Hurricane Season is Here Again :: Let’s Get Ready
With hurricane season upon us, it is a good time to reacquaint ourselves with this meteorological menace. In true Jeopardy fashion – the answers are the questions and the questions are the answers. Play along with us for a moment. Ready? HURRICANE JEOPARDY Hurricanes for $200 Answer :: The date range June 1 of any […]
Topgolf Webster :: Special for Dads, Perfect for the Whole Family
Confession time:: I’m not a golfer. I occasionally put in some time at putt-putt {if the course looks entertaining enough}, but I have never golfed. Additionally, I have two kiddos {2 and 4} who have, understandably, never golfed either. My husband, however, enjoys golfing. So when the opportunity came to check out Topgolf Webster, I […]
A Soccer Moms Guide To Fueling Their Little Bodies :: Post® Cereal Giveaways!
While this is a sponsored blog with Post brand cereal, all of our thoughts are proudly our own.I always allow my children to try any activities they want. Our rule is “one activity at a time” so that they can truly focus and get the most out of it. So when my daughter asked to […]
Talking to Kids About Race :: Why It’s So Important {Part 2}
{If you missed Part 1, catch up here!} Fresh out of college, I went to a job interview in a city with a predominantly White population. The interviewer was very detailed in his questions regarding my resume. When he got to the “Volunteer Service” section, he saw that I had been involved with Black History […]
Talking to Kids About Race :: Why It’s So Important {Part 1}
For those of us who live here, we already know that Houston is a fantastic city for many reasons. Many outsiders are finally recognizing some of our city’s greatness as they see Houston as the most diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Experts say that over 100 different languages are spoken in our city […]
Why Family Reading Time Should be on Your Summer Bucket List
I had a mother who read to me Sagas of pirates who scoured the sea. Cutlasses clenched in their yellow teeth; “Blackbirds” stowed in the hold beneath. I had a Mother who read me lays Of ancient and gallant and golden days; Stories of Marmion and Ivanhoe, Which every child has a right to know. […]
National Safety Month:: Tips for Moms on Keeping Kids Safe
Did you know June is National Safety Month? Me neither! It gets MUCH less hype than National Rosé Day, National Donut Day and obviously, National Pop Goes the Weasel Day {a real thing, I checked}. And arguably our safety and the safety of our kids is way more important than weasels. But don’t worry ladies, […]
An End of Year Thank You to My Children’s Teachers
Kindergarten and third grade are officially over. It’s been a great year. How do you know if a school year has been successful? Do you determine its worth by report card grades ? By teacher communication? By school events? With each passing school year, I’ve come to realize the year’s worth is determined by my […]
How to Thrive This Summer with Your Kids {Not Just Survive It}
If you have small children and you’re anything like me, you have mixed emotions about the summer. School is out, and regardless of how full your schedule is with day camps, VBS, or other activities, the days seem to drag a little more, they tend to be less-structured, and you have more hours than […]
5 Reasons to #ActivateAwesome With Urban Air This Summer
It seems like all I talk about anymore is how blasted HOT it is. But seriously, y’all. While we had an amazing spring, summer came in full force and she’s not playing around. And if you’re anything like me, you are looking for a way to stay cool, keep the kids entertained and active, and […]
