If you’ve ever wondered where all of Houston’s drinking water comes from, you should consider taking a trip to the Waterworks Education Center. Located near the western shore of Lake Houston, the Education Center is adjacent to one of the city’s three water purification plants. Visitors aren’t allowed onto the grounds of the purification plants […]
Archive | December, 2014
Gifts For New Parents
Have you ever been stumped on gift ideas for friends with a newborn baby at home? Fret no more! We’re sure as long as you keep it practical any gift would be great. Here are five gifts any new set of parents would love and appreciate! Now, without further ado: Chocolate Covered Strawberries With a […]
Favorite Things Party
Everyone loved Oprah’s favorite things episode. Who doesn’t love free stuff, but also getting a product that someone you trust believes in and stands behind? We’ve seen some ladies, like on I’m A Lazy Mom doing their own personal “Favorite Things” parties, and thought this was a great idea for a girl’s night in with all of […]
Simple, Affordable, Family Friendly Meals
Finding family-friendly meals that don’t break the bank and are easy to put together can sometimes be a pain, but don’t fear! Those kinds of meals do exist! I know it’s also easy to get into a rut and make the same things over and over again. That’s one reason I love the internet- it’s […]
Creating a Cozy Home for Winter
With shortened daylight hours and gloomy weather outside, it is easy to see why so many people are stricken with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the new medical term for what we used to just call “the Winter Blues.” How ever you go about dealing with your winter woes, whether it be an increase in Vitamin D […]
Fall into Crafts!
This is a great impromptu activity to do with kids when you want to fit in a quick project, it gets everyone outside and it is fun for both kids and adults. All you need are some leaves, blank customizable cards with envelopes, (go for the sale bins at craft stores!) foam stickers, glue sticks, […]