Healthy and Fun Lunchbox Ideas
August 6, 2023 – 12:19 pm | No Comment

Making Back-to-School Lunches and Snacks Fun – and Healthy
As another school year begins, for many parents that presents the challenge of trying to figure out what to pack in their children’s lunch boxes. Even boxes …

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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.

Special Needs Fall Carnival Saturday, Oct 27th
October 24, 2012 – 10:33 am | No Comment
Special Needs Fall Carnival Saturday, Oct 27th

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 …

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Down Syndrome: Brooke’s Story
October 16, 2012 – 11:05 am | 3 Comments
Down Syndrome: Brooke’s Story

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 …

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Pinkalicious the Musical: Pinktastic Fun for Fans of PINK!
September 26, 2012 – 6:08 pm | 4 Comments
Pinkalicious the Musical: Pinktastic Fun for Fans of PINK!

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 …

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Music Summer Camps from Plano Symphony Orchestra
July 5, 2012 – 5:46 am | No Comment
Music Summer Camps from Plano Symphony Orchestra

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 …

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Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters
June 29, 2012 – 6:53 pm | No Comment
Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters

A tale of self-discovery
 
by Mina Frannea
As we walked in to the lobby of the Dallas Children’s Theater for opening night of Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, we saw a crowd gathered around a group of men playing …

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