Around Town
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....
4th of July Round Up
Are you looking for family-friendly things to do to celebrate the 4th of July in Kingwood, Texas?
I have your Round up to celebrate around town.
Meet A Mom: Rochelle Andrews-Seeking Sitters
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in Kingwood? I am originally from Montego Bay, Jamaica. I moved to the United States twenty years ago to complete my degree in Mechanical Engineering and have lived in several states and territories. I moved...
WEEKEND ROUND UP : 6/28
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. Kids...
Make Evolve Shoes Your Summer Go-Tos for a Boost of Extra Energy & Style
These are real Moms from The Local Moms Network sharing their feedback about their EVOLVE shoes. I love my brown Kea sandals. I am ordering the Zen wedges in Taupe Suede too. Running after kids in the summer—from toddlers to teens—we are constantly looking for go-to...
Meet a Dad: James Beylotte-College Sitters + Nannies
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I was born and raised in Houston. I moved to Indianapolis soon after college and lived there for 7 years. I moved back to Houston in 2003 to be closer to grandparents after my wife and I had our first...
Get your kids volunteering, no matter what age by helping Kids Meals Houston
I sat down with Channel 13 Chelsey Hernandez to talk about "Summer Boredom Busters" a few weeks ago to give some options of things to do this summer...other than Ipads. We talked about The Kindness Project and then Kids Meals Houston. Kids Meals Houston- Another...
Lake Bell On Her New Movie, Saying No to Helicopter Parenting & More!
We’re calling it now: One of the biggest movies for kids this summer is bound to be The Secret Life of Pets 2, which is out June 7 and which we recently previewed. Clever writing, skilled animation and smart messages (a warning about helicopter parenting is a theme...
Meet a Dad: Justin Gyorfi: Ingenious Brewing Company
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? Houston (Clear Lake Area). Moved away to begin my education in 2004 and now living in NE Houston for the past 5 years Child(ren) and Age(s)? Madelyn 21 Months Old One thing people would be surprised to...
WEEKEND ROUND UP: 6/14
FRIDAY: TEEN-Button Battle @ Kingwood Branch Library-All Day Do you fear the Dark Side? Do you prefer the Light Side? Dark or Light, Sith vs Jedi? Which do you choose in this month’s Teen Button Battle. Come to the Teen Room anytime between June 10-June 22 to pick up...
“Summer Boredom Busters”- As Seen on Channel 13
Summer is only a few weeks in and the kids are already bored. I sat down with Chelsey Hernandez on Channel 13 to talk about some "Summer Boredom Busters" to keep the kids busy this summer if they didn't go to Summer Camps. I have a few fun ideas to do over the summer...
Meet a Dad: Trey Campbell: Animal Ark Kingwood
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town? I was Born In Birmingham, AL and since then I’ve moved around to a few states, Including Mississippi, Arizona, And the great state of Texas. Child(ren) and Age(s)? I have 4 amazing children Olivia 16...
Weekend Round Up: 5/31
Friday: Toddler Time @ Urban Air 10 AM-12PM Bring in your toddlers and preschoolers from 10am-Noon for JUMPEROO time! $8 per child. Parents play FREE! Jumperoo is held on Friday mornings each week, where we open up the ENTIRE park just for the little ones, 5 and...
Easy Turkey Taco-Stuffed Pepper Recipe From Whole30 CEO Melissa Hartwig Urban
Anyone else feel like they’re constantly working to find easy recipes that the whole family will not only eat, but love? Taco Tuesday is always a crowd pleaser, even in Melissa Hartwig Urban’s house. We spoke to the Whole30 CEO about her favorite spin on turkey tacos...