Sunday, August 19, 2012

Harris County Library Map

http://www.hcpl.net/location/map

Fall Festivals

Yay! It is almost fall festival season. Time to add dates to your calendars!

Children’s Story Time in the Garden. Third Monday of the month, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

http://www.hcp4.net/press_releases/pdf/mercer/121512MercerFall.pdf

"Children's Story Time in the Garden. Third Monday of the month, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The Children's Librarian at Baldwin Boettcher shares some of her favorite nature books with children and their parents in the garden. A craft project is included. Check in at the visitor's center for the specific location. Free.
Sept. 17: Sneeze, Big Bear, Sneeze! by Maureen Wright
Oct. 15: The 13 Nights of Halloween by Guy Vasilovich
Nov. 19: Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano
Dec. 17: When Winter Comes by Nancy Van Laan"

Garden Faire. Sat., Sept. 22 and Sun., Sept. 23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

From http://www.hcp4.net/press_releases/pdf/mercer/121512MercerFall.pdf

"Garden Faire. Sat., Sept. 22 and Sun., Sept. 23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The Garden Faire is Mercer's own free, family, fun, fall festival. Bring the young ones to enjoy the Kid's Korner Activity Area, where they can plant seeds, make a hat from recycled paper and enjoy many other nature projects. Stroll along the wooded trails and visit with vendors as you purchase new plants and craft items for your favorite gardener. Enjoy rides around the picnic loop with Stan the Train Man. Concession items are available from various food trucks. Please call 281-443-8731 for details."

I have gone in years past. We have enjoyed going! Good excuse to go to Mercer!

The Woodlands Wildflower Festival Saturday, October 20 from 10 am – 2 pm

  • From E-neighbor:
  • "The Woodlands Wildflower Festival will be held on Saturday, October 20 from 10 am – 2 pm at the award-winning Rob Fleming Park in the Village of Creekside Park.  Enjoy a variety of free wildflower seeds, exhibits, giant inflatable rides and a petting zoo.  The official Wildflower poster and tee-shirt will be on sale during the event, benefiting The Woodlands Lions Club."

This is a fun event to go to!

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Papa johns summer50 code through 8/12

I just saved 50% off my online regularly priced items. I ordered a bunch of appetizers for a fair price, about $3/item Large 1topping pizza only $6.25

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Groupon deal: Four-Star Family Resort with Golf & Water Park

Right now, you can go for $175. The deal for the fall/winter months is $139. 



Check out this awesome Groupon deal. If you sign up and buy it, you might earn me some Groupon credit, which will earn you my undying appreciation.

One- or Two-Night Stay with Golf-Retreat Package for Two at La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa in Montgomery, TX
http://www.groupon.com/deals/ga-la-torretta?sd=false&utm_campaign=UserReferral_dp&utm_medium=email&utm_source=uu1087343