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Rainy Day Fun: Art Mix

June 16, 2008

I love letting my kids do arts and crafts, but sometimes, our art life becomes a bit stagnant. There's the whole issue of finding materials they want to use that aren't so messy I'll be cleaning for months to think about. Usually, we just end up doing markers and crayons. Next time you're looking for a way to get your budding artist her fix, try Art Mix in Houston  Read more...

Rainy Day Fun: Yarn Baseball

June 04, 2008

What I love most about small children is that they will play with anything. Give them something new and they'll turn it into a favorite toy or a new game. That's just what happened in my house recently and it has turned into a perfect rainy day (or hot day) game. Yarn baseball. The concept is very simple. You take a ball of yarn. You throw it to each other. If you want to add in a little extra  Read more...

Rainy Day Fun on the North Side

May 27, 2008

If you're on the north side of town and are feeling a bit stir-crazy from the rain (or, okay, let's admit it: the humidity, too), I know the place for you. In fact, I feel a bit bad giving away this secret, but it seems everyone in a 100 mile radius knows about it anyway. You need indoor play? Head to the Safari Stop playground at The Woodlands United Methodist Church.  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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