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Impress Her By Cooking
Featured Article – Feb 06, 2012
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The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, however the same cannot be said for women. But show her a man who cooks (or attempts to cook), and her heart will skip a beat. So guys, impress your best gal this Valentine’s Day with a nice bottle of wine and dinner at home that YOU’VE prepared from scratch. Here’s a recommended menu that is quick and easy!
Groundhog Day
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It’s Groundhog Day so why not get into the spirit by sharing some fun facts and activities with your kids.
Make a pop-up groundhog puppet using a paper cup, a popsicle stick and paper.
Groundhog Puppet
Supplies needed
Paper cup
Popsicle stick
Brown construction paper
Markers
Scissors
Glue
Optional: Googly eyes
Instructions
1. To make the groundhog: Cut a circle or oval from brown construction paper for body and cut a smaller circle out of brown paper for the head. Draw a mouth and eyes on the head (or glue on googly eyes). Glue the head to the top of the body.
2. Glue your completed groundhog to a popsicle stick.
3. Cut a small slit in the bottom of the paper cup.
4. Decorate the paper cup with markers to resemble grass.
5. Insert the bottom of the popsicle stick into the slit in the paper cup.
Now you have an adorable pop-up groundhog puppet!
Fun Facts About Groundhogs
A baby groundhog is called a kit or a cub.
The average groundhog is 20 inches long and normally weighs from 12 to 15 pounds.
Groundhogs have four toes on their front feet and five toes on the back feet.
A groundhog can whistle when it is alarmed.
Groundhogs are the only animals to have their own National holiday. Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2nd each year. Pennsylvania's official celebration of Groundhog day began February 2nd, 1886.
If you saw the news this morning, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, meaning six more weeks of winter.
Happy Groundhog Day!
A Winter Wedding With A Splash of Purple
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View photos and read more about Lynsey and Taylor's big day as reported in the Houston Wedding Blog by Weddings In Houston Magazine.
"A white winter wedding need not be devoid of color. Quite the contrary. A clean, wintry white background is the perfect foundation for a warming burst of color. Lynsey and Taylor’s December wedding celebration at The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center is a spectacular example. Against a backdrop of snow white, including white table linens, chair covers and room draping, Darryl & Co. brought in subtle touches of purple and silver, along with plenty of icy crystal, glass and rhinestone sparkle, creating an effect that was at once coolly chic and warmly inviting. Purple and pink color-wash lighting, snowflake gobos, and, of course, flickering candlelight, completed the picture, providing Lynsey, Taylor and their 225 delighted guests a winter wonderland in which to eat, drink and dance the night away. And boy, did they. Big thanks to Jaylene DeBenedictis of Sacred Image Photography for her beautiful photos of one of the loveliest winter weddings we’ve had the privilege of featuring."
Michael Is Moving In
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Opening in March, the Michael Kors store at Market Street will offer a complete selection women’s clothing, handbags, shoes and accessories. Hopefully, the store will be stocked with pieces from his Spring 2012 collection which was recently unveiled at New York Fashion Week.
As stated in the official Michael Kors press release, the collection was inspired by Michael's trips to South Africa and feature hand dyed textiles, ombre and tie dyed cashmeres and caftans, pathwork leopard shifts and soft fluid dresses, all in earthy bright accents.
"This collection is my homage to modernist Africa," said Kors. "If I could, I would commute to my favorite place in the world, this incredible lodge in South Africa called Lebombo Lodge, it's a modernist glass lodge in an incredible bush - clean lines, modern attitute and rustic glamour you could find only in Africa, the only place in the world."
Doesn't this place look absolutely amazing?!
Ok, so back to shopping. Don't forget! We offer complimentary shuttle service to and from The Woodlands Town Center.
For more information on this and other offerings at Market Street – The Woodlands, click here.
A Valentine’s Day to Remember
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and now is the perfect time to start making plans to show that special someone how much he or she means to you. Here are a few of our favorite ideas that are sure to make your Valentine’s Day sizzle.
Romantic Dinner Cruise
Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember with a Dinner Cruise on The Woodlands Waterway. Indulge in a fabulous five-course menu featuring seafood stuffed shrimp enbrochette, crab cake stuffed lobster tail, snapper amore, and chocolate covered strawberries. Call 281-363-9750 for reservations.
Candle-Lit Dinner at Home
Light the candles and relax with dinner in the comfort of your own home. Skip the mess and cater to your Valentine with a chef prepared meal by Hubble & Hudson. Choose from a variety of menus, including the “Platinum” featuring a choice of salads, jumbo shrimp cocktail, beef filet, lobster tail, petit fours and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Orders must be placed by noon on Monday, February 13 by calling 281-203-5601.
Valentine’s Getaway
Spoil your sweetheart with a night away from home with The Woodlands Resort’s Enchanted Romance Package, complete with champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries, breakfast for two and access to the spa’s sauna and eucalyptus steam room. Rates start at $219 per couple.
What will you do to express your love on February 14?
Taste of the Town
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From Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen to Luca & Leonardo, The Woodlands top restaurants are coming together under one roof at the 26th annual Taste of the Town.
Over 70 of the area’s finest restaurants and beverage distributors, including Hubble & Hudson, Luca & Leonardo, Goose’s Acre Bistro & Irish Pub, Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen, Perry’s Steakhouse, Mi Cocina, Landry’s Seafood and more, will offer tastings of their most popular creations at the event on February 2 from 4 – 9 pm at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.
For a complete list of participants, click here.
Not only will you enjoy mouth-watering food and fabulous cocktails, but you will help support the South Montgomery Country Chamber of Commerce provide programs to the community that enhance education, healthcare and quality of life.
Modern Family
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Families don’t gather around the dinner table like they used to leaving little time for group conversation.
Whether your modern family is eating dinner in the car between school and soccer practice, grabbing a bite out at your favorite neighborhood restaurant or waiting on pizza delivery because the chicken isn’t thawed, you can still make the most of your time together with a fun dinner-time activity your family can engage in anywhere!
Table Topics are entertaining conversation starters that are sure to bring some fun and laughter to the dinner “table.”
If you were going to have a weird, unusual pet, what would it be? Why would you want that pet?
If you could cook dinner for me, what would it be?
What would your ideal allowance be? What would you spend it on?
Simply print off the questions from HowDoesShe.com and put them in a jar. Each night during dinner, draw one question and read it to the family. Then take turns answering it.
From silly to serious, Table Topics is a great way to encourage family dinner and fun conversation.
For other suggestions on enhancing your family dinner, visit The Family Dinner Project.
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