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items: Bruno Mars at Rogers Stadium: Review, Tips & What to Expect
items: London Through My Eyes: Tower Bridge, Covent Garden & Christmas Magic
items: Lemongrass Pork Chops
items: Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas
items: Spam Musubis
items: Shrimp Tacos
items: Ramen/Jammy Eggs – Easy Mode
items: Jammy Ramen Eggs
items: Summary -Cruising from Houston with Teens: What Worked (and What Didn’t) Part 2 – Post Cruise
items: Everything We Did in Houston/Galveston/Kemah

Bruno Mars at Rogers Stadium: Review, Tips & What to Expect
type: item
creator: Madz902
date: 2026-06-02T00:14:49Z
subject: Culture
subject: General
subject: Hobbies
subject: Home
subject: bruno mars
subject: canada
subject: concert
subject: concert life
subject: crowds
subject: enjoy love
subject: explore
subject: family
subject: festival
subject: funtimes
subject: happy
subject: home
subject: may in Toronto
subject: rogers stadium
subject: spontaneous
subject: Spring in Toronto
subject: Springtime
subject: tips and tricks
subject: toronto things
subject: vlog
description: Bruno Mars concert at Rogers Stadium The post Bruno Mars at Rogers Stadium: Review, Tips & What to Expect appeared first on Mommy Maddie Blog.
encoded: Boys’ and I went to our first concert together and it was SO great! Toronto has a new Rogers Stadium that opened up last year and since than has worked out a ton of their kinks! We hadn’t planned on going to this concert but my son’s friend had talked about it earlier and since one concert had been rescheduled for another day, looks like a lot of people opted to cancel instead as there were a ton of tickets available and reduced in price! Getting Ready: Difficult thing about Toronto weather is that it’s super unpredictable, especially in May/June. This concert was originally scheduled for May 20th but due to torrential downpour and wind gusts of 60km/hr (at least!); they had to postpone to the 31st. While it was mid-20s during the day with the sun, once that sun set, it was a cool 14 and breezy so friends who went on the 30th had warned me about bringing a light jacket, scarf and even mitts cuz it could get so cool – you’re also in the middle of nowhere so there’s not a whole lot of protection from the wind! I decided on wearing a skort and tee, tied a red, plaid sweater around my waist for the theme (and to change into if need be) and tied a pair of leggings around my purse to wear just in case. Finally, finished the outfit off w/my fave go-to longer zip up hoody. The boys wore their teen uniform – that is, wide leg sweatpants with a white tee and zip up hoodies. I didn’t end up needing the leggings or plaid sweater but it was comforting knowing I had the option! <img data-recalc-dims="1" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="240" height="320" src="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5514-Small.jpeg?resize=240%2C320&ssl=1" alt="Bruno Mars Outfit" class="wp-image-1429" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5514-Small.jpeg?w=240&ssl=1 240w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5514-Small.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w" sizes="(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /> Bruno …

London Through My Eyes: Tower Bridge, Covent Garden & Christmas Magic
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creator: Madz902
date: 2026-05-14T00:43:06Z
subject: Travel
subject: art
subject: boutique
subject: dishoom
subject: explore
subject: four seasons park lane
subject: four seasons tower bridge
subject: london
subject: london christmas
subject: london town
subject: london trip
subject: murals
subject: park lane
subject: shopping
subject: tate modern
subject: tower bridge
subject: travel
subject: vintage
subject: vlog
description: Blog Post: Review of London Areas If you’re planning a trip to London and wondering where to stay, I genuinely think your experience changes completely depending on the area you choose. On our trip, we split our stay between the Tower Bridge area and Park Lane – and I loved having both experiences because they... The post London Through My Eyes: Tower Bridge, Covent Garden & Christmas Magic appeared first on Mommy Maddie Blog.
encoded: Blog Post: Review of London Areas If you’re planning a trip to London and wondering where to stay, I genuinely think your experience changes completely depending on the area you choose. On our trip, we split our stay between the Tower Bridge area and Park Lane – and I loved having both experiences because they felt like two totally different versions of London. Tower Bridge Area: Artsy, Walkable & Full of Character We stayed at Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge and I absolutely loved this area. It had such a cool mix of historic London and trendy East London energy. One morning I wandered through nearby vintage shops and found SO many vintage Burberry jackets and coats. One boutique owner actually travels back and forth between Japan and London sourcing rare Burberry Blue Label pieces from Japan, which I thought was the coolest thing ever. The whole area had: gorgeous art murals hipster coffee shop vibes little flea market-style stalls random vintage treasures everywhere It felt creative and relaxed without trying too hard. <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" data-id="1373" src="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_2314-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1373" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_2314-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_2314-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_2314-1.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&ssl=1 1152w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_2314-1.jpg?w=1536&ssl=1 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="1374" src="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_2301-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-1374" srcset="http…

Lemongrass Pork Chops
type: item
creator: Madz902
date: 2026-05-05T07:11:00Z
subject: Food
subject: asian
subject: canada
subject: chinese
subject: family
subject: home
subject: lemongrass
subject: lemongrass porkchops
subject: markham
subject: pork chops
subject: recipes
subject: richmond hill
subject: toronto
subject: viet
subject: viet recipes
subject: vietnamese food
description: This is by far one of our most made recipes! Ever since my son discovered the chicken/pork chop rice at Vietnamese recipes (especially when served with broken rice); it’s been on constant rotation at home. It also keeps well in the fridge and is perfect for leftovers/lunch the next day! The flavours are heightened with... The post Lemongrass Pork Chops appeared first on Mommy Maddie Blog.
encoded: This is by far one of our most made recipes! Ever since my son discovered the chicken/pork chop rice at Vietnamese recipes (especially when served with broken rice); it’s been on constant rotation at home. It also keeps well in the fridge and is perfect for leftovers/lunch the next day! The flavours are heightened with lime if you need it but totally great without too! Some of our favourite restaurants include: Linh Anh Scarborough, Linh Anh Unionville, Pho Dac Biet in Richmond Hill. We’re so lucky to have so many so close to us.The tartness of the fresh lime juice and the zing from the lemongrass make these incredibly appetizing! <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="640" height="480" data-id="1283" src="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4705-Medium.jpeg?resize=640%2C480&ssl=1" alt="Vietnamese Chicken Porkchop Rice " class="wp-image-1283" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4705-Medium.jpeg?w=640&ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4705-Medium.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4705-Medium.jpeg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /> Vietnamese Chicken Porkchop Rice <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="480" height="640" data-id="1281" src="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_1419-Medium.jpeg?resize=480%2C640&ssl=1" alt="Vietnamese Egg Chicken Porkchop Rice" class="wp-image-1281" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_1419-Medium.jpeg?w=480&ssl=1 480w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_1419-Medium.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px" /> Vietnamese Egg Chicken Porkchop Rice This recipe is super easy with frozen lemongrass that’s ready to use right out of the freezer. I al…

Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas
type: item
creator: Madz902
date: 2026-05-05T02:16:23Z
subject: Travel
subject: activities
subject: adventure
subject: cruise
subject: cruise review
subject: cruise tips
subject: cruiseline
subject: cruisetime
subject: explore
subject: family
subject: family travel
subject: home
subject: kids travel
subject: march break
subject: royal caribbean cruise
subject: spring break
subject: teens
subject: things to do
subject: things to do with kids
subject: travel
subject: travel life
subject: travel time
subject: travel with kids
subject: vlog
description: 🚢The Room & Suite Perks We chose the guaranteed stateroom option suite! It was about $6000 and afforded us a few perks! Our keycards were a different colour, our room had special amenities and we had access to the Coastal kitchen! Activities The cruise ship is huge! Totally blows the Disney Dream out of the... The post Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas appeared first on Mommy Maddie Blog.
encoded: Cruise ship: Allure of the Seas Departure port: Galveston Traveling with: family + teens Trip length: 5 nights Ports: Costa Maya & Cozumel. The Room & Suite Perks We chose the guaranteed stateroom option suite! It was about $6000 and afforded us a few perks! Our keycards were a different colour, our room had special amenities and we had access to the Coastal kitchen! Access to make dinner reservations at Coastal Kitchen (exclusive dining room for Suite members only) Walk-in closet Shampoo, conditioner and body wash Lavazza coffee machine Priority boarding Gorgeous balcony <img decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4550-768x1024.jpeg?strip=info&w=600&ssl=1 600w,https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4550-768x1024.jpeg?strip=info&w=900&ssl=1 900w,https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4550-768x1024.jpeg?strip=info&w=1200&ssl=1 1200w,https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4550-768x1024.jpeg?strip=info&w=1500&ssl=1 1500w,https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4550-768x1024.jpeg?strip=info&w=1800&ssl=1 1800w,https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4550-768x1024.jpeg?strip=info&w=1920&ssl=1 1920w" alt="Balcony Lounging" data-height="2560" data-id="1321" data-link="https://mommymaddie.com/royal-caribbean-allure-of-the-seas/img_4550/" data-url="https://mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4550-768x1024.jpeg" data-width="1920" src="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4550-768x1024.jpeg?ssl=1" data-amp-layout="responsive"/> <img decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4302-768x1024.jpeg?strip=info&w=600&ssl=1 600w,https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4302-768x1024.jpeg?strip=info&w=900&ssl=1 900w,https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_4302-768x1024.jpeg?stri…

Spam Musubis
type: item
creator: Madz902
date: 2026-05-03T10:21:00Z
subject: Food
subject: Home
subject: easy recipes
subject: easy to eat
subject: easy to make
subject: family
subject: family recipes
subject: food for kids
subject: food for teens
subject: hawaiian
subject: kids
subject: lunch ideas
subject: make ahead
subject: musubi
subject: recipes
subject: snacks
subject: spam
description: From the first time we visited Hawaii in 2013, we’ve (minus Dean who’s afraid of canned meat) fallen in love with Spam Musubis. Something about the saltiness of the spam and the neutrality but satisfaction of the rice that makes everything feel just right. Read more about our Hawaii blog here. Not only are they... The post Spam Musubis appeared first on Mommy Maddie Blog.
encoded: From the first time we visited Hawaii in 2013, we’ve (minus Dean who’s afraid of canned meat) fallen in love with Spam Musubis. Something about the saltiness of the spam and the neutrality but satisfaction of the rice that makes everything feel just right. Read more about our Hawaii blog here. Not only are they super easy to take on the go, it’s a huge protein kick especially when made with egg. Love that Costco now sells the low-sodium spam! I’ll take anything I can get Here’s how we do it! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;" width="150" height="150" src="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1A49D4B7-FBFB-4AAB-9C9F-97F0D8F8F349_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="attachment-150x150 size-150x150" alt="Spam Musubi 2" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1A49D4B7-FBFB-4AAB-9C9F-97F0D8F8F349_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1A49D4B7-FBFB-4AAB-9C9F-97F0D8F8F349_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1A49D4B7-FBFB-4AAB-9C9F-97F0D8F8F349_1_105_c.jpeg?zoom=2&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1A49D4B7-FBFB-4AAB-9C9F-97F0D8F8F349_1_105_c.jpeg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <g ><path fill="#333333" d="M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z"/></g> Print Spam Musubis Ingredients 1 can of spam 5 eggs 1/4 cup of mirin 1/8 cup of dashi powder 1 tbsp of roasted sesame seeds 5 cups of cooked sushi/short grain rice 1/4 cup of …

Shrimp Tacos
type: item
creator: Madz902
date: 2026-05-01T01:02:10Z
subject: Food
subject: cabbage slaw
subject: chinese
subject: cinco de mayo
subject: dinner for kids
subject: dinner ideas
subject: explore
subject: family
subject: family meals
subject: feeding kids
subject: feeding teens
subject: food
subject: healthy
subject: healthy meals
subject: home
subject: home cooking
subject: homemade
subject: kirkland shrimp tempura
subject: meal prep
subject: meals
subject: mexican
subject: pico de gallo
subject: recipes
subject: shrimp
subject: shrimp hack
subject: taco tuesday
subject: testing
description: Just in time for Cinco de Mayo — and it falls on Taco Tuesday this year! 🌮🍤 Immediately after our visit to Houston, Costa Maya and Cozumel; I had to recreate the pico de gallo and tacos we enjoyed beachside. We love a fresh taco night over here. There’s just something about juicy tomatoes, lime,... The post Shrimp Tacos appeared first on Mommy Maddie Blog.
encoded: Just in time for Cinco de Mayo — and it falls on Taco Tuesday this year! Immediately after our visit to Houston, Costa Maya and Cozumel; I had to recreate the pico de gallo and tacos we enjoyed beachside. <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="768" height="1024" data-id="1247" src="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img_4209.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1" alt="Fish Tacos" class="wp-image-1247" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img_4209.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img_4209.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img_4209.jpeg?resize=1152%2C1536&ssl=1 1152w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img_4209.jpeg?w=1500&ssl=1 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /> Fish Tacos <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="760" height="1024" data-id="1250" src="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img_5119.jpeg?resize=760%2C1024&ssl=1" alt="Fish Tacos - Cozumel" class="wp-image-1250" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img_5119.jpeg?resize=760%2C1024&ssl=1 760w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img_5119.jpeg?resize=223%2C300&ssl=1 223w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img_5119.jpeg?resize=768%2C1034&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img_5119.jpeg?resize=1141%2C1536&ssl=1 1141w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img_5119.jpeg?w=1206&ssl=1 1206w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px" /> Fish Tacos – Cozumel <img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="810" height="1024" data-id="1251" src="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/img_5120.jpeg?resize=810%2C1024&ssl=1" alt="Guacamole - Cozum…

Ramen/Jammy Eggs – Easy Mode
type: item
creator: Madz902
date: 2026-04-27T00:25:35Z
subject: Food
subject: Home
subject: asian
subject: asian recipes
subject: chinese
subject: easy to make
subject: family
subject: flavourful
subject: happy
subject: high protein
subject: home
subject: kid friendly
subject: kid snacks
subject: lunch ideas
subject: protein
subject: protein snack
subject: quick recipes
subject: recipes
subject: umami
subject: vlog
description: Here’s a variation to my Ramen Jammy Eggs but it takes a fraction of the time! Me and my kids love this recipe so much, I sometimes make it twice a week! I prefer my eggs on the more jammier side instead of runny. I also switch up the marinade from time to time depending... The post Ramen/Jammy Eggs – Easy Mode appeared first on Mommy Maddie Blog.
encoded: Here’s a variation to my Ramen Jammy Eggs but it takes a fraction of the time! Me and my kids love this recipe so much, I sometimes make it twice a week! I prefer my eggs on the more jammier side instead of runny. I also switch up the marinade from time to time depending on how lazy I am and what I have on hand. Some tips to make it easier: use a pointy spoon don’t skip the 10 min ice bath (I added the timer to my AppleWatch for this very reason) use a smaller container and rotate your eggs regularly to use less marinade crack them all first before peeling <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;" width="150" height="150" src="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-26-at-19.39.15.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="attachment-150x150 size-150x150" alt="Ramen Eggs v1" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-26-at-19.39.15.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-26-at-19.39.15.jpeg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-26-at-19.39.15.jpeg?zoom=2&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-26-at-19.39.15.jpeg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <g ><path fill="#333333" d="M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z"/></g> Print Ramen Eggs with Maggi Sauce Delicious alternative to marinated eggs in a fraction of the time! Ingredients 1/2 cup Maggi Sauce (Viet style…

Jammy Ramen Eggs
type: item
creator: Madz902
date: 2026-04-27T00:25:25Z
subject: Food
subject: Home
subject: asian recipes
subject: chinese
subject: family
subject: food
subject: healthy snacks
subject: high protein
subject: home
subject: jammy eggs
subject: lunch ideas
subject: make ahead
subject: pack lunch
subject: protein
subject: protein snack
subject: ramen eggs
subject: recipes
subject: vlog
description: Me and my kids love this recipe so much, I sometimes make it twice a week! I prefer my eggs on the more jammier side instead of runny. I also switch up the marinade from time to time depending on how lazy I am and what I have on hand. These are perfect at the... The post Jammy Ramen Eggs appeared first on Mommy Maddie Blog.
encoded: Me and my kids love this recipe so much, I sometimes make it twice a week! I prefer my eggs on the more jammier side instead of runny. I also switch up the marinade from time to time depending on how lazy I am and what I have on hand. These are perfect at the bottom of a thermos (warms up nicely) when packed with fried rice or steamed rice and pork chops or other proteins. I also eat them straight out of the fridge as a perfect protein hit. Sometimes I won’t have a chance to eat them and when I do, I almost forget how delicious they are. Here is most best recipe and I’ll include variations below: <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" style="border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;" width="150" height="150" src="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-26-at-20.03.38.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1" class="attachment-150x150 size-150x150" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-26-at-20.03.38.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-26-at-20.03.38.jpeg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-26-at-20.03.38.jpeg?zoom=2&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-26-at-20.03.38.jpeg?zoom=3&resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <g ><path fill="#333333" d="M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z"/></g> Print Ramen Eggs – Marinated Jammy Boiled Eggs Marinated Jammy Boiled Eggs aka "Ramen Eggs" in our household Ingredi…

Summary -Cruising from Houston with Teens: What Worked (and What Didn’t) Part 2 – Post Cruise
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creator: Madz902
date: 2026-04-26T12:46:14Z
subject: Food
subject: Travel
subject: airport
subject: airport food
subject: boardwalk
subject: buc-ee's
subject: bucees
subject: city port
subject: city travel
subject: crayfish
subject: cruise
subject: embarkation
subject: explore
subject: family
subject: family time
subject: family vacation
subject: ferris wheel
subject: galleria
subject: galveston
subject: grateful
subject: houston
subject: IAH
subject: in-n-out
subject: kemah
subject: march break
subject: port day
subject: post cruise
subject: pre cruise
subject: seafood boil
subject: texas
subject: tourist
subject: travel
subject: vacation
subject: vlog
description: Houston Before the cruise, we spent two nights in Houston and managed to explore quite a bit. Tex-Mex Lunch We had dinner at The Original Ninfa’s (recommended by my cousin), and it did not disappoint. Since we were a big group, we ordered a mix of platters. The boys stuck with chicken quesadillas and tacos,... The post Summary -Cruising from Houston with Teens: What Worked (and What Didn’t) Part 2 – Post Cruise appeared first on Mommy Maddie Blog.
encoded: Downtown Houston Galleria In & Out Burger Kemah Boardwalk Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack March, 2026 Houston & Galveston, Texas, United States Houston Before the cruise, we spent two nights in Houston and managed to explore quite a bit. Tex-Mex Lunch We had dinner at The Original Ninfa’s (recommended by my cousin), and it did not disappoint. Since we were a big group, we ordered a mix of platters. The boys stuck with chicken quesadillas and tacos, and I had a sangria that was so good. The Galleria Just a short walk from the mall is the Water Wall, which made for a quick photo stop. It’s a bit touristy, yes—but also surprisingly impressive in person. We popped into a few fun spots like SKIMS and Gentle Monster, and the boys loved a little trinket shop where, somehow, we spent way more than expected. We also grabbed gelato at Amorino, which is always a treat. The Galleria is massive—easily one of the largest malls in North America. It honestly feels like three malls in one, with everything from high-end stores to everyday brands, tons of food options, and even an indoor skating rink. Real Talk: Teen Energy is Finite After the mall, the boys were done. We had plans for mini putt, escape rooms, and even a VR experience—but none of that happened. Lesson learned: don’t overpack the itinerary, especially after a long shopping day. <img decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_4192.jpeg?strip=info&w=600&ssl=1 600w,https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_4192.jpeg?strip=info&w=768&ssl=1 768w" alt="" data-height="1024" data-id="1115" data-link="https://mommymaddie.com/?attachment_id=1115" data-url="https://mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_4192.jpeg" data-width="768" src="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_4192.jpeg?ssl=1" data-amp-layout="responsive"/> <img decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/mommymaddie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_4204.jpeg?strip=info…

Everything We Did in Houston/Galveston/Kemah
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creator: Madz902
date: 2026-04-26T12:31:42Z
subject: Food
subject: Home
subject: Travel
subject: airport
subject: city
subject: city travel
subject: cruise
subject: embarkation
subject: explore
subject: family
subject: family time
subject: galveston
subject: grateful
subject: happy
subject: home
subject: houston
subject: Houston Airport
subject: IAH
subject: In and Out burger
subject: kemah
subject: port
subject: port day
subject: texas
subject: things to do
subject: travel
subject: travel with everyone
subject: travel with kids
subject: vlog
subject: what to do
description: Cruising from Houston with Teens: What Worked (and What Didn’t) Part 2 – Post Cruise Houston Before the cruise, we were able to spend two nights in Houston and explore a bit. We went to the Galleria, which is a humungous mall. I think it may be the largest mall in North America or in... The post Everything We Did in Houston/Galveston/Kemah appeared first on Mommy Maddie Blog.
encoded: Cruising from Houston with Teens: What Worked (and What Didn’t) Part 2 – Post Cruise Downtown Houston Galleria In & Out Burger Kemah Boardwalk Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack March, 2026 Houston & Galveston, Texas, United States Houston Before the cruise, we were able to spend two nights in Houston and explore a bit. We went to the Galleria, which is a humungous mall. I think it may be the largest mall in North America or in the United States. It even has a skating rink there’s almost 3 different malls in one they have a great wide selection of high-end stores as well as regular stores, different food options. There’s even a gotcha pond store that we went to spent a lot of money on little trinkets there was great gelato place Amorino, Gelato au Naturale) we went to SKIMS and Gentle Monster is really cool close to Galleria in the water wall so when we parked at Galleria, we just walked down to the waterfall for a photo walk. It’s quite cheesy, but also pretty majestic. You just don’t expect to see such a nice monument like that. It’s also an ice cream space it would’ve been much better if it wasn’t so cold but we took our photos and went back. We also went to have Tex-Mex with my cousin directed at this place recommended this place called the Original Ninfa’s. We had their platters since there were so many of us. The boys had chicken quesadillas and a taco set. I also had a sangria which was really yummy. We also were looking at going somewhere else, but the boys were really tired after the mall that we didn’t do anything some other things that I had all my list but didn’t get to was the putting place as well as a escape room taping and a VR escape place I also had Ant originally wanted to go to a A. a place that my cousin had recommended but instead we had dinner with my friends. We were also staying at the hotel and we had a pretty intense feast. Only thing is the food took a while since there’s so many of us so we didn’t really get to do anything afterwards. My cousin an…