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Easy Frozen Yogurt Treats

Easy Frozen Yogurt Treats


July 28, 2017    Houston Mothers

Kids love cool treats, especially during the Houston summer! This is a great way to help your kids stay cool and encourage healthy eating. This snack is great because not only is it healthy, but you can easily customize it! By using favorite shapes and flavors, kids will love these treats. Plus the entire family […]

Tips for Healthy Snacks

Tips for Healthy Snacks


May 5, 2017    Houston Mothers

Healthy Snacks Your famiy will love! It’s no secret that kids love to snack, and as parents it is important that you help them make the right choices when it comes to the food that they eat. Healthy snacking can incorporate important vitamins and nutrients into their diets, while simultaneously curbing their ever-growing appetites, so […]

Re-Grow Vegetables at Home

Re-Grow Vegetables at Home


April 7, 2017    Houston Mothers

It’s hard to keep kids’ attention for long projects, or even movies – but you can bet that if you have a plant that promises to change and grow over time they will be excited to hop up every morning and go check it out. The best part about these cool tricks we found on the […]

St. Patrick’s Day Family Events


March 10, 2017    Sara Hickey

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 […]

Is Your Elementary School One of the Best in Houston?


February 3, 2017    Sara Hickey

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


January 27, 2017    Sara Hickey

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!


January 20, 2017    Sara Hickey

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 […]

TV Time May Cut Your Children’s Sleep Short


January 6, 2017    Sara Hickey

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


December 30, 2016    Sara Hickey

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


December 16, 2016    Sara Hickey

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


December 10, 2016    Sara Hickey

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 […]

Christmas Eve Surprise Box

Christmas Eve Surprise Box


December 9, 2016    Houston Mothers

The holidays are a time when families come together, celebrate the season, and make memories that are cherished forever. This year change things up and start a new family tradition! Create a Christmas Eve Box to surprise your children. This Christmas Eve Surprise Box contains (you can add in different treats depending on the age […]

Waterworks Education Center

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 […]

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Top Gifts for New Parents

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 […]

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Favorite Things Party

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 […]

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Simple, Affordable, Family Friendly Meals

Simple, Affordable, Family Friendly Meals

Finding family-friendly meals that don’t break the bank and are easy to put together can sometimes be a pain, but don’t fear! Those kinds of meals do exist! I know it’s also easy to get into a rut and make the same things over and over again. That’s one reason I love the internet- it’s […]

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Creating a Cozy Home for Winter

With shortened daylight hours and gloomy weather outside, it is easy to see why so many people are stricken with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the new medical term for what we used to just call “the Winter Blues.” How ever you go about dealing with your winter woes, whether it be an increase in Vitamin D […]

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Fall Cards

Fall into Crafts!

This is a great impromptu activity to do with kids when you want to fit in a quick project, it gets everyone outside and it is fun for both kids and adults. All you need are some leaves, blank customizable cards with envelopes, (go for the sale bins at craft stores!) foam stickers, glue sticks, […]

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DIY Winter Body Scrub

Houston is by no means a frozen tundra, but it can sure feel that way with the cold winds and sporadic winter temperatures all season. Other than busting out the heavier moisturizer when my skin starts to feel dry, I also like to give myself a soothing winter full body scrub (I try to do […]

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Pop Shop Holiday Festival

Still need to get some holiday shopping in and want to support your local Houston artisans and crafters? Pop Shop Houston is hosting their annual Holiday fest at the end of the month and will be showcasing tons of different and amazing items from local Houston artists that you can purchase just in time for the […]

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Holiday Stove-top Potpourri

The scents of the season will make your whole home smell festive. This very simple Hello Newlywed Life stove-top potpourri recipe can help you and the family get into the holiday spirit! What you will need: – 3 clementines or oranges, quartered – 2-3 sprigs of rosemary – ½ tsp of pumpkin spice – 3 cups of water – ½ […]

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