No Sew Fleece Pillow
By Mina Frannea
My daughter and I worked on this no sew fleece pillow and it was a fun way to spend time with each other.

Review of A Christmas Carol Presented by Dallas Theater Center
by Mina Frannea
We saw Dallas Theater Center’s production of A Christmas Carol at the Kalita Humphreys Theater recently.

This adaptation of Dickens’ classic by Richard Hellesen is …

Community Service Ideas for Kids
by Mina Frannea
The holidays are a time of the year when people are often inspired to volunteer their time to those in need. As parents, my husband and I hope to …

 
*If you adopted an Angel from the Online Angel Tree, last day to drop off your gifts is December 9th!
*Last Day for in Person Adoptions is December 10th!

by Mina Frannea
Every holiday season, with the help …

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells
 
by Mina Frannea
We caught a recent performance of Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells at the Dallas Children’s Theater. It’s a light-hearted show that the whole family can …

by Mina Frannea
Popular holiday events and light displays in the Dallas – Forth Worth Metroplex 2012

A FREE Event for Individuals with Special Needs and Their Families
By Mina Frannea
Especially Needed is an organization based on a vision that a community can exist where individuals with special needs are valued, respected and …

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
 
by Mina Frannea
Down Syndrome is a congenital disorder in which extra genetic material causes delays in the way a child develops, both mentally and physically. This disorder affects about 1 …

by Mina Frannea
Pinkalicious has been a long time favorite of our 9-year-old daughter’s so we were pretty excited to attend the opening night performance of Pinkalicious the Musical at Dallas Children’s Theater. As we were …

Summer music workshops for kids in
grades 1-2 and 3-5
by Mina Frannea
Plano Symphony Orchestra is partnering with SMU Plano to offer four new music summer camps as part of SMU Plano’s summer youth programs. Each summer …