Katy Girl/Boy Scouting Event At La Centerra

Join Boy/Girl Scouts Today!

Yesterday, my kids and I attended the “Step Into Scouting”  family fun event at La Centerra in Katy.   (I plan to do a post about La Centerra later because of its “Back To The Future” towne square vibe.)
It has been difficult for me to find troops/packs for my kids in my elementary [...]

Family Weekend Car Trip To East Texas

Oakwood, Texas Scenic View Highway 79

We took I-45 to Highway 79 towards Tyler.  Just thought I would share a couple of pictures.  Best place to eat in Tyler, Longview or Livingston:
Bodacious BBQ

Kids Can Join the Girl/Boy Scouts in Katy

Be sure to attend the 1st annual “Step Into Scouting” this Saturday, August 30th at La Centerra shopping center in Katy (Grand Parkway/99 and Cinco Ranch).
Time:  4:00 PM-8:00 PM
Parents want their kids in the scouts but due to Katy ISD’s “no flyer” policy many parents do not have a clue about community activities in the area.  Please [...]

Posting Slowdown……

Due to employment interviews, family emergencies and an evil virus on my desktop,  I have not been spreading the information on my blog.
Please send happy thoughts my way.

School Year Calendar For Every School in Houston Area

Check out KHOU’s site where parents can find a collective list of all school calendars and holidays in the Harris County area including:
Klein
LaPorte
Katy
Humble
Stafford
Pearland
Spring
Pasadena
Houston
Tomball
Cy-Fair
Alief
 http://www.khou.com/images/0708/schoolcalendar.pdf

School Shopping For A 1st Grader

My son will be in 1st grade this year.  You know the grade level where everything gets all serious. 
On the first day of school, he will rock (wear) the red shirt above that says “First Grade Rocks”  along with pants I constructed out of bandannas.
If you like the shirt check out Veri Meri Tees.  They do not have a store [...]

School Supply Shopping For Writing Tablets In Houston

Westside Learning Spot is a teacher supply store but a parent can find everything a student needs including many of those hard-to-find items on the school supply lists like writing tablets and construction paper. 

If convenience not price is what you need, then shop here and avoid the lines.
You will find in the store the type [...]

Packing a Quick Back-To-School Lunch

 

Wal-Mart

 
Wal-Mart Fruit and Veggie Bags

Wal-Mart has a quick and east solutions for packing a lunch.  They have these little pre-made lunch packs next to the deli counter  which include a sandwhich, apple, carrots and drink.  They also have pre-made veggie and fruit slice baggies.

Free Meet A Ballerina And Tour A Theater Day in Houston

On Sunday, August 24th, the Houston Theatre Districts hosts a free open house.  Take your kids downtown on Sunday from 12-5 pm to try on costumes, play theater games, tour backstage and take pictures with a ballerina at four theaters.  I think that my 9-year-old daughter would love this.
Go to houstontheaterdistrict.org for information.
This event would be the perfect end-of-summer-before-school-starts fun [...]

Join Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts In the Katy/Houston Area

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Have your kids join scouting today.   Here are the websites for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in the Katy ISD/Houston area:
Boy Scouts 
September 30th, La Centerra Membership Event
Girl Scouts
Due to Katy ISD’s policy restricting fliers in the school weekly take-home folders, many parents do not know where to find out information on scouting which means enrollment has [...]