My Personal Valet Balance Newsletter
April 30, 2012
Where to Have Easter Brunch in Dallas-Fort Worth
April 3, 2012Enjoy Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 8th
Easter Brunch is one of the most popular rites of Spring, gathering together family and friends for great food. The warm weather is an open invitation for wearing your colorful springtime fashions and relaxing on a restaurant patio while drinking a sparkling Mimosa.
Many Dallas-Fort Worth area restaurants will offer special menus, with special pricing Easter Brunch. These are a few of our favorites:
Celebrate Easter Brunch at Princi Italia
5959 Royal Lane | Dallas
214-739-5959 | www.princiitalia.com
Executive Chef Kevin Ascolese has a special menu planned for Easter Brunch at Princi Italia. The menu features a special 3-course prix fixe menu with new items like Eggs Benedict with Grilled Chicken, French Toast and Chicken Piccata. The Easter Brunch is only $24.95 per person. Reservations are required.
Cast Iron at the Omni Fort Worth
1300 Houston Street | Fort Worth Downtown
817-535-6664 | www.omnihotels.com
The Cast Iron Restaurant at the Omni Fort Worth has an Easter Brunch with some of your southern-style cooking favorites. The Easter Sunday Brunch offers a wide selection of savory choices with a dessert buffet and bottomless mimosas.
Enjoy menu items such as the Blackened Shrimp with Creamy Blue Cheese Grits, Fried Green Tomatoes or Shiner Brined Center Cut Pork Chops. The Easter Brunch costs $46.95 per person and includes Complimentary Valet. Reservations are recommended.
Crossroads at House of Blues
West End Dallas | 2200 N. Lamar Street
214-978–2583 | www.hob.com
You will love the Easter Gospel Brunch at House of Blues! With two shows (10 am and 12:30 p.m.) you will have great live music and a grand buffet with everything from Corn Muffins with Maple Butter, Homemade Waffles with Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream, Cajun Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy, Southern Fried Chicken, Cheddar Cheese Grits to White Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding with Crème Anglaise..
The Capital Grille
Dallas and Plano locations
972-398-2221 | www.thecapitalgrille.com
You love The Capital Grille for lunch and dinner, and you will love them for brunch too. The Capital Grille will serve a delicious Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 8, 2012. The fabulous Easter Brunch includes their Executive Chef’s take on classic brunch dishes such as Lobster Eggs Benedict, a carving station with Roasted Kona-Crusted Tenderloin and more. The price is $46 for adults and $18 for children. Reservations are required.
Easter Brunch at Home
Are you planning to prepare Easter Brunch at home for your family and friends? Let My Personal Valet take some of the stress out of party planning. We can help you by doing your grocery shopping, providing a maid service to take care of cleaning your home (before and after) or providing a personal chef to prepare omelets, frittatas and even hot buttered biscuits for you and your guests.
Contact Paula at My Personal Valet for more information.
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Going Green for Spring Cleaning
March 22, 2012
Open the windows and let in the fresh air. It is time for spring cleaning. With Earth Day just around the corner, My Personal Valet has a few eco-friendly spring cleaning tips for you.
Many people are concerned about cleaning products that contain strong chemicals, artificial colors and are harmful to the environment, while others are allergic to fragrances and other ingredients. Fortunately, finding eco-friendly cleaning products is not hard to do. Many supermarkets carry eco-friendly cleansers, paper towels and other cleaning products.
Green Spring Cleaning Products
Whole Foods Market has a huge selection of products made with earth-conscious ingredients. These cleaners contain no sodium laurel sulfate, phosphates, phthalates or chlorine. Their containers are even made from at least 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials and are recyclable. In addition to their own 365 Whole Foods Market Brand, they also carry Ecos, BioKleen and Better Life cleaning products;
Target Stores carries several eco-friendly cleaning product lines, including Method, Seventh Generation and Mrs. Meyers.
Kitchen: Ecover Kitchen Cleaner
Bathroom: Method Tub and Tile. Bon Ami
Furniture & Dusting: Method Daily Wood Spray, Method Almond Scented Wood for Good Wipes
Laundry: Seventh Generation Natural Blue Eucalyptus & Lavender Liquid Laundry Detergent, Mrs. Meyer’s Lavender Laundry Detergent
Floors: Method Squirt + Mop Wood Floor Cleaner, Ecover Floor Cleaner
All Purpose Cleaning: Ecos All Purpose Cleaner, Seventh Generation All Purpose Cleaner.
Many eco-friendly cleaning products can also be found in your pantry. Your grandmother probably used these handy items to handle everyday household chores.
Lemons
The acid in lemon juice removes dirt and rust stains.
- Dip the cut side of a lemon half in baking soda to scour countertops. Do not use on delicate stone, like marble or stainless steel (it may discolor). Lemons can also be used to bleach tomato stains on plastic containers and other dishwasher-safe items. Simply rub lemon juice on the spots, let dry in a sunny place then wash as usual.
- To remove tough food stains from light wood and plastic cutting boards, slice a lemon in half, squeeze onto the soiled surface, rub, and let sit for 20 minutes before rinsing.
Vinegar
Distilled white vinegar creates an environment that inhibits the growth of mold, mildew, and some bacteria, such as E. coli and salmonella and is great for cleaning tarnish, soap scum, mineral deposits and more.
- Use ¼ cup vinegar, 2 cups water, and a squirt of liquid Castile soap in a spray bottle to clean windows and mirrors. Spritz windows and wipe with a sheet of newspaper. You will be amazed at how well this works.
Baking Soda
You already know that baking soda absorbs odors and probably have a box in the back of your refrigerator. But did you know that you can also use baking soda to erase crayon marks from walls?
- Apply a baking soda paste (equal parts baking soda and water) to white painted walls (baking soda may dull colored walls). Let dry before brushing off with a clean cloth.
- Dip a toothbrush in a paste of 2 tablespoons baking soda and 1 teaspoon water and use it to dislodge gunk from a can opener.
Use our Spring Cleaning Checklist to help you as you clean your home. Get the whole family involved and before you know it you will have a fresh, clean home. When all the cleaning is done, reward yourself… you deserve it!
Too busy for Spring Cleaning, let My Personal Valet take care of it for you. In addition to providing spring cleaning services for your home, we can also help organize your closets, bookcases and home office. Contact Paula at My Personal Valet for more information.
The Best Spring Break Events in North Texas
March 8, 2012
Spring Break is coming. The children will be home from school and you are looking for ways to keep them entertained and happy. It can be expensive to entertain your children during Spring Break, but we have found several free or low-cost events that your family will enjoy.
From educational events at local libraries and museums to outdoor activities like Dallas Blooms, Six Flags Over Texas and the Dallas Auto Show, you have a wide variety of things to do for Spring Break!
Learning Can Be Fun!
Nasher Sculpture Center
Nasher Target 1st Saturdays
First Saturday of March, from 10am – 12:30pm
Families and children are invited to explore the current exhibits through an interactive and fun-filled day featuring tours, children’s art activities, live demos, an Art in Action Sculpture Demo and Art Scavenger Hunt. FREE
Dallas Public Library
Teen Video Game Day
Wednesday, March 14, at 11:30am
Teenage boys and girls will enjoy a little friendly competition and love this opportunity to play the hottest new video games. FREE
Dallas Museum of Art
DMA Family Celebration
Saturday, March 10, 11:00a.m.–3:30p.m.
Activities include art-making events, music, performances, interactive experiences with artists, family tours, sketching in the galleries and more. General admission to the Dallas Museum of Art is free on the first Tuesday of every month.
StoryART: Listen to stories performed by award-winning storyteller Ann Marie Newman.
Sketching in the Galleries for Kids: Spend time sketching from original works of art with artist Solange Mariel. All supplies are provided.
Early Learners: Tinker Tots – Use stamps and ink pads to create a spring-themed masterpiece. For children 4 and under.
CBS Make It a Day at the Dallas Museum of Art Family Celebration
March 10, 2012
Created for families to discover a wide variety of art, this family oriented event includes art-making activities in the art studio, music, live performances, interactive experiences with artists and sketching in the galleries.
Museum of Nature & Science
Planet Shark: Predator or Prey
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm & Sunday: Noon – 5pm
One of nature’s oldest and most feared creatures, the shark is also one of the most misunderstood. Planet Shark: Predator or Prey takes you through the murky myths and fascinating facts which have surrounded sharks for centuries.
Spring Break Discovery Camp
Monday, March 12 to Friday, March 16
9:15am – 3pm
Children will love the world of discovery at the Museum of Nature & Science with hands-on experiments and fun at Spring Break Discovery Camp. Designed for children in kindergarten through 6th grade, Spring Break Discovery Camp at the Museum of Nature & Science is geared toward each grade and your children will look forward to each day of science fun. Registration is now open and spots will fill up fast.
The Planetarium at UT Arlington
Looking for something to do with your kids during spring break? The Planetarium at UT Arlington has added additional afternoon shows that you will enjoy.
March 13th at 2:00 p.m. – One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
March 14th at 2:00 p.m. – Spacepark 360
March 15th at 2:00 p.m. – Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
The Great Outdoors
Dallas Arboretum
Dallas Blooms
March 13-April 8
Take advantage of the beautiful weather with a stroll through the Dallas Arboretum, with 66-acres of spectacular gardens, flowers, ornamental shrubs, trees and plant collections. This year’s theme: It’s a Work of Art features the Small Houses of Great Artists’ exhibit, built and designed by Bob Hoebeke and four other Dallas-area architects.
ArtScape
March 16 -18, 2012
A fine art show and sale will take place in the Arboretum during the Dallas Blooms celebration. ArtScape will feature nearly 100 artists from around the country.
Grapevine Vintage Railroad
Grapevine Texas
March 12 – 18
Spring Break is the ideal time for the whole family to enjoy a ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad! The trains run daily, all week-long with fun and games on board. For information about schedules and ticket prices, visit: www.GrapevineTexasUSA.com
Six Flags over Texas
Opening Day is March 3
No Spring Break would be complete without a ride on the Texas Giant. The week-long Spring Break celebration at Six Flags Over Texas includes live performances from bands, thrilling roller coasters and so much more. Contact My Personal Valet to order discounted admission tickets and season passes.
On The Stage
Dallas Children’s Theater
Young King Arthur
March 9 to April 7, 2012
The Kathy Burks Puppet Theater brings to life the beloved British legend of Arthur, a boy whose destiny to become king unfolds before your eyes in this world premiere production.
Anne of Green Gables
March 23 to April 15, 2012
Travel northeast to Prince Edward Island and fall in love with one of literature’s most unforgettable young heroines, the spirited Ann Shirley.
Dallas Museum of Art
Bancroft Family Concert Series
March 17, 2012
The Dallas debut of the Wyeth String Quartet, principal string musicians of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. 3pm. FREE.
At the Movies
Based on popular books from the beloved Dr. Seuss to the long-awaited movie version of Suzanne Collins’ trilogy, Spring brings us a whole new crop of movies for children of all ages. Save on the price of admission by ordering discounted movie passes for your favorite theaters from My Personal Valet.
March 2: Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
March 9: John Carter, starring Taylor Kitsch.
March 23: The Hunger Games, based on the popular young-adult series of books.
March 30: Mirror, Mirror: A fresh new telling of the Snow White fairy tale, with Julia Roberts as the Evil Queen.
For the Whole Family
Dallas Auto Show
Dallas Convention Center
March 21-25, 2012
See the latest innovative vehicle designs with cutting edge technological advancements, increased safety features and improved performance at The Dallas Auto Show. Hundreds of cars, trucks and other vehicles will be on display.
Dallas Kids Expo
Dallas Market Hall
March 24, 2012
The whole family will have fun at the 2012 Dallas Kids Expo. The day long event has unique exhibitors, services and educational seminars for DFW parents and kids.
For more information about Spring Break events in North Texas and for special discounts offered by My Personal Valet, take a look at our Spring Break Newsletter.
