Here are family-friendly activities that won't be frightening for your pocketbook.

More than 75 moms (and a couple of dads) came out for food, drinks at fun at the Brownstone Restaurant in Fort Worth in the chic West 7th district.

Grab your girlfriends and meet us at Brownstone Restaurant in the chic West 7th district in Fort Worth.

Dallas CityScape 2012 at Galleria Dallas benefits East Dallas Community Schools.

Fun activities that will keep the kids busy all summer long

Let's hope cover story on attachment parenting doesn't shine a negative light to the natural act of nursing.

The 5-month-old Texas girl's blog created awareness of spinal muscular atrophy, an incurable, genetic disorder.

Get some free comfort food to get you through the filing deadline.

Hop on down to these Dallas-Fort Worth Easter and nature celebrations.

Here's a good list of free egg hunts in Tarrant County this weekend.

Sunny days have arrived so take the family out for weekend of inexpensive fun!

Wind down your Spring Break activities with free St. Patrick's Day events.

Keep your kids occupied during Spring Break Week with one of these free family activities in Dallas/Fort Worth.

The fast-paced musical scored with the younger set.

Here's how to get free info on your smartphone, social media and on the web.

Take your family to one of the many DFW events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

Explore the world of art or get entertained by a Guinness World record holder this weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth.

New Year's Eve activities are usually adult fare, but there are some local places that cater to families.

Here's how you and your kids can find out just when that jolly elf will be arriving at your house.

See Santa, watch a parade or go snow tubing at one of these family friendly DFW events!

Show your appreciation for military veterans and one of these Veterans Day events.

Here are some family friendly alternatives that won't be frightful to your pocketbook.

Enjoy the cool temps and pick out a pumpkin at a nearby patch. Here are 5 places to go in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Take the family outdoors for a fest or do a little stargazing.

Friday Freebies is taking a day off!

These family-friendly festivals will keep your kids busy and your pocketbook intact.

Honor the children who lost parents and the parents who lost children this weekend at area September 11 anniversary events.

Treat yourself to day of relaxation and fitness this Labor Day weekend!

Have a fun day with your special-needs child at NorthPark where there will be lots of entertainment and resources for parents!

Get some tax-free help on back-to-school supplies and other free stuff to do in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend.

Eat cake at the Carter, create Mongolian-themed art or catch one of the last fireworks shows of the summer.

Celebrate with other moms the joys of nursing or take your children to a fiesta to watch the asteroid Vesta this weekend.

Ignite your kids' imaginations with art, music and play.

Go up, up and away on a hot air balloon or let your babies grow up to be cowboys this weekend.

Take a trip to Cowtown Farmers Market for a teaching moment or go tubing on the Trinity with your teens. Why not? It's free.

Watch the final space shuttle launch with space fans, create Mongolian-themed art or take in the sounds of Beethoven -- all for free!

Moms make mistakes. Casey Anthony made some big ones.

Check out my list of Fourth of July and fireworks events in North Texas that are good for the entire family.

Get a head start on your Independence Day planning and still take in some indoor activities with the family.

Treat your Dad to a day with the family at these free Dallas/Fort Worth events.

Celebrate the Selena Gomez's upcoming film or check out some recent movies at film festivals at area malls -- all for free!

Take your crew to cheer on the Mavs, watch movies under the stars or explore new worlds at a local museum.

Salute those who have fallen in service to their country at these Dallas/Fort Worth area events and ceremonies.
Plus: Memorial Day events | What's open, closed

After 25 years of aha moments, The Oprah Winfrey Show is coming to an end. Here's how Oprah can live on.

Get a sampling of art culture, fame and fortune or just great food at one of the many D/FW family events this weekend.

Here are some events to keep mom healthy, happy and sassy.

This year, I gave myself the perfect Mother's Day gift: a mammogram spa day.

Treat mom to a special weekend filled with art, song, culture or trains. But, please no chores.

Teach your kids about jazz, guinea pigs, art and how to get fit -- all for free!

Reduce your carbon footprint and take the TRE or DART to one of the many festivals this weekend.

Here are some fun, creative activities to do with your kids in Dallas/Fort Worth this weekend -- all for free!

Families can participate in a variety of Easter egg hunts in the Dallas/Fort Worth for free.

Get behind the wheel of a Tornado Intercept Vehicle and listen to stories from the chase at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Children can let their imaginations run wild watching Casa Mañana's The Adventures of Brer Rabbit.

The mompreneur talks about growing her business and life with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bradie James.

Keep the kids occupied with these fun family events.

Eat green eggs and ham, get expert home-and-garden tips or go fishing for a day with the family this weekend.

Don't just watch the Oscars, be a part of the glamor. Dress up and head to The Modern with your family and be part of the cool crowd.

The popular Stroller Strides program allows moms to get in shape and get out of the house without having to hire a babysitter.

Explore the outdoors, surprise your imagination or watch a glow-in-the dark Kung Fu showcase.

Get out of the winter blahs with these fun, family events in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

A guide to getting the most out of your visit to the NFL's playground in Dallas during Super Bowl week.

Here are a few budget-conscious options for families for the week leading up to the big game.

Get help with your new year's plan to be healthy.

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at these Dallas/Fort Worth area events.

Never thought it would happen to me, but I actually love Barney, and he loves me too!

Here are my Top 5 suggestions on where to take the kids to ring in the New Year!

Get live tweets, facebook status updates or use your mobile phone to follow Santa on Christmas Eve.

Still looking for gifts to ship for the holidays? Better act soon, deadlines are approaching for free shipping at select stores online.

Plan ahead with this extended version of Friday Freebies: The Holiday Happenings edition. I will be on vacation next week so I've left you an extended Friday Freebies column on events through December 5. Enjoy! Check out my blog every Friday for my recommendations of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area!

As we head toward Thanksgiving, I'm reminded how food has played a role in my life. My mother was the best cook and her Filipino food rivaled any restaurant fare or fast-food joint in the world as far as I'm concerned. However, on the rare occasion that we went out to eat, we did have some favorite haunts. One was Del Taco.

View the world through a photographer's eye, indulge in the great eats of Greeks or salute the troops at a community parade this weekend. Check out my blog every Friday for my recommendations of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area!

Get a kick out of watching folks kicking cans, find your artsy side at the Nasher and plan an early visit to St. Nick -- all for free! Get a special offer at the bottom of this blog for $15 Great Wolf Lodge passes! Check out my blog every Friday for my recommendations of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area!

Lots of treats in this week's list of free things to do in Dallas/Fort Worth including Halloween haunts, pet adoption events and Day of the Dead celebrations. Check out my blog every Friday for my recommendations of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area!

Find a safe way to trick-or-treat, pick out a pumpkin or explore the world this weekend in Dallas/Fort Worth. Check out my blog every Friday for my recommendations of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area!

Your family could watch a live release of butterflies, chow down on BBQ or donate locks for love this weekend.  Check out my blog every Friday for my recommendations of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area!

It's going to be a great weekend to go outdoors and have fun with the family. Try some new cuisine, experience Latino culture or take a hayride at a local pumpking patch. Check out my blog every Friday for my recommendations of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area!

I'm back from maternity leave and ready to take on my blog again. For those of you who have been following the Friday Freebies blog, you'll notice a change. Instead of a Friday-Friday format, I will be compiling my top picks of free family friendly activities in Dallas/Fort Worth. Check out my blog every Friday for my recommendations of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area!

Here's a great way to spend some quality with your family and help a great local organization. Big Brothers Big Sisters is offering $25 per person day passes to the indoor water park at the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine. Access to the water park is usually given only to registered Lodge guests.

Check Maricar's Friday Freebies blog every week for a list of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! To submit your own Friday Freebie, add a comment to her blog or send your submissions at least one week before the date of the event to moms@mom2momdfw.com with the subject line: "Friday Freebies" EDITOR'S NOTE: Maricar will be on maternity leave during the summer.

Check Maricar's Friday Freebies blog every week for a list of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! To submit your own Friday Freebie, add a comment to her blog or send your submissions at least one week before the date of the event to moms@mom2momdfw.com with the subject line: "Friday Freebies" Here's some events for Friday, May 28 through Friday, June 4: FRIDAY, MAY 28 New Parents...

Check Maricar's Friday Freebies blog every week for a list of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! To submit your own Friday Freebie, add a comment to her blog or send your submissions at least one week before the date of the event to moms@mom2momdfw.com with the subject line: "Friday Freebies" Here's some events for Friday, May 21 through Monday, May 31: FRIDAY, MAY 21 Snake Feedings:...

Check Maricar's Friday Freebies blog every week for a list of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! To submit your own Friday Freebie, add a comment to her blog or send your submissions at least one week before the date of the event to moms@mom2momdfw.com with the subject line: "Friday Freebies" Here's some events for Friday, May 14 through Friday, May 21: FRIDAY, MAY 14 American Idol...

It was no surprise to me to find out that one of our featured Mom2Mom bloggers, Andrea, was one of the finalists of Grapevine Mills’ “Hardest Working Moms” Contest. After all, I've known Andrea for more than 10 years and have witnessed personally the dedication she has to her family, her job and her community.

Check Maricar's Friday Freebies blog every week for a list of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! To submit your own Friday Freebie, add a comment to her blog or send your submissions at least one week before the date of the event to moms@mom2momdfw.com with the subject line: "Friday Freebies" Here's some events for Friday, May 7 through Friday, May 14: FRIDAY, MAY 7 Frontier Forts...

Check Maricar's Friday Freebies blog every week for a list of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! To submit your own Friday Freebie, add a comment to her blog or send your submissions at least one week before the date of the event to moms@mom2momdfw.com with the subject line: "Friday Freebies" Here's some events for Friday, April 30 through Friday, May 7: SPECIAL EVENTS WIN DINNER AND...

Check Maricar's Friday Freebies blog every week for a list of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! To submit your own Friday Freebie, add a comment to her blog or send your submissions at least one week before the date of the event to moms@mom2momdfw.com with the subject line: "Friday Freebies" Here are some events for Friday, April 23 through Friday, April 30: SPECIAL EVENTS FREE...

Check Maricar's Friday Freebies blog every week for a list of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! To submit your own Friday Freebie, add a comment to her blog or send your submissions at least one week before the date of the event to moms@mom2momdfw.com with the subject line: "Friday Freebies" Here's some events for Friday, April 16 through Friday, April 23: SPECIAL EVENTS FREE KODAK...

Check Maricar's Friday Freebies blog every week for a list of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! To submit your own Friday Freebie, add a comment to her blog or send your submissions at least one week before the date of the event to moms@mom2momdfw.com with the subject line: "Friday Freebies" Here's some events for Friday, April 9 through Friday, April 16: SPECIAL EVENTS FREE KODAK...

Check Maricar's Friday Freebies blog every week for a list of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! To submit your own Friday Freebie, add a comment to her blog or send your submissions at least one week before the date of the event to moms@mom2momdfw.com with the subject line: "Friday Freebies" Here's some events for Friday, April 2 through Friday, April 9: SPECIAL EVENTS FREE KODAK...

Check Maricar's Friday Freebies blog every week for a list of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! To submit your own Friday Freebie, add a comment to her blog or send your submissions at least one week before the date of the event to moms@mom2momdfw.com with the subject line: "Friday Freebies" Here's some events for Friday, March 26 through Friday, April 2: SPECIAL EVENTS FREE KODAK...

Check Maricar's Friday Freebies blog every week for a list of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! To submit your own Friday Freebie, add a comment to her blog or send your submissions at least one week before the date of the event to moms@mom2momdfw.com with the subject line: "Friday Freebies" Here's some events for Friday, March 19 through Sunday, March 26: SPECIAL EVENTS FREE KODAK...

I intended to write a Worst Mom’s List, which included the obvious suspects – Octomom, Balloon Boy Mom, etc. (Kate Gosselin, you got lucky). The list got fairly long when I realized that all of these moms got so much press and attention that they didn’t need me to give them more of the spotlight. Instead, I found some truly amazing, exceptional women, who also happen to be moms.

The kids our out of school and your babysitter already has party plans. What’s a parent to do? Here are some options for New Year’s Eve fun for the whole family: BALLOON DROP AT ADVENTURE LANDING: The family-style New Year's Eve celebration offers children ages 12 and younger "all-you-can-play" miniature golf, laser tag and go-karts.

Check Maricar's Friday Freebies blog every week for a list of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! To submit your own Friday Freebie, add a comment to her blog or send your submissions at least one week before the date of the event to moms@mom2momdfw.com with the subject line: "Friday Freebies" EDITOR'S NOTE: FRIDAY FREEBIES WILL BE ON HOLIDAY FROM DECEMBER 25-JANUARY 1.

Check Maricar's Friday Freebies blog every week for a list of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! To submit your own Friday Freebie, add a comment to her blog or send your submissions at least one week before the date of the event to moms@mom2momdfw.com with the subject line: "Friday Freebies" Here's some events for Friday, December 11 through Friday, December 18: SPECIAL EVENTS FREE...

Check my blog every week for a list of free things to do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! To submit your own Friday Freebie, add a comment to this blog or send your submissions at least one week before the date of the event to moms@mom2momdfw.com with the subject line: "Friday Freebies." Here's some events for Friday, December 4 through Friday, December 11: SPECIAL EVENTS MOM2MOM AT IRVING...

Welcome to mom2momdfw.com! My name is Maricar Estrella and I am one of the administrators/bloggers for this web site. When I married my husband, I became part of a blended family. I have two stepsons, a twentysomething and 8-year-old, and two stepgranddaughters. I’m not going to lie to you; it hasn’t always been easy being “the stepmom.”