By Sunday, I’m usually exhausted and still have a million chores I’d love to have magically completed on their own, not to mention dinner. So I decided to whip out the slow cooker and let it do some of the work for me, and thus Slow Cooker Sundays were born! These lettuce wraps I adapted […]
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9 Tips to Dress-up a Small Bathroom
When decorating your home, a smaller bathroom may seem low on the priority list. With much bigger spaces to fill, such as your living room or master bedroom, those teeny bathrooms can be overlooked. With these 9 simple ideas for the smaller bathrooms in your home, you can easily give these little spaces some big personality! […]
E-mail Time Capsule
Being a parent today has its advantages, including the use of the internet to share our children’s most precious moments with our loved ones. One creative way to use this luxury is to create an e-mail account solely for your child. Throughout their lives, e-mail things like special pictures, notes, or funny stories from their childhood […]
Pasadena Strawberry Festival
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 […]
Houston Beer Fest
Being a mom is hard work, so it’s no secret that you deserve a day to yourself every once in a while. What better way to unwind and have a great time than a day at the annual Houston Beer Festival! With over 100 breweries showcasing their many delicious brews, you are sure to find […]
Car Toy Games
If your son is anything like mine he loves collecting cars, so I’ve incorporated them into our learning playtime. It’s time to bring the cars and trucks out and have some fun! Activity One: Have your child use their cars to form letters of the alphabet. “A” for Apple, “B” for boy, and so on and […]
How to Arrange the Perfect Spring Bouquet
Spring has sprung, which means that hundreds of beautiful flowers have begun to bloom! This presents the perfect opportunity to adorn your home with the elegance and fresh scents that these little beauties have to offer. Nothing can quite literally liven up a space better than a bouquet of fresh flowers, so using the following tips, […]
Outdoor Playpen Cover
Some of us like to take our children’s playpens outside and have our little one sit, play, and take naps in outdoors. But keeping our kids from throwing out their toys and bottles out, and keeping the bugs and mosquitoes away can be difficult with the open top playpen; as well as protecting them from the sun. Here’s one […]
Mommy’s Day at Trellis Day Spa
Wouldn’t you love a day of pampering and relaxation for Mother’s Day; an opportunity to get a moment away from it all and enjoy the calm? Then grab your girls and head to the Trellis Spa! Located in the luxurious Houstonian Hotel, this 17,000 square foot spa is like a dream come true. They have […]
Mother’s Day Flower Pens
This year make Mother’s Day more special with a cute flower pen craft everyone can do together. With very little supplies you and your family will be making these flower pens in no time. Supplies Needed: – Package of pens any color(s) – Silk flowers – Washi tape or green crafting tape – Construction paper, card stock paper, […]