In our next installment of delicious ways to get your kids excited to eat their veggies, we bring you deliciously smoky Brussels sprouts with bacon, garlic and shallots. As a kid, my own dad told me Brussels sprouts were gross! But of course he thought they were, people used to just boil these delightful tiny cabbages […]
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Popsicle Snowflakes
With Christmas a little more than a week away, there is no better way to ready your home than with some decorations crafted by you and your little ones! These snowflakes we found on Crafty Nest are practically mess free, fast and easy to make. What’s great is that you can leave these up a […]
The Showboat Drive-In Theater
This place is perfect for families to come out and enjoy movies in the family car. The sprawling Showboat Drive In complex has tickets available for purchase as you pull up the driveway. You can pull in and park facing the appropriate screen (The Showboat has two HUGE screens on either side of the concession […]
An Evening in Historic Downtown Houston
The historic district of downtown Houston can often overlooked in favor of hot nightlife areas like as Montrose and Midtown. But you can have a romantic night viewing right in the former town center. Here are some ways to enjoy a gorgeous date night in the original centerpiece of our beautiful city. Rent a Horse […]
How to Decorate for the Holidays on a Budget
With all of the money you spend during the holidays on gifts, food and travel, it can be stressful trying to scrape together extra cash for decorations. You want your house to look amazing and festive when family and friends come over, but somehow skip spending a fortune. We searched the internet for the best cheap decorating […]
Hot Cocoa
This Christmas season, instead of buying pre-made hot cocoa mix, why not try this recipe from Honey and Fitz with the family. It’s easy to make and is full of chocolaty flavor, perfect for sipping while watching movies and waiting for Santa! Ingredients: – 6 C. Milk – 1 Can of sweetened condensed milk 14oz. […]
Edible Christmas Trees
Get everyone into the holiday spirit with this fun Christmas treat! This might get their hands a bit messy, but believe me the smile and looks on their faces are all worth it! Plus, who doesn’t love a Christmas themed candy dessert? Supplies: -Ice cream cones -M&M candies -Chocolate chips -Sprinkles -Twizzlers (the Pull and Peel […]
Waterworks Education Center
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 […]
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 […]