FREE Printables to Encourage and Equip Moms
Everyone loves free printables! Houston Moms Blog loves to ENCOURAGE and EQUIP moms with relevant resources like Activity Calendars, Coloring Sheets and Mom-spiration quotes. New Printables are added monthly so check back often. It’s time for those adorable Back to School Photos! We’ve got you covered, Mom! {The link has each grade, so print the […]
Get Your Kids Reading with These Children’s Book Recommendations
My niece is preparing to start her last semester of college in a rigorous Communications program. While on an internship in Germany this summer another intern said to her condescendingly, “You need to read more books.” Let’s just say she did not appreciate his criticism. Sometimes we come into seasons of our lives where, whether […]
The Self Care I Should Have Taken During My First Pregnancy
Being pregnant the second time around feels like a totally different ballgame. In fact, it’s in an entirely different league. Sure, you’ve got one pregnancy under your belt, so you’re a little more confident this time around. But on the other hand, you no longer have the nine month stretch of solely focusing on self […]
The Myth of the Multitasking Momma
School is about to start again, and although I am very eager for my kiddos to be back with their teachers, I can’t help but feel the weight of their school year endeavors looming over my head. Requests for playdates, solicitations for classroom volunteers, school fundraiser requests, and what seems like an infinite need for […]
At the Heart of it All :: Why My Family Chooses to Live in Houston’s Jewish Community
We all have the conversation. You know the one. You have finally found your life partner, and the logistics come into play on where you want to “settle down.” There are so many things to consider when choosing where you will live for the forseeable future. Do you want kids? And if so, you […]
Love and Learning :: Making the Best Choice for Early Education
While this is a sponsored post, all of our thoughts and words are proudly our own.One of the hardest decisions you will face as a parent is where your children will grow and learn when you aren’t with them. Whether your maternity leave is up, you make the decision to go back to work, or […]
Adventures in Breastfeeding :: Stories for the Brave
Not a lot of things come naturally to me as a mother. But to be fair, I was never really good at puzzles. I’m great at other things, {perfecting the olive juice to Vermouth ratio in a martini is an art form, really} but becoming a mother wasn’t something I had ever envisioned for myself […]
Breastfeeding Almost Killed My Marriage
We had only been married for two years and I wasn’t sure how we were going to make it. This is my personal story of how my husband and I survived one of {if not THE biggest} fight in our marriage :: Breastfeeding. My husband and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary in the hospital. Normally, […]
Breastfeeding Must-Haves for New Moms
Breastfeeding was definitely one of the “new mom” jobs that intimidated me the most when I was pregnant with our first. So many start their journey thinking that it will come naturally, when in fact it can be one of the most challenging aspects of new motherhood, if not THE most challenging for so many. […]
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
Mommas, school is starting soon and many of us are sending our babies to kindergarten for the first time! In case you are wondering whether your child is ready for kindergarten, here are some things to consider. Kindergarten in Texas Did you know that kindergarten is not mandatory in Texas? Nope, you don’t have to send your […]
