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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 […]

The George Observatory

A Celestial Getaway: The George Observatory

If you’re looking for a break from the duties of parenthood, the George Observatory might offer you the stellar night off that you need. A branch of the Houston Museum of Natural Science, this satellite facility with three telescopes offers various out-of-this-world activities for you to enjoy. Situated at Brazos Bend State Park, one hour […]

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How to Make Your Room's Focal Point Stand Out

Make Your Room’s Focal Point Stand Out

Whether it’s a fireplace, an intricate coffee table or even a television set, every living room needs of a focal point. Once the focal point is established, it is important how you arrange the remaining furniture around this piece, so that it can be admired from all angles. It’s recommended that larger furniture pieces be added […]

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Frozen Nutty Banana Nibblers

Frozen Nutty Banana Nibblers

It’s always a victory when parents discover a healthy alternative to their children’s favorite foods. These frozen nutty banana nibblers can take the place of the sugary ice cream treats that kids love so much!  Healthy, fun-sized, and easy to make, this recipe should be one for all parent’s cookbook! What you will need: -5 […]

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Personalized Mugs

Personalized Mugs

Personalize your own coffee mug! Just grab your favorite colored sharpie, a blank coffee mug, and get creative with your own cup design. It’s a great gift idea, or for keeping yourself! What you need: Have a coffee mug, white or any other lighter color that your design will show well on, and a sharpie. […]

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How to Best Use Patterns

How to Best Use Patterns

With all of the different patterns available in the world of interior design, using them interchangeably can be confusing. It’s hard to know which patterns go together and which patterns you should avoid pairing. This simple guide will help to eliminate perplexity and help you to decorate with patterns confidently. 1. Mix simple geometric patterns with florals. 2. Large-scale […]

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Vintners Own Winery

If you have a taste for good wine and a healthy sense of curiosity, come to Vintners Own Winery where you can satisfy both! On a tour guided by the Master Vintner, you will get to be a part of the full wine-making experience from hand-sorting grapes to bottling and labeling your own bottle of high […]

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Sam Houston Boat Tour

Sam Houston Boat Tour

All aboard the M/V Sam Houston for a boat tour around one of the busiest ports in the world! The Sam Houston Boat tour offers free 90-minute round-trip rides around the Houston ship channel for you and your child to learn about this highly functioning port. Leaving from the Sam Houston Pavilion, sightseers will enjoy […]

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Teddy Bear Toast

Teddy Bear Toast

When choosing snacks for our children, it’s important to consider nutritional value, but also to incorporate some fun! Clever creations like this one can help make those fruits and veggies more desirable for our little ones. Teddy Bear Toast is a great example! What you will need: -2 slices of wholegrain bread (or any bread […]

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Tips to Keeping Flowers Fresh

Tips to Keep Flowers Fresh

Who doesn’t love a great fresh flower display? Other than cutting the flowers’, stems and changing the water regularly, there are other tricks you can do to keep a bouquet looking and smelling fresh! – Create a grid with tape on the top of the vase if it is too large. The holes created by […]

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