Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and the Houston area is loaded with events celebrating the big day. Traditionally, St. Paddy’s Day festivities are geared towards adults and focus on local pubs and drink specials. However, the city also hosts a number of family-friendly activities for all ages. Houston’s […]
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Is Your Elementary School One of the Best in Houston?
Data analysis site Niche recently released a ranking of Houston’s top 30 public elementary schools. The site looked at data from the Department of Education and surveys from both students and parents to compile the ranking. Factors like test scores, teacher quality, school culture, and diversity influenced each school’s placement on the list. Where are […]
Instagram to Follow: Fully Raw Kristina
Looking for some food inspiration? We suggest a local food expert with an inspiring Instagram! Whether you’re a vegan or not, you should check out Fully Raw Kristina. Filled with recipes, stories, and other uplifting content, her social media pages are worth the follow. Leading a raw food, vegan diet, she is a Houston local and […]
Family Adventure at Space Center Houston!
Since its opening day in 1992, Space Center Houston (SCH) has seen over 18 million visitors walk through its doors. Within its 250,000-square-foot educational complex, Space Center Houston provides a fun and engaging environment for education. Let your family explore their interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. With both permanent and traveling exhibits, there’s […]
Fun Winter Activities for the Family
There’s a lot to do in and around Houston this winter. Besides the holiday festivals, concerts, and exhibitions and events, plenty of additional family activities are happening around town. Here are just a few. Galveston Restaurant Week When: Jan. 7-22 Galveston is known as one of the best Summer getaway spots, but it is also […]
TV Time May Cut Your Children’s Sleep Short
When life is hectic, it can be tempting to place a child in front of the TV for a few hours to give yourself a much needed break. But, a recent study suggests that TV time could be hindering your child’s sleep. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health and Massachusetts General Hospital found […]
Staycation at Home Instead of Travelling
Whether it’s floating down a canal in Venice or discovering that secret beach in Maui, we all have our dream vacations. And while swimming through a private lagoon in Tahiti may remain only a dream, there are more than enough other vacations you can take with your family — and you don’t even have to […]
Holiday Recipes to Make With Your Kids
Holiday cooking and baking are always filled with cheer — except when you’re stuck in the kitchen all alone. Here are some simple holiday recipes to help you get the whole family involved in preparing for a celebration: Reindeer Cinnamon Buns Recipe Add a festive twist to your holiday breakfasts. All you need is a few […]
Holiday Festivals for the Family
The holiday season is here, and there are plenty of things to do in Houston to celebrate. Whether you enjoy viewing festive light shows, sitting around a campfire, perusing ice sculptures or going to a holiday concert, there’s something for everyone this time of year. With so much going on in the city, here are […]
Celebrating your anniversary with kids
Your anniversary is a time to celebrate your romantic relationship. While it might be nice to have the afternoon or evening to yourselves, sometimes it just doesn’t work out that way. Whether you can’t find a babysitter or you want to get your kids involved in your outing, there are plenty of family date-night ideas […]