Archive for Archive for August, 2009
Featured Advertiser: Kim Milburn Photography
I LOVE SPREADING THE WORD about my favorites in Houston. Kim Milburn Photography has served as my family photographer for four years. Her expertise, creativity, and patience are the reason behind her incredible — yet simple — photographs. She’s just as comfortable capturing babies, senior portraits, families, and maternity shots. Location can be outdoors in [...]
Symphony’s “Rockapella Goes Retro” Free Woodlands Concert on September 3
POP MUSIC FAVORITE, Rockapella, performs 60s and 70s hits with the Houston Symphony this Thursday, September 3, for Rockapella Goes Retro. Free mezzanine and lawn seating is available, while orchestra seats are $15. Some of the musical selections include “Dance with Me” and “Here Comes the Sun.” Pre-concert activities begin at 7 p.m., and the [...]
“Happy Hours for Hunger” Benefits Food Bank
THIS IS A UNIQUE idea! Several bars throughout Houston are partnering with the Houston Food Bank during September for the first “Happy Hours for Hunger” campaign. The goal is to raise awareness and funds during Hunger Action Month. Some of the bars are offering special happy hour events with food drives, raffles, and special concoctions. [...]
Free Week of Yoga during National Yoga Month
CURIOUS TO SEE WHAT YOGA is all about? Then take advantage of free yoga during National Yoga Month in September! The Yoga Health Foundation is offering one week of free yoga to new students at select studios. Nine yoga studios in the Houston area are participating in the offer: Jennyoga, Heights School of Yoga, Contemporary [...]
Free Drink on Your Birthday from Starbucks
WANT to CELEBRATE your birthday with a free drink from Starbucks? Then register any Starbucks gift card online, and you’ll receive a postcard good for a free Starbucks beverage on your birthday. Get all the details here for registering and creating an online account. Another benefit is you’ll be part of the Starbucks Card Rewards [...]
Two Can Dine for $19.99 at Carino’s Italian
I RECEIVED A MAILER THIS WEEK that Carino’s Italian has brought back its Two Can Dine for $19.99 deal. This limited-time offer is a favorite of mine since my favorite entreé is on the list–Angel Hair Pasta with Artichokes! The deal includes unlimited soup or salad, bread, choice of two entreés from the list, plus [...]
25% Off Aeropostale Online Today Only
HAVE A TEEN OR TWEEN in your home who loves shopping at Aeropostale? Then don’t miss the online only sale that ends today, Sunday, August 30. Take 25 percent off everything in the Back to School Collection with the promo code HALLPASS. Some items are already 50 percent off, so you might pick up some [...]
Back to School Bonanza 9/1 at Museum
IT’S A BACK TO SCHOOL BONANZA at the Houston Museum of Natural Science this Tuesday, September 1… Don’t miss family-friendly activities such as chemistry demonstrations and live animal “see and touch” opportunities. Free fun for the entire family from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Houston Museum of Natural Science, free every Tuesday after 2 p.m., [...]
Free “Kitchen Kids” Cookbook
HAVE KIDS IN YOUR LIFE who love to cook like mine? Then don’t miss this offer for Kitchen Kids, a free cookbook sponsored by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. And no every recipe does not contain cheese! I quickly scanned the .pdf version online and it has a variety of yummy delights all geared to [...]
Free Houston Weekend Fun August 28-30
WOW, WE SURVIVED ONE WEEK of school in my house… Here are a few free fun activities to wind down and enjoy the weekend. See the light — Check out the awesome “human light show” at Miller Outdoor August 28 and August 29 at 8:30 p.m. The LUMA Light Show, seen on four continents, combines [...]
