Road trips are not a new thing for us. Packing up the SUV for a long voyage is our forte. But traveling during a pandemic is not. The 12 hour drive from Houston to our family lake house at the...
I can't say I'm entirely surprised to find us back in quarantine {not that my family ever really left}; after all, hearing the news that the state would reopen back in May felt something akin to standing on the...
If you are like my family, with the closure of playgrounds and community pools so far this summer, you might be moving hiking, or “walking in the woods” as my toddler says, to the top of your outdoor activities....
Typhoon Texas Waterpark in Katy is a great destination for Houston families looking for cool summer fun but who are also concerned about safety.
You're Never Too Old!
This week my kid turned 13. I knew that a "traditional" birthday party...
By every possible objective measuring stick, 2020 is a dumpster fire. The past three months have been rough, and there's not much on the near horizon to look forward to. So when there's anything to give us any anticipatory...
Splish, splash, splosh! Typically, Houston’s notorious summer heat sends us all jumping, cannon-balling, and diving into the nearest swimming pool. This summer however, many public pools and splash pads might be closed or have limited access. What can a...
If you by chance caught my family and I on the Today Show recently, you probably heard me framing up the problem we are all feeling after 2+ months of quarantine. From a 30-minute interview came a 20-second sound bite...
I miss my people, y'all. I regret turning down all of those social invitations that happened pre-quarantine. I miss my friends, the moms from the preschool class, and my bunco group. I even miss Estella, the lady at Chick-fil-A that...
While we are all missing real in-person events, we can take comfort in knowing that creators across the world are hosting virtual events. Here in Houston those events are up and running, stronger than ever.
In the month of May,...
Gone for now are the gatherings at the playground and in each other’s home. No more school for big kids or preschool for the littles. In their place are online classrooms and virtual playdates. And both of those have...
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...
