10 Fun Fall Fitness tips

Fall Fitness Tips

Fall is a Great Time to Start a Fitness Program

How many times, when the ball dropped in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, have you vowed to get fit and reach those fitness goals – only to realize that Dec 31st is too late to do it?

Fall, on the other hand, is a great time to start a fitness program, because it will allow you to create good habits and push you through the holiday season and winter months without losing ground and having to start farther behind when the New Year begins.

I have always said that the fall is like a second New Year because there is a sense of renewal and rethinking after the brutally hot summer months are past.

That being said, here are ten fall fitness tips to get you moving and reaching your goals before the end of the year!

Floating Waterpark Coming to Lake Grapevine

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Altitude H2O, a new floating water park on Lake Grapevine, opens this Saturday, June 9

Fort Worth, TX based Vertical LLC., d.b.a. Altitude Trampoline Park has partnered with The City of Grapevine’s Parks and Recreation Department for the launch of its new brand of waterparks, Altitude H2O. The experience will be the first of its kind in Grapevine, Texas.

Five Outdoor Activities the Whole Family Can Enjoy

Five Outdoor Activities the Whole Family Can Enjoy

Five Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors as a Family

Who doesn’t love summer? It’s a time of family gatherings and picnics, yearly vacations and lounging in the shade on hot afternoons. Those warm summer days are also a great time to help your kids develop an appreciation for nature and stretch their imaginations, too.

Below are five easy outdoor activities the whole family can enjoy now and through summer.

Eat up the Fun at Taste of Dallas

Taste of Dallas, June 3-5 at Fair Park

It’s the intersection of food, art and music that make this a unique celebration

Taste of Dallas is celebrating its 30th annual festival with 13 areas dedicated to food, art, music, family and FUN this summer, as North Texas’s largest tasting event readies for its return to Fair Park June 3-5, 2016.  Taste of Dallas is a slice of life in North Texas, and brings together all the best of what it means to be alive here and now: delectable food, inspiring art, and music that gets you moving. For the tens of thousands of people set to visit Taste of Dallas this year, there is tasting, shopping and playing for every member of the family.

Tips for Backyard Camping Fun with Your Child

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Backyard Camping Fun with Kids

It’s amazing how much fun you can have with your preschooler in your own home with a little creativity. You can play games and watch movies inside or you can brave the outdoors and have a backyard camping experience. If you decide to enjoy some backyard camping, you may need to make a few modifications to be sure it’s a safe and fun night. Take a look at these fun ideas to make your backyard camping experience a night to remember.

Fall Carnival and Resource Fair for Special Needs Families

Especially Needed Fall Carnival and Resource Fair - North Texas Kids Magazine

Fall Carnival and Resource Fair Oct 25th for Individuals with Special Needs and Their Families

Especially Needed provides resources and fun events to individuals with special needs and their families in the North Texas area.  This non-profit is hosting it’s 5th Annual Fall Carnival and Resource Fair on October 25th, 5pm to 8pm.