529 Plan: the New Rules…and Why you Need to Know Them!
Big changes came to the 529 Plan in 2018. How does it affect your family? Here we delve into what a 529 plan is and how you can use it to benefit your children.
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Memorable Mother’s Day Brunch for All Houston Moms and All Budgets
Mother’s Day Brunch list updated for 2024 Brunch the Best Meal of the Day! Brunch is the best. And, it is officially one month away! So, if you are trying to make the mother in your life feel special this is the meal to show you really care. It’s a middling meal so you can…
The Best Online Schools for Your Home Learner
Online schools are becoming a great source of support to the homeschool community. Whether you are new to homeschooling, looking for help in subjects you don’t feel confident in teaching or just need a change, an online school may be a valid option for your learners. What is an online school? It is basically what…
February Garden Care
Oh man, does my yard look rough – time for Houston February garden care (applies to all of Zone 9)! I want to get out there and start hacking. If you are like me you have to restrain yourself. Step away from the hedge trimmers and pruning shears…but soon. Check out the Farmer’s Almanac, our…
Jerry Matheson Park (a.k.a. Tomball’s Tire Park)
Old School Park Big Time Fun Matheson is one of our favorite parks! It is named for Jerry Matheson, Tomball’s longest-serving councilman. The play structures have an old school vibe since they are all built out of wood but the park is very well updated and maintained. At first, you make think typical castle but…
Book Club | 2018 Winter List (a.k.a. 6 Excuses to Stay Home!)
Nothing burns like the cold. George R. R. Martin, A Game of Thrones It’s cold – as if I needed another excuse to stay in and read! This winter in Houston is being especially wintery (excuse my technical jargon). It is so cold. My nose is cold. My toeses are cold. I’m so cold. If…
Gifts for Homeschoolers – 20+ Ideas!
Gifts for homeschoolers can be a lot of fun to buy. Typically, homeschoolers travel outside of the mainstream in wants. Since they are not around a ton of like-aged kids the peer-pressure element tends to lessen. The desire for name brand clothes and shoes seems to be a bit less (my kids wouldn’t know the…
Wow! Weiss Energy Hall!
Weiss Energy Hall 3.0 is here! Remember waaaaay back? In like, 1995 when you were writing a paper in Microsoft Word? And, there was a little animated paper clip who would pop out to make sure you were on track?! Yeah, that was the old Weiss Energy Hall at the Houston Museum of Natural Science….
Holidays
The holidays in Houston are a great opportunity to get out of the house, out of your ‘burb, and even out of the city. You don’t have to go far to find something to do or see. Here is our round-up of the best places to celebrate the holidays in Houston. Holidays in Houston Festivals…
A Day in the Life of Mom | Halloween Edition 🎃
It’s Halloween. The Astros are in the World Series. I’ve tried pretty hard so far to make sure the bar is set pretty low. We didn’t decorate until last week and that is just because I had to finally get that costume box out of the attic. We were really just looking for a robe….