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Adventure Gifts

Give the Gift of Adventure! Skip the Toy Aisle and Create a Memorable Houston Experience for the Kids!

by Jill Jarvis Leave a Comment

Do you know those little games at the arcade where you put in a quarter and then move the claw to pick up a toy? That is what my house looks like. And the claw doesn’t work very well. The last thing we need is more little toys, that no one actually plays with, but […]

Filed Under: Adventure Gifts, All, Things to do November 14, 2014

Instead of Giving Toys, Consider Donations or Adventures!

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We’ve entered the birthday season here at BigKidSmallCity. Brooke is about to turn 4 and I am about to turn 30. Which is amazing, because I’ve been 30 for a few years now. Joe will turn 6 during the summer, followed by James who will turn 2 at the start of the school year. We […]

Filed Under: Adventure Gifts, All, Things to do April 29, 2013

Give Something Besides Toys – Consider Planning Adventures for Your Kids! – Ideas for Houston Area Outings for Families

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What gift can you give to kids, besides toys? Consider an adventure!  Here are ideas for Houston area adventures. Either surprise a child with the pre-planned outing, or write up a fun description, put it in a folder, and wrap it up for Christmas. Modify these to fit your interests and budget. Most classes/events can […]

Filed Under: Adventure Gifts, All, Things to do December 10, 2012

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jill-jarvis-bigkidsmallcity-circle-300 Welcome!  JillBJarvis.com is the go-to blog for things to do in Houston with kids!  It is upbeat and dedicated to making our big city feel small.   START HERE!    

On this website you will find a full list of Houston weekly events, things to do around the city, travel ideas and resources for parents.

I know just what it’s like to be overwhelmed by work, life and family. I spent a lot of years traveling for work, missing big milestones for my kids and feeling bad about everything.

I started this website to make a list of all the events happening around Houston and then pick one to enjoy with my kids. And instead of thinking of all the things I was missing, I started to enjoy the things we were doing together.

If you are a parent that is feeling overwhelmed by all the things you could be doing in Houston… please just use our weekly lists and daily posts as suggestions. Pick one thing to do with your family and intentionally ignore the rest!

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