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Learn How They Make TV Magic
Did you ever watch a movie or television show and wonder what goes on behind the scenes? Well, this past week when I was in Atlanta for a conference, my good friend Dwan of MommaDJane suggested that we visit the Covington, Georgia, where they shoot The Vampire Diaries along with other TV shows and movies. Dwan had found a Vampires Diaries tour offered, so on impulse, we paid for the tour, rented a car and headed 45 minutes south of Atlanta to a small town called Covington. Our tour started off at the Mystic Grill, which is now actually turning into a REAL restaurant for the public to enjoy. I…
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Dallas’ Best Place to Release Your Inner Cowboy: 3 Stacks
You’ve corralled the horses, herded the cattle and mended the barbed wire. Now it’s time to heed the dinner bell and mosey up to 3 Stacks, which has been smoking meat to please the BBQ lovin’ cowboy and cowgirl appetites.Located up the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco, this atmospheric “saloon” features black angus brisket, baby back ribs, beef short ribs, pulled pork, smoked turkey breast and their house-made smoked sausage.“The Rib Whisperer” Trace Arnold brings his expertise, tips and tricks on smoking meat and making some AMAZING sausage. Specially blended rubs created by Arnold are applied to the brisket, ribs, turkey and chicken. Ladle on sides of Potato Salad, Baked…
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Reasons Your Family Should Join a Private Club
With a range of country clubs catering to all income brackets, you owe it to yourself to at least consider joining a private club. You get a fantastic restaurant, great views, and other amenities like swimming pools and gyms, all surrounded by beautiful golf courses. ClubCorp has recently “reinvented” two local clubs in North Texas – Gleneagles Country Club and Stonebriar Country Club – to offer more opportunities for its members to connect, play, work, host and celebrate in a less “stuffy” environment, like traditional notions of “country clubs.” Here are some reasons why you may want to tour these ClubCorp private clubs. Country clubs are generally known for golf, BUT…
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V Spa Dallas Nails It!
As a mom my family always comes first, my needs are last and though I am not full of regret, I still don’t get a good pampering often enough. Moms need to recharge, and I have secret for you. Tucked in the back of the Hilton Anatole is the V Spa Dallas. This state-of-the-art spa offers facials, massages and nail service. Hilton Anatole offered me a spa pedicure and manicure at the V Spa Dallas, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Beware of add-on treatments, such as paraffin, which helps moisturize your feet and hands. It costs extra, BUT if it is the hot season, it is well worth it. 🙂…
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Dallas Arboretum Adventures into a Children’s Garden
My family was invited to preview the newest addition to the Dallas Arboretum, the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. It is an 8-acre wonderland that just might be the best kids destination in the area. The garden, which opens to the public on Saturday, September 21, is an expansive tract just east of the main arboretum grounds that contains 17 galleries with more than 150 interactive exhibits. Once you get past the main entry plaza — and if you have young kids, good luck with that, as its dancing fountain is a natural attraction — choosing what to see next can be a bit challenging.Every area in the garden is…
