In: Family, Featured, Gift Guides, Gifts for Him, Holidays, Lifestyle, Projects, Crafts, & DIY

Ready to celebrate Father’s Day and the guy in your life who keep everything moving along?! Whether you go all out or have a simple day, it is always the right day to be nice to someone and let them know they are appreciated, loved, and you want to see them on a regular basis – and, if you need an annual reminder, Father’s Day is here for you.  So, Sunday, June 19th is this year’s reminder to tell the guy in your life that you are glad he’s been a part of your world.  If you like to seal it with a gift, then,Read More →

In: Directory Spring/ Easter, Education & Activities, Family, Holidays, Houston

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 planet? While Earth Day is a great reminder to be cognizant of our impact everyday is a great time to find a way to green up your routine. Volunteering is another great way to give back and set the right tone for your family. Even better, some of the Houston area volunteer needs are inRead More →

In: #MomLife, Directory Winter/ Christmas, Holidays, Lifestyle, Parties

Ready for Galentine’s Day?! Whether you are single or paired up Galentine’s is a day to skip all the drama of Valentine’s Day and show your girlfriends how much they mean to you! What is Galentine’s Day? Galentine’s Day is celebrated the day before Valentine’s Day on February 13th (thank you, Leslie Knope). It is a day to celebrate with and for all the amazing women you surround yourself with. Is it the best made up holiday? Absolutely, fabulously yes! via GIPHY How to Celebrate The best thing about made up holidays is there are few rules (show your ladies some love) and the focusRead 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, Directory Summer, 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 →

pinata cake

In: Directory Winter/ Christmas, Holidays

Move over hot cocoa bombs, piñata cakes are here! Or, you can have your cake and drink your bombs too! Plus, they are here just in time for Valentine’s Day. What are Piñata Cakes? Sadly, there is no actual cake in a piñata cake – but, there is so much more fun! Piñata cakes are a hard decorated shell of chocolate filled with treats. Nearly always they are delivered with a mallet for cracking! What is especially fun is the fillings can be customized to suit. Generally you see an assortment of candy and toys but if you work with your baker you can haveRead More →

advent

In: Directory Winter/ Christmas, Holidays, Homeschool, Preschool, School Age Kids

Advent is the beginning of a season of anticipation and delight! The celebration of the coming of Christ’s birth. Beginning December 1st Christians across the world will begin to countdown to the day of Jesus’ birth. There are a lot of options for your countdown from chocolate to stickers. We love those but sometimes we want to delve a little deeper. This year, we have updated our 2014 Advent activities to be more streamlined, easier to use, and budget-friendly. You can enhance it with the suggested gifts or simply focus on the season. The suggested gifts are all things that will be easy to findRead More →

The different types of food on a thanksgiving day table spread in an article about holiday heartburn

In: Health, Holidays

Even if you’re not a “foodie” most people look forward to indulging in the culinary delights of holiday time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. This  means that even people who are typically disciplined eat too much in one evening, eat rapidly, imbibe amounts of alcohol they are unaccustomed to, and consume foods that may not be part of their regular diet because “tis the season.”  While nobody likes a medical grinch, there are ways to have gastronomic fun without paying the price with holiday heartburn. Dr. Niket Sonpal, an internist and gastroenterologist at Touro College of Medicine, shares his tips for having your holiday cake andRead More →

Halloween-themed science experiments

In: ...with/for Kids, Family, Holidays, Kids & Teens, Projects, Crafts, & DIY

Need something ‘fall-y’ to do with the kids? Try these easy and fun Halloween-themed science experiments from IDEA Lab Kids. They are sure to keep your little monsters engaged.  Between the start of the school year and the holidays, it seems like time flies. Juggling work, your kids’ schedules and all of their activities leaves very little time to plan fun projects, let alone projects that will teach your kids a thing or two about science.   Luckily, there are many fun and fuss-free Halloween-themed science experiments you can bring to the (kitchen) table to tickle your kids’ fancy and their brains. The best part? YourRead More →