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Santa Claus at Market Street - Begins Nov 22

Who brings lots of Christmas cheer for little boys and girls who have been good all year? Santa Claus himself will be greeting children of all ages as Market Street continues the much-loved holiday tradition of photos with Santa. Children can have their photos taken with jolly ol’ St. Nick beginning Friday, November 22 through Monday, December 24, 2019.

Santa Claus is coming to town to share the magic and wonder of the season in space 1140 across from Kendra Scott where young visitors may have their photos taken and, of course, whisper their wish list to St. Nick.

On December 1, bring your furry children for a photo! Fluffy and Fido are welcome to visit from 4 – 7 p.m. for Pet Photos with Santa.

Pet Adoptions Every Saturday in The Woodlands!

Are you looking for a new pet to bring home for the holidays? The love of an adopted rescue pet changes everything! Join Operation Pets Alive’s volunteers every Saturday at Petco Kuykendahl in The Woodlands (next to Trader Joes) from noon-4pm. They'll be on hand with adoptable dogs and cats, puppies and kittens! Regular Adoption fees are $150 for dogs and $75 for cats, and includes spay/neuter, vaccinations and de-worming. Before heading out, we recommend reading For All Pets' online guide to adopting the perfect pet for your family.

Genealogy Research - A Wonderful FREE local resource for getting started!

Have you tested your DNA for genealogy? I know a few people who have, and they have been quite intrigued with the results. I've even heard of families who have traced their ancestors all the way to Africa and consequently recently visited the continent for the first time to meet distant relatives. What an adventure!

Many times, I've thought of purchasing one of the kits like Ancestry or 23AndMe, but what if I start digging and then uncover a long lost family secret that really bothers me? (Yes, I tend to be more paranoid than most folks!) And on the other hand, suppose I discover a great great uncle who has willed me all his riches? I know... slim chance.. but it's a fun idea that I conjure up often!

Recap: Our Playdate with Prelude Music

Our musical play date with Prelude Music of The Woodlands was so much fun! Last week, we hung out with a handful of our readers and their babies/tots/preschoolers, and I’m still smiling about the nice time we had. If you don’t have an all-out music & movement party at your house at least once a week, you gotta check out the classes here! They’re rhythmic and fun and freeing – every bit of what I want each of my days to feel like!

For our Musical Playdate, we started off in Prelude’s Montessori-inspired playroom. It’s laid back, unpretentious, and just the right size for little bodies to develop the skill of playing solo or with friends. The children played with books, blocks, musical instruments, dolls, puzzles, and other playthings while the moms chatted together and made new acquaintances.

Join WoodlandsMommy.com for a FREE Musical Playdate at Prelude!

Mommies, are you ready to experience something fun and new for the upcoming season? Please join us for a mommy & me playdate, and bond with your child through the power of music! Our readers and their kiddos are invited to come play, sing, and meet WoodlandsMommy.com and Prelude Music Classes on Tuesday, October 22 for a Family Class (birth to age 5) at 10:30am, and a Babies Class (birth to 8 months) at 11:30am. For each session, we'll enjoy complimentary play time in Prelude's Montessori-inspired play area, music, singing, instruments, and mingling! Bring your little one and be ready to have an amazing time!

We've set up the following two hosting times on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 to accommodate our readers:

10:30am - Mixed ages for children birth to 5 years old
11:03am - Babies classes for children birth to 8 months old.

Registration is required and space is limited. CLICK HERE to sign up for the time that meets your family's needs.

Prelude Music is located at 7901 Research Forest Dr. (at Kuykendahl), Suite 400 - next to Domino's Pizza and near Shipley Donuts. We can't wait to see you there!

Worried about separation anxiety and starting school?

Are you worried about separation anxiety and starting school? Unlike some other schools, Paddington British School has a unique system which encourages parents to stay with their little ones giving them peace of mind while easing their child into their new environment. You never get a second chance to make their first impression of school a happy and positive experience. Going a step further, Paddington’s unique, one of a kind, child-appealing design was created with children in mind. Their storybook setting is nestled among three acres of trees and gardens in the heart of The Woodlands.