Digital Marketing for Busy Moms: How to Build a Flexible Career from Home In the bustling energy of Texas, particularly in Houston, single parents and busy moms are finding innovative ways to balance work and family life. Digital marketing emerges as a beacon of hope, offering flexible career paths that cater to the dynamics of modern parenting. This article explores how busy moms in the Houston area can leverage digital marketing to create a fulfilling, flexible career right from their homes or even market their own products or services. Embrace the Digital Marketing Landscape Digital marketi ..read more

Pollination is nearly as important as sunlight and soil when it comes to the reproductive success of plants and flowers. Healthy gardens needs to be visited by pollinators in order to flourish. As pollinators move from flower to flower they collect and eat nectar, but they are also moving pollen from one flower to the next. Many plants require this manual pollen transfer by insects and birds in order to form proper seeds so attracting pollinators to assist with this task is very important. In fact, pollinators – especially native bees – are responsible for the reproduction of most of our ..read more

How to Avoid Hitting the Snooze Button Are you one of the 60 percent of Americans who hit the snooze button every morning? According to a study by the technology firm Withings, we spend a total of 3.5 months of our lives hitting the snooze button instead of bouncing out of bed ready to start the day. Although it may not seem like a big deal to delay your morning routine by a few minutes, those little chunks of sleep can actually make you feel worse. You see, that is not good quality sleep because it does not last long enough for you to complete a full sleep cycle. Don’t delay any longer—here a ..read more

Every year on April 22nd, Earth Day brings the world together to celebrate our home. Even after the holiday has passed, it’s still a great time to educate kids about climate change and how they can work to protect our living space with fun activities. Deirdre Williams, owner of Sylvan Learning of Missouri City, has a few entertaining, sustainable ways to get children outside this spring. All of the projects are easy to do and use materials you can easily find around your home. Build An Insect Hotel Students can build an adorable hotel for bugs using basic materials found around the home — and ..read more

Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Around Houston Since its conception in 1970, Earth Day has been a time to consider our impact on the world around us, and take part in ways to preserve the ecosystem we call home. All across the country this month, celebrations feature family fun, activities, food, music and more to help us consider ways that we can make a positive difference on the environment. Here in Houston, families looking to connect with nature and take part in celebrations will find all sorts of ways to participate in this important annual tradition. Here are some of the events planned arou ..read more

Empowering Awareness: Answering 15 Mental Health Questions This May Prioritizing our mental health is as crucial as taking care of our physical well-being. Just as our bodies require care to function optimally, so do our minds. With a growing understanding of mental health, people are more inclined to seek information and have more questions to ask about mental health. In this blog post, we’ll delve into 15 mental health awareness questions to help you increase awareness and make it simpler to support each other in our collective journey towards well-being. Common Questions About Mental Health ..read more

How to Tell if My A/C is Broken?  Summer is around the corner and higher temps are already in sight. Every Houstonian should be taking a look at their A/C to make sure there are no problems this summer. Is your A/C not cooling your home like it used to? Are you unsure if it’s time to call for professional AC repair in Katy, TX? Here, we will discuss some common signs that indicate your A/C might be broken. By recognizing these signs early on, you can prevent further damage and ensure the comfort of your home. Signs Your A/C is Broken Weak Airflow: If you notice weak airflow coming from ..read more

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We are all aware of the unique and serious security challenges that American schools face. In Houston, security is something that schools and campuses consider to be of paramount importance. No longer is an outdated CCTV system and basic security personnel enough, Houston schools are increasingly adopting innovative approaches to securing their campuses. From advanced access control systems to AI-powered surveillance systems, this article looks at how Houston schools are bolstering security without straining their budgets. School and Campus Security Innovations in Houston: A Closer Look From c ..read more

  Making Traditions: A New Children’s Book Highlights How We Connect With Each Other and the World Author Karen Good Marable is no stranger to Houston. She was born here, and grew up in Prairie View. It’s one of the reasons she’s excited to come back to Houston for an appearance at Blue Willow Bookshop on April 6, promoting her first children’s book, Yaya and the Sea.   “I remember coming to Willowbrook Mall or art house theatres deep in the heart of Houston,” she says. “So it’s a city that’s always been part of me.”   Something else that is a big part of Marable’s life is crea ..read more