Tonight! Nov. 29th Our Village Glows Tree Lighting at Highland Village Shops
November 29, 2011 by FloMoDiva
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| The 54-foot tree will be lit and Santa’s arrival in a fire engine marks the beginning of the Holiday Season during the annual Our Village Glows at the Shops at Highland Village. School choirs, cookie decorating, and face painting highlight the annual event on Tuesday, November 29th from 6:30 pm until 8 pm. The activities are free and open to everyone. |
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Presented by Highland Village Women’s Club and The City of Highland Village, Our Village Glows has become a holiday tradition for the families of Highland Village and surrounding areas.
“In addition to choirs singing Christmas carols and holiday songs, this year children can decorate cookies and have a special visit with Santa to tell him their holiday wishes,” says Kelly Smith, Consumer Marketing Manager for the center. “We appreciate the Highland Village Women’s Club and the City of Highland Village hosting this joyous celebration. The shopping center and our retailers will be decked-out for the holidays and ready for a great family event.” Proceeds from the event will go to the Highland Village Women’s Club. |
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For more information on Our Village Glows, call 214.706.2529. Visit www.theshopsathighlandvillage.com. |
2011 Holiday Guide to Flower Mound
November 28, 2011 by FloMoDiva
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| Beginning Nov. 26th – Dec. 24th – The Nutcracker Roundup The Nutcracker has been a family tradition for as long as I can remember. Exposing your children to this kid-friendly ballet will broaden their appreciation of the arts and classical music without their even knowing it…and this is a gift to last a lifetime…from you. Dallas-Fort Worth offers many different performances of the Nutcracker, so we’ve rounded them up for you to make your search for the perfect show, that much easier. |
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Tuesday, November 29th – 6:30pm – 8:00pm – Our Village Glows |
| Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 10am and 11:30am – Santa is at Color Me Mine! Santa will be at the studio reading to the kids and painting santa bowls and ornaments. Advance reservations required. Also take a look at Painting Camps on December 22nd and 23rd, from 9am – 3pm for the kids. |
| Friday, Dec. 2nd – Sunday, Dec. 11th - Claus – The Musical - Studio B Performing Arts Center – Highland Village How did Kris Kringle become the beloved Santa Claus? Follow good ol’ Saint Nick and find out how this ordinary man became Santa. The second act explores what happens when Santa is too tired to deliver gifts at Christmas. This original holiday adaptation will delight audiences of all ages Tickets: $10 Children or Adults |
| Saturday, December 3rd – Breakfast with Santa - Community Activity Center Children up to 10 years old and their parents enjoy a breakfast with Santa. How cool is that? The kids create a fun holiday ornament and can sit on Santa’s lap and go over their wish list. For an extra fee, a photographer will take their picture. Price: $10 members/ $11 non-members for kids, Adults are $4/$5. |
| Saturday, December 10th – Showtime with Santa - Flower Mound H.S. Theatre Dept. A fun-filled morning of games, prizes, character visits, a continental breakfast and a performance of The Children’s Musical: A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail. Doors open at 8:30am, Performance following breakfast and activities. Flower Mound H.S. – please park outside cafeteria area off Old Settlers Rd. Entrance Children (3-12) $8 Adults $10 Call Debra McDonald 972.355.1607 or register online. |
| Saturday, December 10th – Flo Mo Christmas Parade - Morriss Rd between Eaton Drive and Marcus H.S. 22nd Annual Christmas Parade. Decorated floats, bands and dancers will parade down Morriss to celebrate the holiday season. As in prior years, the Summit Club is holding a canned food drive for CCA. Bring your canned goods and deposit them in the CCA truck when it passes you in the parade! Please note: Morriss Road will be closed that day from 7am – noon from Cross Timbers to Marcus HS. Free |
| Saturday, December 10th – Holiday Fun Night at Best Gymnastics - Drop-off Event – 6pm-10pm Themed Best Nights Out occur on the 2nd Saturday of each month. This fun party is designed for parents to get the night off while the kids have a blast at the gym! Dinner is included, along with lots of holiday fun. See our coupon below for Buy 1 Get 1 Free only available through December 31st! Buy it now and use it whenever you want! Also check out their Holiday Day Camps! |
| Saturday, December 10th – Parent’s Night Out at Footlights Dance Studio - 6pm – 11pm Drop the kids off for some dancing, activities and tons of fun. Includes pizza, drinks and all activities. $25 per child. |
| Sunday, December 11th – Gingerbread House Decorating - Community Activity Center Come to the CAC and decorate a Gingerbread house with your family. You will be provided with a gingerbread house that you get to decorate with all kinds of fun trimmings. This will be a holiday favorite for sure! $20 member/$22 non-member Pre-registration is required |
| Friday, December 16th, 7pm - Grinch Scramble - Gerault Park Brought to us by the Town of Flower Mound Parks and Recreation Division for some great fun! Bring your flashlights to Gerault Park to search for thousands of candy canes and while your searching keep a look out for the Grinch for prizes! Games, crafts, hayrides and music will make it a super fun night. Free. Activities at 7pm, Grinch scramble begins at 7:30pm. |
| December 22nd and 23rd – Holiday Camps at the ARThouse Let your kids have some artsy fun at these 3 hour camps while you finish up last minute holiday preparations! Choose from 2 sessions per day: 9am-noon or 1pm-4pm. $40 per camp. Be sure to mention our coupon below for $10 off any of the camps: Register online and mention you are using the FlowerMoundFamily coupon. Note: your child must bring the printed coupon in when she/he goes to camp. |
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 Holiday Cupcake Mixes Bake your own 8th Wonder Cupcakes with Holiday Mixes. $14.95 ea. makes a dozen cupcakes |
 Holiday Gift Certificates! Excite! will add 10% to any Gift Certificate Purchase! Great Gift from Grandparents! |
 FREE Chocolate Truffle with the purchase any bottle of wine OR Private Wine Tasting for 6 – $60 |
 The Gift of Fitness 12 semi-private training sessions for just $89. (Save $234!) |
 Holiday Camps Save $10 on Holiday Camps on December 22nd and 23rd. |
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 Drill Team Prep Classes Rosette and Marquette hopefuls will love this gift! Taught by a 4 year veteran Rosette. Special pricing! |
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 The Gift of Dance Receive 1 Month of Dance Classes for just $25! Includes Registration. |
 Holiday Date Night! Dinner for 2 for $39. Includes house wine, salads and entrees. |
 1% Buyer or Seller Cash Rebate Looking to buy or sell your home? New clients receive the rebate based on sales price. Offer ends 1/31/12 |
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 Relaxing Gift Cards Another gift that easy to stuff in a stocking…the gift of frequent massage this holiday season. They will thank you for it! |
Mealtime Monday – Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
November 28, 2011 by FloMoDiva
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I know this is a re-post recipe, but we thought you would love it as much as we do! Now that we’ve had a few tastes of cooler weather, this soup is always the first thing I crave. We love this crock pot recipe because it is super easy. Best yet, the kids will even eat it (albeit with mounds of cheese piled on top) which is great because it’s nutritious too! It’s not spicy when it’s made following this recipe, but if you want to add a little kick, just add salsa and sliced jalapeños on top. |
| Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup |
| 1 1/2 pounds skinned and boned chicken | 1 teaspoon of salt |
| breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces | 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
| 2 (4.5 oz.) cans chopped green chiles, | 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano |
| undrained | 1 large onion, chopped |
| 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, undrained | 1 clove garlic, crushed |
| 1 (14.5 oz) can stewed tomatoes, | Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, |
| undrained | chopped avocado, sliced green onions |
| 2 cups water | |
| Place first 10 ingrediants in a 3 1/2 or 4 quart electric slow cooker. Cover and |
| cook on HIGH 4 to 6 hours or on LOW 8 hours. Serve soup with desired toppings. |
| Makes 10 cups. |
Grab a Friend and Head to Focal Point Personal Training Studio!
November 25, 2011 by FloMoDiva
Filed under FloMo News Blog, Service Top Picks
| Grab a friend and head over to Focal Point and you will both get a deal! 12 semi-private sessions includes Saturday morning Ultimate 30! |
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2240 Morriss Road 940-368-4451
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Monday – Thursday |
5am-7pm 5am-12pm 6am- 9am |
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| Hours may vary depending on client schedule |
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Grab a Friend and Conquer Your New Year’s Resolutions Together!12 Sessions for both of you for $300! That’s a savings of $346! For both of you, it includes assessments, (2) sessions per week for 4 weeks |
| When you meet Chuck Smith, personal trainer and owner of Flower Mound’s Focal Point Personal Training Studio, his infectious motivational spirit and passion will leave its mark on you. Of course he has all of the required credentials of a great personal trainer, BS, NSCA-CPT, USAW Sports Performance Coach, FMS, but it’s his ability to bring out the best in his clients, even when they may not know they have it within themselves, that sets him apart. “My client’s success in this program is my #1 priority,” says Chuck. “If someone walks into my door that is serious and ready to train, I’ll make it happen for them.” And that he does. |  |
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What is the difference between a gym and a personal training studio? The studio is not a small gym with a lot of weight machines, crowded spaces, competition and social hours. The purpose of the studio setting is to get you into shape and to show you a more efficient way of doing so. When you come into the studio, you should be ready for a serious workout and in return you will see serious results. In the studio, you will find medicine balls, kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells, resistance bands and other exercise equipment to get you into shape. |
| Focal Point Personal Training uses a systematic approach to training. Each client is put on their proven system and works through each step with a personal trainer in either a private or small group setting. The client can work through the phases of the system at their own pace. With the trainer, clients will work on corrective movement, resistance training, core stability, nutrition and flexibility. With this systematic approach, Chuck says, “We will not waste our client’s time or money. We are a results driven business and we want to see the results just as bad as our clients.” |  |
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Right about now, you might be wondering how much this will cost you. Chuck lives by his “open door policy.” “Anyone that walks through our door, and is ready to be serious about training, we will work out a program that will fit into their budget. If they are ready to go, we are here to help them achieve their goals.” Small group sessions make the training more affordable and often the members of the group motivate one another to achieve even higher fitness goals than they originally expected. |
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Here is what some Flower Mound residents are saying about Focal Point Personal Training: “I’ve been working out with Chuck since 2008 and right off the bat saw great results – lost weight, toned up, and even noticed a big boost in my confidence. It was his training that made me start running and competing in races, which I felt was completely unfathomable prior to meeting Chuck. Some health issues have unfortunately set me back; however, he has stuck with me every step of the way, not giving up on me - sometimes when I myself wanted to do just that. He is a great trainer, motivator, and all around great person whose personal training I would highly recommend to anyone!” Beth F., Flower Mound“ A year ago I found myself slightly overweight and extremely out of shape…Chuck was a perfect fit because he takes time to understand what your goals are and design a plan that will help you achieve them. He knows intuitively what your body is capable of and while the work outs are challenging, his encouragement and confidence make it attainable” Mary M., Flower Mound “I began working out with Chuck Smith over 2 years ago and I can truly say that his dedication to helping his clients achieve and maintain a toned and healthy body is what makes him the best trainer I have ever had. Chuck makes workouts challenging and he sets goals that include achieving cardiovascular health, weight training for a toned body and compliance to a healthy diet. He believes in your success and partners with you in order to focus on your individualized goals and meeting them. Chuck Smith and Focal Point is one gift I am very glad I gave myself! Laurie A, Flower Mound |
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If you are Serious CALL TODAY AND RECEIVE (12) SEMI-PRIVATE TRAINING SESSIONS FOR $150! That’s a Value of $324! |
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The Nutcracker Roundup 2011
November 24, 2011 by FloMoDiva
Filed under FloMo News Blog
 For as long as I can remember, the Nutcracker has always been a family tradition. It was the first chance to wear my sparkling new Christmas dress while I was transported to a magical place with sugar plum fairies, dancing toys and snow queens. Now that I have children of my own, I get to re-live the fairytale every year as I watch their eyes light up as the house lights go down. I love to see their excitement the first time the Nutcracker comes to life and saves Clara from the giant mice. Exposing your children to the Nutcracker ballet will broaden their appreciation of the arts and classical music without their even knowing it…and this is a gift for a lifetime…from you. Our side of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex offers many different performances of the Nutcracker, so we’ve rounded some of them up for you to make your search for the perfect show, that much easier. Happy Holidays! |
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Lake Cities Ballet, Performance at Lewisville High School |
| Ballet Ensemble of Texas located in Coppell, Performance at the Irving Arts Center Saturday, Dec. 3rd at 2:30 and 7:30, and Sunday, Dec. 4th at 2:30 and 6:00. Tickets are $26.00 Adults/ $21.00 Students and Seniors Group rates are available. Call (972) 252-ARTS or go to www.irvingartscenter.com for tickets. All seats reserved. |
| Collin County Ballet Theatre, Performance at Heritage High School Theatre in Frisco and Eisemann Center in Richardson Saturday, Dec. 17 at 3pm, Heritage High School Theatre, Frisco, TX Tickets: 972.747.0600 $15 and $20 each Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 6pm, Thursday, Dec. 22 at 6pm and Friday, Dec. 23 at 2pm, Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, Richardson, TX with the Plano Symphony Orchestra tickets: 972.744.4650 |
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Colleyville Ballet, Performance at Irving Arts Center |
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Texas Ballet Theatre, Performances at Bass Hall and Winspear Opera House |
| If you know of any Nutcracker performances in the area that we have missed, please send us an email at: tellus@FlowerMoundFamily.com |
