For the Tots

Carnival-like launch party attracts most fabulous moms in Dallas

What: The Tot launch party

Where: Goar Park

The 411: Miroslava Duma and Nasiba Adilova invited a few of their closest friends — and several fashion heavyweights, like Nicholas Kirkwood, Prabal Gurung, and Mary Katrantzou — to celebrate the addition of an online store to their new luxury lifestyle site, The Tot, which Duma and Adilova founded earlier this year.

The site is dedicated to offering mothers (and mothers-to-be) a one-stop-shop for information and advice, as well as healthy, safe, and innovative products that have been curated and tested by moms. Expert contributors to The Tot include journalists, doctors, and nutritionists, writing about everything from fertility and sleeping to feeding, style, gear, and well-being. As far as shopping options, the new online store offers more than 300 top children’s brands, with a focus on products that are pesticide-, chemical-, and dye-free and materials that are natural and organic.

During the festive carnival-themed celebration, hosted by Taylor Tomasi Hill, Jessica Nowitzki, and Kameron Westcott, guests nibbled on snacks provided by Berrynaked Popsicles, The Gem, Trader Joe’s, and Green House Market, among other eateries.

In between bites, kids and parents alike enjoyed myriad activities, including a reading nook by Tiny Bee Gift Co., making flower crowns and florals with Three Branches Floral, an herb garden by North Haven Gardens, and, of course, face painting and games. There also happened to be a petting zoo, and music was provided by the Dallas String Quartet, because, really, petting a sweet little pony is all the better when you’re being serenaded by violins. The proceeds from the event benefited Baby2Baby, which helps provide low-income children with diapers, clothing, and all the basic necessities that a child deserves.

Who: Kelly Sawyer Patricoff, Hassan Pierre, Jessica and Dirk Nowitzki, Kameron Westcott, Chriselle Lim, Norah Weinstein, Luisa Fernanda Espinosa, Sue and Jimmy Gragg.

Taylor Tomasi Hill, Kameron Westcott, Miroslava Duma, Nasiba Adilova, Jessica Nowitzki

Photo by Bret Redman

Taylor Tomasi Hill, Kameron Westcott, Miroslava Duma, Nasiba Adilova, Jessica Nowitzki

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Dallas thrift chain Goodwill to open new location in former Big Lots

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Goodwill store

A new destination for bargain hunters is coming to Carrollton: Goodwill Industries of Dallas will debut a new store at 3621 N. Josey Ln., in what was previously a Big Lots store. Still sad about losing Big Lots.

According to a release, the new Goodwill will be a "state-of-the-art" store and donation drop-off center and will open on June 5.

This store will be Goodwill Industries of Dallas' 19th location in its eight-county service area and will be a one-stop shop for affordable goods, including clothing, household items, and electronics.

A donation drop-off center will feature a drive-thru and online receipt process. That online receipt process must be what makes it state-of-the-art. (That is only a guess since their PR team was unavailable for comment.)

Goodwill President & CEO Tim Heis says in a statement that they're thrilled to open a second store in Carrollton, to support their ongoing reuse and recycling of donations as well as helping individuals be employed.

"Every purchase made, and every item donated directly supports our free career training and job placement programs, making a tangible difference in the lives of many," Heis says.

The new Carrollton store is specifically part of Goodwill Industries of Dallas, which has 19 locations including Mesquite, Irving, Plano, Garland, Frisco, Lewisville, Denton, and more.

Goodwill Industries of Dallas has been operating since 1923, providing workforce development training, programs, and support services for individuals facing barriers to employment. It currently operates in eight counties across North Texas: Dallas, Ellis, Kaufman, Navarro, Rains, Rockwall, and parts of Collin and Denton counties.

There is also a separate Goodwill North Central Texas, which is basically "Fort Worth" and has 27 locations of its own.

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