Houston Moms’ Ultimate Guide to Quarantine Resources
As schools and workplaces across the city are closing due to COVID-19, we want to be a valuable resource to you. We know this is a stressful time – whether you are looking for some quarantine resources and activities to help pass the time at home or looking for something for YOURSELF to help you […]
How I’m Talking to My Preschooler about Coronavirus
With schools all over the city closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, I’ve found myself, both as a teacher and a mom, trying to explain to my child about what’s going on. I’m not one to sugarcoat most things, especially if it’s a serious matter, so being upfront with my child seemed like the only […]
10 Ways to Entertain Toddlers and Preschoolers During the Coronavirus Quarantine
Well, it’s been a week y’all, am I right? I’m not sure what was harder to hear – that the COVID-19 virus officially reached pandemic status, or that nearly all the school districts in the city of Houston would be closing for several weeks. Either way, it looks like we’ll all be stuck at home […]
What Motherhood Dreams Are Made Of
This is what motherhood dreams are made of The comment wasn’t mine, but it resonated with me. It was Halloween night, and a group of our friends headed out into our neighborhood with our sights set on candy. Our costume laden kids outnumbered the adults, and the whole night was a dance of taking care […]
Understanding Endometriosis:: Are You 1 in 10?
In the United States, approximately 1 in 10 girls and women suffer from endometriosis, a medical diagnosis that can cause both severe pelvic pain and infertility – and yet, a majority of people remain completely unaware about this condition. Even worse, women face anywhere from 4-11 years of delay from their symptom onset to diagnosis, […]
Aging to Perfection while Embracing Your Reflection
Act your age! You look great {for your age}. Age is just a number. Age is a state of mind. She shouldn’t be wearing that {at her age}. She’s aging gracefully. She’s really starting to show her age. Seriously People? It’s no wonder we’re totally consumed, confused {and in denial} about the process of growing […]
Are You Reaching Back to Help the Next Freshman Class of Moms?
Recently I was fortunate enough to be part of a women in leadership lunch at work. The group was comprised of women at my company in positions of leadership, and the keynote speaker was a female Vice President who was sharing resources and knowledge gained through a leadership course she took part in last year. […]
3 Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy {and Quarantined} Moms
Does the thought of being quarantined for the foreseeable future AND still having to cook dinner for your family overwhelm you? Do you dread coming up with dinner recipes to feed your family during the week, now that social distancing is the recommendation and you can’t just pop in to your favorite restaurant when you […]
Free Student Meals in the Greater Houston Area
With school districts across the greater Houston area cancelling school for the next couple of weeks, we have compiled a list of free student meals in the area. {This is a working list and we plan to add to it as information changes – let us know if we are missing any local school districts!} […]
Top Greater Houston Area Bluebonnet Sightings
The bluebonnet is the state flower, and taking photos with the cerulean buds is every Texan’s favorite past time. Spring means warmer weather, longer days, and of course, stunning fields covered in bluebonnets! This is the time of year when Houstonians venture outside of the loop to find the perfect field to sit in- and […]