All About the New Lego Exhibition in Town Through December 30!
There’s a new exhibition in town and we’re here to tell you all about it! Sure to delight the LEGO® enthusiasts in your life, the Awesome Exhibition is makingHouston it’s next destination for over 30 displays made entirely of LEGO® bricks! Runningthrough December 30...
The Story Behind Cordovan Art School
Read about how founder John Howell took his dream and made it into a reality, despite many obstacles and setbacks. The inspiring story of a man and his family fueled by the passion to teach art.
Halloween in the Hangar at Lone Star Flight Museum
Dress the kids in their favorite Halloween costumes and head out to the Lone Star Flight Museum for the most unique trick-or-treating experience in Houston! Then stay and explore the museums aircraft, flight simulators, hands-on children's area and gift shop. If you...
Homework Time: 6 Tips for a Successful Routine!
Photo Credit: Alexandra Blair Photography Homework isn’t most kids’ favorite part of the day—and it can be painful for parents, too. Rather than turn homework time into a power struggle, simple strategies can help you both work together to get it done without...
4 Reasons to Head to the Farmers Market!
Farmers Markets are the perfect way to grocery shop with kids. Like most great mom hacks, a trip to the local Farmers Market is both functional (you can check most of the grocery shopping off your list) and fun for the whole family. Here are four other reasons we love...
Patriotic Popcorn
Another fun and easy thing to do, as Fourth of July is right around the corner. This year take your popcorn up a notch and jazz it up with some chocolate, festive sprinkles and M&M’s! Only a few steps involved and I promise the whole family will...
2022 Virtual Activities Guide!
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...
Advice from Dads to Dads
Moms, let’s hear it for the Dads! In honor of Father’s Day, we want to shout out the men who love, support, and encourage our kids. Just like moms, Dads are born when their children are, so it takes time and practice to walk confidently in the role. Who better...
Sunday Business Feature: JC Hibachi
Sunday Business Interview, JC Hibachi We have some fantastic local businesses that are going to be featured, typically on Saturdays or in this case in honor of Father's Day - Sunday! We try to keep the questions consistent from interview to interview (with some...
Berry Caprese Salad
Summer is synonymous with salad, and now salad is synonymous with Kathleen Ashmore, Tik Tok Star and Local Moms Network Food Contributor. Her "Hungry Lady Salad" series is turning even salad skeptics into believers, and this Berry Caprese Salad is her latest...
Father’s Day Weekend and Summer Fun at Lone Star Flight Museum
Now open on Mondays, the Lone Star Flight Museum has a summer full of fun planned for the family that kicked off on Memorial Day weekend and will carry on through the rest of the season! If you’ve yet to visit, their air-conditioned hangars and kid-friendly museum is...
Talking to Kids About School Violence: Post Uvalde
The Uvalde, TX school shooting is so many things—tragic, senseless, terrifying. It has also been described as unimaginable, but unfortunately, it is not. As Moms, our hearts cried along with the families of those sweet and innocent victims. And whether our kids are...
Earth Day: 10 Ways to Celebrate with Kids!
Earth Day is April 22, and all of us at The Local Moms Network love celebrating with our kids—but try to keep it genuinely fun. Depending on the age of your little ones, celebrating Earth Day may be as simple as going for a walk outside in the stroller or as in...
Leprechaun Snack Board!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We love a good snack board, and one that’s cute enough for a party and gets our kids to eat more veggies? That’s like finding a pot of gold. The BakerMama’s Leprechaun Snack Board is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s full of healthy veggies,...
National Catholic Schools Week 2022
This week is National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) which is is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. This year the celebration is from January 30th-February 5th. Schools typically observe the week with Masses, assemblies and other...
The Fly Girls of World War II Exhibit is Opening This Week!
The Fly Girls of WWII exhibit, hosted by The Lone Star Flight Museum, is opening this week! Read more here about these courageous women and how this exhibit can help introduce and inspire the concepts of STEM via women in aviation!
Well-Being & Self Care Advice for Moms by Samantha Schlanger, School Therapist, LPC & LMFT
The following is a guest blog by The British International School of Houston Samantha Schlanger is the School Therapist at the British International School of Houston. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist, she has some great...
Holiday Time – Photo Sessions!
Time for Holiday Photo Sessions! Now that Halloween is behind us and the weather is just right - it's time to book your Holiday Photo Sessions! We've rounded up our favorite photographers who are offering Holiday sessions! We will be updating this list and...
Spooky Snack Mix!
Halloween is almost here and we’re adding this Spooky Snack Mix from The BakerMama to our shortlist of fun treats to make.
Meet a Mom – Maria Tabush
Hi Mamas! This week's Meet a Mom feature is a very special one. Today we are showcasing Maria (MJ) Tabush - a local Mom to 3 kids and the face behind Spoonful of Joy Blog. If you don't already follow her blog and social media - run and do it. She is so incredibly...