7 Fun Ways to Beat Summer Boredom, From The Local Moms Network
This time of year can be a little tough for parents and kids. Most camps are finishing up, but there are still a few more weeks before school starts. If you’re home and most of your kids’ friends are away on vacation, playdates can be few and far between. Plus, if...
Meet a Mom: Sara Hood
This week’s Meet a Mom is one of our most inspiring stories we’ve featured at The Local Moms Network. Sara Hood is a mom of two little boys (ages 9 and 7) and married to NFL player Evander “Ziggy” Hood, who just signed with the New Orleans Saints; they were college...
WEEKEND ROUND UP: 8/16-8/18
PDF WEEKEND ROUND UP-Take it with you this weekend! FRIDAY: Houston Restaurant Week Enjoy nice cuisine at a discounted price and help support The Houston Food Bank The Union Kitchen and Zammitis Italian Ristorante are participating locally. Rock-a-Bye Readers @...
Meet A Mom: Summer Medlin Mutombo PT, DPT- Pelvic Floor Specialist
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in Kingwood? Originally, I am from Longview, TX. I have been in the Houston area for ~ 6 years and in the Kingwood area for 2. SO glad that we found our way up here finally! Child(ren) and Age(s)? We have 1...
WEEKEND ROUND UP: 8/9
FRIDAY: TAX-FREE WEEKEND One Day Community Health Screening - Humble@ Kingwood Community Center Life Line Screening is the world’s leading provider of preventive health screenings.AND WE ARE COMING TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD FOR ONE DAY! Call for an appointment...
Back to School Favorites- As seen on Houston Life
Some links are affiliate links Back to School is next week (insert shocked face) OMG!! I am not sure how I feel yet. But I have compiled some of my favorite school items because I know choosing from all the options can be overwhelming. I had the pleasure of going on...
6 Tips on Getting Kids Emotionally Ready for the School Year
This story was provided by The Local Moms Network Contributor Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW Getting our children emotionally ready for school entails getting our children to a place where they are open, willing, and able to try. They have a general feeling that “I can handle...
WEEKEND ROUND UP: 8/2
FRIDAY: Houston Restaurant Week Enjoy nice cuisine at a discounted price and help support The Houston Food Bank The Union Kitchen and Zammitis Italian Ristorante are participating locally. Crazy Scientist at Mini Moo Playgroup-Chikfila Wilson/Beltway 8 10:00AM-11:30...
Meet a Mom: Pamela Pekerman
Pam Pekerman is a TV veteran, a successful blogger who constantly champions other women and a dedicated mother. The Local Moms Network has loved collaborating with this positive mama on several events as well as her Youtube series, Hustle Like a Mom. We spoke to Pam...
The Local Moms Network College Admission Special: Part 1
Whether your kid is entering preschool or his senior year this September, we’ve all heard about the massive college admissions scandal, where wealthy parents (including celebrities like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman) paid to bribe coaches, forge standardized...
WEEKEND ROUND UP: 7/26
FRIDAY: Geocaching Fridays @ Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library 9 AM-12PM Come to Mercer each week to discover hidden secrets throughout the gardens. Geocaching will be available between 9 AM and 12 PM. No registration is necessary. Information and coordinates will be...
Meet a Mom: Chelsea Thornton of South OC Moms
Before Chelsea Thornton decided to bring The Local Moms Network to South Orange County, she worked as a financial software trainer. The mom to three—her son is 9 and she has two daughters, 8 and 6—says that she began realizing her southern California area (which...
Summer Snacks from Scouted
This content was provided by Shilpa Rosenberry, founder of Scouted and a regular contributor for The Local Moms Network. Scouted is a New Canaan, CT-based social network designed to cut through the clutter on grocery store shelves. Basically, Shilpa’s site and...
WEEKEND ROUND UP:7/19
FRIDAY: Button Battle @ Kingwood Branch Library All Day Marvel vs DC? Which comic universe is your favorite? Who is the best? Which one will win? Come to the Teen Room anytime between July 8 and July 20 to pick up a button that will cast your vote! (And don’t forget!...
Meet A Mom: Jayme Abshier-Remy Cointreau and Shrimp & Grits Kids Clothing
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in Kingwood?: I was born in Canada... but grew up in Clear Lake and we moved to Kingwood in 2015! Child(ren) and Age(s)? Foster-13mo One thing people would be surprised to know about you… that I’m an extreme...
Amazon Prime Day
I have rounded up a few Amazon Prime Day Deals that I am watching myself or deals that I have found in the past that we have loved. Links are affiliate links. Some products are not on sale yet, just a tip to keep an eye out for them. Check back later to see if I have...
Weekend Round Up: 7/12
FRIDAY Geocaching @ Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library 9:00 AM-12: 00 PM Come to Mercer Botanic Gardens each week for this fun family program, and discover hidden secrets throughout the gardens. All ages welcome. 9 AM - 12 PM. Program starts under the Tree House. Button...
The Local Moms Network Summer Reading Guide!
If we’re being real here, summer reading for moms can be a bit of a pipe dream, particularly for those of us who have young kids (as in, you need to be 100 percent focused on them to keep them alive). Or kids with crazy sports schedules. Or full-time jobs....
Meet A Mom: Allie Arcieri- Spectacular Kids ABA Therapy & Consulting
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in Kingwood? I am originally from Houston and I have lived in Kingwood for the last 9 years. Child(ren) and Age(s)? I have one son, James, he will be 18 months on the 24th of this month! One thing people would...
“Yes Day”
"Yes Day"...Have you ever heard of it? The first time I heard of it years ago when I was teaching, I was like no way I am ever doing anything like this. The more I heard about it from students and parents the more I realized I couldn't wait to do this with our kids....
