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Your Family Friendly Guide to the Houston Rodeo
Houston, TX during the livestock show and rodeo is the perfect family getaway with tons to do for both parents and kids — bbq contest, horse show, trail rides, carnival and so much more. Plus, the concert line-up this year is beyond amazing with Luke Bryan, Cardi B,...
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Fertility & Prenatal Nutrition Counseling
By Nicole Fennel, MS, RDN, LD, CLT. Preparing the female body for pregnancy ideally begins during the reproductive years long before pregnancy is actually achieved. However, because many pregnancies are not planned, it is important to always be primed and in optimal health to carry a baby as the first few weeks after conception are when a fetus is at highest risk for birth defects.
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The Press Pause Project: CBD Products Created By Women, For Women
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about CBD—aka Cannabidiol, or one of the chemical compounds found in the Cannabis Sativa plant. Health benefits being discussed for products infused with CBD include reducing anxiety, depression, pain and insomnia—without the...
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Eyelash Extensions: The Perfect Addition For Busy Moms
The mornings usually start when my 2-year-old son awakes around 6:30 am or even earlier if the dog starts barking at the first signs of dawn. If I’m lucky, I can swig a cup of instant coffee before being thrown into high gear dressing my two young sons, making...
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Rainy Day Oatmeal Cookie Recipe by Houston Mom & Chef Catherine Rodriguez
This rainy Saturday calls for the perfect Oatmeal Cookie recipe by renowned pastry chef Catherine Rodriguez
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Meet A Houston Mom – Meet Jennifer Metzler of the Fashionable Maven
As a blogger, I have met so many kind and helpful women in Houston! I love how everyone shares information with each other as well as advice for women who are starting out their blogs. I have been able to learn so much about blogging by putting myself out there and going to events or reaching out to other bloggers on Instagram. Most of the women I have reached out to are so friendly and it really feels like community over competition. Which I love so much!
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Conscious Kids : Teaching Children the Art of Yoga by Hope Wills of Sama Yoga Houston
What if we taught kids to tune into their bodies and breath? Yoga offers children the opportunity to take control of their responses to stimuli and stress and to practice compassion for themselves and others.
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Galentine’s Day Houston – Ladies, Lets Make a Day Out of It!
Happy Galentine’s Day! A day to celebrate all of our wonderful female friendships, near and far!
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Upping your Wine & Chocolate Game this Valentine’s Day with Houston Mom Keri Henry
I think it was December 26th when I saw the first Valentine’s Day chocolates infiltrating the aisles of Walgreens after a quick stop to grab a four-pack of 5 Hour Energy to survive the rest of the Christmas break with my kids. I have not met one human that...
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Meet A Houston Mom – Meet Alyssia Aguilar, Founder of The Lofty Mom
Houston has been so welcoming! I literally have been on mom duty 24/7 and have only been able to get connected through social media outlets with other women. I have great appreciation for my Latina roots and was really excited after joining The Houston Latina Bloggers Group! It is filled with entrepreneurs, bloggers, and Latinas who support one another! Thru them I have been able to build my name as an illustration artist.
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Camp For All Hosts The 1st Annual Over The Edge Event In Houston
Camp For All was founded in 1993 by two Houston physicians and a parent who lost a child to cancer. Their vision was to create a radical place where children and adults with challenging illnesses or special needs could have life changing experiences in a barrier-free...
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Are Your D.I.Y Valentine’s Cards This Easy?
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and if you don’t want to send your kids to school empty-handed, below are some cute DIY ideas that are light on your wallet and your sanity. You might already be a super crafty mom (like some of my friends), and so this blog post...
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Things To Do In February Around West University Place Houston – By Kelley Austin
While February may be the shortest month of the year, there are a lot of celebrations and observances packed into it including, American Heart month, Black History month, National Bird-Feeding month but my favorite is the month of Love and Valentine’s Day! February is...
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Stay Loyal to Local : Bellaire Business Association’s New Initiative
The Bellaire Business Association, in conjunction with West University and Southside Place businesses, want local residents to know about the wealth of goods and services available in our neighborhoods. Shopping local has so many benefits… When you shop local, you are buying products and services from your family, friends, and neighbors…
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Meet a Houston Mom – Meet Gloria Manu of ‘Best In Variety’ Activewear
“I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with my Master of Healthcare Administration/Informatics (MHA) Degree and have been practicing nursing full time for the past 16 years. I am the owner of Best in Variety, an online store that provides women with unique, high-quality active wear. I work with some of the most prominent vendors/manufacturers in the activewear industry. “
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Super Bowl Artichoke Jalapeno Dip
This artichoke jalapeño dip falls in the category of “healthyish.” Full of artichoke hearts and pickled jalapeños, it’s creamy enough to feel indulgent. Use water-packed artichoke hearts, not the ones marinated in olive oil. Fresh lemon juice and good quality...
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Life As A Masterpiece – Cathy Christen Book Signing
Book Description Time is a limited resource. We all only have a certain number of minutes, hours, and days to turn our dreams into reality. Stop wasting precious moments, and start putting your mind, body, and spirit into achieving your full potential. After a car...
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Houston Party Glamour this Saturday!
Houston Party Glamour is an exhibition that brings together the best entrepreneurs linked to the magical world of children’s celebrations: decorators, cake and cookie bakers clothing, accessories, toys, educational institutions, children’s camps, photographers and much more.
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Tips for Houston Moms to Stay Organized in the New Year with Method31
Now that we have almost made it through the first month of the new year, it’s the perfect time to check in with yourself and to confirm that your resolutions are still functioning in high gear. Many moms mentioned that one of their biggest goals for 2019 was to get (and stay) organized throughout the year.
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Meet a Houston Mom – Meet Dr. Sheekha Sethi
I take pride in knowing we are growing with this community. It was also important for me to be a part of a practice that has been a significant part of Houston’s fabric and therefore is a part of Houston’s legacy. Cohen Eye Associates opened their doors in 1949 and we will be celebrating our 70th anniversary this year!
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Your Family Friendly Guide to the Houston Rodeo
Houston, TX during the livestock show and rodeo is the perfect family getaway with tons to do for both parents and kids — bbq contest, horse show, trail rides, carnival and so much more. Plus, the concert line-up this year is beyond amazing with Luke Bryan, Cardi B, Santana, Kings of Leon, Panic! at the Disco and More! Favorite Hotels: Hotel Zaza, Marriott Marquis Houston, Hotel Granduca (if you decide to go without the kids!) The new(-ish) Marriott Marquis is close to theDiscovery Green, a great park that always has its own activities...
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Fertility & Prenatal Nutrition Counseling
By Nicole Fennel, MS, RDN, LD, CLT. Preparing the female body for pregnancy ideally begins during the reproductive years long before pregnancy is actually achieved. However, because many pregnancies are not planned, it is important to always be primed and in optimal health to carry a baby as the first few weeks after conception are when a fetus is at highest risk for birth defects.
read more
The Press Pause Project: CBD Products Created By Women, For Women
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about CBD—aka Cannabidiol, or one of the chemical compounds found in the Cannabis Sativa plant. Health benefits being discussed for products infused with CBD include reducing anxiety, depression, pain and insomnia—without the psychotropic effects associated with smoking marijuana. Recently, we heard about The Press Pause Project, a line of CBD rich products made for and by women. Their mantra—asking women to “take a moment and press pause”—spoke to us, as did their line of organic, fully-tested and...
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Eyelash Extensions: The Perfect Addition For Busy Moms
The mornings usually start when my 2-year-old son awakes around 6:30 am or even earlier if the dog starts barking at the first signs of dawn. If I’m lucky, I can swig a cup of instant coffee before being thrown into high gear dressing my two young sons, making breakfast, packing lunch and trying to get us all out the door to be on time for school at 8:00 am. Waking up early to spend time in the mirror hasn’t been built into my morning routine because I stay up late after my kids go to sleep so I can work on my blog, West...
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Rainy Day Oatmeal Cookie Recipe by Houston Mom & Chef Catherine Rodriguez
This rainy Saturday calls for the perfect Oatmeal Cookie recipe by renowned pastry chef Catherine Rodriguez
read more
Meet A Houston Mom – Meet Jennifer Metzler of the Fashionable Maven
As a blogger, I have met so many kind and helpful women in Houston! I love how everyone shares information with each other as well as advice for women who are starting out their blogs. I have been able to learn so much about blogging by putting myself out there and going to events or reaching out to other bloggers on Instagram. Most of the women I have reached out to are so friendly and it really feels like community over competition. Which I love so much!
read more
Conscious Kids : Teaching Children the Art of Yoga by Hope Wills of Sama Yoga Houston
What if we taught kids to tune into their bodies and breath? Yoga offers children the opportunity to take control of their responses to stimuli and stress and to practice compassion for themselves and others.
read more
Galentine’s Day Houston – Ladies, Lets Make a Day Out of It!
Happy Galentine’s Day! A day to celebrate all of our wonderful female friendships, near and far!
read more
Upping your Wine & Chocolate Game this Valentine’s Day with Houston Mom Keri Henry
I think it was December 26th when I saw the first Valentine’s Day chocolates infiltrating the aisles of Walgreens after a quick stop to grab a four-pack of 5 Hour Energy to survive the rest of the Christmas break with my kids. I have not met one human that actually buys their Valentine’s loot IN DECEMBER. I am literally still secretly throwing away all that cheap/nasty Halloween candy that’s still above my fridge used to bribe my kids in dire “Put your shoes on NOW” situations. In a world where we have to...
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Meet A Houston Mom – Meet Alyssia Aguilar, Founder of The Lofty Mom
Houston has been so welcoming! I literally have been on mom duty 24/7 and have only been able to get connected through social media outlets with other women. I have great appreciation for my Latina roots and was really excited after joining The Houston Latina Bloggers Group! It is filled with entrepreneurs, bloggers, and Latinas who support one another! Thru them I have been able to build my name as an illustration artist.
read more
