Archive for Archive for January, 2009

A Taste of Australia

G’Day USA Australia Week culminates this weekend, and Houston represents the third-coast showcase city.  Nibble and sip some Australian food and wine this Saturday, January 31, at Spec’s downtown location. “Taste of Australia” features epicurean delights and fine wines from the Land Down Under.  This free event also includes cooking demonstrations by local Australian chef, [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Friday, January 30th, 2009

Family Night at The Children’s Museum–for Free!

Grab the kids and head to The Children’s Museum of Houston for its weekly Family Fun Night from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  And did I mention it’s always free admission?  Target helps sponsor this wonderful evening for Houston families and hosts story time in the Parent Resource Library on the hour beginning at 5 [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Free Coffee at Panera Bread

My favorite WiFi/lunch spot is offering FREE coffee today at all its locations.  No coupon is required… Customers can try one of Panera Bread’s new light or dark roast coffees as well as samples of its three new grilled breakfast sandwiches.
Panera Bread also is inviting customers to donate $1 in return towards its Operation Dough-Nation, [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Hello Houston!

Welcome to Houston On The Cheap, the go-to location for saving money around the city on entertainment, family freebies, cheap restaurant deals, and other to-die-for bargains.
Feel free to share this blog with your family and friends.  Let’s help each other learn how to live On The Cheap and still enjoy all that Houston has to [...]

Posted by: Vicki Powers on Sunday, January 25th, 2009