AARRRGH! Sail off on a swashbuckling musical excursion as young Jeremy Jacobs joins Captain Braid Beard’s band of comical pirates and searches for the perfect spot to bury their treasure. Victoria Theatre Associate presents How I Became a Pirate on stage, Saturday, November 3rd & 4th. Jeremy finds fun and adventure on the high seas,…
The housing market in Dallas has been booming, and for many families, that means upsizing to a bigger home to enjoy more space and comfort. However, while upsizing can be an exciting milestone, the process of moving into a bigger home can often feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not prepared. Managing everything from packing to…
Students study more productively when their study area has these qualities: Available when they need it Comfortable space Free of interruptions Available study materials and tools Enough desk / table space Enough storage space Whether the desk is in their room or another area of the house, it is important that the…
It is always nice to see when the dish we bring to a party empties quick. The most googled recipe for Super Bowl parties is Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip so we wanted to bring it to you. Buffalo wing sauce combined with two kinds of cheese, cream cheese, and chicken is great comfort food. The dip is plenty…
Chicago-based Brickworld is offering a variety of online options to engage, encourage and inspire LEGO fans and their families at home during coronavirus lockdowns, including the Brickworld LEGO Virtual Con, how-to video demonstrations and a Make-A-Wish fundraiser. The Brickworld LEGO Virtual Con will be held on Saturday, April 18, from 12:00 – 6:00 pm ET. Using ZOOM rooms, participants can…
Don’t let a little cold keep your kids from exploring the outdoors this winter. “It’s important to get kids outdoors from an early age – even as infants – so they are used to experiencing the sensations and are comfortable in nature,” says Joshua York, Five Rivers MetroParks outdoor connections education supervisor. “Let kids touch…
Sugarplum Festival of Trees The Sugarplum Festival of Trees is an annual holiday extravaganza that kicks off the holiday season for the Miami Valley. Please join the more than 350 TWIG volunteers that have worked year-round to make this spectacular holiday event possible. There will be a gala, Ladies Luncheon and Breakfast with Santa as…
Overweight Adolescents “My teenage daughter struggles with her weight (as many of our family members do) but I don’t think she would be considered obese – although I’m not sure. What exactly is the criteria for obesity in teens? Does being overweight as a young person really carry with it the same health problems as…
Starting kindergarten is a big step for little kids – and it can be hard to know when your child is ready for this new challenge. For some kids, another year in preschool will make the transition to kindergarten go much more smoothly. But for other students, this move is something they are already well prepared…
How the Wilson family grew with a lot of love—and a little help from modern science “It wasn’t until I was ready to start a family that I discovered just how difficult it would be,” says Carrie Wilson. In the course of a year and a half, Carrie and Chris Wilson experienced two miscarriages. “After…
