Holly Goes to Driving School at the Texas Driving Experience

I was invited out to Texas Motor Speedway by the Texas Driving Experience for their Teen Skills Class.

The Teen Skills class is not driver’s education in the traditional sense.  It is for teens who already have a driver’s license and are ready to challenge their knowledge with practical hands-on experience.

Parents can enroll their kids in either a one or two day class.  I didn’t know what to expect and just set aside a full morning for this.  I regret not spending the full day to complete the class.

We started out with introductions in a classroom.  The teachers were all professional drivers and very interested in the kids.

Each person introduced himself and told what they drive.  I was the only one that admitted to driving a minivan.  I was also the only one over 18 years of age.

There were about 15 kids in the class and about 1/2 of them were local to the Dallas area.  I was surprised at how many of the teens had traveled to attend the Texas Driving Experience.

We stayed in the classroom for about 15 minutes and then it was out to the track for REAL driving lessons.

The first place we went was a portion of the large parking lot in the middle of the Texas Motor Speedway track.  Cones were set up for us there in different course configurations.  There was a NASCAR team practicing on the TMS track that morning which added a lot of noise and excitement.

They separated the class into cars – each car of teenagers had a driving instructor.  The Texas Driving Experience Instructor would drive the intended course once and then turn it over to one of the teens to take a turn.  There was never any down time because even if you weren’t the one driving you were in the car experiencing what was going on and learning from what was happening.

I was in a car of girls.  At first, they were timid and holding back.  This did not last long because the instructors really encouraged full participation and within a half an hour they were flooring the gas pedal and slamming on the brakes as instructed.  It was a visible difference of confidence through practice.

The floor it and then slam on the brake exercise was our second course.  We were to fully accelerate for 100 yards or so until we reached a specific pair of cones and then brake suddenly so we could get the feel of what would happen.  We practiced this 5 or 6 times until we were able to then guide the car in a turn while braking through the cone course.  After we accomplished this task with an ABS equipped Audi, we were given a car that didn’t have ABS and repeated the scenario.  I have known about the differences between ABS and non-ABS (and remembered that I was supposed to pump the brakes when driving the non-ABS), but I have never felt the difference.

One of the things I learned was to position my hands on the steering wheel at 9 and 3.  The Audis that we were driving had places to rest my thumbs and comfortably grip the wheel when holding it this way.  When I got home I found my minivan’s steering wheel was very similar and it is much easier to control the vehicle from this position.

They also stressed that you maintain the 9 and 3 hold as long as comfortable and then switch to a hand over hand turn of the wheel which was much different from the willy-nilly system of underhand wheel grabbing alternating with palm rotation I had previously used.

We then headed out to the wet track.

Yep. The parking lot was completely wet and we were shown how easy it was to accelerate rapidly and then turn 90 degrees which may or may not result in a donut…

Donut?

I will have to admit that I have been a very cautious driver over the years and never once have I ever intentionally done parking lot donuts.  I felt a little panic at the thought of it, but not wanting to let down the minivan-driving moms of America in the eyes of the American youth, I got in the car with three teenage girls and our instructor.

There was a lot of screaming (from the teenage girls and the 40 year old minivan driving mom) as each of us took multiple turns speeding through the parking lot and turning abruptly resulting in fishtailing and swerving and yes…donuts.

I haven’t had that much fun in YEARS.

Our instructor was quite possibly the most patient and unflappable person I have ever met.  When one of the girls took the corner by slamming on the gas instead of the brake as instructed he just smiled and told her that she should do it again.

And that is the beauty of this program…you do it again.  You take a high speed turn and lose control of the car (in a safe setting) and you feel how the car reacts to how you reacted and then you do it again.

And again.

Each time is more controlled and a less scary.

I now know what it feels like to be in control of a turn that feels completely out of my control, yet I know what to do and which way to steer and when to step on the gas.

It is pretty cool…and a little powerful!

I learned SO MUCH in just the 4 hours I participated in the Teen Skills class and I have been driving for 25 years.  I can’t even imagine what an asset these skills are to a beginning driver.  I have found myself more aware at the wheel and confident in my abilities.

Here is some of the video I shot during the morning:

I don’t have teenagers yet, but I can guarantee that they will be in this class.

I think it is that good.

Spice Up Staycation with Cheap, Creative Thrills

You aimed to rent a beach house the Big Island this summer for your family, but alas, the economy has downsized your plans to include only cold showers at home.

That said, you and your kids can substitute a costly vacation with a smashing “staycation” here in Texas. All it takes is a little imagination and perhaps some phone calls. And just think: You’ll have the luxury of your own washing machine, which, when enjoyed with a frosty margarita, is a beautiful thing.

Water Safety Tips from Great Wolf Lodge

May is water safety month.

This is such an important issue for families because the second cause of death of children under the age of 14 is drowning.

Great Wolf Lodge invited Burb Mom to come out and get some tips about how to keep your summer water fun...fun.

I volunteered for the job because my three boys LOVE Great Wolf Lodge.  The Grapevine location is just a 10 minute drive from our home and we have taken 4 “staycations” since they opened.  It is GREAT to get away…yet be close enough in case you forgot something!

I met with Kevin Eldridge who is the Director of Aquatics for the Grapevine GWL.  He told me about the safety program at Great Wolf Lodge and the rigorous training that each lifeguard goes through.  They employ over 100 lifeguards at the Grapevine water park.  Each lifeguard is trained through Ellis & Associates which is a company that specializes in aquatic risk management.  They go through a 22 hour class, CPR, first aid, oxygen training, rescue techniques and scanning strategies.

Even though the water at Great Wolf Lodge is never deeper than 5 feet, there is a lot of water VOLUME.  Each lifeguard station throughout the waterpark has a scanning pattern – a pre-determined series of places for the guard to look that covers the entire area in their zone.  All the flotation tubes are clear so they can be scanned through and each area has a limit of how many of these tubes can be present for safety reasons.

The thing that surprised me the most was the follow-up training each lifeguard receives.  They have required inservices on EVERY shift.  The first 20 minutes of every shift is dedicated to something safety-related.  Each month every single lifeguard is tested randomly by a mannequin drop.

What is a mannequin drop?

GWL has several sizes of dummies that they sneak into different zones without the lifeguard expecting it.

Would you like to see a mannequin drop?

OF COURSE!

One of the other lifeguards changed into a plain swimming suit and grabbed the mannequin that looks like a toddler (seen above in first photo).  We headed over to a place where we could watch and not disturb the drill.

The lifeguard is walking along the yellow lines back and forth and scanning the water.

I didn’t even see the plain-suited  guard slip into the water with the mannequin and I was expecting it…he was THAT sneaky.

A split second later…

The lifeguard notices the mannequin in the water and rushes to rescue.

The plain-suited guard that dropped the mannequin then climbs out of the water and takes over the zone while the rescue happens.

The lifeguard continues the rescue and the plain-suited guard that dropped the mannequin continues to take over guarding the zone.

The plain-suited guard is now on the part of the zone that is out of the picture while the lifeguard continues the rescue of the mannequin.

It was so fast.

I was expecting it and it was fast.

Because this drill is very realistic and something that happens DAILY at Great Wolf Lodge, they never do it without having another person nearby to talk with guests about the drill.

There was a table of moms on the other side of the lazy river that witnessed the whole event.  Once the drill was over Kevin, the plain-suited guard and another lifeguard mingled around and talked with the guests.  They answered questions and reassured people that what they witnessed was a drill and no one was hurt.  I spoke with the moms afterward and like me, they were very impressed with the speed of the entire incident.

They do this with every guard every month because they believe the practice of rescue is essential to keep the lifeguards on their toes.

BUT one thing that was stressed by all the safety personnel at Great Wolf Lodge was…

THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTION FOR PARENTAL SUPERVISION.

That is the bottom line.

Places like GWL are great places for family play.  The closer you are interacting with your kids in the water, the better!  You know your kids and their ability to swim better than anyone.

Interact.

Play.

Stay close and stay safe.

This post was sponsored by Great Wolf Lodge to spread the word about Water Safety Month and encourage families to make traditions this summer…safely.

Reading Friends Preschool/Kindergarten

I had the opportunity to visit Reading Friends Preschool and Kindergarten in the Highland Village a few weeks ago. I was excited because it is a place that I had heard about from one of my friends as having a really structured, yet creative approach to learning.

The Reading Friends program is is an academic Preschool for children ages 2 through Kindergarten which is structured and multi-sensory.  They take abstract/academic subjects and make them age-appropriate, concrete and meaningful to your young child.

And all of this is delivered in a fun, loving and nurturing environment.

Imagine visiting a jungle (aka Reading Friends Pre-Kindergarten Language Class for 4 year olds):     A different book introduces a jungle friend, and each friend represents a different letter of the alphabet.  The explorers sing along with Sis the Snake and her Jungle Band.  Mag the Monkey leads out with song and dance.  Tat the Toucan teaches about tattling.  Pal the Parrot demonstrates the importance of cleaning up after an adventure.  Every character has its own unique personality, and the kids adore them all! Language is exciting when jungle friends lead the way through learning letters and sounds.

There is great joy and learning by DOING.

Reading Friends was started here in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and has been teaching DFW kids for 21 years.  Their unique and innovative learning program has been developed and refined over the years.  The Phonics Advantage curriculum is based on the Orton-Gillingham approach of teaching phonics and language structure.

The bottom line is…it works!

The kids have fun participating in every aspect of learning.

What I loved the most about the school was the incorporation of exercise, movement and sensory activities into every activity. As a (no longer practicing) Physical Therapist, I know how exercise and movement impact brain function. As a mom of three boys, I know that energy expenditure is essential! Reading Friends keeps their students moving while learning.

Parents love the school almost as much as the kids do…

I met with Graham’s teacher today for the first Parent Conference and she had nothing but good things to say. I have to share that Graham had a green (best behavior) EVERY DAY for the 1st 6 weeks! So we’re off to a great start.  Just wanted to reiterate that I know Reading Friends gave us such a great foundation for K and beyond, and we are so grateful for that. –Kim, Parent of former Reading Friends Student

Burb Mom is excited to announce a Reading Friends coupon for our readers:

Special Offer for new families at the Moccassin Trail, Lewisville location –receive $75 off your first month’s tuition (limit one per family).

It really is something you should check out.  The school is located convenient to Flower Mound, Highland Village and Lewisville at 1439 Moccassin Trail.  You can find out more information by calling Marlo Senick, School Director at (972) 317-7772 or by filling out this form.

You will know if this is the right place for your child after exploring what Reading Friends has to offer…

Slime

Nicholas just LOVES science experiments! He is always asking me if we can do an experiment of some kind. If I don’t have one for him, he will often do his own “experiment” which often just consists of measuring out and mixing up a weird combination of ingredients and seeing what it looks like.

So today, as part of Swine Break ’09, we did a science experiment and made our own slime. It was fun but while he was making it I also talked about the processes of saturation and chemical bonding to make it educational too! The slime stuck to itself well but didn’t make a mess by sticking to everything it came in contact with which I appreciated. I’ve included the recipe below in case you want to try it out too.

You will need:

Basic white school glue
Borax (found on laundry aisle)
Water
Mixing bowls
Spoon
Food coloring
Measuring cup
Measuring spoons

To make, mix equal parts of glue and water in a bowl. Set aside. Pour one cup of water in a bowl and add about one tablespoon of Borax and mix.

You want the Borax to completely dissolve in the water so that the water is saturated. Ours didn’t completely dissolve so we added a little bit more water until we got it just right. Once the solution is saturated, add two tablespoons of the glue and water mixture and stir quickly. The Borax binds the glue molecules to each other making the whole mixture a thick slime.

Add food coloring and knead into slime until color is thoroughly mixed throughout the slime.

You can make multiple batches of different colors and store them in Ziploc bags to keep them from drying out. Ours didn’t last that long. Nicholas wanting to take the slime outside and play with it.

He checked to see if it would stick to the side of his fort. Nope.

Then he took a stick and said that we were now playing Man vs. Wild again (he loves this game!). He said that the slime was a giant marshmallow that we found in the wild and that we could put it on the stick and cook it over a fire (aka his old turtle sandbox).

Once we were done playing with our slime, it had an entirely new texture to it. It now contained lots of little pieces of dirt, leaves, sticks, grass, etc. so we decided to chunk it in the trash. But what fun we had with it and it was so easy to make!

When Kim and Nicholas aren’t experimenting they are exploring the metroplex with Nicholas’ little sister and Kim is reporting it all in Savor the Days.

Solar S’Mores

We learned about solar energy today by making s’mores in our own home made solar oven. Here are the supplies we used:

Of course, we had to sample our ingredients, just to make sure they were fresh!

First, we drew a square on the lid of a pizza box about one inch from the sides. I cut out three sides of the square and then folded the lid on the fourth uncut side. Then Nicholas glued foil to the inside of the lid.

He also glued foil on the inside bottom of the box then glued black construction paper on top of that.

We used a sheet protector to make a plastic sheet and taped it to the inside of our created opening in the lid. It is important that this seal be as airtight as possible.

Next it was time to start up the oven and set out the ingredients!

We closed the oven and propped up the lid with a stick. Solar energy took over from there…

We had fun making this hands-on project to learn about solar energy. The foil reflects the sunlight through the plastic down into the oven which doubles the amount of light entering the oven. The black paper on the bottom of the oven absorbs the light and converts it to heat. The plastic keeps the heat from escaping. Although we didn’t check the temperature in our oven, supposedly it can reach 275 degrees on a sunny day!

But who really cares about the science behind it when you can bite into to ooey, gooey yumminess like this!

Simply Stuck Labels – Super Fun and Functional

I met Sandi awhile ago when we were in the same Pokeno group. Mutual friends are such a blessing! Awhile later I ran into her at a Christmas Bazaar where she had a booth selling her Simply Stuck Labels. I had no idea she sold labels.  How did I not know this?

You know, the labels that you ALWAYS need, but forget to order?

Simply Stuck labels are super functional.  They can help keep track of all the stuff you send out of the house with your kids…or it can help you claim something as your own.

My favorite Simply Stuck products are the waterproof labels.  I have tried a variety of labels that survive the dishwasher a handful of times and then are useless.  Even my Sharpie-graffitied Sippy Cups end up unreadable.

These labels survive!

Simply Stuck also makes a good iron-on label.  Really good iron-on labels come in handy in Texas.  Often I am sending my kids to school bundled up in jackets, but picking them up in sunny 80 degree afternoons.  Having their coats labeled is a necessity since it is unlikely they thought about their jacket since taking it off mid-day.

Simply Stuck’s most popular items are bundled in their Back to School Pack.  This package has 160 labels to personalize just about anything your kid might forget.  They also offer a Mini-pack starter set which has 80 labels.

Seasonally, Simply Stuck also provides a variety of colorful Holiday labels and Christmas return address labels in fun round shapes.

And next time you are on a fund-raising committee, think of this…

Simply Stuck has a fund-raising plan to give your organization money without ANY extra work by you.  They provides the order forms, you pass them out and participants can order via website, phone or mail.  Simply Stuck cuts a check to your group each time $50 accrues in your organization’s account. 

Oh!  And you are selling something that people can actually use…

There are all sorts of other products like allergy labels, left and right shoe stickers and waterproof wrist bands.

The ideas for personalized gifts are endless.

Please visit Sandi’s website SIMPLY STUCK for more information about all the products mentioned…and more.

Creative Gift Ideas from Scentsy

My favorite things about the holidays, besides the food, are the smells. From October to January, I want my home to smell the way I feel. Warm, welcoming, happy.

Growing up, my Mom took great care in finding the perfect gifts for teachers. She didn’t like doing the “same old thing” that everyone else did. No apples, no notepads, no personalized mugs. Those had been done over and over. After years of scavenging stores across DFW, we have sniffed out the perfect holiday gift without breaking the bank. And even though my Mom doesn’t buy for teachers anymore, we both buy for lots of others in our lives.

Scentsy is a fun new way to enjoy the fragrance of a candle, without the flame or smoke. It achieves this by melting wickless candles with low-watt bulb safely hidden away in beautiful, decorative warmers. Whether you chose the full size warmer, or the adorable mini plug-in warmer, the recipient of these gifts will be thrilled! My favorite part is choosing the scent bars for each person.

Just in time for the holiday hustle and bustle, Scentsy has rolled out their delicious holiday scents to add to the vast collection of everyday scents. There is truly something for everyone!

Here are some of our favorites:

Plugin Warmers for Teachers or Co-Workers (that cannot have a flame in the building…but need their work environment to smell good too!)

Collegiate Collection Warmers for the sports fan in your life (boss, college-crazed friend, college kid with a stinky dorm room)

DIY Warmers for Grandparents (let the kids personalize these warmers for a special personal touch)

BurbMom Special Offer: Spend $50 and receive your choice of 1 scented candle bar or 1 scented Travel Tin FREE!

Use coupon code: 7886879!

Redeem this offer and stock up on gifts today!
For more information on all of Scentsy amazing products and career opportunities, contact Christie Montz.
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I’m a Rookie

Last month, I was making my way up to Texas Motor Speedway from my home in North Texas. I was nervously excited for a night at the speedway since I had never been to any kind of race before and I didn’t know anyone else that was attending that evening.

I parked my van, looked across the parking lot at the magnificent Texas Motor Speedway, and then spent the next forty-five minutes searching for the Chevy Tent to sign in. Wouldn’t you know that I had only passed up the Chevy Tent three times.

Cause that’s how I roll.

When I finally found the tent, I signed in, handed over my drivers license, and then proudly put on my VIP Bling. Then I stood like a dork because I didn’t know anyone else around me. I hope no one noticed how panicked I felt, and if you did please don’t tell me. I really felt like Jenny the Bloggess at that moment and wanted to hide underneath the 2010 Chevy Silverado Texas Edition.

Then finally John White with General Motors gathered us in a big circle and starting speaking. Now tell me this–doesn’t John look a lot like Woody Harrelson in King Pin just with more hair? I still can’t remember what John does with GM, because the twenty-hundred times he told me all I could think of was, “Dang he looks like Woody Harrelson. I wonder if they’re cousins and don’t even know it. Maybe I should ask him if he’s been Munsoned. Or at least if he likes bowling.”

I have no idea what John talked about for the ten minutes or so that he spoke. I introduced myself, the other people in the group introduced themselves, and then I got hooked up to sit next to Tim Herrick in the golf cart on the trip to the Chevy Drive area.

Tim Herrick is the engineer for the crossover vehicles with General Motors and specifically engineered the Chevy Equinox (the same vehicle I reviewed over the summer). He is a gentleman and tried to keep me from falling off the back of the golf cart several times.

He even answered a couple questions I asked about the Chevy Equinox, specifically:

1.) What is your favorite feature of the Equinox?
2.) What feature would you not take away from the Equinox?

I hope you’re not looking forward to his answers to these two burning questions, because, again, I was so nervous I totally forgot what he said.

Once we arrived to the Chevy Drive area, I hopped in the 2010 Chevy Malibu and drove around the course scaring the guide next to me as I peeled around the turns. I should let you know right here that if you are looking into getting a car that has great steering and maneuverability, the 2010 Chevy Malibu is for you. I know I could have done some totally rad donuts in that car if I hadn’t thought the guide next to would have freaked out. Are you the type of person that gets lost quite a lot? The Chevy Malibu can make perfect U-turns…

As we prepared to enter the Texas Motor Speedway to watch the drivers perform practice laps and to eat our catered light (yah right) dinner, I shot this scene of the sunset reflecting onto the speedway:

Once again, we hopped into the golf carts and began our journey down into the center of the  Texas Motor Speedway. We ate catered food and chatted for a little bit. I found Trish (twitter: @BouncingCoCo) and her friend there and proceeded to have a great time as my nervousness wore off. Trish, her friend, and I moved along to the crowd forming where two men gave us instructions for the Driver Introductions. I honest to God thought that Driver Introductions were all about two or three drivers introducing themselves to us. When Chevy told me that I’d be driving one of the racing drivers around the Texas Motor Speedway track, all I could think was, “You’ve got to be kidding me. You really don’t know what you’re getting yourself into by asking me to do this.”

Oh my sweetness they did not know what they were getting themselves into.

Into the 2010 Chevy Silverado I sat like a scared plucked chicken. Donna with General Motors got into the seat next to me. I was so nervous I couldn’t figure out how to turn off the headlights. I was so nervous my hands began to shake. I gave my camera over to Donna and told her she had to take the photographs. She told me she couldn’t because her hands shook. I looked at with a so-what expression and told her she still had to take photographs and that I adjusted the settings so she’d have a hard time screwing the photographs up. Then it was time to begin driving.

As I pulled onto the speedway track and turned left towards the stage, I began waving at the crowds. Cheers and whistles blew up from the stands. I was having a nervously grand time! Then the Number 15 gasman came over to us and chatted. He says he’s gonna be my Facebook friend, but I have yet to see him on there. Maybe I scared him off.

Then the line began moving.

I watched as the drivers got introduced one by one on the big screen and then jumped into the back of the Silverados. Too quickly, it was my turn to pick up a driver. I pulled up, Number 25 or 29 or some-other-number got into the back of my truck and I carefully proceeded driving away, watching the driver’s nice rear in his black and yellow uniform in my rearview mirror. That is why they call it a rearview mirror you know.

Of course, I was so busy carefully glimpsing this driver’s rear that I completely forgot that I was supposed to drive all the way around the speedway track. So I turned left back down towards, well I don’t know where I was going, then had to turn back right, then slow down to an almost stop, all while the poor, probably embarrassed driver, yelled to me, “Go! Go! Keep straight…Where are you going?!”

Donna, laughing, yelled out the window back to him, “Sorry! She’s a rookie!”

To which I yelled, also laughing, “Sorry! I have no idea what in the world I am doing!”

And then Donna and I laughed the entire way around the speedway track. I had never had so much fun in my adult life before. Here I was, meeting the greats of racing, and I will probably always be remembered by this driver as the Chick Who Embarrassed the Hades Out of Me at the 2009 Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350.

If he can get all that out in one breath.

Much thanks to Chevy and BurbMom for a great experience at Texas Motor Speedway!

Mom’s Groups in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Many of my closest friends were the result of a moms’ group.  In fact, in the first few months I lived in the metroplex I joined a playgroup through the Double Oak Newspaper that lasted for 3 years.  There is just something comforting in finding a support system of people who are going through similar situations.

Moms understand.

Because of this, we wanted to highlight all the groups we could find.  Hopefully, it will spread the word about some amazing organizations – some more organized than others.  Please let us know in the comments if we missed one that you love.  We will add them to the list.  Katie spent a lot of time compiling this comprehensive list of Mom’s Groups in DFW.  Thanks Katie!

–Holly

Allen

MOMs Club of SE Allen

Description: Are you a SAHM? Need some support, come join this welcoming group and get acquainted with great MOMS! We offer Playgroups, MNO’s, Monthly meetings and load of activities for you and your child.

Website: http://www.allenmoms.com

Contact: AllenMOMS_SE@hotmail.com or allenmomssc@hotmail.com

MOMS club of Allen – West

Description: Fun group of stay at home moms offering support to each other and fun activities with our children. Weekly playgroups and events.

Website: www.momscluballenwest.com

Contact: momsclub_allenwest@yahoo.com

Allen Early Childhood PTA

Description: Meet the second Friday of every month from 9:30am to 11am during the school year.

Location: 821 S. Greenville Ave. Christ the Servant Lutheran Church

Website:http://www.aecpta.com

Contact:information@aecpta.com

MOMS offering Moms Support – Northeast Allen MOMs Club

Description: We are an international support group specifically for all stay-at-home mothers!
We believe that staying at home to raise our children is a fulfilling full-time job!  In fact, we think it is the most important job any mother can choose.

Website:www.geocities.com/momscluballenne/

Contact: Christy Youens at 469-675-6652 momscluballenne@yahoo.com

Allen/McKinney Area Mothers of Multiples

Description: AMAMOM is a non-profit support group whose activities are directed toward the unique needs of mothers of twins, triplets, and higher order multiples. Our purpose is to share the knowledge and understanding of multiples by exchanging information and mutual support between mothers, medical staff, educators and others, and to gain friendship with mothers who understand multiple issues. The club encourages positive parenting of multiples through monthly meetings with speakers or panels and through a monthly newsletter. The club also sponsors events monthly and throughout the year for the Moms, the Moms and children, and for the entire family. The club also conducts simple research on aspects of multiple births and parenting multiples.

Website: http://amamom.org/

Contact: president@amamom.org

The Hip Mommy & Me Group

Description: Hip Mommy & Me Group is a group for expecting Mommy’s, Mommy & baby, Mommy & toddler, and Mommy & Pre-school age kids. All Mommies & kiddos are welcome! This group is the place to be to share experiences, chat and make wonderful, long lasting friendships. We cater from newborns to preschoolers.

Website:  http://playgroup.meetup.com/1002/

North Dallas 2007 Babies

Description: Did you have a baby in 2007? This is a meet-up group for moms (and dads!) in Allen, Plano, McKinney and surrounding areas who have little ones born in 2007. Let’s get to know each other now and support each other and make new friends – both parents and babies!

Website: http://newparents.meetup.com/356/

North Dallas Single Parents Meetup

Description: Meet other Single Parents in your area. Meetups will include kids! We will have Adults only meetups too as often as possible. The Meetups will be in the Allen, McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison,Dallas & Richardson areas. Come join the fun!! We will try to have weekly meetups for parents and kids so everyone has an opportunity to participate. Free and low cost meetups will be the goal here.

Website: http://singleparents.meetup.com/645/

Twin Creeks Playgroup

Description: We are a group of moms in the Twin Creeks neighborhood of Allen, Texas who are looking to meet other mothers in our neighborhood and get our infants together for socialization.

The general age range for the infants is as follows: born between summer 2007 and summer 2008, or close to that time frame.

Any Twin Creeks residents are welcome to join the group with their children. Hope to see you!

Website: http://playgroup.meetup.com/1225/

Anna

Marvelous North Collin County Moms Group

Description: We are a moms group with children from infants up to toddlers. We have an amazing group of women and children and because it is a small group it’s easy to get to know everyone and make long lasting friendships. We do a lot of activities inside and out, the dues are only 10 dollars a year and anyone in the north Collin county area can join! I hope you will come check us out!
Website: http://www.meetup.com/sahm-3053
Contact:Nicole Herrera

Arlington

MOMS Club of North Central Arlington

Description: Are you a SAHM living in Arlington between I-30 and Pioneer Pkwy? We offer activities for moms, kids, and families.
Website: http://www.momsclub.org
Contact: support.mom@hotmail.com or call Emily at (817)276-2589

MOMS Clube of Arlington-North

Description:The International MOMS Club_®, MOMS Offering Moms Support_®, is an international non-profit organization specifically designed for at-home mothers.  We offer support to at-home mothers because we know you need it.  Our number one purpose is to form a network of support for at-home mothers.  The International MOMS Club_® is not based on race, religion or financial stability.  Staying home to raise your children is a decision and you are not alone.  The International MOMS Club_® is there to help support that decision.
Website: www.geocities.com/momsclub_arno/
Contact: momsclub_arno@yahoo.com

MOMS Club of Arlington – North Central

Description:The MOMS Club of Arlington – North/Central, TX is a chapter of the International MOMS Club (MOMS Offering Moms Support®), a nonprofit organization specifically for at-home mothers. Whether you stay home full-time, work outside the house part-time, or have a home-based business, if you are with your kids during the day, we are here to provide you with the opportunity to share activities, friendship and fun with other at-home moms and their children.
Website: www.freewebs.com/momsclubofnorthcentralarlington
Contact: support.mom@hotmail.com

MOMS Club of Arlington South

Description: We’re a support group designed just for you, the stay-at-home mother of today. You are interested in the world around you, want a variety of activities for you and your children and are proud of your choice of at-home mothering for your family. We know, because we are stay-at-home mothers, too!
Website: www.geocities.com/arlingtonsmomsclub/
Contact: arlingtonsmomsclub@yahoo.com

The Arlington Mommy Meetup Group

Description: Meet nearby Stay at Home Moms and working moms too! Come to a meetup for friendship and reassurance, parenting and career advice, stories and fun. All are welcome so bring the kids! We will be scheduling events during the daytime as well as weekend and evening meetups to meet everyone’s scheduling needs. We’ll have events to include dads as well (it’s always nice meeting other couples to hang out with).
Website: http://sahm.meetup.com/2357/

The Arlington Single Parents Meetup Group

Description: ASP is a group of single parents, and their children, who get together for lots of fun, laughter, and good company. We focus on family oriented events (i.e. potlucks, game nights, rock climbing, air shows, holiday parties, movies, kid’s workshops, water sports, zoo, playgrounds, camping, etc.) You can talk with other single parents who share your same challenges, share advice, form new friendships, new playmates for the kids, and the list goes on. This is a wonderful way for you and your child(ren) to meet new people, and in the process, make lasting friendships.
Website: http://singleparents.meetup.com/368/

Luna Moms Club/Stroller Strides of Arlington

Description: As moms ourselves we understand that life is about finding balance while nurturing our minds, spirits and bodies. LUNA Moms Club was created with this aspiration in mind. By becoming a member you will build a tight community of moms to share advice, tips and most importantly laughter. Support and connect with other likeminded moms.
Website: http://moms.meetup.com/2701/

The Mommy Connection of GP/A

Description: Let’s have fun with our kids! This group will focus on getting active and social with our kids. Most activities will focus on kid-friendly activities, ranging from infants to school-age. We will have playdates at members’ homes, child-friendly lunches, get togethers at the park, and special outings to fun events around the Metroplex. Hope to meet with you soon!
Website: http://moms.meetup.com/2299/

Bedford

MOMS Club of HEB

Description: We are a part of the International MOMS Club®. Our club meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month for a general /business meeting. Then we have fun activities each month such as park days, mom & tot outings (like to the zoo) and MOMS Night Out (like out to a movie or dinner). We have playgroups that are arranged by age and meet weekly. We also do at least one service project a year that benefits a group that serves children in our area. If you are looking for a group where you can find some fun activities for you and your child and meet others that know what you are going through as a parent, MOMS Club is the place for you.
Website: www.geocities.com/hebmomsclub/heb.html
Contact: hebmomsclub@yahoo.com

Burleson

MOMS Club of Burleson

Description: Our General meeting is the 3rd Wednesday  of the Month @10:30a.m
Website: www.geocities.com/momsclubofburleson/
Contact: Burleson_mvp@yahoo.com

Carrollton

The Carrollton Early Childhood PTA

Description: An organization dedicated to providing activities, support, friendships and education for parents of children age newborn through preschool. Possibly the biggest reason for becoming involved is to meet, socialize and network with other parents in the Carrollton area.
Website: http://www.cecpta.org.
Contact: thebaileyfam@verizon.net

Coppell/Valley Ranch

The Coppell/Valley Ranch Early Childhood PTA

Description: A non-profit support organization for parents of infants and children age 5 and under. We offer monthly meetings, play groups, children’s activities and adult special interest groups, the C/VR ECPTA provides plenty of fun and support for parents and their children. Everyone is welcome at our General Meeting on the 2nd Monday of every month, 9:30am-11:00am at the Coppell Family YMCA, 146 Town Center Blvd., Coppell Texas. Childcare for the general meeting is free and available through the YMCA, reservations are required. We just ask that you register the Thursday prior to the meeting and you can register using the online form. We hope that you will join us!
Website: http://www.cvrecpta.org
Contact: Deby 214-236-8290

MOMs Club of Coppell – North

Description: (boundaries are north of Sandy Lake to 121). Join us at Going Bonkers in Lewisville for our monthly meetings. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 10AM.
Website: http://www.momsclubofcoppell.org
Contact: 866.841.9139 ext. 3555 or momsclubofcoppell@onebox.com

MOMS Club of Coppell – South

Description: The MOMS Club(R) is a support group just for you, the mother at home. You are interested in the world around you, wanting a variety of activities for you and your children, and proud of your choice of at-home mothering for your family.
Website: www.momsclubcoppell.org/
Contact: info@momsclubcoppell.org

Corinth

MOMS Club of Corinth West

Description: The MOMS Club of Corinth West, TX is for stay at home moms who live in the parts of Corinth, Texas.  (See our boundaries at the bottom of page).
MOMS Club of Corinth West is part of a not-for-profit international organization which is dedicated to MOMS Offering Moms Support®.  At some time or another, many of us have felt lonely and isolated in the wonderful world of motherhood.  While we are so happy to have the ability to dedicate our time raising our children, we still long for friendship and other adults to talk to.  The MOMS Club is a great way to find that.
Website: www.geocities.com/corinthtxmoms/
Contact: corinthtxmoms@yahoo.com

Crowley

More than Moms Playgroup, Crowley

Description: This is a Moms/kids playgroup. Our goal is to provide support for moms and to form lasting friendships for ourselves and our children.
Website: http://sahm.meetup.com/2236/
Contact: Nicole G

Dallas

MOMS Club of Dallas-North/Central

Description: North Central Chapter boundaries are I-30 to the south, I-635 to the north (exception: Addison), Marsh Lane to the east, and Garland Road to the west.
Website: www.momsclubofdallas.org/
Contact: info@momsclubofdallas.org

Dallas Mothers of Twins and Triplets Club

Description: The Dallas Mothers of Twins and Triplets Club TM (DMOTTCTM) is a support organization for Mothers of Multiples (M.O.M.’s). DMOTTCTM provides an opportunity for you to meet other M.O.M.’s and share information on how to succeed in the trials of raising multiples.  Our monthly meetings provide a network of moral support from mothers who have been there and survived and often feature informative programs. We also have playgroups, outings, and special holiday parties for the kids. DMOTTCTM was founded in 1958 and is a member of NOMOTC and TMOM.
Website: www.dallastwins.org/
Contact: http://www.dallastwins.org/memberinfoform.htm

North Dallas Mothers of Twins Club

Description: We are a non-profit support group whose activities are directed toward the unique needs of mothers of multiples. The club offers a variety of support for mothers with multiples of all ages.
Website: www.ndmotc.org/
Contact: membership@ndmotc.org

Fabulous 40s Moms (with Little Ones)

Description: If you are interested in sharing the experience of starting parenting at a later age–this group is for you! Our group is for moms in a more “mature” age bracket (you don’t have to be 40, as long as you’re close) who have babies or toddlers. Come join us for play groups and other fun outings with the goal of cultivating long-lasting friendships!
Website: http://olderparenting.meetup.com/45/
Contact: Stacy E

Margarita Moms

Description: Ever wonder how you ended up here? In Dallas, or heck, in that once fabulous blouse now covered with poop? Well, you are not alone. Come meet other recently relocated moms for a Mom’s Night Out. We are all new to Dallas and are looking for a chance to take a break from the kids, meet some new girlfriends and explore Dallas restaurants. This is your chance to put on some fancy, poop-less clothes and fabulous shoes.
Website: http://moms.meetup.com/3234/
Contact: Jill

The North Dallas County Moms Meetup Group

Description: New in town or feeling out of the loop? Looking for some down-to-earth moms who live in Addison, Richardson and far North Dallas? Then this is the group for you! Let’s meet for playdates as well as nights out. Here’s a chance to get in on the ground floor, and create the group that’s right for you. We’ll meet at local malls, parks, restaurants and experience all that this wonderful city has to offer. Come meet your new best friends!
Website: http://moms.meetup.com/3264/
Contact: Mindi

Dallas Dyslexia Information Group

Description: Provides information on Dyslexia, Learning Differences, and related topics. This group meets at from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on the second Monday of the month except for December.
Location: The Winston School, 5707 Royal Lane in Dallas, 75229
Website: http://www.dbida.org/
Contact: Bob 214-351-1985

La Leche League of Dallas

Description: Offers breastfeeding information and support in our monthly meetings, which are open to pregnant and nursing mothers and their babies. We meet the first Thursday and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm at. We also offer a Toddler Meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 am at Greenland Hills United Methodist Church in Dallas. Volunteer accredited leaders are available to answer your questions about breastfeeding.
Location: Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
Website: http://www.lllofdallas.org/
Contact: http://www.lllofdallas.org/Site_5/Contact_a_Leader.html

North Dallas Mothers of Twins Group

Description: We are a non-profit support group whose activities are directed toward the unique needs of mothers of multiples. The club offers a variety of support for mothers with multiples of all ages, including: playgroups, monthly meetings, resources for new moms, various social events, community outreach programs and more.
Meetings: Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm
A New and Expectant Moms Forum begins at 7:30 pm
Location: Richardson Regional Medical Center
401 West Campbell Road, Building #403 First Floor
Richardson, TX 75080-3416
(2nd light west of 75 on Campbell Road)
Contact: Allison George

Denton

The Denton Area Mothers of Multiples

Description: DAMOM is a support group located in North Texas for anyone who has, or is, expecting twins, triplets, quads or more! Our club’s vision is to provide support, encouragement, helpful information, listening ears, friendship, food and fun to all of our members who are “multi-blessed.” DAMOM meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 7pm ? 9pm at First Baptist Church of Denton, located at 1100 Malone Street Room 216.
Website: http://damoms.clubspaces.com/Default_css.aspx

MOMS Club of Denton-Northeast

Description: MOMS (MOMS Offering Moms Support) Club® is a great way to meet other mothers and their children in an active and exciting environment. MOMS Club® offers much needed support for first time mothers and veteran mothers. It is a way to interact with moms on a personal level and allow the children to have playtime and peer involvement.
Website: www.momsclubdentonne.com/index.html
Contact: membership@momsclubdentonne.com

Denton County

The Real Housewives of Denton County

Description: Meet friendly local moms from Flower Mound to Denton and get together to talk about your kids and have some fun! Come to a Mom’s Meetup to share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends. All moms are welcome!
We’re a group that loves to get out and see Texas! We like to get out and roam a lot, do different things.
There is a $10.00 fee annually to cover our holiday parties and site fee , which will be due at your second meetup. Check us out and see if we’re what you’re looking for!
Website: http://www.meetup.com/therealhousewivesofdentoncounty/
Contact: Melissa

Euless

DFW Fantastic Families

Description: Looking for a meetup group with a little something for the whole family? We are the group for you! We have a variety of events suited for every age range and some just for the parents. Join us for a fun time no matter what we do!
Website: http://www.dfwfantasticfamilies.com/
Contact: Brenda

MOMS Club of Hurst/Euless/Bedford

Description: MOMS Club of Hurst/Euless/Bedford. We are a part of the International MOMS Club®.
Website: www.geocities.com/hebmomsclub/heb.html
Contact: hebmomsclub@yahoo.com

Flower Mound

MOMS Club of Flower Mound-North

Description: Welcome to the MOMS Club of Flower Mound – North, Texas. We are one of over 2000 chapters of International MOMS Club, an organization with over 100,000 members devoted to mothers who have chosen to stay at home to raise their children.
Website: http://momsfmn-ivil.tripod.com/
Contact: momsfmn@yahoo.com

MOMS Club of Flower Mound Southeast

Description: The MOMS Club (MOMS Offering Moms Support®) is an international, nonprofit support group specifically for mothers who have chosen to stay at home with their children. There are 2,000 plus chapters across the country and 100,000 members.  Our local group has plenty of activities to keep you busy:  Monthly meetings with interesting speakers and discussions, children’s activities, playgroups, outings, MOMS Night Out, holiday parties, and much more that allow members to network and share ideas and inspiration! We also hold service projects for needy children and families.
Website: http://momsclubfmsetx.tripod.com/
Contact: momsclubfmsetx@lycos.com

MOMS Club of Flower Mound Southwest

Description: The MOMS Club is a support group for stay – at – home moms interested in the community around them who want a variety of activities for themselves and their children.
Website: http://momsclub-fmsw.tripod.com/
Contact: momsclub_fmsw@yahoo.com

Forney

MOMS Club of Forney

Description: We are a support group designed just for you, the at-home mother of today! You are interested in the world around you, want a variety of activities for you and your children, and are proud of your choice of at-home mothering for your families! We know, because we’re at-home mothers, too! You need a support group that understands your special needs as an at-home mother and we’re it! We are the first, largest and fastest growing support group specifically for ALL at-home mothers.
Website: www.freewebs.com/forneymomsclub/index.htm
Contact: forney_momsclub@yahoo.com

Fort Worth

MOMS Club of Fort Worth-Southwest

Description: The MOMS (MOMS Offering Moms Support) Club of Fort Worth-SW, Texas, is an active chapter of the International MOMS Club, a nonprofit organization specifically for at-home mothers.
Website: www.momsclubfortworthsw.org/
Contact: southwestfortworthmomsclub@live.com

#1 Playgroup in Northwest Fort Worth

Description: Stay at home moms, grandparents or caregivers (of course we have special events for dads too), let’s not only get our babies, tots and more together to learn, play, and socialize, but get some adult interaction in as well and meet some lifetime friends! Events are mostly held during the week, round the year!
Website: http://playgroup.meetup.com/1033/
Contact: Betsy Bry

Fort Worth Mothers of Multiples

Description: Fort Worth Mothers of Multiples (FWMoM) is a service and support organization for the mothers of twins, triplets and more. Our members come from all over the Fort Worth area.
Website: http://fwmom.org/
Contact: fwmom@fwmom.org

Mocha Moms Dallas/Fort Worth North

Description: Mocha Moms is a national organization which supports mothers of color who have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home in order to devote more time to their families.
Website: http://www.mochamomsnorthdallas.com/
Contact: president@mochamomsnorthdallas.com

Fort Worth Foxy Mamas

Description: This meetup is a place for mamas and their little ones to get together, share stories and develop friendships. You should join if you are a mom who needs to meet people, needs to get out of the house, needs to have some adult coversation or just a mom who needs to know that you aren’t alone in the trials and tribulations of motherhood. We love adding new friends to our group. Please take the time to read our about page before requesting membership.
Website: http://sahm.meetup.com/2754/
Contact: Cassasandra

The SW Fort Worth Moms Group

Description: We are a group of great mamas who share the ups and downs of motherhood. Friendship and fun can be found for all! No drama allowed, only those who wish to have a good time please. Look at the calender and RSVP for upcoming events. We have alot of fun activities planned. We encourage you to join so you don’t miss out on all of the fun. We would love to have you as part of our group!! We looking forward to meeting you!
Website: http://moms.meetup.com/2849/
Contact: Lori

Frisco

Preston Ridge MOPS

Description: God created us for relationships. But, when we become moms, all our relationships seem to change. It’s like you have landed on a different planet—Planet Mom. This year, Preston Ridge MOPS will explore how your relationships have changed since you entered motherhood. Your relationship with your husband, girlfriends, extended family, community and God have all changed. Many of these changes are positive, some are not. Even positive change requires adjustments on your part.
Website: http://www.prestonridge.org/mops
Contact: Day MOPS, email mops@prestonridge.org
Night MOPS, email nightmops@prestonridge.org

MOPS – MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers

Description: A dynamic Christian program designed to nurture mothers with children from infancy to kindergarten. MOPS is a smart, relevant and caring network, making moms better moms through trusted resources and relationships. There are two chapters in Frisco.

One chapter meets every other Friday of each month from 9:30am – noon at Grace United Methodist Church at 3521 Main Street, Frisco. To join, contact Cheri Gazda or by email: cherigazda@yahoo.com

A second MOPS chapter also meets in Frisco on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 9:30 am to noon at the First Baptist Church at 7901 Main Street, Frisco.  To join, contact Jami Clifford at jamianntexas@aol.com. For more information or to print registration forms, visit our website.

A third MOPS chapter meets in Friso on the second and fourth Friday of the month at Preston Ridge Baptist Church, 5849 Hillcrest Rd., Frisco.  For more information on meeting times and joining, call (972)712-7007 or email mops@prestonridge.org.

Mission Impossible Moms

Description: “This message will self-destruct in 5,4,3,2,1??.. ” Ever feel like Tom Cruise in the midst of an impossible mission? Do you reflect on your daily remembrances with smiles and laughter? At Mission Impossible Moms we celebrate the daily bumps in the road and enjoy sharing our wackiest moments with other moms.
Website: http://www.meetup.com/missionimpossiblemoms/
Contact: Lauren
The Misfits…a sahp adventure Frisco

Description: We are The Misfits…a very close and active playgroup.
We welcome all parents who are looking to make friends for their children and connections for themselves. We cater mostly to stay-at-home-parents, but do welcome working parents as long as they are able to be active in the group. We come in all ages, shapes, sizes, colors, religions and backgrounds and we welcome the diversity!
Website: http://sahp.meetup.com/70/
Contact: The Organizer Team
Frisco Area Stay at Home Moms

Description: Welcome to Texas Tots! Meet nearby Stay at Home Moms! Come to a local Stay at Home Moms Meetup for friendship and reassurance, parenting and career advice, stories and fun. We are a group especially for moms with babies from birth to 4 years old! We have a variety in ages of moms, and we are an active group that requires the attendance of at least one meet-up per month. We look forward to meeting you!!
Website: http://www.meetup.com/texastots/
Contact: Lindy

Garland

Garland Moms & Kids

Description: A meetup for moms of any age who want to have fun, meet people, share ideas, have playdates and just enjoy their kids as much as possible! Come and have fun with us as we laugh and learn together! Whether you are an experienced mom or an expecting one, we have what is right for you! We have a variety of activities and love to get more ideas and go to new places. We do home meet-ups, recipe exchanges, playdates, playgrounds, special events and other fun stuff.
Website: http://www.meetup.com/Garland-moms-kids/
Contact: Lindy

Grapevine

Grapevine MOMS Club

Description: We are a support group designed just for you, the at-home mother of today! You are interested in the world around you, want a variety of activities for you and your children, and are proud of your choice of at-home mothering for your family! We know, because we’re at-home mothers, too!
Website: http://www.gscsmomsclub.com/
Contact: membership@gscsmomsclub.com

GSC Mom’s League

Description: The GCS (Grapevine/Colleyville/Southlake) Mom’s League, Inc. is a nonprofit, local organization dedicated to serving area mothers and fathers.  Being at home and raising children can be isolating at times. The GCS Mom’s League was created to fulfill the needs for support, friendship and sharing.
Website: http://www.gcsmomsleague.org/door/
Contact: mom@gcsmomsleague.org

DFW Hip Moms & Tots

Description: This group is for mommies who want to socialize with other moms and babies. Let’s just get together, be ourselves & have a ball! No need to dress up or put on makeup??it’s just the girls! Let’s get together and support each other!
Website: http://moms.meetup.com/2702/
Contact: Kamryn

Irving

Irving Indian Moms & Dads Meetup

Description: Meet friendly moms and dads in the Las Colinas area who have kids under the age of 5 years. Our meetups will be kid-friendly! Our hope is to meet new parents, make new friends and have fun!
Website: http://moms.meetup.com/3254/

Keller

The Keller Working Moms Meetup Group

Description: Meet other moms in the Keller/Grapevine/Southlake area for friendships, support and fun! You do not have to work-outside-the-home to be a member – all moms are working moms! Just know that the majority of our activities are on weekday evenings and weekends.
Website: http://www.meetup.com/keller-southlake-NRH-working-moms/
Contact: Christine

Mommy & Me Playtime

Description: We are a group of stay at home mom’s that like to have fun with our kids and meet other moms. We are a flexible group , as we know mom’s are very busy as it is. If your looking to meet friendly mom’s and share support this is the group for you!
Website: http://www.meetup.com/Mommy-Me-Playtime/
Contact: Beth

Keller Early Childhood PTA

Description: The Keller ISD Early Childhood PTA is designed for parents of young children from infancy to kindergarten. Our goal is to address the needs of families with young children through informative speakers, social activities and the friendly support of other parents.
Website: http://www.kecpta.com/
Contact: http://www.kecpta.com/contact_us

Lewisville

First Baptist Church of Lewisville MOPS

Description: Mothers of Preschoolers is the place for moms with children from infancy to kindergarten. Join us for crafts, fun and fellowship! Childcare provided. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 9am to Noon First Baptist Church of Lewisville, 1251 W Valley Ridge Blvd 972.436.5502
Contact: fbclmops@gmail.com

Greater Lewisville Mothers and More

Description: Greater Lewisville Mothers & More 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm Z Grill 2321 Cross Timbers Rd # 413 Flower Mound, TX 75028 A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education, and advocacy. We are basically a fun group of working and stay-at-home mom wanting to connect and form lasting friendships. *Monthly meetings with topical discussions and guest speakers *Playgroups (Including Saturdays) *MOM’s Night Out *Recipe/Foodies Club *Book Club *Message boards and so much MORE!
Website: http://www.mothersnmore.com
Contact: http://www.mothersnmore.com/contactusform.aspx

MOMs Club of Lewisville

Description:You are invited to visit us at one (or two) of our monthly general meeting or try one of our Park Days or Stroller Walks. We have different activities during the month: field trips, park days, playgroup, Mom & Tot craft days, stroller walks, lunch bunch, MOMS Night Out and other activity groups.
Website: http://momsclublewisville.tripod.com/
Contact: momsclublewisville@hotmail.com

Proud Mamas & Tots Playgroup

Description: Our group of “Proud Mama’s” all have toddlers born in 2007. We are a fun group of moms wanting to connect and form lasting friendships. We welcome stay at home and working moms. We have playgroup activities planned for weekdays and weekends. Each mom is expected to host a playdate each quarter in their home or at a local park etc.
Website: http://moms.meetup.com/2457/
Contact: Heather

Parents Without Partners

Description: We are pleased to extend an invitation to you to join Parents Without Partners International, Inc. (PWP) the premier not-for-profit organization focusing on social, educational and issues-advocacy needs of single parents worldwide.
Website: http://www.pwptcn.com/
Contact: (469)293-2084

Little Elm

Tots-of-Fun Play Group

Description: Let’s have fun with our kids, while they socialize, play, and learn. We welcome infants to toddlers. Older siblings are welcome, but activities will be geared towards the 5 and under group. Events will include playdates at member’s homes, lunches, art sessions, & trips to the park, MNO’s, etc. We accept mommies in the Little Elm, Frisco, Aubrey, The Colony, Plano areas. We do request that you attend atleast half the events given each month. We would like to keep the group small, to help our kids (and us) form meaningful bonds. (Membership may be terminated due to lack of participation).
Website: http://www.meetup.com/Tots-of-Fun/
Contact: Heather

Little Elm MOPS

Description: Little Elm MOPS @ CrossRidge Church meets 1st and 3rd Mondays, 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Sept. through May at CrossRidge Church in Little Elm, 1701 Walker Lane.
Contact: Email mops@fbcle.org or call (972) 292-1953 for more information

McKinney

MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club of McKinney East

Description: Meet other moms who share your interests and concerns and join in enriching activities for you and your children. We plan a choice of activities every week including playgroups, park days, and outings as well as a monthly MOMS Night Out.
Website: www.momsclub.org
Contact: momsmckinneyeast@yahoo.com

Co.Co. Moms

Description: Come meet other friendly moms in Collin County for fun and support! We have LCR (similar to bunco), other Moms’ Night Out activities, various kinds of playdates, and occasional field trips (i.e. fire station tours, Arboretum, zoo, etc.). It doesn’t matter if you work or stay at home, if you’re new or experienced, if you’re old or young – as long as you’re a mom, we’d love to get to know you!
Website: http://www.meetup.com/Co-Co-Moms/

The McKinney Moms Meetup Group

Description: Do you want to build friendships with other moms in the Collin County Area. Then Mckinney moms is for you! This is a group where we can let our kiddos make new friends and play until they are completely worn out! We maintain our sanity one playdate at a time! Check out our About Us page for more info.
Website: http://www.meetup.com/McKinneyMoms/

The Sassy Sisterhood of Moms

Description: The sassy sisterhood of moms is a fun, laid back group. We are here to make friends for us and our kids that are everlasting. We dont just wanna see each other here and there at playdates, we wanna build friendships and be there for each other and watch our kids grow up together. If you’re looking for a laid back, fun group then this is the one for you. We have events going on almost every day, playdates at homes, playdates out at mcdonalds, parks, malls, bounce houses, etc… We have moms nights, couples nights, etc… We look forward to having you in the group.
Website: http://www.meetup.com/the-sassy-sisterhood-of-moms/

Plano

Plano Area Mother’s of Multiples

Description: We are a support group made up of proud parents of multiple-birth children from all over the Northern Dallas area including Plano, Richardson, Garland, Allen, McKinney, and Frisco.
Website: http://www.pamom.org/
Contact: (214) 890-5966

MOMS Club of Plano-North Chapter

Description: The MOMS Club of Plano-North is a non-profit organization specifically designed to support stay-at-home-Mothers (or part-time working Mothers). We offer programs such as weekly age appropriate playgroups, weekly Mom and kid activities, park play days, field trips, holiday parties, community projects, Cooking Club, Scrap-booking Club, Moms Night Out and more. Children are welcome at all activities (except Moms Night Out).
Website: www.momsclubplanonorth.com
Contact: membership@momsclubplanonorth.com

MOPS Plano

Description: MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), a non-denominational support group for moms with kids from birth-5 years meets Twice per month from 9:30-11:30 am starting in September at Grace Community Church in Plano, 4501 Hedgocoxe Rd. Childcare is provided.
Website: http://www.mygracemops.org/

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