A Chat with Actress & Author Rachael MacFarlane
We spoke to this mom of 2 about her new books with a powerful message.
5 Ways to Help Moms Stay Happy Over the Holidays
Here are some tips to help actually feel lots of moments of joy during the most marvelous time of the year!
Charities that Help Families: Giving Back this Season
These are some of our favorite charities to give to this time of year!
Elf on the Shelf: 5 Easy Tips to Make it Less Stressful
Easy fun tips to keep your Elf ideas rolling!
Holiday Decorating with Ariana Almaguer
Do you dread dragging out the same holiday decorations year after year? Do you struggle to find the time and energy to put up your holiday decorations? Well we have the solution for you! We recently met Ariana Almaguer, owner of A Collection of Beauty, which specializes in styling homes for the holidays! Their services range from styling Christmas trees to decorating for a special holiday party. Ariana is not only a local Pearlander, she’s a new mom and wife!
Holiday Festivities Around Town
It’s our favorite time of year and we’ve compiled a list of fun family activities to celebrate the season! From light festivals, train rides, ice skating, visits from Santa and holiday entertainment, there is something for ever age.
Amanda in Voyage Houston Magazine!
Check out Amanda’s interview with Voyage Houston Magazine!
Taking the Plunge Into Cloth Diapering!
Meet Angela and read about her successful journey into cloth diapering! Its not as scary as it seems!
Lone Star Bounce Town
Lone Star Bounce Town is a great place to let your kiddos run wild while you sit back and chill (we hope). For 10 years, Lone Star Bounce Town has been Pearland’s go-to spot for kid-friendly bouncing fun. Everything really is bigger in Texas, and their inflatables are...
Meet-A-Mom Realtor and Yogi, Bobbie Higginbotham
Bobbie Higginbotham is one fabulous realtor diva and yogi! You can see her beautiful smiling face at YogaWorks Pearland or out and about selling Pearland homes!
A Better Mac’N Cheese from Two Peas and Their Pod!
We have some serious mac ‘n cheese connoisseurs in our house-anyone else? If you’re like us, you’re always looking to boost the nutrition in this dinnertime staple. We’ve been known to stir in peas, chopped spinach, and even pureed butternut squash. When we saw this gourmet pesto-infused version from @twopeasandpod we knew we had to try it!
5 Essentials for a Fall Table From Host To Perfection
Fall is upon us; it’s probably the most desired season! The temperature starts to drop, the air becomes crisp, and people are slowly drawn into hibernation mode. Hosting at home can be cozy this time of year; we are sharing 5 essentials for a fall tablecape that we hope help spark your inner hostess and most of all creativity.
Easy and Delicious Pancakes
What’s better than homemade pancakes on a fall weekend? This easy recipe, a family favorite of Megan Sullivan, co-founder of The Local Moms Network.
Pumpkin Turkey Chili
This Pumpkin Turkey Chili from Domestikatedlife is the perfect soul soothing food for a fall evening. Bake you favorite cornbread or crumble crackers and cheese to customize!
Autumn Carrot Soup
This Autumn Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup combines classic fall ingredients in a savory and sweet, healthy meal. Former chef and mom of two, Jennifer Segal, is the blogger behind Once Upon A Chef and author of a book, also called Once Upon a Chef, full of family-friendly recipes like this one.
Dinner Party 101
Hosting a dinner party can be daunting, especially when you don’t have a ton of time (read: you have kids) or you haven’t done it in a while (also: kids). Fall is the perfect time to give it a try, because there’s an abundance of amazing fruit and vegetables available from the farmers market (which makes simple dishes taste even better) and fall evenings outside (bring out a heat lamp or two and some cozy blankets if it gets chilly!) are the perfect venue for a festive get together. We love these five tips from Megan Sullivan of The Local Moms Network that will get you started:
Anxiety, Kids & Teens: Signs To Know
As adults, we can recognize the signs of anxiety and in turn, articulate that we feel anxious; in most cases, children and teens cannot. Anxiety in children and teens is a great “masquerader,” so signs can easily be missed.
Meet A Pearland Mom – The Amazing Amanda Kleckley
Amanda is the most well rounded Mom we’ve ever met. She has a Girl Scout Gold Award and is as obsessed with skin care as we are! Check out her interview and visit her Beauty Counter site. We also have a great discount promo from her on our Steals and Deals page!
Lucrecia Davis with Kid ‘N Play
Who doesn’t LOVE Kid ‘N Play! We love the clean, happy atmosphere and the super sweet and helpful staff! We were so excited to chat with #momboss Lucrecia Davis and find out how she manages a full time job and kids!
Ashley Warren with Shelly Naiser Properties
We had the lovely opportunity to chat with Ashley Warren, a local Pearlander and realtor with Shelly Naiver Properties to talk about being a working mom and the booming local real estate in Pearland!