Amanda’s Picks
West University Mom’s Holiday Guide
Welcome to the West University Moms Holiday Guide. We didn’t want to miss an opportunity to shine a spotlight on some of the very special local businesses amongst our community that work tirelessly for all of us. The local shops, stores, and businesses of...
Why We Love Parry Botanicals
You might have noticed, but we have become big fans of Elizabeth Parry and her all-natural beauty line, Parry Botanicals. Elizabeth lives right here in West U with her husband and three-year old son. We sat down with her recently to pick her brain about...
Mom Life Just Got Easier
Moms — we have some BIG and exciting news to share! To further our commitment of giving moms the gift of time, we are pleased to announce the launch of The Local Moms Network app.
The Local Moms Summer Reading Picks
There is nothing quite like relaxing just by yourself with a refreshing beverage and a good book! The Local Moms Network has rounded up some favorite picks for an enlightening summer read. Happy Reading! I Say My Name Years ago,...
The Magic of Music – It’s Never Too Early to Expose Children to Music
Our family has been enjoying Prelude Music classes since we moved to Houston a few years ago. Our older son Mattias was 3 at the time, and reveled in the wonderful instruments, songs, and dance of the Music Together seasonal collections. I was pregnant with Emilio...
Children’s Winter Gear Reinvented
Ok, so we technically could have used all of these products during last week's unusual freeze in Houston, but for all of those winter travel destinations, packing the right children's gear can turn any trip into an adventure! Light-up rain boots, animal hats with a...
Science Says Kids Who Become Great Leaders Have Parents Who Teach Them 8 Things
All the extremely successful people I know -- and all the great leaders I know -- are exceptionally good at persuading other people to follow them. (Maybe that's why Mark Cuban says knowing how to sell is the one skill everyone needs to be successful.) But being...
Amanda with West U Moms featured on Mindful Living Podcast
Last week West University Moms was interviewed by Ashley Marie and Bea from the Mindful Living Podcast about Sunday rituals, tips and tricks to make a smooth week ahead for the family and for the sake of a mom's sanity. West U Moms reached out to many moms in our...
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