Educational AGventure HLSR

Every year, we look forward to the rodeo coming to Houston.  Why?  Because it is more than just a rodeo. 

My family received complimentary ground passes and carnival books, thanks to USFG and HLSR.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

One of our favorite places to visit is the AGventure kids zone.  We got to see baby chicks hatch in the poultry exhibit.  We learned about all the new animals that were born in the birthing center.

My daughter loves to get her hands dirty in the horticulture exhibit while digging for worms and learning about the importance of soil composition, vegetation and water conservation in urban and rural agriculture.  She loves planting the sunflower seeds in a cup to take home and chatting with the volunteers.  She talked to the volunteer about the tomatoes she has planted in her garden at home. 

This is the perfect place where kids can get up close to animals.  There were 12 interactive and educational exhibits.  The bunny rabbits were one of my daughter's favorite.  She got to see lots of bunnies and pet them as well.

There was a fully-functioning milking parlor where we were able to see where milk comes from and learn how it is transported to our local grocery store.  We also attended a live demonstration from some local farmers.

It is always a great learning experience for our kids.  I like how interactive this kid's zone is.   

We then headed out to the carnival for some thrills on the rides.

There was also a big outdoor stage where performers took the stage.  We sat and learned about animals.

But my most favorite thing about the rodeo is how much they do for education.  HLSR provides scholarships every year to deserving students.  It has been awarding scholarships since the first one in 1957.  Nearly 17,000 scholarships.  Now that shows how committed they are to the youth and their education.  

For more information, go to rodeohouston.com.

Disney Jr-Kate and Mim Mim

***Disclosure-My daughter received some cute bunny ears.  Any opinions expressed are my own.

My daughter is obsessed with Disney Jr.  She gets home and she loves to watch Disney Jr.  I never thought I would be one of those parents, per say.  But I am.  Who cares?  I don't.  You want to know why?  Because they are great shows on the television that are not only entertaining but also teach our kids.  Like the new show Kate and Mim Mim.

I was introduced to this show even before my daughter started watching it.  I really did not think she was going to be as into it as she actually is.  She is currently in the princess mode.  This is a cute story written by two parents.  I like the story lines on every episode.  My daughter just adores Kate and Mim Mim.

This is their Kate.

Kate & Mim-Mim follows the special friendship between a 5-year-old girl named Kate, and her favorite plush bunny Mim-Mim who becomes a larger than life playmate whenever Kate’s curiosity stirs her imagination, and unlocks the door to her fantastical world!

In each episode, Kate and Mim-Mim and their gang of loveable friends discover exciting new places and set off on adventures, all in the hope of solving a puzzling problem Kate has in the real world. When the adventure ends, Kate returns to the real world to tell her parents all about her amazing adventures and how she and Mim-Mim have saved the day.

So check your Disney Jr schedule to see when Kate and Mim Mim are coming on and see if you little enjoy too.  

Doc McStuffins Mobile Clinic

***Disclosure-No compensation was received.  Informational post only.

Noticias si tienen chiquitas en casa como yo.  A mi chiquita le encanta el show de Doc McStuffins.

¡Nuevo lanzamiento en DVD! Cinco episodios cargados de diversión de “Doc McStuffins”, la aclamada serie animada de Disney Junior 

“DOC McSTUFFINS: MOBILE CLINIC”

El DVD de "Doc McStuffins: Doc Mobile" se estrena el martes 18 de marzo y viene con cinco episodios llenos de canciones e incluye un bolso de mano reutilizable GRATIS de "Doc McStuffins". 

Sinopsis: Doc McStuffins regresa para ayudar a todos y esta vez ¡es móvil! Después de construir una clínica ambulante con su papá, Doc puede hacer visitas a domicilio para ayudar a los juguetes que lo necesitan cuando está lejos de la clínica que tiene en el patio de su casa. El Doc Mobile está equipado con todo lo que necesita para arreglar a los juguetes y dejarlos como nuevos.

  

Doc McStuffins goes mobile! After building a mobile clinic in the backyard with her dad, Doc can now make house visits to help the toys in need when they are far from the clinic.  The DVD will be available to own on March 18, 2014!