Around Town
Happy Cinco De Mayo – Spicy Margarita Recipe you HAVE TO TRY!
If you love spicy margaritas, you have to try this version made with mom-founded 21Seeds tequila. Kat Hantas created the brand because "it’s what I wanted to drink – something smooth, simple, and casual with a fresh, natural flavor that made drinking infused tequila...
Surviving a 14 Hour Flight with Kids (Real Talk)
Flying 14 hours with kids sounds intimidating, but it was actually better than I expected. Here’s what helped us get through our first international flight as a family.
Kingwood Moms’ Favorite Easter Books for Kids | Easter Bookshelf
Sweet, simple, and full of springtime charm—these favorite Easter books are perfect for filling baskets, creating cozy reading moments, and making new holiday traditions with your kids. 🌷🐰
Getting Around Japan with Kids: Trains, Passes, and Strollers
Traveling Japan with kids? Learn how to navigate trains, IC cards, stroller friendly routes, and family tips for getting around Japan with toddlers and children.
Here’s a Secret Many Moms Don’t Know About Supporting Their Child’s Growth This Spring
As January moves forward, many families are no longer thinking about fresh starts —they’re building real routines. Sports practices are beginning.School schedules are back in motion.Parents are deciding which activities will truly earn a place in their child’s week....
Submit Your Event to Our Community Calendar — For Free!
Submit Your Event to Our Community Calendar — For Free! One of my favorite ways to support local businesses and organizations is through our community events calendar — and yes, it’s completely free to use. If you’re hosting an upcoming event like a class, workshop,...
10 Screen-Free Activities
Winter with kids can be tough. Short days and colder weather can keep us inside, and being cooped up too long with small kids can lead to tantrums, messes and other general destruction and mayhem. Around the middle of January is when the sheen of new holiday toys begins to wear off, and even the most patient parents can hit their limit. To help you through the next few weeks, we’re sharing 10 smart ways to keep kids engaged – and there’s not a screen in sight. (Not that we’re against screens…we just know from experience that relying on them too much to occupy kids can have a pretty ugly rebound effect).
Meet a Mom – Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is a bestselling author, host of the BDA Baby podcast and an animal advocate. She’s also a mom of three kids: daughters Lyla (5) and Eloise (3) and son Ford (1) as well as stepmom to 13-year-old Jack. Recently, she sat down with Demetra...
The One Intention That Can Truly Shape Your Child’s Future This Year – Kingwood Arts Academy of Music
The One Intention That Can Truly ShapeYour Child’s Future This Year As the calendar turns and a new year begins, many parents pause — not to makeresolutions for themselves, but to reflect on something far more meaningful. We think about our children. We think about...
College Prep Guide 2025
Local Moms Network and The College Corner's 2026 College Prep Guide presented by Gorilla Grip College prep has changed a lot since we were applying. “Between online applications, the huge increase in students applying, and the ripple effects of COVID, it’s a...
Music Advantage Meet & Greet Sessions: Where Moms Connect and Little Ones Grow
Curated by Kingwood Arts Academy of Music – inspiring confidence, connection, and creativity through early music education Every parent wants to give their child an advantage — something that helps them grow confident, focused, and ready to thrive. At Kingwood Arts...
Meet a Mom – Reagan Bregman
Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman and his wife Reagan recently became parents of two—their son Knox is 3 and son Bennett is just four months old. While Alex is best known for being a Gold Glove winning ballplayer, Reagan is an entrepreneur and wellness content...
Travel Guide – Austin TX
Known for “keepin’ it weird”, Austin, TX is a family-friendly city and all-around great place to travel!
The two moms behind @greateraustinmoms, Allison and Annie, share their family-friendly guide to Austin
The Key to Success – Kingwood Arts Academy of Music
How You Can Unlock the Secret Other Kingwood Moms Are Using to Give Their Children an Advantage in School and in Life!
5 Ways to Center Yourself for the New School Year
Heading into a new school year after a fun summer can be a bummer for kids, and the transition can also put a huge burden on parents.
“Moms may struggle with the invisible labor involved in getting everyone settled—things like getting the kids to doctors appointments for required physicals, purchasing school supplies, getting to know a new teacher, and coordinating rides to extracurricular activities and even paying for after school care and packing lunches,” says Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu, a Harvard-trained reproductive psychiatrist.
Girls in Aviation Day at Lone Star Flight Museum
This FREE STEM event for girls ages 8-17 includes aircraft tours, pilot experiences, simulators, drone lessons, and more! Each participant gets a swag bag, t-shirt, and lunch. Register Today!
Things to Do in Humble, Kingwood, Atascocita
Looking for fun things to do with your family around the Lake Houston area?
Soccer-Themed Fun for Laney’s 11th Birthday ⚽💦🍿
We kicked off Laney’s 11th birthday with a soccer-themed party at home, and it turned out to be one of our favorite celebrations yet! From the custom DIY decor to the amazing cake and top-notch party rentals, every detail came together to make her day extra special....
Kingwood Moms – Park Hop
This is our favorite way to stay active, explore the area, and break up the long days. My girls and I try to hit up 1–3 parks a week, and every time we discover something new—whether it’s a splash pad, a shady picnic spot, or a playground with the best twisty slide....
Meet an Author: I See Color & Rainbow Days’ Valerie Bolling
Valerie Bolling was a longtime fifth grade teacher, spending 30 years working in schools as an educator, before publishing her first children’s book, Let’s Dance!, in 2020. Since then, she’s written and published a dozen books for kids of all ages, all of which...