How to Save on Thanksgiving Dinner

Finding the Best Deals for Your Thanksgiving Meal

Make your Thanksgiving dinner one of the best bargain meals you prepare this year. By shopping the sales and using coupons, you’ll save big while your family and friends rave about your delicious meal.  Just follow these tips for saving with Stephanie Nelson, founder of CouponMom.com:

How to Create a Fun and Functional Room for Kids

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Creating a Fun and Functional Kids Room

Creating a room where children have fun, but also get stuff done, is a tough task. But it’s also vital in teaching them that learning can be fun. By creating a playroom/study room, you’re giving them the best of both worlds and helping them establish boundaries between when they should be working and when they should be playing.

‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market

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‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market November 9-12, 2017

Over twelve thousand shoppers join in holiday gift shopping during the Junior League of Collin County’s annual ‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Market at The Plano Event Center.  Kicking of the 22nd year, this five-day holiday market features the best in unique holiday and home décor, ladies clothing and accessories, gifts, jewelry, children’s items and gourmet food from over 100 carefully selected merchants.

Red Ribbon Week is Oct 23-31, 2017

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Enter the Red Ribbon Photo Contest to Win an iPad and a $1,000 for Your School

The Red Ribbon Campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the Nation and a way for people and communities take a visible stand against drugs and a fun and effective way to talk to kids about the importance of staying drug free. This year’s theme is “Your Future Is Key, So Stay Drug Free. The National Family Partnership is hosting its annual contest to raise awareness about staying drug free. The contest gives students in grades K-12 a chance to win an iPad and $1,000 for their school. 

8 Tips on How to Prepare Your Child for an Audition

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Preparing Your Child For An Audition

Every talented musician, dancer, and actor had to start somewhere, and by booking your first audition, you’ve already taken the first step toward cultivating your child’s talents. Being new to the world of casting, you’d probably like to gain some insight before going to your first audition. Although you’re undoubtedly excited and possibly a bit nervous, it’s important to keep the following tips in mind before heading out to an audition.

How to Make Halloween Healthier for Your Family

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How to Make Halloween Healthier for You and Your Children

The candy in an average trick-or-treat bag can contain as much as 7,000 calories and all that candy can lead to tooth decay and a lot of extra pounds for the entire family. What’s a health-conscious parent to do without ruining one of the most kid-friendly celebrations of the year? There are alternatives to candy for your child’s trick or treat bag and ways to make Halloween healthier for your family.