My son is not normally a picky eater, but every now and then he does hesitate to try new foods. I encourage him to try new foods by singing a Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood tune that goes like this, “You gotta try new food, cause it might taste good!” Luckily it works, but it goes beyond […]
Archive | March, 2014
Break In Your New Shoes
Many of us buy a pair of shoes in our size, whether they’re heels, boots, or flats, and when we try them on at home they fit a bit snug. This happens to me all the time when I purchase shoes online, but you don’t have to suffer with blisters trying to break them in, […]
Dynamo’s Beer Garden Package for FC Dallas Game
Come support your Houston Dynamo against their rivals FC Dallas on April the 5th at the BBVA Compass Stadium! For an added bonus, a twenty-five dollar Dynamo Beer Garden ticket package earns you a ticket into the game at 7pm, a commemorative Dynamo’s shirt, drinks at the Dynamo Beer Garden at downtown Orange Street, a chance to […]
First Things First: Beginning a Design Project
Getting started on your much anticipated home decorating venture is exciting, and making sure you’re well prepared can save you time and money. The following tips can be used as a checklist to ensure that your project will turn out just as beautifully as you’ve imagined. 1. Establish a budget: Once you’ve decided how much […]
Mommy Matinees at Santikos
Looking to get out with the little ones during the afternoon? Santikos has two movie theatres in Houston that provide matinees each Wednesday at 11:00am, where children are not only welcomed but encouraged! The Mommy Matinee has brighter lighting, lower sound, and stroller parking; ideal for a fun day at the movies fit for the […]
Ice Cream ABC Matching Game
Learning the ABC’s is one of the first educational accomplishments your child will make. Take their victory one step further with this ABC matching game. Not only will they learn their letters, they will learn how to pair the lower case and upper case version of each letter together. And as an added bonus, each pair will […]
Any Color Chalkboard Paint
Chalkboards aren’t just for school anymore! Chalkboard accent walls and panels are more popular than ever, and perfect for the kitchen, a child’s room or study. The best part is, you don’t have to settle with the standard black color, you have options! I learned this trick from A Beautiful Mess, with only a few items, your […]
Banana Hotdog
Check out this healthy spin on a classic American favorite; it’s fun to prepare and eat! The banana hotdog replaces all of the unhealthy elements of a traditional hotdog with wholesome alternatives for a guilt-free snack or meal. What you will need: -Whole-grain hotdog bun – 1 tsp. peanut butter – Banana – Squeeze jelly […]
If Lost Call…
Attending outings with your kids is always something to look forward to, but the fear of losing them in a public place can be scary. To avoid a potentially disastrous situation and ease your mind a bit, the solution is simple. With a fine point sharpie, write “If lost, call (your phone number)” on your child’s […]
The Blowout at Drybar
Sometimes I have to stop and wonder, did I wash my hair today? … Or yesterday? Of course I’d like to think I routinely practice good hygiene, but when a hectic day–or week– hits, I don’t stay as groomed as I’d like to in a perfect world! Sometimes when my hair, and myself, is feeling […]