Trick or Treat Safety with the Southlake Community

Halloween is just around the corner and so are all those monsters and ghouls! To make sure your little monsters stay safe in our Southlake community, here are a few tips on trick or treat safety.

Plan Your Route

Whether you’re extremely familiar with the Southlake community or not, it’s always a good idea to plan your route before heading out for all the goodies. You can plan your route to be just around your house, or maybe you’re going to get in the car and drive to the neighborhood that has houses that look like they’re straight out of Halloweentown. Regardless of where you’re trick or treating, it’s best to plan your route.

Keep Masks Up

Masks may be a fun, extra piece of your kid’s costume, but when you’re going house to house, it’s best to either rest the mask on their head or simply leave it at home. The mask may complete their costume, but those eye holes will severely limit their peripheral vision, which can be extremely dangerous when crossing the street or simply not bumping into other little monsters on the side walk.

Make Sure You’re Visible

While Halloween may be a time when we dress in dark and scary costumes, you still want to make sure that you can be seen. Halloween is a great holiday, but it can also be a time when accidents spike. To make sure that you’re visible, add reflective tape to your child’s costume and carry a flashlight. While the Southlake community is normally a very safe place for pedestrians, you can never be too safe.

Check Your Child’s Candy

Last up on our list in trick or treat safety 101. You should ALWAYS check your child’s candy. It’s sad that we’re in a society where you have to do it, but it’s a very easy and doesn’t take that much time. Regardless of whether you got your candy at a church’s fall festival, a shopping center’s trunk or treat or by the old fashioned house to house approach, you should always check your child’s candy!

We hope you have a great Halloween in our Southlake community and that you use these trick or treat safety tips to make it as safe as it is fun.

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Coming Soon Games to GameStop Southlake

Is someone in your family a huge gamer? If so, then you’ll definitely want to send this blog their way because today we’re talking about all the great new coming soon games to GameStop Southlake at the Shops of Southlake.

Call of Duty WWII

Another great warfare game in the well-known Call of Duty universe, Call of Duty WWII will be available at GameStop Southlake on November 3 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. It’ll feature a campaign that’s completely based off of true historical events and battles, but it’ll also feature everyone’s favorite Call of Duty mode – ZOMBIES!

Star Wars Battlefront II

One of the most anticipated new games at GameStop, Star Wars Battlefront II will continue the in-depth stories and adventures of the Star Wars film series. It will be available at GameStop Southlake in two versions. The Elite Trooper Deluxe Edition will be released on November 14 and the regular edition will be available November 17 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

Monster Hunter: World

With unparalleled artwork that is already rumored to win awards in 2018, Monster Hunter: World will be released January 26, 2018. While it may not be available at GameStop Southlake in time for the holidays, there’s no reason you could pre-order it as a gift! Monster Hunter: World will be available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Super Mario Odyssey

While all these other coming soon games have catered more towards a more mature gamer, Super Mario Odyssey will be a perfect game for everyone! This massive 3D, globe-trotting adventure will be released October 27 but only on the new Nintendo Switch.

Even though these are our top four picks for the most anticipated new games at GameStop, but you can see all the coming soon games on the GameStop website. Come to GameStop Southlake for all your great gaming needs.

GameStop Southlake

1251 E Southlake Blvd
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 416-6284

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Homegating Tips with Shops of Southlake

Who says that just because you’re not physically at the game that you can’t tailgate? You can celebrate the game right at home with these great homegating tips from Central Market Southlake at the Shops of Southlake.

Go Shopping the Day Before

The last thing you want to do is make your guests have to wait to eat because you didn’t go grocery shopping until that day. Going the day before game day means that you’ll have plenty of time to get everything you need and won’t be in a rush and accidentally forget something.

Have Plenty of Beverage Options

Don’t limit your guests to just a couple of drink options. Pick up all the sodas, beers and wines that you could imagine at Central Market Southlake. If you really want to show who you’re rooting for, you can always pick up some beer that comes from your favorite team’s state.

Do More Than Grill

If all you plan on doing is firing up the grill and not serving up anything else, then you aren’t homegating right. You’ve got access to your entire kitchen, so use it! Make some easy side dishes and desserts. The effort may be minimal, but your guests will surely take notice.

Go the Extra Yard

For the last of our homegating tips, we suggest going the extra mile for your guests. If you’re going to watch the game outside and it’s expected to be a chilly night, think about getting some outdoor patio heaters, or simply stock up on extra blankets for everyone.

With these homegating tips in mind, you’re now ready to invite all your friends and family over to watch the big game this weekend. For all your food and beverage homegating needs, come to Central Market Southlake, and for all your cheer gear, you can come to Fans United Southlake! Both of these great must-stop pre-homegating destinations are in the Shops of Southlake.

Shops of Southlake is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

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Sample House Southlake: Fall Scents

Tomorrow is officially the first day of fall, and if you’re as excited about the season as we are here at Shops of Southlake, then you need to come on over and get fall-ed out! You can start by picking up these great fall scents at Sample House Southlake.

Fireside Pumpkin – Trapp

With notes of glowing embers, smoking white birch logs and fresh, robust New England pumpkin, Fireside Pumpkin from Trapp harmoniously creates a warm and inviting fragrance ideal for fall!

Orange Clove – Trapp

Another one of our favorite fall scents from Trapp, Orange Clove perfectly captures the essence of the new season. Combining the scents of juicy orange and freshly ground cloves warms your senses while also spicing things up with a hint of cinnamon that is oh so delightful.

Hearth – Trapp

Last on our list of great Trapp fall scents is Hearth. Available in both candle and home fragrance melt, the smell of the hearth candle is unique with its distinct notes of autumn leaves, wild black currant, crushed nutmeg and sweet apricot.

Mulled Cider – Tyler Candle Company

Offering everything you could want from a fall-scented candle, Mulled Cider is rich with the aroma of apples blended with a dash of citrus, cinnamon and clove. This great scent from Tyler Candle Company is a little homage to everyone’s favorite seasonal beverage – wassail.

Pumpkin Spice – Tyler Candle Company

No list of fall favorites, even fall scents, is immune to the ever-popular pumpkin spice. You don’t have to be crazy about the lattes to love this candle, which gives off notes of fresh pumpkin simmered with ginger, cloves and a dash of nutmeg.

Family Tradition – Tyler Candle Company

Last on our list, but certainly not least, Family Tradition from Tyler Candle Company is one of the newest must-have fall scents. Blending cinnamon, clove and brown sugar drenched in ripe raisins and doused in rum, this candle’s aroma is completed with creamy vanilla and crushed Tonka beans.

Whichever one of these fall scents you decide to fill your home with, you can get them all at Sample House Southlake at the Shops of Southlake. Get your new favorite fall scents now in time to celebrate the start of the fall season tomorrow!

Sample House Southlake

1275 E. Southlake Blvd. Suite 423
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 310-1078

Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Shops of Southlake is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

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Fall Fashion Trends with Shops of Southlake

Whether you want to be a trendsetter or simply embrace all that’s hot right now in the world of fashion, you can find it all while shopping in Southlake! Here are the fall fashion trends the Shops of Southlake sees coming up this next chilly season.

Welcome to Pantsuit Nation
If you thought pantsuits were going away, you are sorely mistaken. Pantsuits are hotter than ever and are one of the top fall fashion trends for the modern professional woman that knows how to get stuff done. The beauty with pantsuits is that they can be as minimalistic or as high fashion as the wearer wants.

Looking Fall Fierce in Red and Burgundy
The leaves look great when they change colors to red, and so will you when you rock out a fresh red dress from Nordstrom Rack Southlake. You may have some dresses and gowns that already fit into this fashion trend, but if you want to update your wardrobe a bit, you know where to go for the best shopping in Southlake.

Your Cheeks Won’t be the Only Rosy Thing this Fall
It seems as though floral-patterned attire has been around for a long time, but with plenty of fresh takes on this timeless design style, you can expect to see plenty of ladies rocking their roses. As if roses weren’t romantic enough, throwing this romantic print on various outfits adds a perfect amount of flare.

Don’t Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve, Wear Words
While having a word or phrase on your clothing used to be a novelty, it’s now one of the top fall fashion trends for 2017. Whether it’s a bold political statement or simply a phrase of empowerment, you can expect to see plenty of high fashion attire with something to say.

For the best shopping in Southlake, come on over to the Shops of Southlake where we have plenty of retailers with some of the latest fall fashion trends just waiting to become a permanent part of your wardrobe!

Shops of Southlake is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

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Central Market Southlake: Pumpkin Pie Recipe

The season on pumpkin flavored everything is upon us! While some of these new, trendy morsels may sound good, you can never beat the original – pumpkin pie. We’ve teamed up with the foodies at Central Market Southlake to share with you a great pumpkin pie recipe that comes with a little crunch to make the even more delicious pumpkin pecan pie!

The Ingredients You’ll Need

A somewhat simple pumpkin pie recipe, you need 8 ingredients to make a tasty pumpkin pecan pie:

  • 3 eggs beaten until frothy
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell

How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Pie

Once you’ve gone to Central Market Southlake to pick up all the ingredients, you’re ready to make their delicious pumpkin pecan pie! This pie can be cooked and ready to serve in 5 easy steps:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine eggs with pumpkin, corn syrup, sugar, cinnamon, salt and chopped pecans.
  3. Pour into pie shell. Place on the middle rack in preheated oven. Bake 50 – 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Remove from the oven and let some to room temperature on a cooling rack.
  5. Chill. Serve topped with whipped cream.

The Right Way to Eat Pumpkin Pecan Pie

You’re probably asking yourself, “Is there a wrong way to eat pie?” The answer is yes. If you’re going to enjoy a pumpkin pecan pie, you should enjoy with the ones you love. Nothing will bring friends and family together like delicious food, and now you know the perfect dessert!

Come by Central Market Southlake for all your grocery needs, especially when it comes time for all the holiday meals you’re prepping for.

Central Market Southlake

1425 E. Southlake Blvd

Southlake, TX 76092

Monday – Sunday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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Fall Trampoline Maintenance: Springfree Southlake

Who doesn’t love bouncing the day away on a trampoline with your kiddos? While spring and summer are ideal seasons for trampoline fun, the fall and winter can get a little chilly. These upcoming seasons can also be a little harsh on a trampoline if it isn’t properly taken care of. That’s why today, Springfree Southlake is sharing a few trampoline tips about fall trampoline maintenance.

Check for Any Damages

First and foremost, after a long summer of play, you’ll want to make sure to inspect your trampoline to make sure there aren’t any damages that should be addressed. Check to make sure there aren’t any holes in the FlexiNet enclosure or the SoftEdge mat. Make sure to also thoroughly look at the frame to catch any possible rust spots and inspect the mat rods to make sure there aren’t any that are cracking or in danger of snapping.

Prevent Debris from Gathering on Trampoline

There are a few options for how you can prevent a lot of debris from collecting on the top of your trampoline. When the leaves start to fall, you can simply sweep off all the leaves, or you could get an all-weather cover from Springfree Southlake. While in Texas, it’s rare for us to get immense amounts of snow, but it’s better to be safe than sorry and get the cover, which can help protect the mat from being damaged by the weather.

If You Plan on Using it During Fall/ Winter

Now, if you plan on still using your trampoline during these upcoming seasons, you’ll want to make sure that it stays free of debris and that the enclosure is still in good working order.

If you don’t have a trampoline, then you’re really missing out! Perfect for playing with the whole family, Springfree Trampoline at the Shops of Southlake has revolutionary trampolines that are much safer than the other trampolines that use unsafe springs and weaker bounce mats.

Springfree Southlake
1275 E. Southlake Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 591-0777

Shops of Southlake is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

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Get Game Day Ready with Fans United Southlake

Who’s ready for some football!? Whether you’re tailgating on game day or hosting a watch party at your house, Fans United Southlake has all the best gear. Here’s a quick glimpse into the game day greatness that you’ll find at Fans United Southlake at the Shops of Southlake.

Local Southlake Carroll Football

Who doesn’t love a good game of high school football. When those Friday night lights shine, everyone knows that a good time is in store. Make sure that you’re there cheering on your Southlake Carroll Dragons with all the SLC Dragon Spirit Apparel at Fans United Southlake! If you’re a true fan, then you’ll love all the SLC Dragon Accessories that are also available.

Collegiate Apparel

It doesn’t matter if you want to Hook ‘em or Gig ‘em; if you belong to the Sooner Nation or yell, “Wooooooooo. Pig. Sooie!” Whatever collegiate team you love, Fans United Southlake has all your favorite NCAA team apparel. For those warmer game days, you can easily find a breathable tee or tank, and when it starts to get a bit chillier, Fans United Southlake has long sleeve shirts and jackets.

National Team Gear

When it comes to getting some game day gear to rep your favorite NFL team, Fans United Southlake has the two teams that matter most – the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans. Fans United Southlake can help you literally be covered in Dallas Cowboys gear from head to toe with their Dallas Cowboys hats and their Dallas Cowboys Nike Free Trainer V7 Shoe! The same goes for our Texans fans out there.

We don’t care what anyone says, you aren’t game day ready until you’ve come to Fans United Southlake at the Shops of Southlake! It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to represent your SLC Dragons or your favorite national team, Fans United Southlake has what you’re looking for!

Fans United Southlake
1431 E. Southlake Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092

Shops of Southlake is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

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Seasonal Fall Décor with Pier 1 Imports Southlake

While summer might still have a little bit longer to make our lives miserable with heat, the good news is that fall is almost here! Don’t let your home keep its summer look! Using some fall décor from Pier 1 Imports Southlake, you’re sure to come up with some superb home design ideas for the upcoming season.

Breakout Those Wreaths
Fall and winter are the seasons when having a wreath on your door is completely acceptable, and who doesn’t love a good seasonal wreath? While wreaths are traditionally circles, they don’t have to be! For example, Pier 1 Imports Southlake has a fun Pumpkin Wood Curl Wreath or the Squirrel Wood Curl Wreath.

Accent Furniture with Throw Pillows
There’s no need to get a brand new couch every season. All you need are some good accent throw pillows that can really sell the feeling of the fall season. What’s great about this kind of fall décor is that you only need to buy them once and then you can just put them in storage during the off season months.

Decorate the Walls and Tabletops
Using simple little fall décor items that can easily go on end tables, coffee tables or mantles is a quick way to inspiring a number of great home design ideas. Lucky for you, Pier 1 Imports Southlake has plenty of this kind of fall décor!

Decorate with Smells
Sometimes your fall décor isn’t as much about how your home looks, but rather how your home smells! At Pier 1 Imports Southlake, they have plenty of great fall scented candles and fragrances. Whether you want your home to smell of pumpkin spice or a rich pine, you’re sure to find a satisfying scent or two!

Come to Pier 1 Imports Southlake at the Shops of Southlake for all your fall décor needs!

Pier 1 Imports Southlake
1275 E. Southlake Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 251-7384

Shops of Southlake is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

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Tailgating Tips with Fans United Southlake

Who’s getting pumped for football season to finally start back up!? If you’re a super fan, then you surely plan on tailgating at least once! To help you make the most of your tailgating experience, Fans United Southlake at the Shops of Southlake have got a few tailgating tips for you.

Don’t Rep Your Team with a Ripped Jersey
Unless it’s your lucky jersey that you HAVE to wear every game day, no one likes a dingy jersey. If you’re wanting to hop on the Cowboys or Texans band wagons, then Fans United Southlake has got your back covered and your front! If you’re wanting to rep a college team or two, they’ve got plenty of NCAA gear!

Get the Right Body and Face Paint
While Fans United Southlake doesn’t sell body or face paint, they do want to ensure that people are getting the right paint. Fans may not think that it’s very important, but getting the wrong kind of paint could turn into a health risk. Proper body and face paint should allow your skin to still breathe as to help you not overheat at these early games when the temperatures in Texas can still be blistering.

All the Necessary Tailgating Equipment
One of the best tailgating tips we can give you is to try and get everything you need in one place, which is why The Shops of Southlake is one of the best places to get ready for a tailgating event. You can go to Fans United and pick up some fresh gear. Then you can go over to Central Market Southlake for all your grilling and refreshment needs!

Make sure you go all out this year for tailgating, and head over to Fans United Southlake at the Shops of Southlake to get the gear you need to be a part of a 10,000-person wave!

Fans United Southlake
1431 E. Southlake Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092

Shops of Southlake is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

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