Category: For Houston Moms
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Postpartum depression: My story and a special event in Houston
A little bit about my postpartum depression story Before I had kids, of course I never thought postpartum depression would impact me. I was healthy. I had a great husband. In my mind, I had what I needed and postpartum depression was only for people who had drastic mood swings and way more stress. And…
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Macaron-baking class with Macarons by Patisse in Houston
My daughter LOVES macarons… She loves the color, the flavor, the light texture. I think she loves every single thing about them! And, ummmm, who doesn’t? She also LOVES baking… She loves following recipes, adapting recipes and making anything delicious. And, ummm, who doesn’t want to support THAT hobby?! I love to bake and I…
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Yoga on the Meadow to benefit Nora’s Home THIS Saturday in Houston
Grab your yoga mat and water bottle for a day of yoga and yoga-inspired activities at The Houstonian (in Houston, of course!) this Saturday, April 1st, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to benefit Nora’s Home, Houston’s haven for organ failure and transplant patients receiving care in the Texas Medical Center. The yoga is free, but…
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SOAP: Send forth your light and truth
Good morning, friends. I’m sorry I’ve been absent here for a bit. Here’s what grabbed me from today’s reading of Deuteronomy 5-6, Psalms 43, Mark 14: Oh Father, I could sure use your guidance. Please send forth your light and your truth, let them guide me; let them bring me to your holy mountain. You…
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Eat delicious treats and support some great charities, thanks to Petite Sweets in Houston
Petite Sweets in Houston is celebrating 5 years of delicious with 5 days of proceeds going to 5 different charities this week… but now that it’s already Wednesday, we’ve only got 3 days left. So let’s go get eating (says the girl who is counting every Weight Watcher Smart Points)! Today, Wednesday September 14th, you can buy…
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Meet Dave Phinney of Orin Swift Cellars- RODEO Houston Grand Champion Winemaker
Are you in Houston and a little jealous watching your friends’ Facebook pics from last night’s Rodeo Uncorked event? Or were you there and need a little more rodeo wine in your life? Well, you are in luck! Dave Phinney of Orin Swift Cellars will be in Houston at the Heights Kroger store tomorrow, Tuesday,…
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Psalm 70: Make haste and get me out of this fog, please (plus family fun ideas for Houston)
Friday. Wow. How did it get here so fast this time? As much as I feel behind in so many work things, I am really looking forward to the weekend and unstructured time with my family. Most of our plans for the week ahead are up in the air, and I am still pretty weary,…
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Houston restaurants join forces with the Thread Alliance to raise money to prevent child abuse
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and more than 30 Houston restaurants are helping to raise awareness of child abuse and raise funds to end it via “Blue Plate Special” offerings. A portion from the purchase of each Blue Plate Special this month will go to the Thread Alliance.
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The 5th Annual Kosher Chili Cookoff in Houston
It’s almost rodeo time here in Houston, which means the Kosher Chili Cookoff is right around the corner! And I get to serve as one of its judges! Are you in Houston? I’d love for you to make plans to join me at the fifth annual Kosher Chili Cookoff, Sunday, March 8, from 11 a.m.…
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Watch me on TV today & find out what wines to enjoy this Thanksgiving
Good morning, friends! It’s been a whirlwind week! Last weekend I judged wines for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, then flew off to London, England Sunday afternoon for the Wine Vision conference where I learned a lot, heard some interesting and enlightening perspectives, and met some fantastic people in the international business of wine. I returned…
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Cheers to Texas Festival and a GIVEAWAY
Celebrate Texas Wine Month at the Cheers to Texas Festival at Landry’s Seafood! Bring your friends to this waterfront festival just north of Houston in The Woodlands and enjoy an afternoon of live music, light bites, as well as craft brews, wines and spirits, and all things proudly Texan! Admission includes light bites and tastings…
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Slugs & Bugs to benefit Justin’s TRIumph Over GAN & Hannah’s Hope Fund
Can you imagine what it would be like if your child was suffering from a rare rare, fatal genetic disorder and there wasn’t any federal funding to help find a solution? Houston kids Justin and Lexi Clark and their family are facing that battle. Both have been diagnosed with Giant Axonal Neuropathy (GAN), which affects only 50-70 children worldwide.…
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Houston Area Wine Events in September
You might have noticed a few changes around here on MomsToolbox. Not too long ago I mentioned that I was moving my content from MomsTravel Tales to join MomsToolbox, and with the new header, I have also moved some of my wine content and series that were on VineSleuth Uncorked over to MomsToolbox, as well. It might…
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Ground Up Athletics- a GREAT place to buy athletic shoes in North Houston
I just started the T-25 workout program and, after the first workout, knew that I needed to get a new pair of cross trainers. My old ones were, well, pretty old, and with all of that jumping, I wanted something that would give me the right support. Enter Ground Up Athletics in North Houston… From the moment…