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Healthy Fun at The Health Museum

July 17, 2008

Sometimes I like to try and guess what my kids are going to be when they grow older. Right now, I'm sure my 4-year-old is a budding lawyer; that child can negotiate almost anything! If your little one makes you feel you might have a doctor or nurse in the family one day, then bring her to The Health Museum in the Museum District. Have your kids take turns seeing what they'll look like in 30  Read more...

Mini Picasso: Self Portraits

June 13, 2008

My daughter turns four next month and I love watching her draw pictures. Just this year, she finally started doing shapes we can recognize as animals, such as a circle with legs for a horse. It is so much fun to see their little minds in action when doing art. Ever want to know what your child thinks when she sees herself in the mirror? Do a self portrait. Take out a variety of construction  Read more...

Big Welcome and Hello!

May 12, 2008

Hello! My name is Rachel and I'm your magical tour guide for the fun (and humid) city of Houston! I pretty much consider myself as close to a Houston native as one can be without actually being one. I hail from East Texas but moved to the Houston area when I was 10. I actually live in the same suburb I grew up in, down the street from the high school I attended. (In case you're wondering,  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in houston

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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