Carrie Taylor

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Crayola 'Museum' to Open in Texas

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 11:02pm

Houston families, hold onto your hats - and crayons - one of the country's most colorful museums is coming to Texas, and we couldn't be more excited.

The Crayola Experience will open a location in Plano in 2018 making it the fourth location of its kind in the country. While Plano is about a four-hour drive from Houston, it's just north of Dallas where there is plenty to do, so you don't need much of an excuse to make this a weekend trip.

Indoor Pool Parties for Houston Kids

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 10:16pm

Whether you're looking to host a pool birthday party in May or December, these indoor pools in Houston are great options year-round. You can arrange a two-hour party of free play in the water, or get adventurous and make it a SCUBA party. And if you need more birthday party inspiration for your kiddo, check out our Houston party guide with ideas on how to plan the best bash ever.

One-of-a-Kind Birthday Party Ideas for Houston Kids

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Fri, 04/14/2017 - 10:05am

Houston is home to tons of places to throw the best birthday party, from indoor spots to science-themed laboratories for your little Einstein. But if you really want to kick the festivities up a notch and plan a party that will go down in your family's history as the best. party. ever., then look no further. Here are seven ideas for planning a spectacular bash. And for more inspiration, check out our birthday party guide.

10 Mom-Approved Tips for Attending the Rodeo With Kids

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Thu, 03/23/2017 - 2:00pm

It can be a daunting task to saddle up for the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, but as Houstonians it's basically our civic duty to go at least once a year. Before heading out, there are some key details you should know, like ticket and parking basics, and it's definitely worth reading over what FREE activities are offered for the kiddos. But there's no better advice and tips than what you'll get from fellow mamas.

Read on for 10 tips and tricks from Houston moms who have braved the crowds, pushed the umbrella strollers through those crowds, and dropped more cash than they'd like to admit on fried Oreos. (And moms, if you have tips of your own you'd like to share - drop us a line at houstoneditor@mommypoppins.com.)

18 Crawfish Boils & Festivals in Houston This Spring

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Fri, 03/03/2017 - 10:20am

It's crawfish season! I'm sure you have plans for a backyard boil with friends and family in the coming months, but if you'd like someone to do the work for you check out one of these Houston-area boils and festivals. Many have children's zones with games and rides to keep the kids preoccupied while you get your mudbug fix.

So get to peelin', and if you have an event of your own you would like included, reach us at houstoneditor@mommypoppins.com. The below events are ordered by date.

The New & (Much) Improved Levy Park Will Blow You Away

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 8:19am

Levy Park in Upper Kirby officially re-opened to the public on Feb. 25, 2017, and simply put, it's fabulous. This urban green space has been upgraded from neglected baseball field to a 6-acre mecca with tons of amenities parents and kids alike will love.

10 Houston Blogs To Follow Right Now

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Tue, 02/14/2017 - 1:29pm

Here at Mommy Poppins, we are always striving to give Houston parents the best resources for living it up in the Bayou City. And what better way to do that than recommend some local blogs that highlight Houston hotspots, fun and easy DIY projects, and fashion tips (lord do I need those fashion tips). And we want to hear your favorites! Send us an email to houston@mommypoppins.com to let us know where you get your daily dose of parenting blogging goodness. And without further ado, and in no particular order, here are 10 local bloggers to start following right now:

4 New Spots Houston Families Will Flip For

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Fri, 02/03/2017 - 10:10am

It's already shaping up to be a great year for Houston with the Super Bowl right around the corner (and a ton of new restaurants opening in its wake). In the coming months, you can expect to see the re-opening (and grand opening) of three fabulous parks with amenities like splash pads and shaded trails. And for those of you with a need for some serious speed, a new race track has opened in east Montgomery County. Here are four new places to have fun with kids in Houston opening this Spring: