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Home Grown Pie Filling- Blueberries July 5, 2011

cooking, recipes, family, home, lifestyle

Although I have never been known to have a green thumb, when my five year old asked if we could have our own garden, I felt a parental obligation to make it happen. As we talked about all the things we might like to grow, I had a flashback to my childhood and filling buckets with berries that grew wild on our back fence. We had so much fun picking them, and we would devour a whole bowl in one sitting at our kitchen table. I did a little research, and was happy to find out that blueberries are pretty easy to grow in this southern region. Before we bought the plants, I did a little more... /news/home-grown-pie-filling-blueberries

Bring the Whole Family and Bowl for Rhinos June 24, 2011

One of the most beloved attractions at the Houston Zoo is the African Rhinos and thanks to the recent renovations, families can now take a break from their zoo adventures and dine in the Serengeti up close to these amazing creatures. But, the zoo’s support of these endangered Rhinos does not stop there! In an effort to improve the critical situation facing Africa's black rhino, the Houston Zoo has joined forces with the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) for the 2011 Annual Bowling for Rhinos family night out event. The Bowling for Rhinos event will be held on Friday, June 24... /news/bring-whole-family-and-bowl-rhinos

Money-Saving Home Improvements for Summer June 23, 2011

home, budget, improvement, summer, projects, DIY

There is no better time to get started on money saving home improvement projects than summer. The harshness of the cold, wet winter months has past and with a little elbow grease and smart spending, you home can sprout new life (and even new value) with these home improvement ideas: Start with a whole home energy audit to check air conditioning units, insulation, air ducts, windows and doors, a service often offered at no cost to you by your local energy provider. If the auditor determines that it is time for a new heating and cooling system, make sure and select one that is approved by... /news/money-saving-home-improvements-summer

Bowl for Rhinos June 23, 2011

Houston, zoo, events, family

One of the most beloved attractions at the Houston Zoo is the African Rhinos. Thanks to recent zoo renovations, families can now take a break from their zoo adventures and dine in the Serengeti up close to these amazing creatures. But, the zoo’s support of these endangered Rhinos does not stop there! In an effort to improve the critical situation facing Africa's black rhino, the Houston Zoo has joined forces with the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) for the 2011 Annual Bowling for Rhinos family night out event. The Bowling for Rhinos event will be held on Friday, June 24 from... /news/bowl-rhinos

Prehistoric Sea Monsters: Mosasaur June 16, 2011

Houston, museum, science, exhibit, family

You could be one of the very first Houstonians to see what might be the most significant prehistoric monsters, Mosasaur, moving into the new Houston Museum of Natural Science Paleontology Hall scheduled to open to the public next summer! Members will be the first to go on this free prehistoric safari in the new, world-class, football field-sized paleontology hall on June 16 at 6 pm. The kid-friendly event is suitable for the whole family and will include a lecture by famous paleontologist Dr. Bob Bakker, participation in preparing fossils for display in the new hall, live animal... /news/prehistoric-sea-monsters-mosasaur

Tuckerton Road Opening June 14, 2011

Cypress, Harris County, transportation, development

Construction is complete and Tuckerton Road is now open in Cypress, Harris County. Tuckerton Road is a now a major thoroughfare connecting Fry Road to Greenhouse and is a major, new east-west connector for travelers. Tuckerton Road also runs through Phase 3 of the master-planned community of Cypress Creek Lakes. This new artery will make it easier for Cypress Creek Lakes residents to get to Cy-Fair ISD's Berry Center, Lone Star College, retail centers and more. “With the completion of Tuckerton Road, between Fry Road and Greenhouse, Mischer Development is excited to begin... /news/tuckerton-road-opening

Opening of Tuckerton Road Adds to Convenience of Cypress Creek Lakes June 14, 2011

"Ketchup" on Cleaning Up Household Spills June 9, 2011

house, home, cleaning, lifestyle

We have all heard to use white baking flower to put out a kitchen fire or Dawn dishwashing soap to remove a grease stain from your favorite blouse, but did you know that many common pantry staples can be used to tackle tough clean-up jobs throughout the home? Here are just a few simple tips sure to dazzle your friends and family: Use White Vinegar to Shine Your Wood Floors A wise contractor once told me that if you want a good clean shine on your wood floors, mix 9 parts warm water to one part white vinegar – an inexpensive and nonabrasive trick he had learned from his elderly... /news/ketchup-cleaning-household-spills

Lifelike Newborn “SimNewB” Simulator Joins Harris County Hospitals June 9, 2011

healthcare, newborns, hospitals, Harris County

Arriving at 7 pounds, 21 inches long, the female SimNewB looks just like any other newborn. Equipped with many health issues — she was born limp and without vital signs, suffered several seizures along with many other health issues – the nurses in the Harris County Hospital District (HCHD) are learning to focus their lifesaving efforts on the most fragile patient. Working with the $22,000 advanced neonatal simulator daily, the HCHD’s Nursing Education Program, specifically the Neonatal Resuscitation Program, is able to teach various clinical skills such as normal and... /news/lifelike-newborn-%E2%80%9Csimnewb%E2%80%9D-simulator-joins-harris-county-hospitals

Re-Purpose a Room for Entertaining this Summer May 23, 2011

home, DIY, projects, summer, entertaining

A spare room in your home can easily be made into a space to entertain. With the growing popularity of media rooms and home gyms, making the call to transform an unused home office or formal dining is made even easier thanks to the floor plans used in the majority of today’s suburban homes. Home theaters are no longer a luxury found only in celebrity cribs, and with so many new compact electronics on the market it takes very little work to turn a bedroom or unused space/room into a cozy cinematic viewing area. For a seamless look, a contractor can remove sections of drywall and... /news/re-purpose-room-entertaining-summer

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