Now in its 44th year, the Cottonwood Art Festival is the premier fine arts event in North Texas. The festival also features local bands, a children’s area and a courtyard where patrons can sit in the shade by the lake and relax while they enjoy the music. Food and spirits are also available in the courtyard.
by Jennifer Barling
Everyone in the metroplex (OK, maybe everyone in the entire state of Texas) knows the big draws of Arlington: the Ballpark, Six Flags, and Cowboys Stadium. But unless you’ve got money to burn, those places can really put a hurt on your wallet. Given my thrifty nature, I’ve uncovered some great resources in Arlington for free (or cheap) kid-friendly entertainment and other summer activities. When you start planning your summer, don’t forget to include these. Maybe you’ll save enough money to take your family to a Texas Rangers game!
by Andrea Woroch
Once the euphoria of being done with class has subsided, new grads must face what adults have been warning them about for twenty-plus years: the real world.
Poised on the cusp of opportunity, young professionals may be considered “the lucky ones” by the older crowd, but grappling with unemployment and severe debt is no walk in the park. Ease the transition from carefree college life to responsible adulthood with these 11 practical gift ideas for college grads.
by Rachel Albert
Parents and educators are always trying to spark student participation whether it’s in the classroom, in the local community, or throughout the world.
When middle-school students at Allison Academy in North Miami Beach were asked what they could do to improve their country, they focused on what they understood – bullying, violence and racism.
Those problems are all rooted in the same issues, says Rachel Albert, author of Quest to Telos, a young adult novel where fantasy meets reality and even world peace is possible.
“They stem from a lack of personal integrity and absence of social responsibility,” she says.
“Children who choose to put those values into practice are actively working toward peace. But they can only put into practice what they’ve learned; instilling those values may seem simple, but many parents miss the mark and actually model the opposite.”
by Kate Forgach
April showers bring…well you know the rest. Yes, it’s that time of year when those of us with green thumbs feel the itch to get our hands dirty. That explains why April is National Garden Month, when we celebrate all things green. But sometimes the cost of starting a garden can seem overwhelming. Here are 7 great tips on where and what gardening supplies to buy online for less.
