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The Inspiring Breast Cancer Journey for Ellie of Chicago North Shore Moms
Two years ago, Ellie Ander of Chicago North Shore Moms shared her experience having a preventative double mastectomy, as well as her ovaries removed, after finding out she carried the BRCA gene. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, we asked Ellie to...
Halloween Cinnamon Rolls
We love a good mom hack, and these Halloween Cinnamon Rolls from The BakerMama definitely will be our go-to this spooky season. We're *totally* on board with pre-made shortcuts like canned cinnamon rolls, so we can focus on making memories (not dough). Check...
Meet a Mom: Dermatologist Whitney Bowe
A version of this story originally appeared on Greenwich Moms. Dr. Whitney Bowe, a Greenwich, CT, resident, and Mom to an 11-year-old daughter, is a passionate dermatologist who believes strongly in healing the skin from the inside-out, through inner skincare. In...
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 museum’s aircraft, flight simulators, hands-on children’s area and gift shop.
Local Bookstores & Must-Reads
Whether it’s a rainy day or an afternoon by the pool, it’s always a wonderful treat to immerse yourself in a new book. Pick something from our ten must-reads for this season and grab it from one of our local bookstores!
Hurricane Season Preparedness: Are You Ready?
Hurricane season is upon us, and living in Houston and surrounding areas means we need to make sure we are prepared. Thanks to Houston Office of Emergency Management, we are well informed on how to be prepared and keep our families safe during this time. They have...
Meet a Mom: Lynn Margherio of Cradles to Crayons
This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Lynn Margherio, founder of Cradles to Crayons, which has been providing essentials to kids in need since 2002. “Clothing Insecurity is the lack of access to high-quality, seasonally appropriate, necessary clothing. As a...
Top Playgrounds in North Houston
Northshore Park 2505 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380 Why We Love It: Public restrooms Wheelchair accessible Waterfront park Partially gated Mommy and me swings Picnic grounds Duck feeding Popular area for concerts and local events Bear Branch...
Meet a Mom: Alyssa Rae Webb-McCune, Natural Balance Counseling
Today's Meet a Mom is a local mom of two boys and the owner of Natural Balance Counseling. She shares with us how her practice differs from other counseling options, her favorite things to do around North Houston, and some fantastic advice that all moms should take!Hi...
Tongue and Lip Ties: What to Know
Does your infant or child have a lip or tongue tie? What does that even mean? Why is it important? We got answers from Dr. Elizabeth May and Dr. Shannon De Vera, part of the collective team at Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry and Champions Pediatric Dentistry. Learn more here!
Vote for Your Favorite Hair Salon!
Please VOTE on your favorite place for a haircut or to take your kids for a haircut in North Houston. Voting takes place now until Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 11:59pm. Follow North Houston Moms on Instagram and Facebook as a post will be put up announcing the...
Meet a Mom: Shreya Patel
Our sister site, South Austin Moms recently had the chance to sit down with her neighbor and new friend, Shreya Patel, founder of Hyve, a plant-based, probiotic-powered cleaning products company. Take a few minutes to find out the “why” behind her development of Hyve....
4 Ways to Get Organized for Back-to-School!
School’s finally out for summer, but for parents, it’s just about time to start thinking ahead to Back to School! Making a game plan now for August and September, including ordering some key supplies, can really take the stress out of school prep. As experienced moms,...
Meet a Mom: Erin Foreman of North Houston Moms
Meet the mama behind North Houston Moms, Erin Foreman! Read more about her new role, her family life, and some of her favorite things about North Houston!Tell us about yourself! Hi y’all! My name is Erin Foreman, and I just moved back to North Houston in April....
Best Outdoor Toys
Summer is here and if you're looking to upgrade your backyard fun, we have you covered! In our roundup of Best Outdoor Toys of Summer, we look beyond the usual swing set and share toys that will keep your kids outside and off screens for hours—and make your backyard...
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...
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...
Meet a Mom: Amanda Birdwell of Busy Brainz
We are excited to introduce Amanda Birdwell of Busy Brainz! She is a good friend and a hardworking mama of 3 boys. Read more about her new business, her plans for the future, and some of her favorite things about North Houston!Hi Amanda! Thanks for taking time to tell...
One-Pan Skillet Spaghetti
There’s a time and place for cooking an elaborate meal, and it’s not during the week. Especially in the fun but frenetic weeks between school finishing up and camp beginning. This one-pan skillet spaghetti recipe from Kathleen, the mom behind @Kat_can_cook, is more of...
Father’s Day Books
This story was contributed by literary specialist and mom Rosemary D’Urso, aka the “Library Mom”. Go to librarymom.com for more of her expert picks, and follow her on Instagram @librarymombooks. Finding that perfect gift for Father’s Day can be tricky,...