Can kids learn math while taking a bath? If you get a set of bath shapes, or draw shapes on the tub wall, your kids can learn a lot! I use an old set of bath shapes to talk to my kids in the tub. Here’s a whole bunch of the ones I use: Use these […]
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Cool off at a City of Houston Sprayground!
When I want my kids to go outside to play but they are complaining about the heat, we head to the nearest City of Houston Sprayground! These colorful splash pads have fun water features that the kids love. Whether they are creating games or imaginary worlds in the water or even if they are just […]
Easy Math Game to Combat Boredom (and Challenge Your Child’s Brain)
Do you ever get stuck too long in a waiting room with your kids? Here’s a nifty little game that takes 41 cents and a piece of paper. Supplies: 41 cents – one quarter, one nickel, one dime and one penny Three “spots” – grab a random piece of paper and draw lines to divide it […]
The Best Backpacks for Elementary School Aged Kids
The kids are heading back to school and we’re gathering up supplies. Last year I bought a backpack that ripped the first week of school. The year before that, I ordered a backpack… and it was too small to hold a folder. This year I decided to ask Houston parents for their backpack recommendations, and […]
The Best Money Saving Websites for Back to School Shopping!
The back to school supplies are on the store shelves… but how do you get the best deal without driving all over Houston? Lucky for us, there are other parents doing the hard work of scoping out the deals! Here are the best websites to follow to find the best deals in the store and […]
Recycling Children’s Clothing
I’ve got 4 kids and we have been so very blessed to have hand-me-downs for about 75% of their clothing. I really cannot even fathom how much money it has saved us. Even if you don’t have direct access to a free line of hand-me-downs (ours come mostly from cousins), there are so many ways […]
3 Road Trips for Families All Within 55 Miles of Houston!
Summer vacation with kids can be easy… Get away for a day or a week with any of these “stay-cations” within an hours drive of downtown Houston! 1. The Woodlands Resort, 2301 Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380 I had only heard of this resort for business conferences… but suddenly it’s the place for families […]
5 Math Phrases to Use in Your Everyday Life
Did you know it’s pretty easy to integrate math words into conversations? Here are 5 math phrases and words along with ways you can use them. Addition – combining the values of two numbers into their sum “The dog is a nice addition to the family. You know, ‘addition’ is a math word – we’re […]
Add Some Nature to Your Summer at Nature Discovery Center
Want to add some nature to your summer? Want to avoid the big museum crowds and get your kids excited about learning? Head to the Nature Discovery Center in Bellaire! This nature center is open to the public and has a playground, sandbox, trails and animals that you can visit any time. (Right across the […]
Social Artworking at a Painting Party!
There are loads of these new painting party places popping up all over town. It’s a mom’s dream night out! Leave the kids with dad. Bring your favorite beverage and a handful of friends. Get ready to get socially artsy. The best part – you get to show your style full-out! My sister hosted her birthday party […]