It's New Year's Day. A day for fresh starts and new beginnings. A day for turning over a new leaf and changing habits in our lives that might need a little tweaking. My Facebook newsfeed is already filling with...
I'm not sure about you, but I have a HARD time putting away my Christmas cards - much less THROWING them away! They are so special to me. I love to walk by the wall that I display them...
For most of the kiddos around the greater Houston area, today is the last day of school before holiday break. After school today, they will be given the much anticipated gift of time away from homework and tests to...
Our Cookie Baking Tradition
Growing up in Houston, we never had family close by. All of our grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles lived out of state. It was always nice to travel and see them, which we did every Thanksgiving,...
Tiny Hands Forever
Starting a New Tradition
I always knew that when I became a mom I would create family traditions for my family. Growing up, I didn't have many traditions, and it makes me sad that I really don't have...
Gingerbread Houses
Growing up, Christmastime in my house {Sarah's} meant many exciting things, but the one I looked forward to the most was our annual Gingerbread House decorating party! You see, my mother didn't do holiday entertaining half way. Everything...
Amateur Acting on Christmas Eve
I come from what most would consider a pretty large family. Growing up we always spent Christmas Eve with my mom's side of the family and Christmas day with my dads. Some of my most...
Stockings Hung with Care
Before Addy came along, the youngest person I spent Christmas with was like 17. We just didn't have many kids around. So in order to get into the Christmas spirit without actually having to do too...
Wow! Jenn had some AMAZING activities to really bring the holidays to life with the little ones in Part 1 of this fun series yesterday. Not sure how I will ever be able to top that, but I'll make...
People keep mentioning how short the season between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day is this year, and as we check day after day off the calendar, I might just agree. After traveling 'home' to Louisiana for a Thanksgiving with...
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...
