Lifestyle
A Few of the Best Dog Parks in Houston
We recently became empty-nesters (it happens quickly so enjoy while you can) with a Freshman at LSU and a Sophomore at Rice University. What do you do when you become empty nesters? You get a dog! My husband and I were blessed to rescue our 1-year-old Mondo from the...
Spring Is Here: Get Ready to Show Some Skin
As the cornerstone of every good skin care regimen, practicing proper sun protection is the most important thing you can do to prevent photo-aging and pigmentation issues. In most places spring brings with it higher UV index levels. So make sure to use a high quality...
Is Your Home Making You Sick? A conversation with Ed Kampf of Hygienitech Solutions
Did you know there are hundreds of different strains of germs, bacteria, and mold circulating in our homes causing odor and health issues? The EPA informs us that 6 out of every 10 homes are sick, meaning they are hazardous to our health. The EPA created a new term called Toxic Home Syndrome.
Four Simple Steps to Organize Anything
Simply Maven’s Jane & Ashley (Houston’s first Platinum Certified KonMari Consultant) help their clients reclaim space, time, and peace of mind through 1-on-1 Organizing Services & DYI Online Programs. Visit their website to schedule a complimentary...
Date Night at Home Ideas
This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. A regular date night out is a great thing, if you can make it happen. As any good therapist (or Instagram meme…) would say, the foundation of your family started with your relationship, so keeping it strong...
Black History Month – Books and Activities for Kids
In February, schools and churches throughout the U.S. commemorate Black History Month with special activities for kids. Did you know that Black History Month was established in 1926? What better way to celebrate and teach your kids about Black History Month than with...
Dayforward: The Way Life Insurance Should Be
All opinions expressed in this paid testimonial are proudly our own. We would like to introduce you to a brand new company in Texas that is building their brand around family financial security. We are so excited to share this company with you because they are...
Why West U Moms Love Houston
Over the last two years, dozens of interviews with local mamas like you are posted right here in the Meet a Mom archives. As part of that interview process, we asked how the Houston community has been instrumental in getting them to where they are now and how it has helped them thrive. To remind you all just how much YOU LOVE HOUSTON, we’ve rounded up some of your greatest answers from 2019.
Historically Low Rates – Consider a New Home or Refinance!
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses the low mortgage rates (excerpts). This chart shows 30-year rates since the mid-1970s and, I will be honest with you, as often as I look at it, it still amazes me. From a peak of over 18 percent in the early ’80s,...
New Years Resolutions
Setting intentions for the New Year, whether it be for health, motherhood, marriage or even work, can be inspiring and help you reach new goals. But keeping them, of course, is the hard part. We turned to two experts, therapist Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW, and Yale...
20 Children’s Christmas & Hanukkah Books They’ll Love!
This story was provided by The Local Moms Network Contributor Rosemary D’Urso, aka LibraryMom. December is here and that means it’s time to break out the holiday books! Whether filled with a heartwarming storyline, engaging characters, or gorgeous illustrations, each...
Best Social Distancing Activities in Houston
If you want to spend time outdoors exploring the stunning city of Houston, check out our hand-picked list of the best social distancing activities in Houston. Make the best of the City With No Limits with our curated suggestions to safe outdoor activities. Go enjoy...
ROCO to Create a ‘Virtual Soundtrack’ in Collaboration With the Buffalo Bayou Partnership for the Buffalo Bayou Trail System
With ‘ROCO on Buffalo Bayou,’ the ensemble curates miles of trails along Houston’s waterway with site-specific audio streams of ROCO’s past performances, accessed via posted QR codes. The music selections, chosen specifically for 40 trail stops highlighting the...
Exploding Pumpkin Science Activity
Learn all about cause and effect as your child experiments with an exploding pumpkin in this engaging fall activity! Get the whole family involved with this simple science experiment that is a fun and exciting way to combine Halloween and science. In this...
A TIMELESS CLASSIC: CLEBURNE CAFETERIA SERVES COMMUNITY SINCE 1941
The Storied Houston Restaurant Remains Local Favorite for Fresh, Homemade Food HOUSTON (SEPTEMBER 2020) – Cleburne Cafeteria, a family-owned restaurant specializing in homestyle cooking using only the freshest produce and ingredients and homemade desserts, has stood...
Visiting McHugh’s Tea Room in Bellaire
After hearing a ton of neighborhood buzz I lately, I popped over to visit Kim of McHugh's Tea Room to find out the scoop and see what her secret was! She shared something interesting with me.... Watch our video where she teaches me how to make the delicious TLT...
Small Business Saturday: Tiny Teepee HTX
Today's Small Business feature is such a good one, Mamas! Some of our best memories as kids are sleepovers and our kids ask for them ALL THE TIME, and this local businesses will make their sleep over dreams come true! Tiny Teepees HTX offers customized slumber party...
Handicap Accessible Playgrounds in Houston
All children deserve to experience the exhilaration of physical play and more than anything it’s about social interaction – and in this respect, no child should be left on the sidelines. Here are just a few parks in Houston that are inclusive of special needs.
Get in to the Spirit with 4th of July Crafts and Fun
We’ve got you covered for patriotic crafts and snacks galore
Agents From Top Brokerage Firm Sponsors Local Restaurant by Distributing Over 350 Free Meals in Houston
This past weekend, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty’s Margaret Vinson, David Atkins, and Stormy Hayes handed out 350 meals from Bernie’s Burger Bus at three different Houston locations: Southgate/Southhampton, Braes Heights, and West U. They...
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