It is time to plan all the things to do in Houston this weekend and throughout the week! Houston is home to cultural attractions, eclectic and fun events, as well as a wealth of seasonal activities. Stay in the know for all things H-Town by following us on all the…
Houston Homeschoolers have a problem – there are almost too many opportunities for our kids! Sometimes it makes it hard to just get the work done when you can be out of the house everyday experiencing the world! Homeschooling in Houston means we are never short on places to go…
Free museums in Houston are a thing and if you are traveling this summer (or any time of the year) keep reading! And, PIN or bookmark this for future reference. Houston is hot in the summer and rainy in the winter. You will definitely want to beat the weather by…
Let’s talk typing! Many people now consider it a more essential skill than handwriting (and especially cursive – but that is an entirely different discussion!). All schools eventually administer some kind of typing, keyboarding, and/ or word processing course. Even if you homeschool learning efficient keyboarding is essential. While many…
Earth Day in Houston is a celebration of conservation, the outdoors, and family-friendly fun. All around town museums, groups, and attractions are putting together events and festivals for families. Spring is generally a gorgeous time to be out and about in Houston and what better reason than to celebrate the…
The Outdoor Education Center (OEC) at Camp Olympia is a way to bring your students’ STEM learning into a real-world hands-on environment. Situated in the Piney Woods of East Texas on Lake Livingston, the Outdoor Education Center at Camp Olympia is a beautiful, unique learning environment that both students and teachers rave about.
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…
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…
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…
Castles are cool. And, that we have one in our backyard is extra awesome. From Houston, you can arrive at the drawbridge of Newman’s Castle, in Bellville, Texas, in just over an hour. We took our scout pack and hit the road. The castle is just outside of Bellville heading…