Around Town
All About RSV – What Parents Need to Know
It’s not even Winter and a surge in cases of RSV is making headlines. But we don’t need the news to tell us what we’re seeing ourselves: pediatrian offices are backed up with cases, schools are sending out alerts, and families all around us are getting hit. Pediatrician Dr. Krissy Satchi breaks down the basics of RSV so we can be prepared.
Halloween Candy Cookie Dough
Now that Halloween is over, you’re probably already thinking of ways to get the candy out the house. There are lots of good places to donate, from shelters to dentists’ offices to the military, but we stumbled upon this smart idea from The Baker Mama and wanted to share it.
“September Will Never Be the Same … Ever.”
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: A Mother’s Perspective.
From one mom to another, I think you’ll find Dr. Asha Virani’s personal account very touching and eye opening. A must-read.
7 Pregnancy, Postpartum and Pelvic Floor Myths
Today we are excited to bust some myths surrounding pregnancy, postpartum and the pelvic floor! Whether you’re 11 weeks pregnant or 11 years postpartum, you’ll want IN on this invaluable knowledge from Brittany and team over at Empower Pelvic Health!
Cobb Salad Board
Two things we’re loving right now—food boards and salads. This quick weekday board is not only a delicious option for your family, but will leave you with a few days of leftovers for lunch!
Blueberry Superfood Smoothie Recipe
One of the easiest ways to load up on all the good stuff—vitamins, fiber, protein, and antioxidants—is to blend them into a smoothie. Check out this yummy blueberry version that adds a simple yet unexpected ingredient you’ll never even know is there!
Top 5 Must-Read Blog Posts of 2021
2021 has been full of AMAZING content on our blog! This is where we feature and introduce local moms, local businesses (usually women- or mama-owned) and exclusive opportunities or savings for our audience. Here are the Top 5 Must-Read Blog posts of 2021!
Meet Kaylen Maduka, the Mama Behind South Houston Moms
Meet the mom behind South Houston Moms and read about her interesting background, intentions with the site, and what she wants other moms in the area to know!
Arts for Undies: Win Free Tickets. Help Kids in Need.
Did you know 55% of kids living in poverty or crisis don’t have access to new underwear? Undies for Everyone is currently hosting their first ever Arts for Undies Raffle, a special collaboration between the Houston arts and attractions community. In exchange for a raffle entry, you are entered into a drawing for tickets to a local performance or attraction of your choice! Read all the details and how to enter here.
South Houston Moms Christmas Lights Tour
Full of sparkling lights, festive cheer and the jolliest decorations, South Houston Mom’s Christmas Lights Tour offers a magical activity this season. View cheery front yards…including 3 sparkling light shows, shimmering trees, animated musical shows and ringing sleigh bells—sure to delight everyone!
All About SecondSale.com: A New Way to Buy & Sell Books!
If you’re regularly buying books, whether it’s for bedtime stories, book club, your child’s textbooks or holiday gifts, those prices can really add up. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce SecondSale.com, an online marketplace for new and used books. Learn more about it here!
Winter Collection Launch with Rockets of Awesome
This mom-founded kids brand is not only fun and fashionable but makes it super easy for busy moms to stay on top of wardrobe updates. Check out their Winter collection and save!
Meet Cristin Steger: A Busy ER Nurse In The Front Lines Of Covid
Cristin Steger is a local Pearland mom of 3 and an ER nurse manager at a free standing ER in the Clearlake area. Her Covid patient average has gone up from 12 patients to 80 patients per day! She says we have to wear our masks and wash our hands! Read about her life and family here!
Meet Josephine Granger: Owner of Park-Grill, Bodegas & Fia’s Pizzeria
Josephine Granger lives in Pearland with her husband Ryan and their 2 children. They own 3 restaurants in Houston: Park-Grill, Bodegas & Fia’s Pizzeria. Read about her family and how the business closures have affected her restaurants and how we can help support them.
Anxiety & School Closures: How to Help Kids
Parents may be wondering not only how to deal with the logistics of closures, but also how explain them to their kids—particularly children already prone to anxiety. Here’s what you should know.
Shoott Photography: The Newest & Easiest Way for Family Photographs!
Shoott Photography is the next best thing to easy, great and affordable photographs. Your session is FREE and you only pay for the pictures you love. Get 10% off when you use the code PEARLANDMOMS. Read about our experience and check out our pictures here!
MOPS & Jamie Johnson
We all know how difficult it can be to find Mom friends. Thanks to Jamie and her MOPS group (Mothers of Preschoolers), Mamas get a chance to connect, find support and let their littles play. If you’re interested in meeting up, check out their social media for their meeting times and locations!
Fit4Mom Pearland & Elizabeth Kelley
Two things we really love are being active and socializing with other Mamas. One thing that’s difficult is finding time for both! Well that’s where Fit4Mom comes in. Not only can you get a great workout with moms and their kids, they’ve created an amazing community you can socialize with, get support, connect and plan play dates! Read all about the owner Elizabeth Kelley here!
Smallcakes Pearland Parkway & Ronda McWhorter-Mayers
We LOVE some yummy cupcakes and sweets and where to go better than Smallcakes Pearland Parkway! We recently got to know the lovely owner Ronda who has lived in Pearland all her life. Buy 3 cupcakes get 1 free when you mention you saw this feature on The Pearland Moms!
New Year Fitness Guide!
We’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular fitness studios in Pearland and listed their New Year’s Specials! Many of them are offering The Pearland Moms special discounts and FREE classes! Check them out!