Lifestyle
Emilio’s Musical Adventure with Vivaldi Music Academy
Emilio has always loved music, he would listen in utero with headphones on my belly while I played various composers that would vibrate my stomach with different tunes and melodies. I brought him along to his older brother’s music classes as an infant...
How to Get Ahead on Sundays
With holidays now on the horizon, parents can use all the help they can get during this busy time. Megan Sullivan, the co-founder of The Local Mom’s Network, has some helpful tips for parents and caregivers that she recently shared with...
Interior Design Cheat Sheet
Diagrams for everything you need to know to decorate your home
Mom Hack: Your Nails’ New Secret Weapon
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...
Knock out your To-Do List with these Resources for Moms On the Go
As part of this small-business series, I've already shared some time-saving business hacks and introduced you to so many other Mombosses in the area through weekly meet-a-mom interviews. But I know that even on our best days, we all have so much to do and...
Amanda’s Picks: 5 Time Saving Business Hacks for Houston Mombosses
My favorite part of running Westuniversitymoms.com is using my platform to empower local mamas and connect them to valuable, time-saving information and resources. One of the ways I accomplish this is via weekly meet-a-mom interviews where I introduce local mamas who actually run their own brands and businesses. Most recently, I interviewed the owner of law firm that specializes in business legal services. So, with my small-business mamas in mind, I created the following list of time-saving hacks, local to West U, Bellaire, Upper Kirby and more.
Houston Labor Day Event Round Up
Does anyone else find Labor Day to be bittersweet? Marking the end of the summer, luckily, this holiday weekend in Houston is full of events, attractions and lots of fun! Family Movie Night: Solo / Levy Park / August 30 The Force Is Strong tonight at...
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 video
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.
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...
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...
Simply Mom To Be: Natural & Organic Products For A Healthy Pregnancy
Simply Mom to Be is a new one stop shop for all things related to being an expectant mom and having a baby. This convenient website has ready to ship, organic, products and boxes that are suited to help out a new mother, as well as great tips for what to expect and how to be prepared. The boxes make it easy to provide a set of healthy, safe products to fit a pregnant mom’s needs, all in one convenient shipment.
Evolve Footwear – And Why The Local Moms Love It
Running after kids in the summer—from toddlers to teens—we are constantly looking for go-to shoes that are as comfortable as they are stylish. That’s why we’re loving the new Evolve Footwear line, which has patented energy return technology (in short, a...
Houston Spotlight: Tree House Arts + Crafts
Tree House Arts + Crafts is designed to enrich in your child's life through art, music, books and mostly crafts. We offer life lessons in manners, family appreciation, recycling and much more all through the excitement of arts + crafts... cute ones!...
SocialMama App Gets a Makeover! Download Today
Build a Network of Mamas Like You! Find mamas that are walking on a similar path of motherhood for friendship and mentorship.
Mac & Mia: High-Quality Kids Clothes, Delivered to Your Door
Mac and Mia is like shopping your neighborhood store right from your home. Our merchandise team is amazing and gives our customers that sense of discovery. They’re constantly looking for new brands to bring to our customers, with the highest level of style, quality and value.
Beekeeper’s Naturals
If you’re like us, you’ve been hearing about the benefits of honey—and more specifically, propolis—for awhile. And who isn’t always looking for ways to keep their family healthy? We spoke to Carly Stein, who created Beekeeper’s Naturals, about her new...
Five Apps and Tools To Organize Your Busy #MomLife
Are you pressed for time like most mamas? Organize your cooking, grocery shopping, bills and even exercise with these apps.
2019 Top Home Interior Colors of the Year by Martha Turner Sothebys
Welcome, 2019! Pantone, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams & PPG have all chosen different colors for 2019's Color of the Year. In my opinion, the Color of the Year is whatever makes you happy. Pantone | Color: Living Coral Pantone's Color of the Year...
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...
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