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10 Things: Laura Busby Hale’s Favorite Spots to Satisfy Pregnancy Cravings
Maybe it’s because I’ve been pregnant all summer, but I have very specific places I love to go get a snow cone. Ruby’s…
How Laura Busby Hale Balances a 9-to-5 Job, a Rock Band and Pregnancy
The nursery is the sunniest room in their 1940s Lakewood home, Laura Busby Hale reveals as she shows off two sentimental items…
Experts and Services in Dallas-Fort Worth for Baby’s First Year
This article was originally published in September 2018. Please reach out to each entity for the most up-to-date information on classes….
6 Things: Mom of Two Paige Stephens’s Family Must-Haves
The Belly Bandit claims to slim your waist post-pregnancy, but I’m a believer because it supports my core, which helps my achy…
How Paige Stephens is Adjusting From NYC Single Life to a Fort Worth Family of Four
In 2008, Paige Stephens (then Paige Fershtand), a Fort Worth native, moved to New York City “on a whim” with…
10 Things: Fashion Blogger Lauren Vandiver Green’s New Mom Must-Haves
The Owlet smart sock goes around Everly’s foot at night and monitors both her heart rate and oxygen levels. It…
Fashion Influencer (and New Mom) Lauren Vandiver Green Talks Maternity Style
Lauren Vandiver Green is the brains behind Vandi Fair, a fashion and lifestyle blog with a Texas-size following. After working…
First-Time Mom Talks Challenges and Rewards
Joanna Sanchez, a first-time mom from Dallas, shares her story of the difficult adjustment to her new life with baby.
How to Relieve Discomforts of Pregnancy
“Some people say there are three genders – male, female and pregnant,” says Dawn Hallman, director of the Dallas Association…
Why Richardson’s Dina Alsaid Traded Her Pageant Queen Life for Autism Advocacy
Dina Alsaid of Richardson never imagined she’d be a pageant queen, and she certainly never thought she’d become an autism advocate. But the 37-year-old wears both titles proudly, along with the title of wife and mother of 2.
Real Housewives of Dallas’ Stephanie Hollman Talks Kids, Career, Lifestyle
Our favorite guilty pleasure is back for its third season—we’re watching, are you? We chatted with Stephanie Hollman on the…
Social Activism with Kids in Tow
When Dallas resident Leona Schale wanted to walk in the Families Belong Together march this past June, she planned to…
Meet Kimberly Schlegel Whitman
Walking into the main tent for the opening show of Fashion at the Park recently, I see four familiar faces…
Catching up with Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Author and Lifestyle Maven
As Dallas’ premier lifestyle guru, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman is a woman in high demand. When she’s not making appearances on…
The Many Ways Kids Benefit From Meditation
When was the last time your family went one day—that’s 24 whole hours—without anyone looking at a screen? Between his…
Real Kids Casting Call FAQ
Q: What ages is the Real Kids Casting Call for? A: We accept children age 0-12 years. Q: Does my child need to…
Mom Next Door: Kate Cassidy
It’s Friday afternoon and Kate Cassidy just did something she never imagined doing: She brought home a bearded dragon and…
Mommy Fails January 2018
“My husband was teasing me so I playfully punched him and said, ‘No!’ Next thing I knew, my 23-month-old daughter was…
Mommy Fails February 2018
“I threw a milk-drenched nursing pad in the hamper. When laundry day came, I was shocked to find that the…