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The 'Burb MOM

A Mom’s Guide to Tattoos A Mom’s Guide to Tattoos

There is a bit of a stigma associated with tattoos in the ‘burbs.  I thought it would be a great time to address my thoughts on the subject being... [continue reading]

Baby, You can Drive My Car Baby, You can Drive My Car

For the month of September, the casa de phillips station wagon is getting a bit of an overhaul. It is going from this (*): Into this: Yep, I am going... [continue reading]

Enter to WIN $$ for DFW Deals through Juice in the City Enter to WIN $$ for DFW Deals through Juice in the City

A group of moms in Collin County that love to find great deals for their families have come together over the summer to launch Juice in the City in Collin... [continue reading]

Starting the school year off right Starting the school year off right

Pencils are sharpened. Backpacks are packed. Lunch boxes are full of healthy options. Yet your child still seems a bit anxious about getting back into... [continue reading]

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The 'Burb Family

It is Their Turn It is Their Turn

Somewhere today a kid is stepping onto a playing field. Her first soccer game in her speedy pink shoes, his first freshman at-bat. And that standout day... [continue reading]

Cheap Fun: Autumn Edition Cheap Fun: Autumn Edition

Autumn is in the air- can you feel it? The leaves crunching under your feet, the brisk autumn air, the harvest colors. Okay, not so much in DFW but we... [continue reading]

Silly Bandz Craze Silly Bandz Craze

Surely you know about the current craze with kids – Silly Bandz. They are little colored rubber bands that are shaped in all sorts of different designs... [continue reading]

Inappropriate Material Online – Talk to Your Kids About it Inappropriate Material Online – Talk to Your Kids About it

When I speak to parents about internet safety, one question they often ask  is, “When should I start talking to my kids about inappropriate material... [continue reading]

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Things To Do in and Around the 'burb

A Trip Back In Time A Trip Back In Time

Today we took a fun trip back in time at the   Hertiage Farmstead in Plano. This beautiful 4.5 acre historic farmplace is truly a living history exhibit and the Spring Festival was... [continue reading]

Prepare for Takeoff at the Astronaut Training Center Prepare for Takeoff at the Astronaut Training Center

We spent the morning at the Astronaut Training Center in North Richland Hills. We all had fun. The activities are geared for ages 6 and up so Rachel spent a lot of time in her stroller.... [continue reading]

Kid Country Playground Kid Country Playground

We met at a local park for Rachel’s playgroup today. Kids Country playground in Coppell will always be a special playground for me. When I was pregnant with Nicholas, I was working... [continue reading]

SHREK the Musical GIVEAWAY {NEW Winner Announced} SHREK the Musical GIVEAWAY {NEW Winner Announced}

UPDATE: We have a WINNER! Congratulations to Candace of Mama Mia you were selected at Random to win a Family 4-Pack of Tickets  to Shrek The Musical on September 28, 2010 at 8pm at... [continue reading]

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cheap, free & easy

Cheap Fun: Autumn Edition Cheap Fun: Autumn Edition

Autumn is in the air- can you feel it? The leaves crunching under your feet, the brisk autumn air, the... [continue reading]

Enter to WIN $$ for DFW Deals through Juice in the City Enter to WIN $$ for DFW Deals through Juice in the City

A group of moms in Collin County that love to find great deals for their families have come together... [continue reading]

GIVEAWAY from Borden Milk: Winner Announced! GIVEAWAY from Borden Milk: Winner Announced!

The winner is: Smockity Frocks! Thanks for participating! **** Allow me to pull back the curtain here... [continue reading]

SHREK the Musical GIVEAWAY {NEW Winner Announced} SHREK the Musical GIVEAWAY {NEW Winner Announced}

UPDATE: We have a WINNER! Congratulations to Candace of Mama Mia you were selected at Random to win a... [continue reading]

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Inspiration

It Happened To Me It Happened To Me

I have written, re-written, submitted and trashed this post numerous times. I originally submitted as an FYI/Reality Check, then learned some more information,... [continue reading]

Shine On Now with American Girl Dolls! Shine On Now with American Girl Dolls!

Every now and then, big companies do things that make parents want to stand up and cheer.  American Girl Doll is one of those companies, and Shine On... [continue reading]

Divine Connection: Unplugging Divine Connection: Unplugging

For bone-weary Burb Moms who need to recollect themselves and reconnect with the Divine. This week’s encouragement is to practice the spiritual discipline... [continue reading]

Encouraging a Child to Explore Art Encouraging a Child to Explore Art

Exploring Art without Boundaries Art is best explored freely. How does your child typically approach art at home: mostly using coloring books, or does... [continue reading]

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'burb recipes & all things food-related

Market Street DFW Market Street DFW

“Market Street is awesome!” “I LOVE Market Street.” “I missed Market Street when I moved from home and was so excited to find out they had them here too!”... [continue reading]

Where’s the spinach? Where’s the spinach?

I am not a big connoisseur of any type of leafy green vegetable. Quite honestly, green beans and zucchini are about as far as I am willing to venture into the whole green veggie scene. While... [continue reading]

Harry Potter’s kidsafe Butterbeer Recipe! Harry Potter’s kidsafe Butterbeer Recipe!

If I had a child old enough for a Harry Potter themed birthday party this year… you better believe I’d be serving up some Butterbeer!! And with Universal Studios opening... [continue reading]

Join A Kid’s Cooking Challenge! Join A Kid’s Cooking Challenge!

I announced this on The Naked Hero last week, but must give props again (’cause when props are due, they’re due). My kids ROCK. Here’s one reason why. One of my sons... [continue reading]

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