Houston athletics for kids can be overwhelming. The choices are many. We know that involving kids in athletics is empowering. It teaches teamwork, perseverance, and how to reach a goal. But, one league is not necessarily fits-all. If you are ready to find your child’s fit check out our many options below in our comprehensive…
Fun with Phonograms Reading is all about the phonograms. There are so many theories out there and sight words absolutely have their place, but it all comes back down to being able to blend sounds together to make words. Two of the more popular systems out there are All About Reading & Spell to Write…
Road Trip, We’re Heading Even More South!!! One of my favorite places to head out of town is to Galveston. It’s close, it’s easy, and there are tons of options for a day trip. So, no need to try to do it all in one day! We’ve been hitting our southern sister city pretty regularly…
Being a Houston mom is a special kind of awesome – check out these moms, who are Houston Bloggers or Influencers for some inspiration. You’re raising your little ones in a vibrant, diverse city with endless possibilities for exploration, fun, and of course, a touch of Southern charm. But navigating the mommy world, especially online,…
Sweet and Stable Whipped Cream Ingredients Recipe Combine the cream sugar and extract. Whip the mixture to soft peaks then add the sour cream. If you under-whip it a little you can give it a final whip just before serving to get it to your desired consistency. If it will be traveling, chill it in the…
“The soup sings summer songs!” Today I’m feeling like eating summer and this Chicken Sin-Tortilla Soup from Cave Cookery completely fits the bill. It’s simple, it’s easy, and extremely versatile. You can even use that leftover meat that’s just sitting there in your refrigerator (it doesn’t even have to be chicken). P.S. just in case your Spanish…
Ain’t no Summer Like a Texas SummerCause a Texas Summer Don’t Stop… Razor Burn Razor burn and Buttne the dark side of living in yoga pants! Even my sweet, sweet husband has blasphemed to utter such nonsense as, “Why do women wear yoga pants everywhere?” BECAUSE THEY’RE AWESOME. duh. Also, because when I get up…
It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane…No, It’s A Plane If your kids love the airport or looking at planes or riding in planes or being outside and walking around looking at planes, this one’s for you. While I highly recommend the Lonestar Flight Museum, they don’t generally let you in the plane and proceed to…
I’m allowed to say this because I’m a mom, but Mother’s Day is a Hallmark holiday. Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Grandparents’ Day – all fake holidays. But, it is okay. Sometimes we need an excuse to remember to show our love, affection, and appreciation for those whom we love more than the world. Also, I…
Most of us are familiar with the expectations surrounded by the term ‘school.’ We picture a brick and mortar building, children sorted by age, a fair amount of seat work, a thirty-minute recess, a thirty-minute lunch, and homework. However, the landscape of education is changing and all of the major research supports anything but “regular”…
