Need an idea for a great New Year’s Eve party? Well, if you’re stumped, here are some ways of ringing in 2011.
Have friends over for a game night. Game night can be different things to different people. For some, it might mean an evening of Trivia Pursuit or card games. For others, it might mean Rock Band or Guitar Hero. Still other friends might bring get together with their laptops to play online games. No matter what game night means to you, it makes for a fun New Year’s party idea that doesn’t mean a lot of expense or going out in the cold. Throw in some pizza and snacks and you’ve got a good way of beginning the new year.
Alternatively, plan a movie night. You might have friends over and watch movies you own, or you might go out. Some theaters even have New Year’s movie schedules where you get several movies or a movie and snacks for a special price. Of course, be sure to schedule your movies (or pause) at midnight to watch a countdown and mark the beginning of 2011.
Some people celebrate New Year’s by having a drink or two. While this is a perfectly acceptable way to celebrate, be sure to drink responsibly if this is your plan. Have a designated driver if you’re going out, and if you’re staying in, don’t drive until the alcohol has worn off.
There are many ways to celebrate New Year’s. Whether you go out, stay in, have others over, or do something on your own, be sure to ring in the new year in a positive and fun way!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Christmas Events in Houston Updated
Christmas is almost here, but there’s still plenty of time to get out and engage in some of the great holiday events in Houston. Here are just a few of them.
One Christmas tradition is seeing the Nutcracker ballet. While some people prefer to watch the ballet on TV, there really is nothing like seeing it performed live. The ballet will be performed by Houston Ballet this holiday season, and one shouldn’t miss it. Another show you may want to take in is a live performance of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ popular tale of Scrooge and the three ghosts of Christmas.
Another thing you don’t want to miss is ice skating outside at Discovery Green. While some places have indoor skating areas during the Christmas season, skating outdoors is much more fun. If you like indoor skating, though, you can always visit the Ice Galleria Skating Rink.
If you enjoy seeing holiday displays, go driving around Houston. Load the family up in the car, pack some snacks, and crank up the Christmas carols on the radio. There are many great festival displays in the area. If you want to do a little walking, you might want to take the Heritage Society’s Candlelight Tour. While you will have to walk in the cold instead of riding in the warm car, it’s certainly worth it. The tour features some of Houston’s oldest buildings decorated in the traditional 19th century holiday décor, plus there’s live music and Santa!
The Moody Gardens in nearby Galveston also provides a great place to look at holiday decorations. The entire garden is light up with different festive scenes. After taking the tour, you can relax at the Garden Restaurant and enjoy their Festival of Lights buffet.
The events listed above will be going on all month, but there are some events with specific days and times:
The Express Children’s Theatre production of Frosty the Snowman: December 22.
A.D. Player’s production of The Littlest Angel: every Wed. through Sun. until Dec. 23.
Alley Theatre’s The Santaland Diaries: every weekday except Monday until Dec. 31.
A Christmas Story party and feast with Peter Billingsley at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: Dec. 21 at 7:30.
One Christmas tradition is seeing the Nutcracker ballet. While some people prefer to watch the ballet on TV, there really is nothing like seeing it performed live. The ballet will be performed by Houston Ballet this holiday season, and one shouldn’t miss it. Another show you may want to take in is a live performance of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ popular tale of Scrooge and the three ghosts of Christmas.
Another thing you don’t want to miss is ice skating outside at Discovery Green. While some places have indoor skating areas during the Christmas season, skating outdoors is much more fun. If you like indoor skating, though, you can always visit the Ice Galleria Skating Rink.
If you enjoy seeing holiday displays, go driving around Houston. Load the family up in the car, pack some snacks, and crank up the Christmas carols on the radio. There are many great festival displays in the area. If you want to do a little walking, you might want to take the Heritage Society’s Candlelight Tour. While you will have to walk in the cold instead of riding in the warm car, it’s certainly worth it. The tour features some of Houston’s oldest buildings decorated in the traditional 19th century holiday décor, plus there’s live music and Santa!
The Moody Gardens in nearby Galveston also provides a great place to look at holiday decorations. The entire garden is light up with different festive scenes. After taking the tour, you can relax at the Garden Restaurant and enjoy their Festival of Lights buffet.
The events listed above will be going on all month, but there are some events with specific days and times:
The Express Children’s Theatre production of Frosty the Snowman: December 22.
A.D. Player’s production of The Littlest Angel: every Wed. through Sun. until Dec. 23.
Alley Theatre’s The Santaland Diaries: every weekday except Monday until Dec. 31.
A Christmas Story party and feast with Peter Billingsley at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: Dec. 21 at 7:30.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Another Location!
Wildflower Florist has a big announcement! We have recently acquired The Flower Corner, a flower shop located in the Houston Medical Center. As part of the Wildflower family, The Flower Corner will offer everything you’ve come to expect from Wildflower: an amazing selection of great flowers, friendly service, and a dedication to delivering the best flower arrangements possible.
The Flower Corner has been serving the flower needs of the Houston Medical Center for 20 years. The center is the largest medical center in the world and offers patient care, translational research, and basic science research. The center contains 49 different institutions, including 13 hospitals, two specialty treatment centers, two medical schools, four nursing schools, a dentistry school, a pharmacy school, and a public health school. The center takes up more space than downtown Dallas! Recent additions include the Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute, the Baylor Clinic, and the Cancer Prevention Center.
With more than five million annual patient visits, there is a high demand for flowers at the Houston Medical Center. Wildflower is excited to be able to meet this demand through The Flower Corner. Because of the history attached to the name, The Flower Corner will still be called The Flower Corner. We are thrilled to have this opportunity to bring the joy of flowers to everyone at the Houston Medical Center.
See our online selection of flowers at .www.FlowerCornerHouston.com
The Flower Corner has been serving the flower needs of the Houston Medical Center for 20 years. The center is the largest medical center in the world and offers patient care, translational research, and basic science research. The center contains 49 different institutions, including 13 hospitals, two specialty treatment centers, two medical schools, four nursing schools, a dentistry school, a pharmacy school, and a public health school. The center takes up more space than downtown Dallas! Recent additions include the Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute, the Baylor Clinic, and the Cancer Prevention Center.
With more than five million annual patient visits, there is a high demand for flowers at the Houston Medical Center. Wildflower is excited to be able to meet this demand through The Flower Corner. Because of the history attached to the name, The Flower Corner will still be called The Flower Corner. We are thrilled to have this opportunity to bring the joy of flowers to everyone at the Houston Medical Center.
See our online selection of flowers at .www.FlowerCornerHouston.com
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Buying Holiday Gifts Online
Some people like to get out and shop. They enjoy walking through the mall and browsing through various stores. To them, the shopping experience is a part of the holidays, and they wouldn’t skip it for anything. Others, however, have decided the hustle and bustle of the holidays just isn’t for them, and they’ve started buying their holiday gifts online.
It’s not difficult to buy holiday gifts online. All you need is an internet connect and a credit or debit card. Actually, you don’t even need plastic—you can use your checking account to purchase items from many online businesses.
There are many advantages to shopping online, but many people want to know about the bottom line: is shopping online a better deal than braving the cold and the crowds? After all, you do have to pay for shipping. The good news is that online stores rarely charge more for items than their physical counterparts. In fact, online stores are often cheaper. The reason for this is that they don’t have as much overhead or operating expenses. They don’t have to pay to have their inventory transported from warehouses to stores, for example. They don’t have to employ as many people, and they don’t have to pay utility expenses for all of their physical stores. This means they can charge less per item and still make a profit.
What about shipping costs? Well, yes, you do have to pay for shipping in some cases. However, many stores have specials where they offer free shipping if you purchase a specific amount of products. Amazon, for example, gives free shipping on orders over $25. If you plan on purchasing a lot of gifts from the same store, check their shipping costs first. Just like shopping in physical stores, it never hurts to shop around to see who has the best deals. Also remember that shopping online early will save you on costs—if you want until the last minute, you will have to pay for the expensive express shipping or risk not having your gifts in time for the holidays.
So is it cheaper to shop online? The answer is that is often depends. Sometimes, you can find the same deals in stores, and sometimes you can’t. Shipping is sometimes a factor, but then again, when shopping in physical stores, you have to consider gas costs and taxes (many online purchases aren’t taxed, but some are). Some people don’t mind paying a bit extra to avoid the crowds during the holiday season. If you do a little comparison shopping, order early so you don’t have to pay for expedited shipping, and are comfortable using the internet to make purchases, buying your holiday gifts online can be a great way to do your shopping.
It’s not difficult to buy holiday gifts online. All you need is an internet connect and a credit or debit card. Actually, you don’t even need plastic—you can use your checking account to purchase items from many online businesses.
There are many advantages to shopping online, but many people want to know about the bottom line: is shopping online a better deal than braving the cold and the crowds? After all, you do have to pay for shipping. The good news is that online stores rarely charge more for items than their physical counterparts. In fact, online stores are often cheaper. The reason for this is that they don’t have as much overhead or operating expenses. They don’t have to pay to have their inventory transported from warehouses to stores, for example. They don’t have to employ as many people, and they don’t have to pay utility expenses for all of their physical stores. This means they can charge less per item and still make a profit.
What about shipping costs? Well, yes, you do have to pay for shipping in some cases. However, many stores have specials where they offer free shipping if you purchase a specific amount of products. Amazon, for example, gives free shipping on orders over $25. If you plan on purchasing a lot of gifts from the same store, check their shipping costs first. Just like shopping in physical stores, it never hurts to shop around to see who has the best deals. Also remember that shopping online early will save you on costs—if you want until the last minute, you will have to pay for the expensive express shipping or risk not having your gifts in time for the holidays.
So is it cheaper to shop online? The answer is that is often depends. Sometimes, you can find the same deals in stores, and sometimes you can’t. Shipping is sometimes a factor, but then again, when shopping in physical stores, you have to consider gas costs and taxes (many online purchases aren’t taxed, but some are). Some people don’t mind paying a bit extra to avoid the crowds during the holiday season. If you do a little comparison shopping, order early so you don’t have to pay for expedited shipping, and are comfortable using the internet to make purchases, buying your holiday gifts online can be a great way to do your shopping.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Christmas Events in Houston
Christmas is coming! But what is there to do in the Houston area to celebrate (or just to get out of the house)? Well, there are a number of different things to do in the area this holiday season.
One Christmas tradition is seeing the Nutcracker ballet. While some people prefer to watch the ballet on TV, there really is nothing like seeing it performed live. The ballet will be performed by Houston Ballet this holiday season, and one shouldn’t miss it. Another show you may want to take in is a live performance of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ popular tale of Scrooge and the three ghosts of Christmas.
Another thing you don’t want to miss is ice skating outside at Discovery Green. While some places have indoor skating areas during the Christmas season, skating outdoors is much more fun. If you like indoor skating, though, you can always visit the Ice Galleria Skating Rink.
If you enjoy seeing holiday displays, go driving around Houston. Load the family up in the car, pack some snacks, and crank up the Christmas carols on the radio. There are many great festival displays in the area. If you want to do a little walking, you might want to take the Heritage Society’s Candlelight Tour. While you will have to walk in the cold instead of riding in the warm car, it’s certainly worth it. The tour features some of Houston’s oldest buildings decorated in the traditional 19th century holiday décor, plus there’s live music and Santa!
The Moody Gardens in nearby Galveston also provides a great place to look at holiday decorations. The entire garden is light up with different festive scenes. After taking the tour, you can relax at the Garden Restaurant and enjoy their Festival of Lights buffet.
These are just a few of the major holiday events happening in the Houston area this Christmas season. While staying home with a cup of hot chocolate and watching Christmas movies is a great way to spend an evening, heading out and enjoying these events can be a great way of getting energized for the holidays.
One Christmas tradition is seeing the Nutcracker ballet. While some people prefer to watch the ballet on TV, there really is nothing like seeing it performed live. The ballet will be performed by Houston Ballet this holiday season, and one shouldn’t miss it. Another show you may want to take in is a live performance of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ popular tale of Scrooge and the three ghosts of Christmas.
Another thing you don’t want to miss is ice skating outside at Discovery Green. While some places have indoor skating areas during the Christmas season, skating outdoors is much more fun. If you like indoor skating, though, you can always visit the Ice Galleria Skating Rink.
If you enjoy seeing holiday displays, go driving around Houston. Load the family up in the car, pack some snacks, and crank up the Christmas carols on the radio. There are many great festival displays in the area. If you want to do a little walking, you might want to take the Heritage Society’s Candlelight Tour. While you will have to walk in the cold instead of riding in the warm car, it’s certainly worth it. The tour features some of Houston’s oldest buildings decorated in the traditional 19th century holiday décor, plus there’s live music and Santa!
The Moody Gardens in nearby Galveston also provides a great place to look at holiday decorations. The entire garden is light up with different festive scenes. After taking the tour, you can relax at the Garden Restaurant and enjoy their Festival of Lights buffet.
These are just a few of the major holiday events happening in the Houston area this Christmas season. While staying home with a cup of hot chocolate and watching Christmas movies is a great way to spend an evening, heading out and enjoying these events can be a great way of getting energized for the holidays.
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