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 […]
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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 Shows in Houston
One of the best parts about living in Houston is the arts scene. Even families can find world class music and theater to enjoy! During the holidays, kids and parents can enjoy these shows! A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas – November 20 – December 28 – Alley Theatre Lyle the Crocodile – November 22 […]
Los Trompos at Discovery Green
Discovery Green has art you can play on! The lawn near the playground is currently full of spinning tops! The temporary art exhibit, Los Trompos, will be entertaining families until March 22, 2016! These giant tops are covered in brightly colored cords and are mean for spinning. Kids and adults can sit and spin! While you […]
HMB and BKSC’s Halloween Costume Party!
Looking for a ghoulish good time with the family? Houston Mothers Blog and Big Kid Small City are hosting a Halloween costume party at Gallery Furniture Grand Parkway on Thursday, October 22nd from 5:30pm to 7:30pm! Everyone’s encouraged to wear their Halloween costume for some indoor trick-or-treating and spooky fun crafts at GF’s newest Grand Parkway […]
Mark Your Calendars for these Houston Fall Festivals!
Fall in Houston means cooler weather and lots of festivals! Mark your calendars for these family friendly event in and around Houston! 1.Greek Festival, October 1-4, 2015, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3511 Yoakum Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77006 Each year in early October is the Greek Festival in Montrose! This is the place to eat, drink, […]
Take the Kids to Discovery Green
If you are looking for fun in Houston, Discovery Green is a sure bet for good, kid friendly events. The Fall 2015 schedule is up and looks to be even better than last year! The highlights are below! Toddler Tuesdays: Tuesdays, 10:30am – September 1 through October 27 Story time and activities with your favorite […]
Cool off at a City of Houston Sprayground!
When I want my kids to go outside to play but they are complaining about the heat, we head to the nearest City of Houston Sprayground! These colorful splash pads have fun water features that the kids love. Whether they are creating games or imaginary worlds in the water or even if they are just […]
Recycling Children’s Clothing
I’ve got 4 kids and we have been so very blessed to have hand-me-downs for about 75% of their clothing. I really cannot even fathom how much money it has saved us. Even if you don’t have direct access to a free line of hand-me-downs (ours come mostly from cousins), there are so many ways […]
3 Road Trips for Families All Within 55 Miles of Houston!
Summer vacation with kids can be easy… Get away for a day or a week with any of these “stay-cations” within an hours drive of downtown Houston! 1. The Woodlands Resort, 2301 Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380 I had only heard of this resort for business conferences… but suddenly it’s the place for families […]