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Dry January: Rethinking Mommy Wine Culture

Anyone else kind of love Dry January—or at least enjoying the perks, from better sleep to glowing skin? Mommy Wine Culture—the idea that motherhood is hard and wine takes the edge off—has become pretty prevalent. And while both of these things are true, we all know...

Meet a Houston Mom: Meet Erin Kaplan of Krantz Luxe Group, Compass

Hello Erin, where are you from originally and how long have you lived in Houston? I am a native Houstonian.  Which means I’ve been here approximately 40 years minus my college years in Austin and a short stint (less than a full year) in Florida working in Disney...

4 Tips for Doing a January Whole30!

Mom of one and Whole30 founder and CEO Melissa Urban says a January Whole30 requires a little planning, and prioritizing. “It’s January, and lots of folks are still under the incorrect assumption that making multiple New Year’s resolutions it the best way to create...

Celebrating Lunar New Year in Houston, Year of the Horse 2026

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, marks the start of the lunar calendar and is celebrated by families around the world. In 2026, we welcome the Year of the Horse, all about energy, movement, and fresh starts. Here in Houston, the...

Meet a Houston Mom – Meet Dale Volpe of Styled By Dale

Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in Houston? Most originally from Dirty Jers, but like so many of us, I considered myself a New Yorker. Houston for 11 years. Child(ren) and Age(s)? One daughter, Candace, she’s 8 and lovely One thing people...

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