January Family Book Club

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New Year, New Books – it’s our January Family Book Club! This month is going to be crazy busy and fun and exhausting and exciting and all the things! I hope you find some time to read along with us! The pick of the month is fantastic – The Maid, by Nita Prose. Molly is a maid, and yes, she get’s that joke. However, usually she is not so in tune with when people are joking at her or with her. In fact, social interactions are best conducted within a well-framed rule book. Unfortunately, her gran recently passed and was her best-friend and the oneRead More →

In: Book Club, Reading

It is time for the December Family Book Club! This month is going to be crazy busy and fun and exhausting and exciting and all the things! I hope you find some time to read along with us! The pick of the month is a quick read full of suspense, The Girl from Widow Hills by Megan Miranda. Being from Houston and it threw off major “Baby Jessica” vibes. If you are not from Houston (or a bit younger), Baby Jessica was a sensational news story of a little girl who fell into a well pipe. There was continuous news coverage of her rescue andRead More →

November Book Club | Picks for the entire family! @GreaterHoustonMoms

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The November Book Club has snuck up on us! These holiday times seem to make the days too short and the to-do list too long! In honor of our valuable time this month’s pick is on the shorter side. Moreover, it fits beautifully with the season as it should give you warm nostalgic memories of the first time you walked through the wardrobe and into Narnia! This month we are reading Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan. Where, we get to rediscover the magic of Narnia through a young boy who needs it and his older (extremely logical sister) who is determined to findRead More →

In: Book Club, Reading

The October Book Club welcomes you to real fall! (Unless you are here in Houston, then welcome to fall for a few days and then it will be hot an humid again and then it will be cold and rainy again and then it will be humid again and we repeat forever until it is summer). I am so excited for the promise of cooler weather. Something about it makes tucking in with a book so much sweeter! Don’t you agree? In honor of the season, the October Book Club pick is definitely a little on the creepy side. The Dollhouse, by Sara Ennis, checksRead More →

In: Directory Fall/ Thanksgiving, Family, Holidays, Kids & Teens, School Age Kids

My son loves scary stories. At age eight, we hesitantly introduced him to my favorite childhood scary books – Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. He was hooked! The two sequels were quickly added to the rotation…then we tapped out the library. Around this time, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was turned into a movie. And there he is. Harold. Right there on the cover. If you know, you know. But, if you don’t, let me tell you – Harold is hands-down the scariest story in all three books. It hits all the creep and is definitely the one to skip ifRead More →

In: College Bound, Education & Activities, Family, Homeschool, Kids & Teens, Preschool, School Age Kids

It is time for back to school, Houston! This time can be some of the most exciting and stressful times of the year. Especially these days when every day at school is not guaranteed – will we stay in person? Will virtual rear its ugly head? Who is ready to skip back to school and start homeschooling?! Kids have a lot to look forward to. They get to see friends again, maybe start at a new and unknown place, and (not to mention) new clothes, and shoes, and binders – oh, my! However, from the parents’ side, it is the “return of the routine.” RunningRead More →

In: Houston, Parks and Nature Preserves, Preschool, School Age Kids, Things To Do & Travel

It’s hot -are you sitting around thinking, “Where is a splash pad near me?” Good news! We have rounded up over 90 across the greater Houston area. There are splash pads and spray parks all over town. And, even better, most of them are free! Know before you go: Treat a splash pad like a pool – the same hygiene requirements apply. Always have unpotty-trained children wear swim diapers. And, like your favorite pool bathroom, use water shoes. Always verify splash pad operations and park openings and closings on their respective website before heading out. It is not uncommon for splashpads to be down forRead More →

In: Family, Kids & Teens, Lifestyle

‘Tis the season for school graduation! April and May get very busy and some of the best celebrations during this season are graduations. It is amazing to see the culmination of years’ worth of intentions and efforts result in such amazing accomplishments. And, what better way to celebrate than a graduation ceremony? School graduations are a way to bring family and friends together to celebrate. Ready to party? It is now that you need to decide which type of celebration you will host and what types of invitations should you send. What Type of Celebration? Graduation celebrations typically follow the schedule of ceremony then reception.Read More →

In: #MomLife, Fashion and Shopping, Lifestyle

Congratulations on that baby bump – now it’s time to find some maternity clothes! Some moms will try to make it through without buying any. But, more than likely, you will get fed up with trying to fit into things and just want something comfortable – even if you will only wear it for a few months! It is time to go shopping. (spoiler: those maternity jeans will probably still fit you for a little while after the baby is born – do not be afraid to put maternity clothes in your hospital bag) That being said, you do not want to break the bankRead More →