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,...
2022-23 Preschool Guide
The 2022-23 Preschool Guide is here!
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...
Meet a Mom – Molly McDonald
Happy almost weekend Mamas! Before we head off and enjoy the long weekend we wanted to share with you this week’s Meet a Mom feature. This week we are showcasing the lovely Molly McDonald, local Mom to two kiddos and owner of Your Goals Physical Therapy.
Meet a Mom – Amanda Vlastas, Founder of West University Moms
We are resuming the Meet a Mom series now that school is back in session and fall is around the corner. To kick this off, this week we are featuring the beautiful Amanda Vlastas - Founder of West University and Mom to 2 adorable sons. She has been one of my favorite...
Summer Cocktail: Grilled Peach & Bourbon Smash!
Cheers to the last few weeks of summer with this Grilled Peach & Bourbon Smash cocktail from Camp Cocktails : Easy, Fun, and Delicious Drinks for the Great Outdoors. Mixologist, author, and mom of two Emily Vikre says she created this to go with her family's...
Tax Free Weekend is Here!
Tax free weekend is here Mamas! That means that from August 6th to August 8th at midnight, the standard 8.25% sales tax goes away on qualifying purchases. Qualifying items can be purchased tax free in store or online in Texas. Not all items are qualified items so...
Summer Movie Nights in the Park
Outdoor movies are one of our favorite things. Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner's Office has a few more opportunities for free movie nights at nearby parks. Here is a list of outdoor movies happening this summer. As Back to School is around the corner - now is...