Articles by Mina Frannea
A Mom to eight-year-old twins, my life is zany, unpredictable, yet richly rewarding. Thank goodness for my wonderfully supportive hubby who keeps me grounded. I write about life in general, family friendly activities around town, recipes I want to share, and crafts that keep my twins busy and happy. For more posts by me, visit my personal blog themomsjournal.com.

Review of The Color Purple Presented by Dallas Summer Musicals
Director John Doyle’s award-winning revival of The Color Purple powerfully conveys the general culture of subjugation inherent in 1930’s rural Georgia. Amidst a minimally set stage, …

Review of Treasure Island
Presented by Outcry Youth Theatre
The opening night cast of Outcry Youth Theatre brought to life a high energy, in-depth adaptation by Ken Ludwig of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure Treasure Island, directed …

Review of Holiday Wonder Dallas at Fair Park
We went to see Holiday Wonder at Fair Park last week. Had a wonderfully, relaxing evening with friends and got to see lots of beautiful lantern displays. We’d been …

Review: Varekai, by Cirque du Soleil
Taking it’s final bow on December 23rd, Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai wraps up 15 years of performing in front of millions of people around the world. Centered around the theme of …

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is hilarious, with lots of action and adventure. While in detention, four teens discover