Make snack time a bit different this afternoon with these peanut butter and jelly sushi inspired rolls! These bite-sized wonders are perfect for feeding a bunch of hungry after school guests! And luckily, it’s no more work than making a normal PB&J sandwich! Supplies: -Bread -Peanut Butter -Nutella -Jam or jelly -Rolling Pin -Knife -Plate […]
Archive | April, 2014
Keeping The Boogie Man Away
It is common for children to have bad dreams and nightmares, causing them to wake you up to ease their fear and anxiety. Every mom knows that sometimes these dreams can be so terrifying that a simple, “it was only a dream,” and a hug might not do the trick. So for those nights when […]
9 Steps to a Kitchen Facelift
Remodeling your entire kitchen is a giant undertaking, not to mention extremely costly. If your kitchen is lacking some luster and could use a little updating, try these nine easy and affordable steps I found on Dummies.com to give it the makeover that it deserves, without creating a brand new space. 1. Apply a fresh coat of paint: […]
Cockrell Butterfly Center
The essence of nature can provide a therapeutic relief from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. At the Cockrell Butterfly Center, you will find a unique and living nature habitat for you and your children to enjoy. This vast three-story habitat is filled with various tropical plants and over 60 different species of some of the […]
Relax and Kick Back on Your Staycation
The luxury of a vacation is getting to enjoy a city without any of your everyday worries. You can spend your days exploring new things and relaxing. But, you don’t have pay for a plane ticket or gas for traveling to feel like you’re on vacation–enjoy your own city! Let the kiddos stay with friends […]
Playing Banker
It’s important to teach our children the value of money at a young age, so they grow up to be smart with their earnings. This banking activity is a fun way to teach your young child about the worth of different coins, and is also beneficial for developing simple math skills. What you will need: […]
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
Attending an event and want to knock everyone’s socks off without slaving away in the kitchen? No need to go to pick up something from your local grocery store bakery, I have a semi-homemade cake that would even impress Sandra Lee! This chocolate hazelnut cake has rich creamy Nutella filling and a nutty exterior just […]
Feeling Better with Allergies or A Cold
We try our best to keep our families healthy, but sometimes getting sick it’s unavoidable, especially in spring with the sporadic weather, and all the lovely yellow pollen floating around everywhere! When allergies or a cold occur it can be chaos around the house trying to keep the sick, and the healthy, both feeling their […]
Simple Design Ideas For Improving Your Home
If your home could use some design improvements and you’re not ready to take on a huge design project, try these simple ideas to spruce up any room in your home! Invest in glass-front cabinetry. The visibility of what’s inside will force you to keep the clutter to a minimum, helping to keep your kitchen more […]
Houston International Festival
As parents, it’s important that we educate our children on different cultures and why the tolerance of their individual customs is so crucial to a harmonious world, especially in such a culturally diverse city as Houston. At the Houston International Festival, your child can learn first-hand some of the great traditions that exist within these […]