The North Texas Home Educators’ Network (NTHEN) has announced the dates and a new location for the 2012 Summer Homeschool Conference and Bookfair. The 17th annual event will be July 27-28 at the Waxahachie Convention Center in Waxahachie, Texas.
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!
