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.

Get Buggy with a Worm, a Spider and a Fly
May 23, 2012 – 7:18 pm | 2 Comments
Get Buggy with a Worm, a Spider and a Fly

by Mina Frannea
In its regional Southwest premiere, Dallas Children’s Theater’s Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly artfully weaves together three of Doreen Cronin’s popular children’s books. Directed by Joan Cushing, Diary of …

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Easter Egg Hunt for Special Needs Families
March 27, 2012 – 12:57 pm | One Comment
Easter Egg Hunt for Special Needs Families

2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Individuals with Special Needs and Their Families
 
by Mina Frannea
Especiallyneeded.org is hosting it’s 2nd annual Easter Egg Hunt for Individuals with Special Needs and their families. Especially Needed is an organization …

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Dallas Children’s Theater Calls Out Teen Bullying in The Secret Lives of Girls
February 23, 2012 – 3:00 pm | 5 Comments
Dallas Children’s Theater Calls Out Teen Bullying in The Secret Lives of Girls

Teen bullying is more prevalent than
you might think
 
by Mina Frannea
According to familyfirstaid.org, almost 30 percent of teenagers in the United States are involved in school bullying. Thirty percent represents about 5.7 million kids who are …

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Girl Power and a ‘Big Giant Puppy’ at Monster Jam
February 22, 2012 – 11:09 pm | 2 Comments
Girl Power and a ‘Big Giant Puppy’ at Monster Jam

Candice Jolly revs up the crowd with Monster Mutt Dalmatian this Saturday at Monster Jam
Candice Jolly is one the few women in the world that professionally races monster trucks. She’ll be the only woman competing …

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Scouting for Food: Boy Scouts of America
February 16, 2012 – 3:00 pm | One Comment
Scouting for Food: Boy Scouts of America

Support Local Food Banks by Donating to Scouting for Food this Saturday, Feb 18th
 
by Mina Frannea
Scouting for Food is the largest door-to-door food collection effort in the Dallas-Fort Worth area benefiting more than 45 assistance …

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