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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Spooky Symphony was Super Fun!
November 7, 2011 – 7:06 pm | 10 Comments
Spooky Symphony was Super Fun!

by Mina Frannea
My family recently had the pleasure of attending the Spooky Symphony, one of the productions of the Plano Symphony Orchestra’s (PSO) Family Symphony Series. This performance featured all the instrument families–Strings, Percussion, Woodwinds …

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10 Reasons to Use Cloth AND Disposable Diapers
November 6, 2011 – 1:38 pm | 4 Comments
10 Reasons to Use Cloth AND Disposable Diapers

Ten years ago my husband and I set out on our merry little cloth diaper journey, excited to save both money and the planet while putting something soft on our first baby’s sensitive wittle buns. …

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Encouraging Children to Participate in Community Service
November 1, 2011 – 3:32 pm | One Comment
Encouraging Children to Participate in Community Service

Volunteer opportunities for kids in Dallas Ft Worth
by Mina Frannea
The holidays are a time of the year when people are often inspired to volunteer their time to those in need. As parents, my husband and …

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Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales Review
October 29, 2011 – 1:38 pm | No Comment
Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales Review

by Mina Frannea
When I told my twins that we would be attending Disney Live’s Three Classic Fairy Tales, I got mixed reviews. My 8-year-old daughter’s face slowly grew into the  biggest smile ever and my …

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DCT’s “Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Bad Day” is Terribly Good FUN for the Whole Family!
September 27, 2011 – 12:55 pm | 4 Comments
DCT’s “Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Bad Day” is Terribly Good FUN for the Whole Family!

By Mina Frannea
Dallas Children’s Theater’s adaptation of Judith Viorst’s classic children’s book, Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Bad Day, is a resounding FUN start to DCT’s new season. Scott Zenreich is perfect for …

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