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Meet a Houston Mom | Meet Anna McKay of Parent Pivot
The Houston community has been amazing. The highly talented stay at home moms returning to paid work who will change our community for the better energize me in Parents Pivot. The men and women in the Houston business community, especially the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce who have shown so much interest and support.
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When Was The Last Time You Cleaned Your Appliance?
To stay at our healthiest, we all try to treat our bodies well. When we’re keeping on top of that goal, we’re working out regularly, fueling up with the right foods, sleeping enough and getting checked out at a yearly physical. And just like keeping a maintenance...
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Amanda with West U Moms sits down with Social Graces Social Club
Social Graces Social Club visit with friend and Houston Chapter Host Amanda Vlastas of @westuniversitymoms. Click Here for...
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Meet Houston Mom Amy Malkan | Local Artist, Speaker and Author
I love getting to know the people of Houston, they have been very instrumental in my business. Plus the diversity of talents is amazing, Houston is an inspirational city!
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Three Different Mouth Guards Recommended by Houston Dentists
With a new school year right around the corner, we all know what that means; sports! Before your child starts a new season, now is a great time to learn about mouth guards and the importance they play in your child’s active lifestyle. Did you know that dentists...
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4 Back to School Lunchbox Tips and Inspiration
This summer flew by, as it does every year. This week has been a flutter of conversations including new teachers, carpooling and kids lunchboxes!! Normally, most of this would worry me, but this year, I am actually EXCITED about the last topic –...
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Safety Programs for Non-Verbal and Special Needs residents in West U and Bellaire
The West University and Bellaire Police Departments have launched two new safety programs for special needs residents in response to a local moms dedication to implementing a safety net after her son went missing a few months ago in Bellaire.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Opens Registration for After-School Programs for 2019-20 School Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston is now offering registration for its after-school programs at 23 different clubs in the Houston area, beginning Aug. 26 and running through the school year. Youth ages six to 17 are eligible for the program, which runs from 3...
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Navigating the “Stranger Danger” Conversation
As soon as our kids are old enough to make conversation we instill in them the fear of talking to strangers while at the same time, expecting them to be polite and friendly with others. I personally find it a struggle – not wanting to offend people but also...
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Houston Spotlight: Grey House River Oaks
DISCOVER GREY HOUSE Experience a living experience like no other. Grey House Apartments is a unique community of luxury apartments in the heart of River Oaks District, one of Houston’s signature destinations. Living in one of our one, two, and three-bedroom homes...
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Meet a Houston Mom | Meet Suniti Barua of Idea Lab Bellaire
I was so impressed with Idea Lab Bellaire after my son participated in their summer camp recently, that I was compelled to talk to the owner, Suniti Burua, a Houston mom, to see how she got started and what her inspiration was. Read a brief summary of our one-on-one...
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West U Moms Tour of Doorstep Digital’s New Office
When my parents sold my childhood home in California a few years ago they sent two gigantic boxes of memories to Houston which were a mix of loose images, discs, documents and a few discolored photo albums. After two years of housing these boxes in my garage, I...
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7 Ways To Get Your Child Ready for a Great School Year
Advice from a School Social Worker By: Heather Alden, MSW, LICSW With the school year just around the corner, school social workers are offering ideas and strategies for parents that you can incorporate into their summer to get you child ready for a great school year....
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Meet a Houston Mom | Meet Margaret Vinson of Martha Turner Sotheby’s
Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Margaret Vinson, mother of two, and learned how she uses the power of positivity in her personal and professional life, as a Top Producer at Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty. Margaret is ranked in the top...
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Jennifer and Karen’s Summer Travel and Book Reviews
We love to travel and we love books, but they don’t always happen at the same time. The reality of mom life. Visions of reading under a pool cabana while staff tends to the children sounds lovely, but thats not what happens on our vacations. Like many of you, we’re...
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Houston Restaurant Week 2019
Houston Restaurant Weeks is the largest annual fundraiser for America’s largest food bank, the Houston Food Bank.It’s a month long dining extravaganza featuring specially priced lunches, brunches and dinners at restaurants from The Woodlands to Galveston, Texas. HRW...
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Houston Spotlight | Little Matt’s in West U
This kid-friendly restaurant is a West U favorite with perks that include a back-restaurant arcade room, a front-counter candy shop, donation-based wine for the adults (they do not have a liquor license) and an amazing nonprofit that helps childhood illnesses.
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Si-Nails pen from ISDIN
As moms, life can be pretty rough on our nails. Between wrangling (and cleaning up after) kids, scrubbing dishes and constantly washing our hands, our nails go through a lot on a typical day. Not to mention the effects that other factors like hormones,...
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Houston Spotlight: Ouzo Bay Restaurant
Now open in Houston’s River Oaks District, Ouzo Bay channels the Greek islands with a menu highlighted by fresh seafood flown in from around the world set in a beautiful space adorned with an oceanic blue palette, whitewashed grapevines, coastal accents and lush greenery.
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Discover Sugar Land’s Sugar Packets!
Amanda from West University Moms teamed up with me to explore all the fun kid-friendly spots in Sugar Land and we took advantage of the fabulous Sugar Packets deal! Basically, the Sugar Packets are like a city-pass for Sugar Land and with the Museum Pass, you get...
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Meet a Houston Mom | Meet Anna McKay of Parent Pivot
The Houston community has been amazing. The highly talented stay at home moms returning to paid work who will change our community for the better energize me in Parents Pivot. The men and women in the Houston business community, especially the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce who have shown so much interest and support.
read more
When Was The Last Time You Cleaned Your Appliance?
To stay at our healthiest, we all try to treat our bodies well. When we’re keeping on top of that goal, we’re working out regularly, fueling up with the right foods, sleeping enough and getting checked out at a yearly physical. And just like keeping a maintenance routine helps a body stay at peak performance, our appliances do best when treated with a little TLC, too. As you put together your “back to school” to do list, consider cleaning your appliances—doing so could save you time and money because they’ll run more efficiently and last...
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Amanda with West U Moms sits down with Social Graces Social Club
Social Graces Social Club visit with friend and Houston Chapter Host Amanda Vlastas of @westuniversitymoms. Click Here for...
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Meet Houston Mom Amy Malkan | Local Artist, Speaker and Author
I love getting to know the people of Houston, they have been very instrumental in my business. Plus the diversity of talents is amazing, Houston is an inspirational city!
read more
Three Different Mouth Guards Recommended by Houston Dentists
With a new school year right around the corner, we all know what that means; sports! Before your child starts a new season, now is a great time to learn about mouth guards and the importance they play in your child’s active lifestyle. Did you know that dentists recommend mouth guards for both high impact sports and non-contact or recreational sports alike? This includes everything from basketball, football, lacrosse, rugby and even sports like gymnastics, skateboarding and mountain climbing. The importance of a guard seems evident and here’s...
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4 Back to School Lunchbox Tips and Inspiration
This summer flew by, as it does every year. This week has been a flutter of conversations including new teachers, carpooling and kids lunchboxes!! Normally, most of this would worry me, but this year, I am actually EXCITED about the last topic – lunchboxes… because the boys and I have spent the past few months learning about healthy food options, seasonal fruits and veggies and discovering local sources. I learned that the more I got them involved, the more excited they were to eat. As the school year begins just days away, I...
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Safety Programs for Non-Verbal and Special Needs residents in West U and Bellaire
The West University and Bellaire Police Departments have launched two new safety programs for special needs residents in response to a local moms dedication to implementing a safety net after her son went missing a few months ago in Bellaire.
read more
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Opens Registration for After-School Programs for 2019-20 School Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston is now offering registration for its after-school programs at 23 different clubs in the Houston area, beginning Aug. 26 and running through the school year. Youth ages six to 17 are eligible for the program, which runs from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Photo courtesy Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston. HOUSTON, August 7, 2019 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) announces registration is now open for its after-school programs at 23 different clubs in the Houston area,...
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Navigating the “Stranger Danger” Conversation
As soon as our kids are old enough to make conversation we instill in them the fear of talking to strangers while at the same time, expecting them to be polite and friendly with others. I personally find it a struggle – not wanting to offend people but also making sure they know not to talk to the “wrong” people. We don’t want to give them nightmares, but also don’t want them wandering off with anyone who offers them a treat. No wonder we (and they) are confused. As a mom with concerns, I’m sharing two great...
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Houston Spotlight: Grey House River Oaks
DISCOVER GREY HOUSE Experience a living experience like no other. Grey House Apartments is a unique community of luxury apartments in the heart of River Oaks District, one of Houston’s signature destinations. Living in one of our one, two, and three-bedroom homes means experiencing the ultimate lifestyle surrounded by ultra-modern amenities, high-end décor, and iconic designers. We welcome your pets, too! Located in the Uptown area, River Oaks District is home to the upscale iPic Theaters and world-famous fashion brands like Dior. Living in...
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