The Golden Nugget Lake Charles is an easy two and a half to three-hour drive from Houston. Its proximity makes it a popular destination for Houstonians and Texans alike. But, what about as a family destination? We recently were able to tag along and scoped out all the pros and cons of heading to our…
Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping. Gertrude Stein Houston is home to so many great Holiday Markets. They start early (think October!) and can be over before you know it! So to keep you on track we have the round-up of all the Houston area Holiday Markets. Grab…
Perhaps it is called fall because you can so easily fall into shopping mode!? When school starts we are on the lookout for good deals on school supplies and new outfits.? As we settle into our routines focus shifts to the holidays. The savvy shopper knows that you do not have to wait for Black…
September garden time! We are so close to being able to head back outside and enjoy our yards…just after all these fall storms pass! Now is the time in to add some color to your September garden. We have such a nice long growing season that you will get your money’s worth with fall plants….
Hey look, it’s raining! It is that time of year again – Houston Hurricane season!? Instead crossing our fingers and hoping we are fortunate enough to make it all the way to the later alphabet before we feel any real impacts of the tropical season now is time to focus on preparing. Hopefully, your hurricane…
I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for. Georgia O’Keeffe Art for art’s sake! Art for the children’s sake! We are blessed with a city brimming with art. To help your little one channel their inner Matisse find them…
We are fleshing out a new page in our Homeschool Directory just for those taking it to the next level (last level?) – high school. Check it out and if you know of any great additions feel free to leave a comment or drop us an email. Thanks! How to Homeschool High School – Resources…
HOMESCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL Time to homeschool high school! As our young homeschoolers turn in to older homeschoolers their needs change drastically. And, that means it is time for the parent/ teacher to evolve too. Now you are the parent, teacher (that actually needs to assign grades), guidance counselor, and college admissions consultant. Fortunately, students tend…
The list of college essentials student need is long and prolific and, usually, quite repetitive. If they are in a dorm you need XL Twin sheets, a shower caddy, and earplugs (in case you end up with a roommate with an aggressive snoring problem.) Once you get past the basics there are few other items…
Greater Houston Moms loves hearing about events for Houston families! If you would like to let us know about an event or activity for possible inclusion in our calendar please fill out the form below. To share a class/ activity or camp please visit the links. We curate our calendar to be of interest to…
