You'll know when it's here. You open the front door and the Houston humidity slaps you in the face. Your kids whine if you even suggest doing ANYTHING outdoors. Your poor dog looks at you with those sad eyes...
Oh, summertime. We love you and we are glad you are here. But as moms, we also recognize that it can be challenging :: new "routines" {or lack thereof}, fun activities that can become hazards in just moments, alllll...
The summer before fifth grade, I went to summer camp for the first time. I fell in love with it so hard that I devoted six summers in college and grad school to being a camp counselor. Our camp...
My daughter was an early walker. E started walking at around 10 months, and her little legs could barely keep up with the spirit inside her that was ready to fly, much less run. Now at eighteen months old, she's...
4th of July is exactly one week away, and thankfully in Houston there is no shortage of places to go or things to do! Being right smack dab in the middle of the week may result in more folks...
I thought this was going to be different. I thought I would be different. As a child, I was the girl who mothered baby dolls, who dreamed of little people calling me “Mommy” one day. I had no expectations that...
Did you know that Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the U.S.? I absolutely love the melting pot of cultures, languages, and restaurants that are all intertwined with a decidedly Texan twist. It has always been...
It was a typical Texas June afternoon. The sun was shimmering through the windows, and the air in our house was heavy with anticipation. I was helping my daughter get ready for her first date. I helped her pick...
“No Mama, that’s a boy toy! I want the Elsa microphone!”
In general, I don’t have many flashes of brilliance as a parent, but one of mine is that I have NEVER bought my kid a toy when she is...
Confession
I was THAT lady. You know the one I’m talking about: The childless woman whose imaginary children were perfection personified…who had an answer to every hypothetical parenting scenario…who worked with children and, therefore, KNEW ALL THE ANSWERS TO ALL...
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Family-Friendly Things to do in Houston this Weekend (April 26-28)
April brings forth sunny weather, outdoor activities, and unfortunately for some, bouts of illness and injury. In addition to allergies and sinus infections, respiratory...
