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Summer at the Hilton Anatole
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, bite into 99 fun-filled days of summer foods, beverages and activities throughout our lush, 45-acre Dallas property. Plan to spend a slice of your summer here at the legendary Hilton Anatole® with your whole family! Summer Packages The overnight room package during Summer at the Anatole includes a deluxe guestroom, free breakfast (up to 4 people), free internet access, free access to the world-class Verandah Club and free parking for just $129 per night. “Room only” rates start as low as $99 per night, based on availability. Summer Fun Everyone knows the pool is the place to be in the summer, so the hotel…
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Seattle’s Best Coffee Drips into North Texas
Seattle’s Best Coffee (SBC) began life in the early 1970s as the aromatic brew offered up from a 12-pound roaster housed at the Wet Whisker on Seattle’s Pier 70. It was named “Seattle’s Best Coffee” in the 1990s after winning a local contest. My family has been a faithful SBC drinking family (I’m a #5 and my husband is #3 decaf), so when I was invited to check out their newest venture for a media tasting, I jumped in my car and headed over to one of the 10 drive-through locations opened in Dallas/Fort Worth area. “Dallas is an on-the-go, value-conscious market, and we think Seattle’s Best is the perfect…
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Pretty Muddy Runs into Dallas to #GetActivewithON
Old Navy is bringing Pretty Muddy Mud Run to Dallas on Saturday, June 1, 2013 for this 5K adventurous obstacle course for any woman who wants to get outside, spend time with friends and have dirty fun! Pretty Muddy has identified Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) as our Pretty Preferred Partner for 2013 along with Project Sole as a Pretty Charitable Partner! Lastly, together, with your help and support, Pretty Muddy hopes to raise thousands of dollars for Komen Dallas County. Register here for Dallas’ Pretty Muddy Mud Run at Skyline Ranch (1801 E Wheatland Rd Dallas, TX 75241)! Use the code BLOGON for $10 off the Pretty Muddy registration in Dallas. What you should…
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Taste Addison Has Got Flavor and a Giveaway
This weekend, my family has been invited by Addison, Texas for the 21st annual Taste Addison. This is one of our favorite weekends that is blended with delicious food, music and family fun. This three-day festival features over 60 Addison restaurants serving generous samplings of their menus at reduced prices, national musical entertainment, celebrity chef demonstrations and wine tasting seminars, carnival rides, midway games, award-winning children’s entertainment, and more. A “taste” of Taste Addison 2013 includes national musical entertainment featuring Reckless Kelly, Turnpike Trabadours, Sister Hazel and Blue October! Chefs Tre Wilcox and Kent Rathbun will demonstrating their culinary skills. This year’s Taste Addison will also feature a fun run event, the…
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Say NO to GMOs! #MarchAgainstMonsanto on May 25!
On May 25, 2013, it is time to protect and “March Against Monsanto.” There are rallies planned all across the world, and they will start simultaneously at 11AM PST. You can find out where in your area here. By marching, we are calling out the practices of agri-business giant Monsanto. Monsanto has come under fire for its production of genetically modified seeds, engineered to be pest-resistant, herbicide-resistant or to boost nutrition. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have raised questions about their effect on allergies and antibiotics resistance, and are being fingered as a factor in the wipe-out of the world’s bee population. In March, the U.S. Congress and president ignored a grass-roots…
