31 (NYE) at 6 pm 

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without @prairielights- with a packed car with blankets, Santa hats, hot cocoa and coffee, and blasting holiday music while we sing them even louder.  

A stunning two-mile drive through light park complete with a midway stop - The Holiday Village with carnival rides, amazing bites (corndogs, funnel cakes and more, oh my!) And this year we were surprised with a new light tunnel, reimagined walk-through forest and new displays, great photo opps, gifts, visit with Santa, a lighted strollable forest.  It’s perfectly timed for food, fun and a little time on foot! 

PRO TIP: Go early, get tickets in advance and spring for the fast pass on the weekends and prime holiday times. And enjoy it and don’t try to rush it - enjoy it! That includes entry and the experience (so bathroom before you go, but thankfully there’s one at The Holiday Village and you get the corn dog.) 

#GoGrandGP @grandfungp #GrandFunGP #dfwinfluencer #Dallas #grandprairie #prairielights #dfw
Mariah may be singing “it’s time,” but there Mariah may be singing “it’s time,” but there are still some ways to give a little love to Thanksgiving with a little DIY (hello old pumpkins!) from Mama Challenge! 

So excited to see my friends over at Good Day Fox 4 today for this fun segment!
Peardon My Reach - this one’s on repeat. 🍐 # Peardon My Reach - this one’s on repeat. 🍐 
#nationalcoffeeday 

#cinncinati #kentucky #newport #coffee #fall
Arlington makes Taco Tuesday even better by celebr Arlington makes Taco Tuesday even better by celebrating all month long with its #SaveTheTacos campaign, now - September 30.

Try and vote for “Best Taco in Arlington” from 12 participants:

🌮 Fiesta Fusion Shrimp Taco at Boiling Tails Co.

🌮 The Hunter Taco at Cut & Bourbon

🌮 El Jefe at Grounds and Gold
 
🌮 Jamaican Me Crazy at M’Jays House of Smoke

🌮 Champiqueso at Papaya Mexican Grill

🌮 What the Falafel at Prince Lebanese Grill

🌮 He’s Just a Po Boy at R Bar and Grill 

🌮 Celestial Pork Belly Taco at Rocketbelly
 
🌮 House Special Barbacoa at Tic-Taco
 
🌮 The Chicken of Wall “Street” at TJ’s Catfish & Wings & BBQ

🌮 Baja Shrimp Taco with Mango Salsa at Tom’s Burgers & Grill
 
🌮 Wanna Taco ‘Bout It at Zack’s Bistro

We can tell you which one is our favorite, but take away all the fun to find your favorite! 

(Link to Vote in Stories!)

#ArlingtonTX #TacoTuesday #SavetheTacos
Always great to see a few guys who work together l Always great to see a few guys who work together like each other, too.

It’s even better when they’re Texas Rangers and  we’re celebrating Hall of Famer Adrían Beltré!
And just like that…11th grade and 7th grade (and And just like that…11th grade and 7th grade (and then they drove off!)
Follow the “red light” to this one-of-a-kind e Follow the “red light” to this one-of-a-kind experience in DFW. 🚨 

Named after Bangkok’s legendary road of entertainment of all kinds (Sukhumvit Soi 11), it seems fitting this newly imagined destination would find its home in Arlington’s Entertainment District. Anchoring the NEW @loewsarlington, @soycowboytx (also from @bbbutchers / @berghospitality) recently swung open the curtain this summer with an opening that made heads turn at every corner of this 12,000 sq. ft. of sexy space - with 3 unique bars, patio, viewable kitchen and dining room. 

To call it a “Pan Asian restaurant” doesn’t do it justice with its rich menu of fresh sushi, dim sum, caviar, truffle, lobster, waygu (all things you don’t find in the home of the margarita machine and ballpark nachos.) And if you’re looking for entertainment, just take a peek into the expansive kitchen and watch your rolls or omakase be made. The cocktail menu is just as extravagant with everything from mezcal to Japanese whisky, you’re eyes will be just as happy as your lips upon your first sip. 

While we experienced live music, fashion show and more as part of the opening, the cool smoke installation and the people-watching is definitely just part of the menu at Soy Cowboy you’ll have to explore. 

Food Nerd Note: SoyCowboy is on the upcoming @dfwrestaurantweek menu for just $39, so it’s a steal to take your own trip on a budget. (Make your reservation.)

Chon mean (or what we hope is Cheers in in Thai!)
NEWS ALERT: Dallas Food Nerd is now on TV! 📺 ( NEWS ALERT: Dallas Food Nerd is now on TV! 📺 
(Well today at least.)

Normally we’re always behind the smartphone camera, today we stepped out in front of the TV screen! The lovely folks at the new morning show Morning on Merit Street @morningonmeritstreet invited DFN for a little “roundtable” discussion about dining trends with our own Food Nerd @autumnreo / @mamachallenge and Bill Trevino of @craftandvinerestaurant CraftandVine along with hosts @dominiquesachse and @fanchonstinger for a little dishin’ on dining!

(If you’re able to take a look online, keep watching to see our new friend Pearl 🐶 and friends from @sweetpearlsicecream share their incredibly sweet story with @hungreehannah!) 

✔️ And just like we shared on the show, we want to know what you think! What do you think about Table Limits on reservations? Yes restaurants should have them or no way?
Round #2: Now he’s off for CIT at YMCA Camp Grad Round #2: Now he’s off for CIT at YMCA Camp Grady Spruce! It’s hard to separate them, but we’re excited he’s so happy to be ready for this adventure!
July 4th kicked a week early! 🎆 Love when the n July 4th kicked a week early! 🎆 Love when the neighborhood shines!
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