The new league year officially started with the annual kickoff party earlier this week. Hosted by Sloan & Williams Winery on Grapevine Main St; they graciously opened on a Tuesday evening just for our group. Pouring all manner of wine and offering light bites, they really made us feel welcome. Floral decorations, silver tea service and fresh flowers on the tables introduced a theme which will be carried through the year to our Great Gala event next spring, The Queen's Ball.

From Our Table To Yours

GCS ladies!

by Amanda Chambers and Elysa Ellis, '22-'23 President and Vice President

by Ashley Pearson, Past President and League Member

by Brooke Kronschnabel

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by Meg Garman, League Member Packing up your entire home and moving doesn’t have to be a disaster, whether it’s across town or even across the world. During my husband’s 10-year career as an active duty pilot for the Air Force, I learned a lot of things to do and probably even more on what NOT to do when we relocated. We have had as little as 55 days notice a move was coming, moved into our new house a mere three days before Christmas, and our last move was when our youngest

by Kelley Schneider, League Member I don't know about you, but holidays are the best excuse to share my love of crafting with my two-and-a-half-year-old, Charlotte. Crafting is the perfect way to teach my toddler about an upcoming holiday well before it is here. From helping her identify the basics, such as the colors associated with a holiday, to traditions like giving flowers to someone we love, crafting is the perfect platform to build your child’s understanding while prov

Written by: Monika Martinez Hayes, League Member “Run for fun? Who does that?” Sound familiar? That was my go-to response whenever I saw people running. Why would anyone put themselves through that torture? During middle and high school, I was a team sports kind of girl, and soccer was my thing. When I was younger, I loathed soccer because two of my older brothers played and it seemed like every weekend was spent at the field watching this game or driving to that tournament.

by Laura Martinez, League Member Our role as moms is one of the most important roles we will ever have; it encompasses so much - it can be energizing, unpredictable, overwhelming, terrifying, and rewarding - sometimes all within a single hour. No matter how you got to this moment in your life, it is essential for continued success to ensure you have a clear path - that you can live with INTENTION. But how exactly do you do that? Good question. I don’t have all the answers, bu

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The Holidays are here! We have gathered a list of festive events in the DFW area that your family is sure to enjoy!

Written by: Brooke Kronschnabel, League Member If you stop by the Stepping Stones Boutique (which is also their office), you will most likely run into the founder, who is hard at work trying to literally save a child's life. That might be in the form of finding the child a home, clothing, food, or a safe place to sleep just for the night. Every day there are numerous children that come to the Stepping Stones Foundation looking for help. When asked for a story to share, the fo

By Katie Cassell Art is a beautiful way to connect with our children, and it supports the development of cognitive, social-emotional, and multi-sensory skills. So with that in mind and as the weather grows cooler, here are two ideas (one outdoor and one indoor) that kids of all ages can participate in. Outdoor: Nature Walk Pumpkins are a way to bring the outdoors in and explore. My nature-loving kids always love to collect pretty leaves, sticks, and stones on our walks. Mate

Written by: Maggie Taylor, Community Service Chair and former Elementary Teacher All of my daughter’s art projects are happily adorned with “Ella.” Children take great pride once they master writing their names. This confidence is earned through the difficulty of letter and name writing. Writing is a culmination of many skills. During my career as a Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher, I found the best way to develop these skills is through play. Here are a few simple tasks by ag

Fall is finally here! With the Texas heat finally starting to subside, it is time to enjoy the outdoors and the season's most beloved...

Written by: Kristen Indermill, League Member We are transitioning into the most wonderful time of the year, and I am here for it! While I LOVE the freedom, sunshine, and time in the water that Summer brings, I always end up craving the structure and traditions of Fall. Fall marks the return to school for our kids, delicious seasonal drinks at the local café, sweater weather, and three months of holidays (and ALL the pre-holiday activities). In some moments, when staring dumbf

Written by: Sarah Barton, Playgroup Chair Communication is a vital part of our day-to-day, but we often don’t miss it until it’s not there. You’ve experienced this in many different ways: a text won’t go through, you don’t speak the same language as someone, your phone service is spotty… all frustrating inconveniences. But what about when it’s your child who isn’t able to communicate with you? As a Speech Therapist, I have witnessed how anxiety-provoking and frustrating it is

Written by: Sarah Barton, Playgroup Chair We are so excited for all the friends we are going to meet this year! A great way for you to connect with other mamas and your kids to find buddies is to join on of our GCS Moms League playgroups. If you would like to get placed in a playgroup, just email me, Sarah Barton, at playgroups@gcsmomsleague.org or sarahrbarton@gmail.com or fill out our online form and I can help direct you! Already in a playgroup or planning a 1-on-1 with a