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 […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Family Events
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 […]
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 […]
Spider Toast!
If your kids like spiders or not, they’ll love this fun 8-legged breakfast treat. Older kids can appreciate the detailed fractions in step 2 also!
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 […]
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 […]
Add Some Nature to Your Summer at Nature Discovery Center
Want to add some nature to your summer? Want to avoid the big museum crowds and get your kids excited about learning? Head to the Nature Discovery Center in Bellaire! This nature center is open to the public and has a playground, sandbox, trails and animals that you can visit any time. (Right across the […]
Kids Workshops at Home Depot
Perhaps you’ve heard that Home Depot offers free do-it-yourself workshops for adults, but did you know that they have kids’ workshops too? Stop by Home Depot in the morning on the first Saturday of the month and you’ll see a group of kids hammering away on their own personal projects! I’ve been taking my kids to these workshops […]
Where to Walk or Run with a Stroller in Houston
It’s January and the stores are full of exercise equipment so you can accomplish your New Year’s goals… but how are you going to run on a treadmill with a baby? Grab your stroller and head out to one of Houston’s many places to walk or run behind a stroller! Hermann Park – The Marvin Taylor […]
New Year’s Eve Poppers
This New Year’s Eve why not try something a bit different and make your own home make poppers for your children. They are easy and cheap to make with materials you might just have at home already. Have your children pop these open and enjoy the treat inside! We found this great idea from Repeat […]