GIVE: Back to School Supply Round Ups!

As any parent knows, Back to School time is one of those times that brings lots of excitement and the need for extra funds, but some familie that simply is not going to be an option. 

For families that qualify, Dallas ISD -County and Tarrant County are offering special events to help round-up back to school supplies.  There are also a listing of other agencies that are helping in the effort.

Here are the details: 

For Folks in Dallas: http://www.mayorsbacktoschoolfair.com/register.html

For Folks in Tarrant County: http://backtoschoolroundup.org/

For Folks in Collin County: http://www.caccollincounty.org/event_details/back-to-school-fair.html

For Folks in Mesquite: http://www.sharinglifeoutreach.org/programsevents.htm

For Folks in Garland: http://visitgarlandtx.com/events/health-fair-back-to-school-rally

SHARE-ABLE THOUGHT by Esther Abraham Hicks via The Daily Love

Today during my web trollings for good and inspirational things, I stumbled across this quote on The Daily Love.  It echoed many of the thoughts and relationship that I have and hope to continue to have about and with my children and those that I feel the Lord has for me, but it distinctly reminds me of the difference between a parent, a creator and leadership coach.


Thoughts?

"Child of mine, I will never do for you that which I know you can do for yourself. I will never rob you of an opportunity to show yourself your ability and talent. I will see you at all times as the capable, effective, powerful creator that you've come forth to be. And I will stand back as your most avid cheerleading section. But I will not do for you that which you have intended to do for yourself. Anything you need from me, ask. I'm always here to compliment or assist. I am here to encourage your growth, not to justify my experience through you."


- Esther Abraham-Hicks.
 

GIVE: Help Us Support Them: KVIL's Gene and Julie partner with Sambuca to Host An Aurora Relief Effort

Here's the scoop from my fellow Dallas-lover Cynthia at Oh So Cynthia.

"Gene and Julie Gates from KVIL's "The Gene and Julie Show" invite you to join them this Thursday, July 26 at Sambuca in Uptown from 4-7PM for a fundraiser to help the victims of last week's movie theater massacre in which 12 people died and many others were injured. Joining them will be Megan Saunders.


Megan and 5 of her best friends friends were at the theater that night and sat side-by-side in the fourth row from the front, engrossed in a movie they'd long anticipated, about a superhero facing down evil. They were there to celebrate Megan's 20th birthday. Then an emergency exit door burst open, and suddenly evil was no longer the stuff of comic books and summer blockbusters. It would take only seconds for these childhood friends to realize the horror that was about to unfold.

Megan will share her story with Gene and Julie tomorrow morning on 103.7 Lite FM around 8:25AM. You can join Gene and Julie, Megan and a host of local celebrities, including Sean Lowe of "The Bachelorette", Steve Kemble, LeeAnne Locken, Amy Vanderoef and MORE at Sambuca on Thursday evening to help rise funds for her town.


Let's show her that Texans have a heart as big as our state and help raise much needed funds for all of the victims of this senseless crime.






WHEN? Thursday, July 26, 4-7PM






WHERE? Sambuca is located at 2120 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201, (214) 744-0820






WHAT? Sambuca has generously donated complimentary appetizers and will be offering half-priced drinks until 7:00pm. Thanks to the generous underwriting from Bill Griffin Real Estate Brokerage, ALL MONIES COLLECTED at the door will go directly to COVA, Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (www.coloradocrimevictims.org) which will provide both physical and mental support to the survivors.






COST: $20 suggested donation"

DELIGHT: Sparkle: Courtesy of Marilyn, Royal Asscher, Erickson Beamon and Bling Is the New Black

From Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, 1953

It was once said, by a famous blonde bombshell, that diamonds are a girl's best friend.  A true girl of region, bling is one of my best friends.   I love the sparkle, the brilliance and the light it brings to my eye.  It is a great pick-me-up and a brilliant way to tie an outfit together.


Here are three pieces that have currently caught my eye.  Delight, love, flashy goodness or subtle sparkle, they make me smile all the same. 

Delight List #1: Sparkle

Home of some of the world's most beautiful diamonds, just as Mark Zuckerberg, Royal Asscher has taken the lovely diamond to a whole new level with the Stars of Africa Collection and their less costly, Shining Stars, sister collection.  In particular, the rose gold calls my name with its' fabulously luscious brilliants floating under a spectacular dome.  It is like a fabulously personal snow globe made of diamonds...   Though, on second thought, the Shining Stars Collection with their modern ceramic and etched metals, could easily translate to a glam everyday piece that is striking and fabulous.



Royal Asscher's Classic Stars No. 1 in 18kt Rose Gold with .60crts of brilliants under the dome. (credit: Royal Asscher)

Sometimes a girl wants her bling to have a vintage tough-girl edge, kinda like a glam-rocker only high-end.  When that is what my heart desires, look no further than Erickson Beamon, loved by Michelle Obama and Lady Gaga, found locally at NorthPark Center's treasure trove of a shop, Swag (right down the hall from Neiman's and before Elie Tahari).  Right now, I have my heart set on this black mesh cuff.  See picture of me rocking it below, but the Welcome to the Dollhouse Earrings could take my little black dress and up-do to the next level and make it current and sassy.




Teia Collier at Swag NorthPark in Erickson Beamon cuff, BeBe Leather Jacket, Alternative Apparel Burn-out Tee

 Finally, Bling is the New Black, a fab custom-bling design studio run by Caitlin McConnell is so Dallas.  It's fun, special and beautiful.  A couple of months ago, Caitlin and her fab mama Tanya helped me out by creating the most fab blinged tank with the Miss A logo that has survived my washing and fits beautifully.  Everytime I wear it, the compliments come pouring in, guess there is something about the bling.  Right now, I am thinking of the bling my bottoms (custom-bling sole covers), but the Texas Flag Tee (like the one modelled by RHOC's Gretchen Rossi, but of Texas) is looking like a fun addition to my closet.

Gretchen Rossi in Bling Is the New Black Tank with over 1400 crystals in the design (credit: Bling Is the New Black FB)