Vicky Y
Water Play for Days: Keeping Cool this Summer
Updated July 2025
Splish, splash, splosh! Typically, Houston’s notorious summer heat sends us all jumping, cannon-balling, and diving into the nearest swimming pool. But sometimes,...
Got Hungry Kids? We Have Kids Eat FREE Solutions!
Updated June 2025
We rarely went out to eat when the kids were young. It was such a hassle trying to keep tabs on everyone....
Houston Experiences as Gifts: 20 Ideas to Create Family Memories
A similar scene plays across homes all around the country on Christmas morning; children wait impatiently while the grownups prepare their coffee and find...
10 Reasons Why You Should Raise Your Kids in Houston
Houston has been getting a bit of positive press over the last few years. Renowned publications like Forbes, Travel + Leisure, US News, and Time...
Struggling with Mother’s Day Dread: It Goes Deeper
Oh no, I just saw an ad for “cute gifts any Mom would love” and my stomach dropped. May 14 is coming up and...
The Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Go With Grace
If you’ve read the articles or seen the memes, then you know about the millions of people who had a grueling time trying to...
Houston Health Department Offers On-Campus COVID-19 Testing for Students and Staff
Spring has sprung and everyone seems to be out and about again with sports, activities, and travel. It’s been nice for our family to...
Via Colori Chalk Art Festival in Houston is Back!
As winter turns to spring in Houston, my family and I are ready to get out and enjoy all that the city has to...
Sienna Hosts Fun and Free Toddler Fair for Families
As we welcome springtime to Houston, families have lots of reasons to be out and about again. There’s always something fun going on in...
My Fear of “Ching-Chong-Kung-Fu” Almost Derailed Chinese New Year Forever
It’s the Year of the Tiger! Happy Lunar New Year!
Every year we get together with extended family for a boisterous feast. We eat traditional...