6 Free Things to Do When the Heat Is Insane!
Well, we had our hottest day on record this week and the heat isn’t going any where. In fact, we are officially looking forward to days in the mid-90’s and if that doesn’t say summer is HERE, I don’t know what does. Here are some free and low-cost ideas to help keep the kids busy while keeping cool!
Meet a Mom: Dr. Sunaina Bhuchar Likhari
Meet Dr. Likhari, board certified dermatologist and owner of Sweetwater Dermatology! This native Sugar Land mama of three is sharing a bit about herself, her family and how mom-life is going for her. She’s also filling us in on UPF clothing, her safest sunscreen brand recommendations and setting the record straight on SPF levels! Plus, you’ll never believe what happened to her on one of her flights from Tanzania to Zanzibar!
Meet a Dad: Travis McGarrah – Engineer by Day, Blippi by Weekend
In light of Father’s Day this week, we’ve turned our Meet a Mom series into the opportunity to Meet a Dad! Travis McGarrah is a loving husband and father of two from the Clear Lake Area! He brings joy to birthday parties and special events via his wife’s business, Dreamland Entertainment. Check out his favorite dad joke, what he enjoys doing most with his family and whether or not his 3 year-old knows if he is, in fact, Blippi (shhh).
Summer Fun at Lone Star Flight Museum
Now open on Mondays, Lone Star Flight Museum has a summer full of fun planned! If you’ve yet to visit their air-conditioned hangars, start by treating dad with a visit during their Star Wars themed Father’s Day weekend or with a private warbird ride. Definitely worth the drive! Get more info here.
Virtual Activities Guide
When it comes to educational opportunities for our children, flexibility is key! Virtual Learning can be highly adaptable and often a more efficient way to meet students where they are academically, emotionally, and socially. Kids can learn on their own schedule, and accelerate on their own timeline. Check out our short list here!
Meet Erin Cummings: the Amazing Mama Behind YESyoga
Erin has built her business on the foundation of helping women feel worthy and empowered. In this interview, she shares a bit about herself, her parenthood journey and what she is OBSESSED with! We hope you enjoy getting to know her as much as we did!
Insider Tips on Making a Jewelry Investment with Nicole HD Jewelry
NicoleHD Jewelry’s mission is to make high quality fine jewelry accessible to everyone. Founder, Nicole Hendelman-Dersovitz, comes from a family of jewelers and has rocked the jewelry industry for over 3 decades – so you can trust she knows that when buying fine jewelry, you want to choose pieces that are timeless and hold their value. Here are her tips on how to do just that!
2022 Local Summer Camp Guide
In this guide, you’ll find a variety of local summer day camps in Sugar Land, Pearland, Friendswood and the surrounding areas to consider for your children. Whether you’re needing a long-term or short-term program, there’s something to fit the needs of every family!
Ways to Help Our Kids Feel Secure After the Tragedy in Uvalde
We spoke with Roxanne Deams, LPC-S, Founder of Serene Counseling and Wellness and Ali Gonzales, LPC-Associate on how to speak to our children about the mass shooting in Uvalde. Here’s what they were so gracious to share with us.
Toddler Tantrums
Toddler truth: Tantrums usually peak at 18 to 24 months, subside a bit, then crest again around 3.5 years. So, knowing how to prevent—and quell—these meltdowns now will for-sure pay off in spades down the road.
Meet a Mom: Kris Russell
This Richmond mama of three and owner of Green Pest Guys works hard every day to keep our local families bug-free with their family friendly pest control service. Kris is sharing a bit about herself and how she does it all while navigating motherhood!
Mommy + Me Fair! Sponsored by Houston Swim Club
Bring out the little ones and join us for a morning full of FUN!
Get Fabulous Spring Photos with Shoott
Shoott, a female-run company making professional photography accessible to everyone, can help us all get those memorable family photos, without making a big commitment of time or money. Here is a bit more about Shoott and what they’re offering for Spring!
Glitter Easter Eggs
These glitter eggs caught our eye and are the perfect Easter craft.
Meet Nicole: Founder of NicoleHD Jewelry
We’re so excited to introduce Nicole Hendelman-Dersovitz, a mompreneur and the founder of NicoleHD Jewelry. Nicole has been in the jewelry industry her entire life and over the past 3 decades, she’s become an icon, shaking-up the fine jewelry industry by creating a...
Cinnamon Roll Easter Bunnies!
This adorable treat can do double duty as a fun holiday activity and a delicious Easter breakfast. And while you can certainly make yours from scratch, store bought is perfectly fine (and convenient!). Tap in to see how incredibly easy these are to put together!
Easter Fun!
Looking for Easter Egg Hunts close to home? Look no further and check out our list of recommended hunts right here in our area!
Release Mom Guilt with These 3 Simple Yoga Poses
“Mom guilt is sneaky, and it will be around forever. That’s why it’s so important to create a practice of mindfulness and awareness so that you know when the mom guilt madness starts to take over in your head.” Mamas, TRY THESE POSES contributed by YESyoga Owner, Erin Cummings.
Gua Sha 101
By now you’ve likely come across a Gua Sha video on social media where you’ve watched someone massage their face with a stone and wondered what was going on. We wanted to get to the bottom of why this traditional Chinese healing method has suddenly become so buzzy! Here’s what we learned…
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!
