It’s safe to stay we invaded Gallery Furniture last night during our HMB and BKSC Meet Up! We munched on pizza and cake, got creative, ran around at the indoor playground, and saw our favorite GF animals. The craft station was a flurry activity, with plenty of masks fashioned and worn! There were also crayons, […]
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Delicious Groot Cupcake Tutorial
If you have kids then you’ve probably already seen Guardians of the Galaxy. Twice. The movie has become wildly popular since its release and has added a plethora of new superheros to your children’s list of favorites. One of our favorites – and the one who has seen a lot of publicity and toys is […]
Running the Bases at Minute Maid Park
The only thing better than an afternoon at Minute Maid Park, watching the Houston Astros, eating popcorn and playing at the stadium’s playground, is running the bases after the game! After Sunday games, kids ages 5 to 14 are invited to run on the very same field as the profession baseball players! Under the the […]
Learning Shapes with Craft Sticks
Your child’s youngest years are the most crucial time to begin teaching them the basics. This craft will allow your child to have fun building shapes, while simultaneously learning the geometry behind them, such as how many sides they have and their names. Let them do this activity independently, but stick close by to lend a hand […]
How to Handle the Stressful School Year
Back to school can be a stressful time, with the whole family having to get back into the mentality of go, go, go instead of those laid back summer days. If you have kids that are participating in school sports and extra-curricular activities, it can mean you have even more of a confusing schedule. You […]
After School Meet Up at Gallery Furniture!
We’re teaming up with Big Kid Small City and Gallery Furniture once again for an amazing after school Meet Up. If you didn’t have a chance to stop by during our summer Meet Ups now’s the chance! On September 19 at 5:00pm, we will have the opportunity to rule the store! We will see the […]
Things to do at the Houston Zoo!
Of course the Houston Zoo is the place to go if you want to see exotic animals, but did you know it offers so much more? Have you ever crawled through a tunnel surrounded by piranhas? Head over to the Natural Encounters building and check out the see-through tunnel that lets you go right through […]
Not Your Normal Spice Rack
If you’ve been stuffing all of your spices onto shelves in the pantry, or leaving them out on a counter like myself you’re in for a real DIY treat. I just completed this cute spice rack idea from A Beautiful Mess; all your spices and seasonings are clearly labeled – with the labels facing […]
Preparing Your College Student Financially
You may have children that are starting their first year at college away from home. This can be a time for them to experience great growth and life skills, including financial independence. Katy Hopkins, for U.S. News, wrote some useful tips for sending your kids off to school with the right jumpstart to manage their money […]
Learn to Lindy Hop with Houston Swing Dance Society
There’s a major resurgence in the dance scene right now of classic swing dancing to jazz music. The most popular swing jazz dance to come out of the 1930s and early 40s is known as Lindy Hop and it’s still being danced regularly today by the Houston Swing Dance Society. They are an all volunteer-run […]