Many people decide to build a home instead of buying an already built house. But what are the steps? How much will it cost? Can you afford to build? Today we will look at these questions and give you home building facts. What are the … Read More
Healthy After-School Snacks
Now that school is back in session, you might be looking for ideas for healthy after-school snacks. Children of all ages come home hungry from school and want a little bit to eat before starting on their homework, attending extra-curricular activities, and/or playing outside. As … Read More
Lawn Tips During a Drought and Heat Waves
Are you experiencing drought and heat waves? It has been incredibly hot and dry this summer. For those of you new to the Lake Conroe, these high temperatures are unusual for such an extended time period in July. And, we have to get through August … Read More
Amazing Cleaning Hacks by Melissa
Summertime with the humidity and heat presents different challenges to families than other seasons, especially in places like Texas. Typically families spend lots of time at the pool or the lake. We play outside and sweat profusely. Sometimes it can seem impossible to clean or … Read More
Garage Organization Tips
If you are like me, the garage becomes a catch-all for everything in the house. Benjamin Franklin once wisely said, “A place for everything, everything in its place.” As an inventor, you can only imagine what Franklin’s workshop looked like. With today’s tips for garage … Read More
Summer Safety for Families
As residents of a lake community, summer safety for families is very important. There are many facets of summertime safety. Today we are going to focus on three areas of safety to address. Water Safety Whether you are planning on being at the lake or … Read More
Benefits of Lawn Care
With all the rain we have been getting in the Lake Conroe area, your lawn probably really needs to be mowed. Did you know that grass needs the night temperatures to be above 70 degrees F in order to grow? Between the amount of rain and … Read More
Urban Gardening and Homesteading
Between the cost of food and eggs on the constant rise, today I want to explore urban gardening and homesteading. You can grow your own food. Since most people need to see what the end result can look like, I found a video to show … Read More
Benefits of Gardening in the Lake Conroe Area
It is not too late to put in a garden in the Lake Conroe area. Our area has a long growing season so it is a good option for residents. Today we are going to explore three benefits of gardening as well as give you … Read More
Two Easter Activities that Point to Jesus
In the last blog post, I showed you the Easter events going on in Montgomery County. Today, we are going to go over two great Easter activities that you can do with children. No, it is not dying eggs or visiting the Easter bunny. These … Read More