Want to get the whole family together for a fun afternoon art project? I know during the winter it can be hard to find activities that are fun for the kids and keep everyone involved while it’s chilly outside. We found the perfect idea on Artful Parent, it’s an awesome DIY Picture Frame Wallpaper for children to express […]
Archive | December, 2014
Relaxing Hot Yoga
If you’re in need of some relaxation and time to unwind, especially as the holiday stress approaches and cooler months are at hand, Bikram hot yoga is a great way to spend your night or day out. There are many locations around town that offer yoga, but only a few that have the specialized rooms set […]
Simple Alternatives to a Traditional Wreath
If you’re into the funkier decorating styles that you see all over Pinterest and looking for a way to stand out this Holiday season, ditch the traditional boring evergreen wreath and try out one of these awesome new styles we found across Pinterest and from Bob Vila. They utilize stuff you may have around the […]
Eat Your Veggies! – Super Simple Sprouts
In our next installment of delicious ways to get your kids excited to eat their veggies, we bring you deliciously smoky Brussels sprouts with bacon, garlic and shallots. As a kid, my own dad told me Brussels sprouts were gross! But of course he thought they were, people used to just boil these delightful tiny cabbages […]
Popsicle Snowflakes
With Christmas a little more than a week away, there is no better way to ready your home than with some decorations crafted by you and your little ones! These snowflakes we found on Crafty Nest are practically mess free, fast and easy to make. What’s great is that you can leave these up a […]
The Showboat Drive-In Theater
This place is perfect for families to come out and enjoy movies in the family car. The sprawling Showboat Drive In complex has tickets available for purchase as you pull up the driveway. You can pull in and park facing the appropriate screen (The Showboat has two HUGE screens on either side of the concession […]
An Evening in Historic Downtown Houston
The historic district of downtown Houston can often overlooked in favor of hot nightlife areas like as Montrose and Midtown. But you can have a romantic night viewing right in the former town center. Here are some ways to enjoy a gorgeous date night in the original centerpiece of our beautiful city. Rent a Horse […]
How to Decorate for the Holidays on a Budget
With all of the money you spend during the holidays on gifts, food and travel, it can be stressful trying to scrape together extra cash for decorations. You want your house to look amazing and festive when family and friends come over, but somehow skip spending a fortune. We searched the internet for the best cheap decorating […]
Hot Cocoa
This Christmas season, instead of buying pre-made hot cocoa mix, why not try this recipe from Honey and Fitz with the family. It’s easy to make and is full of chocolaty flavor, perfect for sipping while watching movies and waiting for Santa! Ingredients: – 6 C. Milk – 1 Can of sweetened condensed milk 14oz. […]
Edible Christmas Trees
Get everyone into the holiday spirit with this fun Christmas treat! This might get their hands a bit messy, but believe me the smile and looks on their faces are all worth it! Plus, who doesn’t love a Christmas themed candy dessert? Supplies: -Ice cream cones -M&M candies -Chocolate chips -Sprinkles -Twizzlers (the Pull and Peel […]