Whole Foods in Fairview, TX

Whole Foods may not be on your list of fun places to take the kids for an outing, but it should be.  The Whole Foods in Fairview has a few surprises for you.  One of my favorite spots in the fall and winter at Whole Foods is the fire pit.  The fire pit stays lit and gives off a warm glow at night.  We usually grab something fresh to eat and drink inside and bring it out to eat around the fire pit.

At this same Whole Foods location, you will find a climb on tractor for the kids to play on.  This is conveniently located right next to the fire pit, so the kids can play after their picnic while the adults sit back and enjoy. 

Cost:

FREE!

Cabela's in Allen, TX

If you love the outdoors, you will love the things you can buy and see at Cabela's.  Cabela's has everything you need for camping, hunting, boating, fishing, and any other outdoor activities you can think of.  I am not in to any of those things, but after a visit, I wished I could go camping with the cool tents and accessories. 

This is a place to take the kids to see fish.  There are several tanks with different types of fish inside.  They even have a feeding demonstration.  If you time your visit right, you can see it. 

We enjoyed seeing all of the different animals.  Even though they were all deceased animals that were stuffed... It was cool to see all of the animals we would never see otherwise.  These animals are all over the store.  You can see them above you, beside you and all around you. 

We walked out without buying anything.  We just enjoyed seeing all of the gear they offer and the fish and animals. 

Watter's Creek in Allen, TX

Watter's Creek is a neighborhood/ shopping center/ park in Allen.  There are trails you can walk and do window shopping or do the real shopping with a very nice view.  There are gliders that you can sit and relax in, if you happen to wear yourself out. 

There are plenty of restaurants to stop at for a bite to eat as well. 

It is really pretty in the evening time, and there are often musical events scheduled.  Tonight at 7pm, a group called Falling Sideways will be performing at the creek.

Free movies are shown once a month, including one coming up Saturday May 26.  "You've Got Mail" will be playing. 

Yes, there is always something great happening at Watter's Creek, so check it out this week! 

American Girl in Dallas, TX

If you are a mother to a little girl, chances are you know what American Girl is.  Just in case you do not know what American Girl is, I will fill you in.  American Girl is best known for its line of dolls.  With the dolls come a bunch of doll accessories, furniture, books, etc. 

The American Girl store in Dallas is a girl's dream come true!  The store has everything a baby doll could need including matching girl and doll outfits.  There is a salon upstairs where girls can take their doll to get their hair brushed and styled.  You may even stop by for lunch or dinner at their restaurant where your daughter can dine with her American Girl doll. 

Now, here is a little known secret, periodically, American Girl hosts events for the girls to engage in with the AG characters.  Many times the events are historical and educational when they focus on the historical dolls.  I made this post today to let you know about an event that is coming up tomorrow.  Tomorrow's event will focus on Kit and the 1930's.  It starts at 3:00pm with a craft and scavenger hunt and ends at 5:30pm.  Starting at 5:30pm, you may extend your American Girl experience with a celebration that includes food and take home items including a book.  The event at 5:30pm, is $27 per child and requires a reservation, but the events before 5:30pm are all free! 

To learn more about American Girl, please visit their web-site: American Girl You will find more events there as well.  Enjoy!