If you drive through the Rice Military neighborhood you might see an unusual sight: the Beer Can House! Located at 222 Malone, this Houston landmark was created by John Milkovisch starting in 1968. He spent the next 20 years working on it and it’s now part of the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art. You might be wondering […]
Author Archive | Houston Mothers
St. Patrick’s Day Meet Up!
And it’s all FREE to those that get a spot! To sign up, simply head over here and fill out the form at the bottom. If you get a spot, bring your kids to Gallery Furniture on Tuesday, March 17, at 3:30pm. Gallery Furniture is at 6006 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77076. The event is FREE. Make […]
Houston Rodeo 2015
March in Houston means one thing… It’s time for Rodeo! Grab your cowboys and cowgirls and head to NRG Park before March 22! Here is what you need to know before your adventure: You can visit the Livestock Show and Carnival without going to the Rodeo and Concert. If you don’t want to see the rodeo/concert, […]
Top Picks for Things To Do for Spring Break!
From March 7-22, 2015, for 1 week each, Houston-Area school districts will be on break. Here are our top 6 picks for things to do for Spring Break in Houston! Houston Rodeo – NRG Park -March 3-22 Hands-On Houston – Houston Center for Contemporary Craft -March 7 FUNomenal Festival – Discovery Green -March 7 Musical Adventures of […]
Kids Workshops at Home Depot
Perhaps you’ve heard that Home Depot offers free do-it-yourself workshops for adults, but did you know that they have kids’ workshops too? Stop by Home Depot in the morning on the first Saturday of the month and you’ll see a group of kids hammering away on their own personal projects! I’ve been taking my kids to these workshops […]
Having a Baby without Breaking the Bank
Oh, baby! Those little bundles of joy can cost a small fortune, and that’s just getting them home from the hospital! After having 4 children, I have found a few ways to lessen the financial strain in different areas. What is the first thing most women want to buy when they *suspect* that they maybe, […]
Valentine’s Day Fun
Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we have ways for you to celebrate, no matter how little your sweet Valentines are, or how much time you have alone with your very first Valentine. To celebrate with your first Valentine (the one you knew before the kids arrived) visit Downtown’s […]
Celebrate the Chinese New Year!
Celebrate the Year of the Goat! The Lunar New Year is Thursday, February 19th and Houston is joining in on the festivities. From February 7th to the 28th, celebrate the Chinese New Year all over town! Creation Station Lunar New Year: February 7th, 1:00pm-3:00pm at the Asia Society Take the kids to the Lunar New Year Workshop. Here you can […]
Easy Steps to a DIY Penny Floor
Have you recently considered new flooring for your bathroom or kitchen? Instead of tile or wood, what if you created a floor made completely out of pennies? This fun project from Homedit allows you to create your own design for your floor or even the backsplash in your kitchen. You can do a interesting pattern or […]
Roasted Pepper Tartine
The tartine is a beautiful open faced sandwich that is commonly served in small cafes in Paris as a delicious afternoon snack. These are great to make as after school snacks for kids, or something gorgeous you can serve to friends when they come over. I prefer to just sit outside with a glass of wine and […]