by Mommy Nearest | Apr 3, 2018 | Mommy Nearest
What would Texas be without its history of cattle drives, stockyards and cowboys? Maybe your tot isn’t pretending to be a gunslinging vigilante (yet), but a visit to a local farm or ranch is practically a rite of passage! Most of these offer more in the way of...
by Mommy Nearest | Apr 3, 2018 | Mommy Nearest
One of the best things about being a parent in Chicago is the chance to play tourist while introducing your kids to this amazing city. Whether it’s watching them experience their first Cubs game, or braving the crowds to snap a picture at The Bean, usually these...
by Mommy Nearest | Mar 29, 2018 | Mommy Nearest
Houston has some pretty fantastic parks, and for good reason—something has to break up all of that concrete! Our fair (if smoggy) city has made green space a priority in the past few years, and we rank highly in terms total acreage of parkland per resident. Our family...
by Mommy Nearest | Mar 20, 2018 | Mommy Nearest
Horseback riding is a great activity for kids. Yes, it teaches them the physical skills needed to ride a horse, but it also teaches them some pretty important life lessons through the less glamorous parts of riding—like feeding, grooming and cleaning. Not to mention,...
by Mommy Nearest | Mar 15, 2018 | Mommy Nearest
Madison, Wisconsin packs a ton of activities into one weekend trip from Chicago. Less than two and a half hours northwest of downtown, it’s a hip and hippy college town, as well as the capital of the state. With natural beauty, educational gems on the University of...
