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. Our Virtual Learning Guide is a shortlist of virtual activities including Writing Skills, Public Speaking, Arts & Crafts, Woodworking, Language Programs, Coding Classes, Movie Production Workshops, SAT/ACT Test Prep, Science Activities, Acting Classes, and More! We hope your family take ..read more

Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in the Houston area? I’m originally from the Philippines but moved to Houston when I was 9 years old. I attended graduate school at the University of Houston for optometry.   How many kiddos do you have and how old are they? I have 2 kids, Robert 8yrs old, and Stella 6yrs old, and they attend St. Vincent de Paul School   Least favorite mom job? (I.e. packing lunches, dishes, bath time, etc. Honestly, it’s working on school projects (that require multiple trips to Michaels and Target).   Best mom hack that makes life ea ..read more

This Build Your Own Rice Bowl Board allows each member of your family to create a dinner plate they’ll love–and actually eat! Picky eaters may just choose chicken and rice, while more adventurous ones may add edamame, spicy Sriracha sauce or cilantro. We’ve been long-time fans of these boards from The Bakermama because they are so family-friendly – and fun! Visit her Instagram and site for more ..read more

This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Kris Russell, mama of three and owner of Green Pest Guys! She and her husband, Dalin, work hard every day to keep our local families bug-free with their family-friendly pest control service. We asked Kris to share a bit about herself, her business and how she does it all while navigating motherhood! We definitely agree with her least favorite mom job, and think you will too! Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in the Houston area? I’m originally from New Jersey, but we moved to Texas when I was 11. I grew up in the Spring are ..read more

  At NicoleHD Jewelry, our mission is to make high quality fine jewelry accessible to everyone. Our 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. Learn more about Nicole and her background in our last post! That’s why she personally curates each collection of our 14k and 18k gold and diamond everyday fine jewelry to ensure the highest quality and craftsmanship. Here are a few of her insi ..read more

Skier Bode Miller is a gold medal-winning five time Olympian, a dad of eight and a tireless advocate, with his wife Morgan, for pool safety. After their 19-month-old daughter Emeline drowned in June 2018, the family has spoken out about the layers of safety measures that can save children, including gates, alarms, and most importantly, swimming lessons. As we head into pool season, we are thrilled to feature Bode as this week’s Meet a Dad interview, in which he talks about this immensely important cause, his life as a Dad (including Olivia, born in December 2021) instilling resilience in hi ..read more

  Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people in Texas. And the nearly 65% of Texas youth who are living with depression did not receive mental healthcare in the last year. The youth mental health crisis across the U.S. is evident. Exacerbated by the pandemic, social media obsession, and (as recently researched) more readily available opioids, young people are suffering with very little access to treatment. But in Texas, this crisis is disproportionately dire–the state ranks 50th out of 51 for mental healthcare access. (source)  The gravity of this crisis in Texa ..read more

Brunch at historic Hill House       or brunch at home with margs with Acasa Mix                                        and a family pack takeaway brunch from Dandelion Cafe         Give the gift of mindful destressing at Yoga Tres   or everlasting roses with Joy Box Flowers   and a box of macarons with Macaron by Patisse       ..read more

As moms, we’re usually behind the camera instead of in front of it. While that means that our phones are full of fun photos and memories of our families, we unfortunately aren’t *in* any of those photos. Shoott, a female-run company making professional photography accessible to everyone, can help us all change that, without making a big commitment of time or money. Here is a bit more about Shoott and what they’re offering for Spring! Ready to book a session? Go to Shoott.com to find a location close to you, and take advantage of our code, LOCALMOMS, for 15% off 5+ photos. It’s Female-Own ..read more

With the weather warming up and schedules getting busier, we’re all about throwing together quick salads—and this spring version from Rachael Mahoney of Kinney Lane, a Greenwich, CT-based healthy prepared meal delivery business, is at the top of our list. “This salad is so easy to make, looks absolutely beautiful and can be paired with any protein so it is super versatile. Best of all it’s so springy and delish,” says Rachael. She adds: “As a company whose menu changes every week, we always say the best way to consistently make food taste good is to use local, in-season ingredients and ..read more