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Don’t miss the 5th annual Pickin’ For Preemies Acoustic Jam event benefiting Cook Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit held at Billy Bob’s Texas!

Each year is better than the one before as great Texans come together to make a difference for families in need. By enjoying an awesome night out, you’ll be lending your big hand to the tiniest ones in Texas through Pickin’ for Preemies.

Not only will you love the music, but you’ll love the food and the fun and the festive action at Billy Bob’s!

Donate and get Tickets to Pickin’ For Preemies today and make a difference in a child’s future.

SAVE THE DATE: Monday, September 6 from 5-9 at Billy Bob’s Texas.

When you combine your love for reading and your concern for literacy, what do you get? The makings of an AWESOME volunteer!

In2books, an e-based mentoring program designed for kids grades 2-5, has created a truly fulfilling and REALLY EASY way to volunteer and make a difference in a young reader’s life. The great thing is, you don’t have to leave your home! Your In2Books relationship is computer correspondence based. You volunteer from your home by corresponding with your pen pal on line about the books you’re reading simultaneously.

You commit to reading 5 books in a one year period and exchange 6 letters. Your back and forth exchange builds self-esteem as it promotes a love of reading, reading comprehension and thoughtful dialog. In your E-PAL relationship, you have the opportunity to ask thought provoking questions about the book you both read. You’ll learn from the child’s point of view as you explore the world of the written word together. While you’re only investing a short amount of time, your efforts have the potential to yield great results! Imagine it! You get to read great books AND get to know an awesome kid in the process! You can really make a difference!

Consider becoming an In2Books Pen Pal today!

Organizing and decorating your apartment can get a little pricey if you start from scratch with brand new stuff! Why not save MONEY and GO GREEN at the same time by re-purposing things you already have on hand?

I come from a long line of re-purposers. My grandmother, who who lived through the Great Depression found uses for things most people would label as trash. My mother, who just loves saving money, is a GENIUS when it comes to re-purposing! Both women were GOING GREEN before it was even COOL!

My mother has organized her entire work room using old lunch boxes. She’s labeled each one accordingly; one for old rags, one for hardware, one for paint brushes and so forth. All the boxes stack nicely on the shelves and even have a handle for the easy grab-n-go. That was impressive but it wasn’t THAT idea in particular that inspired me.

The day she recruited me to help her organize her jewelry box was when her GREEN creativity was at its brightest. She’d taken the lining of a chocolate candy box and used it to organize the stray bobbles, beads and chains. Pure genius! What a great tool for organizing. The same principle is at work when using egg cartons to keep tiny things organized, like beads or buttons.

When it comes to decorating, the sky is the limit if you open up your mind to the re-use possibilities. Transform an OLD lamp shade into something funky and cool with a few strokes of a marker. Lock and load your hot glue gun and create a coffee can magazine rack. For GREEN apartment decorating inspiration, take a look at these inspirational ideas from REAL SIMPLE MAGAZINE!

Going GREEN is fun and easy! Before you toss it – GO GREEN and RE-USE it!

Coming to the stage in September – MY FAIR LADY!

Join Henry Higgins as he falls in love with Eliza Doolittle all over again live on stage at Carpenter Hall.

Proudly presented by Lyric Stage, guests will enjoy full orchestra performances as the cast performs your favorites from the original play like; Wouldn’t it be Loverly?, With a Little Bit of Luck, The Rain in Spain, I Could Have Danced all Night, On the Street Where you Live, Get Me to the Church on Time and I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face.

Lyric Stage is the only locally produced, professional musical theater company in Dallas County. With a stellar cast, you’ll love every minute!

Enjoy a great night out at the Theatre with the Cast and Crew of My Fair Lady!

Buy TICKETS ONLINE today!

Schedule:

Did I just die and go to Girlie DIY Heaven??!

I’m the quintessential Cheapie-McCheapskate, a die-hard Do-It-Your-Selfer AND a total girlie-girl. Nothing revs my engines like replacing expensive beauty products with my own homemade version. I get to save oodles of George Washingtons and pamper myself with lotions and powders while at the same time, gaining a sense of satisfaction in a job well done.

But now we go and add chocolate?!

Need I say … We’ve just taken DIYing to an entirely new level of COOL!? Great thing about this gem of a recipe is that it’s very easy to do. All you need are the following ingredients:

1 1/2 tsp grated cocoa butter
1/2 tsp coconut oil
1/8 tsp vitamin E oil
3 chocolate chips

Microwave the cocoa butter and oils until just melted. It’s important to watch closely so that you don’t over heat it. Once melted, immediately add the little chocolate chips of loveliness to the brew and then stir until thoroughly blended.  Pour this delightful mixture into a small container and let cool completely. VIOLA! Happiness for your lips and pocketbook!

Making your own Homemade Beauty Products is fun, easy and cost efficient. Most recipes are made using everyday ingredients you already have in your apartment. From homemade cleaners to laundry soap and shampoo, there’s almost nothing you can’t make at home!

Of course, not every recipe utilizes chocolate but …. I guess that’s just another of life’s sad injustices.

When you dine at Pappas during the Restaurant Week dates, you’re dining with purpose! With $7 of each $35 meal sold going to North Texas Food Bank and the Lena Pope Home, you’re making a difference in the Dallas area just by enjoying a great night out at an awesome venue!

Visit the Pappas MENU to see what’s in store for hungry philanthropists during Restaurant Week! There’s no reason for YOU to go hungry, and with the generous donations of others like you, many people in the Dallas area won’t go hungry either!

Make your plans today to visit Pappas or one of the other participating restaurants during the annual Restaurant Week.  It’s fine dining that will beat hunger in more ways than one!

Are you as excited about the Cowboys as Lincoln Las Colinas is?!?!?!?

During the month of August 2010 you can be entered for a chance to win an authentic autographed Tony Romo jersey!

Please contact the office for details. – 972-409-1100

*Lincoln Las Colinas / Lincoln Charities, INC. promotion

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How often do you set goals for yourself, if you set any at all? A goal can be described as a projected state of affairs that a person or a system plans or intends to achieve. It is a set end point. What is your set end point? Where do you want to be in your life in two years? Goals are very important. Make a list of your goals today!

Share with us here. Do you set goals for yourself? Answer our question on our poll on the side bar! It’s easy! Click Away!

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Come out tomorrow night and enjoy the Ad-Libs comedy show! Ad-Libs is an American Comedy Improv Troupe. They are known for entertaining crowds at their cabaret style theater in Dallas and across the country. If you are interested in laughing and getting involved this is a great place for you.

They blend uniquely blends video, scripted and improvisational comedy with plenty of audience participation. Their participating crowds and outgoing cast create interactive entertainment where the crowd feeds on the frenzied Mardi Gras atmosphere.

Join them this Friday or any other Friday night at 9:00pm.

Cost: $18 with Reservations or $20 at the door.

Call to make reservation: Phone – (214) 754-7050

Everyone In Dallas Loves Them! Read The Reviews.

“Definitely a blast, whether you go with 2 people or 20.  Every show is different, you can go 3 nights in a row and because they take suggestions from the audience it’s always a wildly unique show.  The cast (is that what they are called?) is amazing, I don’t know how they can be so sharp – and funny!”

“I recommend that you come up with some unique and awkward people, places and attitudes, set reservations up front, and bring lots of friends! You won’t be disappointed.”

“Are you missing something in your life like laughter?
Then go to Ad- Libs you will not be disappointed the funniest number one world famous Ad-Libs is the best place for comedy.”

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