Everyone knows that when you pick your own berries – they just taste better! Now imagine the warm sun coming down on you and your children as you taste the strawberries you’ve just picked – how the warm sticky flavor hangs on lips and fingers. After strawberry picking, one of your little ones mentions they […]
If you have picky eaters, you know exactly what I am talking about when I say that dinner time can be all out war. You want your kids to eat healthy, but your kids refuse anything that doesn’t resemble a McDonald’s meal. You don’t want to have to discipline your kids, or deal with a […]
Houston is a great place to be for summer with an abundance of activities for you to enjoy with your whole family! Hockley Park is one option when searching this great city for a place to spend the day having fun. Located at 28515 Old Washington Road, near 290 and Grand Parkway, this park offers many […]
Summer is here and the sun is hotter and brighter than ever! Time to keep that sunscreen on hand. Many of us walk out the door and don’t even think about putting sunscreen on. Or we’re in a hurry, need to get to our destination and forget to apply it. We should all think safety […]
The first Saturday of every month is Hands-On Houston, an event hosted by the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft that invites you and your family to join them in a free craft activity hosted by local artists! This month on June 7th the featured craft is felted soap, and artist Barbara Kile, a fifteen-year felt expert, will […]
Come celebrate Memorial Day with the whole family at Kingwood’s Free Kid Fest! Taking place on May 25, this festival will feature tons of games, water slides, crafts, a bungee jump, pony rides, live music by local schools, and many more activities for the kids to choose from. It’s all at Kingwood’s Town Center, located at […]
It’s finally strawberry season in Texas, and Pasadena is celebrating with their 40th Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival! Taking place on May 16-18 2014, this fun-filled festival includes live musical entertainment, a BBQ cook off, magic shows, stunt acts, and much more! You and your family can witness the world’s largest strawberry shortcake, and even indulge […]
The arrival of spring means warmer weather, and more time spent outside. If you and your family like to enjoy the pleasures of nature, a backyard campout is essential this spring or summer season. Use the following 5 tips to plan your night in the great outdoors! Before you set up camp, take a hike through […]
The essence of nature can provide a therapeutic relief from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. At the Cockrell Butterfly Center, you will find a unique and living nature habitat for you and your children to enjoy. This vast three-story habitat is filled with various tropical plants and over 60 different species of some of the […]
As parents, it’s important that we educate our children on different cultures and why the tolerance of their individual customs is so crucial to a harmonious world, especially in such a culturally diverse city as Houston. At the Houston International Festival, your child can learn first-hand some of the great traditions that exist within these […]
