Like everyone else in our country, the past few weeks have brought drastic changes to my family's lifestyle. We are accustomed to spending the majority of our days away from our home, at work and school. Typically, we cook...
For many of us, memories of our childhood summers stir up warm and fuzzy feelings inside. Memories of long pool days, lack of schedules, sleeping in, playing outside, and family vacations flood our minds. I used to live for...
When I was a girl, we spent countless hours playing outside. My mom's favorite thing to say was, "If you're not bleeding then you better not come back inside!" {The 80's were fun, weren't they?!} Anway, one of our...
I love to read. Some of my earliest memories involve running into the tiny bookstore at our mall and begging my mom to buy me "just one more book." The bookworm in me evolved from Berenstain Bears to Sweet...
Internet safety and security is an important topic for parents raising children in today’s digital world. Children today are what are sometimes referred to as Digital Natives. Digital Natives are people that are born into the world of technology,...
Ahh, the New Year. A time for reflecting, goal-setting, and... watching TV?
Let me explain. I've been thinking about the reading goals I create every year around this time. I usually set a goal for the number of books I...
Confession :: I am addicted to social media. I think in headlines, hashtags, and 140 characters. It is a real obsession.
I find myself checking my Facebook at red lights, and zoning out in bed with my spouse, both of...
Can you believe October came and went so fast? I have a feeling I'll be thinking the same thing in a few minutes when it's December!
Our last book club meeting was a lot of fun. Thank you to all...
My sister told me that on her first day working at a summer camp she encountered a little boy who was enjoying his midday snack of a chocolate pudding cup. As all 5 year olds do, he ended up...
No one likes to imagine the unimaginable, but taking steps to secure your home can give you both peace of mind and preparation should a disaster strike.
A home is the sanctuary we retreat to after a long day of...
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Family-Friendly Things to do in Houston this Weekend (April 26-28)
April brings forth sunny weather, outdoor activities, and unfortunately for some, bouts of illness and injury. In addition to allergies and sinus infections, respiratory...
