Designing on a budget has never been easier with origami crane birds. If you are looking for a less conventional way to spruce up a room, check out this origami bird wall, and how to video. You can coordinate colors, patterns and paper textures. The possibilities are endless! Send us your pictures of your design budget ideas! […]
It’s summer break and we have a lot of fun to pack in before the kids go back to school! Since Houston is so big, we’re breaking our things-to-do list down to 5 must-do-things in each part of town. Here are the 5 things to do in Downtown Houston, before Summer 2014 kicks the bucket! 1. Enjoy Discovery […]
This easy activity is a great way for your child to develop fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, and practice tying their shoes! You can create a practice shoe with items you might just have at home already. If not, you can find them at your local dollar store and Wal-Mart. We adapted this idea from […]
Being a mom is more than a full time job and it’s hard finding time to squeeze in a fitness routine, but it certainly should be a priority! As the saying goes, your body is your only place to live, so if not for yourself, be healthy for your family! Here are five helpful tips […]
There is no other summer activity that is more classic than the lemonade stand! The best part about a stand is that while it’s affordable and entertaining, your child can learn basic math, budgeting and entrepreneurship as well. Give your younger children the task of making the lemonade. This allows them to practice their measuring skills. Let them […]
Thank you to all of the wonderful parents and children who attended our Mommy Meet Up at the North Freeway Gallery Furniture location today! We would also like to send a special shout out and thank you to Jill from BigKidsSmallCity and Sara of the Houston Mothers’ Blog! Over 200 children and their families attended and we […]
Our Mommy Meet up with BigKidSmallCity is in full swing here at 6006 Gallery Furniture! All of the stations are packed with mommies and kids having an awesome time! We couldn’t be more happy with the turn out! What could be better than true hands-on fun? We are making crowns and tackling some serious coloring […]
A trip to Moody Gardens in Galveston will make the kids feel like they’re on a vacation! There are three pyramids packed with things to see, from a Discovery pyramid, to Aquarium and Rainforest pyramids that contain shows, birds, monkeys, sharks, penguins, exotic plants, artifacts and so much more! The park is essentially broken into […]
Although spending time with your children can create some of your most precious memories, it’s important to sometimes call the babysitter and take a night to yourself or with friends. In Houston, one great way to do this is at The Paint Pub! Even without any artistic experience, The Paint Pub is a great place to […]
This simple Thai inspired noodle dish is a wonderful way to introduce new cuisine and culture into your families diet, and it’s delicious! I found this gem on A Beautiful Mess, and made my own tasty version. This recipe serves two typically, so you’ll need to double the measurements when cooking for more. Ingredients: 6 […]
