Hard to believe it, but Valentine's Day is right around the corner! But don't worry - there's still plenty of time to book that babysitter and plan for a dinner for you and your main squeeze.
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Last year's winter brought several ice days where schools were closed, events were canceled, and some businesses even shut their doors due to ice in Texas. Yep, most Houstonians just don't like driving on the slippery roads, and honestly, are we all...
I am an overpacker, and I thrive on feeling prepared. When it comes to kids, I especially want to be prepared because you never know what could happen - and I like to keep the crying and fussing to...
“Life is an adventure, and there is no script. I see something in ordinary moments. I believe that perfection comes not when you are dressed perfectly and wearing lipstick – but in little moments and interactions that make up...
Oh, gift baskets! To this Southern girl, there is absolutely nothing sweeter than throwing a few of my favorite things into a basket and giving my dear friends a gift. Whether it's a baby shower, a birthday, or even...
Welcome to Bump Diaries – a pregnancy series on Houston Moms Blog! Becky is expecting, and here she will share her journey – the good AND the ugly – with all of you. It is sort of like an homage to...
Shortly after my mom died, I found myself in a bookstore on the self help aisle looking for answers. It was there I first saw the word "motherless." I remember it stinging. I remember feeling a little bit of...
Let's start with a universal truth :: PEOPLE SAY DUMB THINGS. We all know it. Especially as moms. We have all received the comments that made our jaw drop, or stirred up our angry mama bear, or made us...
After taking a short hiatus from our Big Fun at The Little Gym series for the holidays, we have to say - both our kiddos {and ourselves} are missing that chance to play and connect BIG time! I mean, just look...
As a mother, I am the number one influence on my daughter's body image. Not the un-read fashion magazines spilling out of the basket next to our couch. Not the scantily clad models plastered on the windows of the...
Houston Guides + Resources
Pro Tips for Having a Great Day at the Houston Zoo
Updated April 2024
One of my favorite family friendly attractions to visit in Houston is the beloved Houston Zoo. Find us there several times throughout...
