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Fruity Crafts
November 10, 2008
We're not too far into November and already, I've done quite a few handprint turkeys. How could you not? They're so cute, so easy to decorate and, best of all, I get to outline chubby little hands all afternoon long. But if you're needing a new craft, then I have the activity for you. Remember all those ice cream cones you bought back in the dog days of summer? Have they been sitting around, Read more...
Preschool Week: Plan-Ahead Snacks
September 01, 2008
This is the first week of preschool for my two children...and I'm probably as excited as they are. I'm pumped! After a summer of planning vacations, swim lessons, trips to pools, museums and just the grocery store, I'm ready for a bit of "me time" while my kids have fun at mother's day out. At our school, we have to bring both a snack and a lunch. I try to steer clear of prepackaged junk food Read more...
Distraction Via Bread
August 28, 2008
Like many folks along the Gulf Coast, I've been anxious about what's going on in the water these past few days. August and September are always weary hurricane months and this one seems to be no exception. Of course...my kids are slated to start preschool next week so I'm just hoping and praying this hurricane would dissipate and leave everyone alone. I know. I know, wishful thinking. If you Read more...
Cooling Off In Your Yard (or House)
August 26, 2008
Just this week, even though it is August, all the city pools in my area closed. I guess that's what happens when you hire teenagers who need to go back to school...your business ends when their vacation does. Now we're looking for new ways to cool off that don't involve moving to the tundra. How about an ice cream sundae party? The trick to ice cream sundaes is having variety. If you only have Read more...
Helping in the Kitchen
August 13, 2008
My daughter is 4-years-old and she loves to help me bake. (Her lack of interest in meals makes me think she's only in it for the beaters.) Every time I fire up the old Kitchen Aid mixer, I hear little feet running towards me, screaming "wait for me!" Typically, I measure out ingredients and hand them to her. It's a long process and she spends a lot of time waiting. Just the other day, I decided Read more...
Breakfast in the Wild
July 28, 2008
I wrote earlier about my love for the Houston Zoo's member First Saturdays . Well, there's another event that the zoo offers that can really get your child in touch with nature. How about breakfast with the animals? Skip the oatmeal and head down to the zoo, where members get to enjoy breakfast while seeing the feeding habits of their favorite animals. This month, you can have "pastries with Read more...
I Scream, You Scream for Blue Bell Ice Cream
July 24, 2008
One of the great things about living in Texas is the food. In fact, I seem to talk about Texas food a lot on here...probably because going out to eat is a great love of mine! When I think of Texas food, I can't help but go on and on about Blue Bell Ice Cream . From the little creamery down in Brenham comes some of the sweetest, creamiest and sometimes, oddest flavors of ice cream you'll ever Read more...
Dinner Table Destination: BBQ
July 22, 2008
If you're in Texas (and eat meat), there's a good chance you've recently had some barbeque. As I found out when I traveled to other states, BBQ in Texas is a verb, not a noun. What, exactly, does that mean, you ask? It means when someone is going to BBQ, it means they will be doing something with meat and sauce on the grill, rather than eating a certain type of dish, such as pork. Whether or Read more...
Sweet Treats: Houston's Candy Stores
July 14, 2008
I have to admit, I have a bit of a sweet tooth. I love candy, what can I say? So, recently, when I had to go to a candy store to get birthday treats, I became overwhelmed by all the choices. In fact...I felt like a kid in a candy store! While most of us probably go out of our way to make sure our kids have healthy, balanced diets, it is fun to bring them to a candy store to pick out Read more...
Hitting the Pool? Top 5 Treats to Bring
June 18, 2008
Now that Summer is finally here and the community pools are open for business, I've paid my $70, slathered up the sunscreen and located the swim diapers. We typically hit the pools a couple times a week to waste a few hours soaking up the sun and going down the kiddie slide. But, as anything else that happens in my house, we need snacks. You see, my kids can't do anything without snacks. I Read more...
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