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10 Great Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving with Your Family

Start a Thanksgiving Tradition with Your Kids

Yes, the highlights of Thanksgiving Day are the watching the parade (and the game) and eating turkey. But this special holiday isn’t just about the entertainment and the food. This year, start a new tradition that brings out the importance and symbolism of the holiday.

Begin by asking yourself what Thanksgiving means to you. Is it about faith? Family? Giving back to the community? Incorporate these ideals into your new tradition in a fun, creative way. Ask your nanny for advice — she can help you brainstorm new Thanksgiving customs.

And the concept of Thanksgiving isn’t always easy for little ones to grasp, so involve your kids and give them a taste of what Thanksgiving is really about.

Tips on Staying Healthy at Thanksgiving

How to Stay Healthy at Thanksgiving

You might not be able to control the Thanksgiving traffic, the topics of table conversation or the football score, but you can feel completely in control of your weight – even with a table laden with delicious seasonal fare! Below are some ideas on how to make your holiday a slimmer one:

Holiday Fun at Enchant Christmas, World’s Largest Light Maze and Market

Enchant Christmas - North Texas Kids

Back by popular demand, Enchant Christmas will once again illuminate North Texas skies with the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze and Market November 23 – December 30, 2018. For a limited time (November 12 – 16), you can save 10% on admission. Visit enchantchristmas.com and enter promo code

Fur-tastic Holiday Fun at Deck the Paws!

Deck the Paws Set to Bring Fur-tastic Holiday Fun to Fair Park December 1-2

(see giveaway information below!)

Make your holidays extra merry and bright at Deck the Paws, a two-day pet-topia of fun for the whole family! Promising to be your new fur-vorite holiday tradition, you’ll fa-la-la-la-love the paw-tastic festivities!

Join North Texas Kids at Deck the Paws the first weekend of December. We’re excited to sponsor the Kids’ Zone and look forward to seeing your family! Check out all the family-friendly and pet friendly activities planned for the weekend:

Light Pumpkin Pie Recipe for Thanksgiving

You Don’t Have to Forgo Pumpkin Pie at Thanksgiving!

Here’s a recipe for a healthier version of pumpkin pie to add to your Thanksgiving dinner.

Safety Tips for Trick or Treating

Halloween Safety Tips

As Halloween night creeps closer and closer, it’s important to keep safety in mind while your kids trick or treat. Here are five tips to ensure you and your little goblins have a safe night of trick-or-treating!

Homemade Halloween Fruit Snacks

DIY Halloween Fruit Snacks

Getting children involved in making their own Halloween treats is one of the best ways to get children less interested in harmful packaged candies, and more interested in their own healthy creations.

Here are a few favorites in my house, especially for my 3 year old who loves to help in the kitchen with mixing and pouring.