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Energy Star Tax Free Weekend in Texas
The state of Texas holds a sales tax holiday each year over the Memorial Day weekend. The sales tax exemption applies to Energy Star appliances purchased during the three days (Saturday, May through Monday, May 26 in 2008) of the tax-free weekend, on the labor required to install them, and on the delivery, shipping, or handling charges.

Ridgmar Mall
Ridgmar Mall

Pure Salon and Spa
The Pure Salon and Spa is located in a shopping center in Las Colinas. As an Aveda salon, the coloring is made of 99% plant materials and shampoos, conditioners, and other hair and scalp treatments are similarly botanical. All hair services come with a hand massage and hot towel conditioning treatment. Pure offers a full range of spa services, including facials, massage, manicures and pedicures, and hair removal. Aromatherapy options can be incorporated into most services.

The Parks at Arlington
The Parks at Arlington

NorthPark Center
NorthPark Center, located on Central Expressway in Dallas, is an upscale shopping center.

North East Mall
North East Mall is located just east of Fort Worth in Hurst.

Malls in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
Dallas has malls tucked in every corner. With ice rinks, kids' play areas, and events, malls have more to offer than just shopping.

Bridal Shows
Find everything you need for your wedding at one of these bridal shows. Vendors often give away samples or have drawings for nice goodies.

Tax Free Shopping Weekend in Texas
The state of Texas holds a tax holiday every year for several years. During the three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), retailers do not collect sales tax on most clothing and shoes as well as backpacks for elementary and secondary school students.

Calculate Your Local Sales Tax
Calculate your local sales tax rate, including state sales tax and city and local sales and use taxes.

Avalon Salon and Spa
The Avalon Salon and Spa is situated in a quiet side street of the West Village. Upon entering Avalon, it seems to be an ordinary bustling–albeit very chic–hair salon, but walking through an unassuming door with the unassuming label "Spa", you enter a very different world.

Grapevine Mills Mall
Grapevine Mills Mall is a huge mall in Grapevine, just north of DFW airport. Organized activities for kids and a MallWalkers program are offered. A skatepark, mini-golf, and the Rainforest Cafe keep shoppers entertained.

Galleria Dallas
The Galleria Dallas is an upscale shopping mall located at the intersection of I-635 and Dallas North Tollway. Anchor stores include American Girl Boutique and Bistro, Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy, Macy's, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and the Westin Galleria.

Weston Gardens
Weston Gardens is a seventeen-acre nursery and gardening center that specializes in native and very well-adapted plants. Owners Randy and Sue Weston select every plant carefully to be sure it will thrive in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Knitteries You Shouldn't Miss
Knitting boutiques are as unique as their owners. While most will carry a good selection of high-end yarns and patterns, the precise stock will vary according to the owners' likes as well as the likes and interests of their customers. The social aspect of knitting is another important consideration when choosing a store. All these knitteries have classes and other gatherings.

Cabela's
Cabela's bills itself as the world's foremost outfitter and it's easy to see why: it's a huge outdoors store just north of Fort Worth. With two stories of merchandise, food, exhibits, and activities, it's easy to while away a few hours here. It offers hunting and fishing gear (including boats and blinds) and everything a person needs for camping, RVing, and outdoor sports.

North Park Center
North Park has chic stores, entertainment, and a 1.4 acre garden in the center.

Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day
Mother's Day is a great day to show your mom how much she matters to you. Traditionally, taking Mom out to brunch or dinner, sending flowers, or getting her a gift from a small book of poetry to a spa package are the most popular ways to show you care.