North Texas Kids Magazine is giving away multiple family four-packs of tickets to the special advance screening of Jem and the Holograms. That means you get to see this new release before it officially starts in the theaters! Watch the trailer and then enter the giveaway below. Ends Friday, October 16th.
Conductor Hector Guzman and The Plano Symphony Orchestra will present “Spooky Symphony” at the Eisemann Center on Sunday, October 25th.
Pre-concert activities will begin in the lobby at 2:15 pm, followed by the concert at 3 pm. Magician David Hira will join the orchestra in a magical illusions performance. The Plano Symphony Orchestra will feature music from Star Wars and Harry Potter, as well as Halloween favorites. This performance is wonderful for kids ages 3-12 and their families!
October is a tough time for those looking to keep their healthy eating on track (the caramel apples are kind of healthy, right?) We all know how sinfully delicious Halloween can be – and as your little goblins go wild for treats on October 31stbut that doesn’t mean you [and your healthy diet] have to! You can still have a healthy Halloween!
Dietitian Kimberly Gomer from the renowned health center Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa has created 10 family-friendly Spooktacular Tips to keep in mind this Halloween. Solving every craving from Halloween parties to shopping for candy, these tricky (and tasty!) tips are great for everyone to keep in mind when enjoying their treats this season.
1. Buy candy you don’t like.
Love Snickers bars? Leave them on the store shelf. Otherwise, you can bet you’ll be breaking into that bag days before the costumed kiddies arrive at your doorstep. (And let’s not even talk about what happens if there are Snickers left over at the end of the evening.) Buy candy that does not call out to you, and on November 1, throw any leftovers out or take them to a homeless shelter.
Need DIY Halloween costume ideas? Here are a few easy to make costumes using everyday household items courtesy of RealSimple.com. Visit the site to learn how to make these fun DIY Halloween costumes!
Movie Director
When it’s time to yell “ACTION!”, this little guy takes the lead. His classic get-up (black pants, cardigan, bow tie, beret) is easy enough for any behind-the-scenes movie-maker to pull off. And since no high profile director steps on set without his essentials—megaphone and clapboard—get the simple how-tos for making them
Kids are busier than ever. Between a full schedule during the school day and all the extracurricular activities after school, when does a kid have time to relax? It’s important that children have interests outside of school and family, but how much is too much?
Screens are ubiquitous in our lives and our kids’ lives. They are abundant and we use gadgets without realizing that some of them even have screens. In my house we have 2 TV’s, 2 tablets, an e-book reader, 2 cell phones, 2 iPods, 2 laptops and 2 monitors for our desktop. That’s a total of 13 screens for just a 3 person household!!
Our children, from the time they are born, are surrounded by screens, despite our best efforts to curb their use and interaction with them until they are at an appropriate age. As they get older, they start collecting their own set of devices – hand held video games, computer games etc. So how does screen time affect our children’s well-being? How does it affect their health and mental well-being?
You are expecting! This is an exciting time filled with hope and expectations; however, for many women it can be filled with questions and concerns due to asthma. One in 100 pregnant women will experience asthma symptoms during pregnancy and many more will experience allergy or hay fever symptoms. It is important to ask your healthcare professional to determine which medicines are safe and recommended to help you control symptoms during pregnancy.
