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The Unicorn of Fashion

August 31, 2013 by Arena Blake 34 Comments

In college, I went on a major Sex and the City kick. I didn’t quite have the budget to go all Carrie Bradshaw and order a pair of sparkly blue Manolo Blahnik heels, so I made do with what I could afford: some black pumps from Target. Those were the most uncomfortable shoes on the…

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Disney Planes Toys DIY Airport Runway #WorldofCars #Shop #CBias

August 26, 2013 by Arena Blake 11 Comments

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. My son is Lightning McQueen’s biggest fan. It started when he met the world-famous race car at Harrods in London. One of his first words…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Living

Dallas Summer Musicals 2013/2014 Season Preview

August 21, 2013 by Arena Blake 6 Comments

Through my partnership with Dallas Summer Musicals, I’ve gotten to see some pretty amazing shows. It makes me so happy that so many Broadway Musicals are available to Dallas residents through this organization. I am SO EXCITED for the Dallas Summer Musicals 2013/2014 Season — I can’t wait to take Andrew to see The Little…

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Galveston Beach and Pleasure Pier at Sunset #CCLGALV

August 20, 2013 by Arena Blake 10 Comments

Last weekend, my family was invited to explore Galveston Island along with a group of bloggers thanks to Carnival Cruises and the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau. It was a super-fun trip — I haven’t been to Galveston since college — and we had an amazing time. But Y’ALL. Taking a toddler anywhere is…

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Things To Do in Galveston With Kids

All The Things I Can’t Teach Him

August 13, 2013 by Arena Blake 3 Comments

I’ve avoided thinking about it since we made the decision last week. But I just can’t avoid it any longer — my baby boy starts preschool tomorrow. For weeks now I’ve seen the Back-to-School posts about supplies, and shopping, and tips, and tricks. I’ve watched my friends freak out about the upcoming school year, and…

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Filed Under: Parenting

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Arena is the wife of a Nerd and mom of a toddler who loves his Star Wars blankie a little too much. She shares parenting adventures, yummy recipes, and great photography on this Dallas mom blog. thenerdswife@gmail.com

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