Kids Dallas - September 28, 2009

The Bottom Line

Alley's House Diaper and Formula Drive

A shower here. A sip-and-see there. Your babe’s closet (and your garage and attic and pantry) runneth over.

But with donations down, charities are working overtime to supply the basics to moms in need.

Pay it forward during a two-week diaper and formula drive benefiting Alley’s House, a local nonprofit that helps teen mothers get an education and achieve independence.

Beginning today, drop off diapers (sizes one and up, please) and formula at Little Bean, KidBiz, or Bonnie Ruth’s. Cleaning the casa? Ring Alley’s House to unload gently used clothing and baby gear.

Feel free to leak the news.

Alley’s House, 4907 Spring Avenue, suite 103 (214-915-9945). Drop diapers and formula at Little Bean, 5308 Junius Street (214-370-9111 or littlebeanshop.com); KidBiz, 8408 Preston Center Plaza (214-692-5437 or kidbizusa.com); Bonnie Ruth’s, 6959 Lebanon Road, Frisco (214-705-7775 or bonnieruths.com).

Photo: Courtesy of Alley’s House

PLAN
Capital One Bank Adolphus Children’s Parade
What: Snag a seat at the annual holiday parade to see clowns, marching bands, and ginormous floats dance their way through downtown.
Why: Tix are sure to fly.
When: Group tickets, on sale Thurs., 8 a.m; parade, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.
Where: Tickets at 214-456-8360 or online.

LEARN
To PlayWisely
What: Expectant and new parents learn to stimulate learning in little brains.
Why: Take home a playbook full of activities and score a set of stare cards.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-noon.
Where: The da Vinci School, 5442 La Sierra Dr., Lake Highlands (214-373-9504). To reserve a spot, e-mail info@playwisely.com. Class costs $80.

SEE
Dinosaurs Alive
What: A 46-foot T. rex and eight other massive carnivorous dinosaurs are on the move at this outdoor exhibit.
Why: A roaring good time.
When: Thurs.-Jan. 31. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl., McKinney (972-562-5566).

  Do-Gooder