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How to Sneak More Veggies Into Your Kid's Diet

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Dallas Children's Advocacy Center Presents Aim for Advocacy on Aug. 24

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 8:00A Anna Mazzocchi

Aug. 24 presents a fantastic opportunity for you to come out and participate in a fun and supportive event benefiting the Dallas Childrens Advocacy Center. The Dallas...

Apps That Can Help You Take Care of Your Mental Health

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 5:00A Riley Heruska

We've all heard about apps like Headspace and MyFitnessPal , but what other resources exist in your phone ? There are dozens of apps available that can help you become a healthier, happier person....

The Super Bowl of Giving by Dave Scullin, CEO

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 11:00P Christine Rogers

No part of the country supports their community more than Texans, especially those here in North Texas. And now its time to gear up for this years Super Bowl of giving event coming up on September...

The Top 5 Hotels to Check Out for an Awesome DFW Staycation

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 1:00P Anna Mazzocchi

Staycations can be just as much fun as getting out of town, especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. There are plenty of fun hotels and mini-getaways around us that make for a wonderful end of summer...

Looking to Adopt a Furry Friend? Try These Local Organizations

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/14 9:00A Anna Mazzocchi

I can say with 100% certainty that bringing a furry friend into your home is one of the best things you will ever do! My dogs at home are members of the family and bring so much joy to our lives every...

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Read These Books Before Their Movie Adaptations Hit the Big Screen

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 3:00A Riley Heruska

The book is always better than the movie. If youre a reader, you probably want to get your hands on the written word before you buy tickets to watch the film adaptation. There are several big movies...

Addicted to Shopping? Here Are 5 Ways to Cut Back and Buy With Purpose

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/15 8:00A Riley Heruska

If you're a self-labeled "shopping addict," you're not alone. Recent studies show that about 20 million Americans have an addictive, unhealthy relationship with shopping. The rise of online sales has...

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Family Events 2018 August 17-23

Carrollton Family eGuide 8/15 3:40A Valerie

Family Events 2018 August 17-23 Local Events 2018 August 10-16 : Find special events in the North DFW suburbs of Flower Mound, Lewisville, Highland Village, Carrollton, Coppell, Grapevine, The Colony,...

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Special Event at Carrollton Library

Carrollton Family eGuide 8/12 1:05A Valerie

Back to School Party Kick off the new school year with dancing, games, and music. Bring yourself, your friends, and the whole family! Thursday, August 23: 7-8pm Carrollton Library: Hebron & Josey 4220...

What You Need to Know About Goat Yoga in Dallas

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/9 2:00A Anna Mazzocchi

Yes, you read that headline right! If this is the first time you are hearing about goat yoga, here is everything you need to know about this crazy, fun new fitness practice. It sounds like something I...

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CFB Students Attend 2018 Lone Star Leadership Academy Camps

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD 8/16 1:02P Shelley Gammon

Seven students from CFBISD were among those selected from across the state to attend the 2018 Lone Star Leadership Academy Camps. One thousand, one hundred twenty-one outstanding 4th-8th graders...

Metrocrest Services Hosts Back to School Extravaganza

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD 8/16 12:33P Shelley Gammon

Metrocrest Services held its annual Back to School Extravaganza at Perry Middle Scool on Aug. 16. School supplies, backpacks, and school uniforms were provided for CFB students in need. Additionally,...

La Villita Coach Wins Gold Medal at IFAF 2018

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD 8/16 10:55A Shelley Gammon

La Villita Elementary coach, Vanita Krouch, just took the gold medal at the International Federation of American Football IFAF 2018 World Championships. Known affectionately as Coach V by her...

Community Pep Rally

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD 8/16 10:25A Shelley Gammon

The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is hosting a free community pep rally on Wednesday, August 22 to celebrate athletics and fine arts at Creekview , Ranchview , Smith and Turner...

CFBISD Rated a “B” by the State of Texas; What Does that Really Mean?

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD 8/15 10:38A Shelley Gammon

The Texas Education Agency released the new A-F rating system for school districts in Texas today. CFBISD received a “B” rating. What does that really mean? To the teachers and staff, our “B” is for...

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How to Sneak More Veggies Into Your Kid's Diet

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/16 9:00A Riley Heruska

Every parent wants to encourage their child to eat healthy foods, but sometimes, picky eaters can be unbelievably stubborn. If your child refuses to touch anything green, here are some techniques you...

Cookbooks With Delicious Recipes for People on the Keto Diet

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/10 6:00A Riley Heruska

Ever since the early 2000s, the ketogenic diet's popularity has increased dramatically. More and more people are embracing a low-carb, high-fat lifestyle, which is why we wanted to look into some of...

The Best Stores for Saving Money on Groceries

Carrollton BubbleLife iReporter 8/8 3:00A Riley Heruska

We all know that different grocery stores offer different deals and discounts. Sometimes it's cheaper to buy your meat at one place and your veggies at another, or maybe you know just where to get...

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5 New Store Openings for Summer Shopping

DFW Style Daily 8/7 5:00A Lisa Petty

A new season means new shops to break our wallets! After achieving the perfect tan, head over to these new air-conditioned shops in town and indulge in a little retail...

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Grace Prep Football 2018

Friday Night Glory 8/15 10:31P Friday Night Glory

Grace Prep Football Running Back/Defensive Tackle Kendon Johnson, Middle Linebacker Quinton Browder, Defensive Back Ben Turner, Quarterback Mason Brewer, Defensive Back...

Ranchview Head Football Coach Terry Smith

Friday Night Glory 8/8 9:52A Friday Night Glory

Ranchview Head Football Coach Terry Smith talks about the 2018 Wolves football team. The post Ranchview Head Football Coach Terry Smith appeared first on Friday Night Glory .