Every April, the world changes to light things up blue for Autism Awareness Month. This year, as the world battles COVID 19, Autism Awareness Month has taken a bit of a backseat and understandably so. I'm not trying to...
Being a teenager is tough. This period in a young person’s life brings about many changes, both physically and emotionally. It can also be challenging for their parents. This week marks a national initiative called Teen Week, to raise...
We are in the midst of history during this quarantine. Sometimes it is hard to see the historical significance of what is going on in our world, but with something as significant as the COVID-19 quarantine we know that...
My earliest memory of my daughter Olivia's {2006} love for food is when she was about 2 years old. Fruit gummies were her favorite snack, as well as yogurt melts - the little drops of fruit flavored yogurt that...
During this weird homeschool, stay at home, quarantine time, educational apps and websites are very important to keep the kids busy. We have compiled the best list of apps you can download on your kids' devices, which makes you...
Let’s face it: the absence of routines and predictability is the epitome of scary for kids {and if we’re really being honest, all of us}. Since our last Book Club book was all about parenting secure kids, I've had these...
There is a blueprint for success that many of us have been conditioned to believe is the only legitimate and surefire path to a glorious future and financial stability. Many of us have also been conditioned to pass that...
This is one of the bad times, but we must be there for each other in these times. I think that the hardest thing about staying inside is not being with my friends. You are probably at home staying...
I am writing this on March 23, 2020, which marks the 21st day that I have been out of school. And let's just say that things escalated very quickly. COVID-19 canceled school. This has given me time to catch...
School Breakfasts, I Salute You!
You guys, this week is National School Breakfast Week, That may not seem noteworthy, but as a mom who counts it a miracle when we can get out the door in time for school, I...
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...
