Houston
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Spring Creek Growers Tree Farm
4 years ago we went to Spring Creek Growers for a Christmas family photoshoot and since then we have been coming back. It has become one of our favorite Christmas traditions in Houston. 2016 Photo by Amanda Walton Photography BEST TIME TO VISIT I highly recommend visiting during weekdays because weekends is crowded. I love visiting the farm around 4pm that way we get the “golden hour” lovely photos plus we enjoy the fire pit at sunset. They usually open the weekend of thanksgiving or a couple of days before and they close a week or two before Christmas. WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Reservation is required. It’s “free”. …
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Fun and Free things to do at Galveston
Free doesn't have to mean boring, I bet you will have so much fun with this activities you will want to make them every time you visit Galveston.
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Houston Downtown Aquarium
Houston Downtown Aquarium it’s one of our favorite activities during summer. You can learn about beautiful and rare species the ocean has to offer. Plus you get super fun rides and carnival style games. Make sure you watch the video at the end of the post with all the highlights of our visit. The Aquarium We started our visit at the aquarium exhibit. The first exhibit is the Louisiana swamp. After the swamp you enter to a jaw dropping tunnel, Mia was really amazed by the reflection of in the glass and the floor, the tunnel and of course the fish, it was really cool to see her so blown…
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Brenham, TX City Guide
A Kid-Friendly Guide to Our Favorite Spots Looking for a quick getaway from Houston or Austin? Brenham, TX, is the perfect spot! This charming town, just an hour from Houston and about an hour and a half from Austin, is a hidden gem bursting with history, culture, and some seriously yummy food. Whether you’re looking to dive into local history, enjoy some fresh air, or simply savor some ice cream, Brenham’s got something for everyone. Here’s a list of our personal favorites—places that have become a hit with our family. This isn’t an exhaustive list of everything Brenham has to offer, but we’ll keep updating it as we discover more.…
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Toddler Tuesday at Discovery Green + Good Dog
I really like Houston parks but it’s hard for me to stay long periods of time outdoors during summer. Usually during summer we have either indoors or splash pads play dates, like story time at The Houston Museum of Modern art. I was looking for something fun to do because the weather forecast for this week was perfect to do something outdoors without melting and getting sweaty after 5 minutes like a regular Houston summer day. I saw a Facebook post were Big Kids Small City announced that they were hosting a story time at discovery green; By the way You need to follow Big Kids Small City if you…
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Museum of Fine Arts Houston Playdate + Tiny’s Milk & Cookies
Summer time in Houston immediately calls for indoor locations to play and entertain kids and adults. Since I moved to Houston everyone has recommend me to visit the Museum of Fine Arts, I really never felt a big interest in going until I saw they were having the temporary exhibition Pixel Forest and Worry Will Vanish by Pipilotti Rist, I knew it would be really delightful for Mia and me, a time of stimulation and relaxation at the same time. We went on a Tuesday at 10:45am to the play date they host every Tuesday, it was a unique experience of story time, each month they focus on a different work of art. They…
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Top things to do in Houston with Kids
1. The Houston Museum of Natural Science Massive museum with everything from dinosaurs to gems.🟡 Highlights: Hall of Paleontology, Butterfly Center, Planetarium.🗓 Tips: Free Thursdays from 3–6 pm (permanent exhibits only).🎯 Best time: Early mornings. 2. Children´s museum One of the best children’s museums in the country, packed with interactive learning exhibits for all ages.🟡 Highlights: Kidtropolis (a mini city), water play zone, and science shows.🗓 Tips: Free Family Night Thursdays 5–8 pm and weekends are crowded.🎯 Best time: Weekday mornings for fewer crowds. 3. Houston Zoo Over 6,000 animals in beautifully designed habitats with plenty of shade.🟡 Highlights: Giraffe feeding, sea lions, kids’ splash pad.🗓 Tips: Reserve tickets online.…
