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Let the Good Times Roll at Bowlero

February 5, 2015 by

Bowlero is great for family fun on a Saturday afternoon, and it's also ideal for an adults-only night out on the town. Whatever kind of outing you're planning, this The Woodlands-area bowling alley offers a recently renovated, state-of-the-art bowling experience.

With 40 lanes, you should be able to begin bowling without much of a wait, no matter when you visit. And once you've claimed your lane, you'll enjoy playing with the digital score boards (including photo options), customizable theme lighting for your lane, and more. There's more than just bowling at Bowlero, however. You'll also find shuffleboard, skeeball, foosball, beer pong, and corn hole, as well as an arcade full of all your favorite vintage games.

Food options include nachos, chicken tenders, cookies, and doughnuts. Heartier appetites can bite into the mammoth two-foot-long hot dog doused in Coney sauce, or share the massive five-pound burger with a few friends.

Bowlero
27000 Interstate 45 North
Conroe, TX 77385
(281) 367-1277
www.bowlero.com/locations/woodlands
www.yelp.com/biz/bowlero-conroe

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Atsumi Asian Kitchen Sushi Bar: For When You’re Craving Sushi and General Tso’s

January 29, 2015 by

When residents of The Woodlands can’t choose between Chinese food and sushi, they can head to Atsumi Asian Kitchen Sushi Bar, an Asian Fusion restaurant where they can have both. Chef Henry Zhu focuses his extensive sushi selection on the freshest fish available, so the sushi menu may change. At any given time, you may choose from close to 100 different kinds of sushi and sashimi, including rolls stuffed with snow crab, fresh water eel, or spicy crawfish.

Chef Zhu also crafts a number of Chinese cuisine entrees, including such house specialties as yellow curry chicken, fried tofu, or jumbo shrimp with walnuts in a spicy honey sauce. Each dish is served with white rice or, for and extra dollar, brown or fried rice.

You can enjoy your Asian fusion meal seven days a week from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. The restaurant also offers free delivery within a three-mile radius.

Atsumi Asian Kitchen Sushi Bar
3335 College Park Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77384
(936) 242-0044
www.atsumiusa.com
www.yelp.com/biz/atsumi-asian-kitchen-and-sushi-bar-the-woodlands

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Crowd-Pleasing Barbecue Side Dishes to Try this Weekend

January 22, 2015 by

When the weather warms up and your social calendar fills up, you may run out of side dishes to bring to all of those weekend cookouts and Sunday afternoon barbecues. Here are a few barbecue side dishes that are sure to disappear from any buffet table.

Creamy Potato Salad with Bacon [Real Simple]
Potato salad is a tried-and-true side dish that wows at any summer gathering, but this zesty spin on the picnic favorite will satisfy the carnivores at the party. Fresh herbs give it an added kick of sophisticated flavor, while crispy bacon gives it that smoky, salty taste that everyone loves.

Barbecue Deviled Eggs [Southern Living]
Instead of bringing yet another side dish to add to the mix, try making a tasty appetizer instead. These barbecue deviled eggs bring a down-home flavor to the classic dish by using an unexpected touch of smoky chopped pork.

Grilled Corn with Herb Goat Cheese Butter [Saveur]
There’s nothing quite like the taste of corn cooked on the grill, and this gourmet recipe makes it even better. The herb-infused, cheesy butter adds a rich taste to the sweetness of the corn, and the husk makes it easy to eat it all by hand.

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Arbor Day

January 21, 2015 by

The Woodlands 39th Annual Arbor Day Celebration

January 24, 2015 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Join us for The Woodlands 39th Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, January 24 at Rob Fleming Park from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. You're invited to enjoy eight different varieties of free tree seedlings, free giant inflatables, rock walls, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, live musical entertainment, concessions, and so much more!

Admission is free. See you there!

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Crescent Moon Wine Bar: Good Wine and Good Food in Spring, Texas

January 15, 2015 by

Wine is meant to be enjoyed at a place like the Crescent Moon Wine Bar, a popular hot spot near Avana Six Pines. From the outside, this may look like an unassuming spot, but Crescent Moon's pleasant interior creates the perfect setting for sharing good wine and good food.

Come in, seat yourself, and check out Crescent Moon's extensive wine list. Over 300 different wines to be exact, and many can be had by the glass. Visit for lunch or dinner and try a selection of cheeses, tasty salads, sandwiches, and entrees. Don’t miss Social Hour Tuesdays through Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and compliment your drink with some tapas, bruschetta, sliders, or pizza. You can also stick around to see great live music almost every night.

Crescent Moon Wine Bar
440 Rayford Road
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 364-9463
http://www.yelp.com/biz/crescent-moon-wine-bar-spring

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How Much Do You Know About the ‘80s? Take These Fun Quizzes to Find Out!

January 8, 2015 by

The 1980s were all about hair metal, neon colors, and totally tubular lingo, but it may be difficult to remember the specifics about this wonderfully over-the-top decade. Take these fun online quizzes to discover just how much you remember about the ‘80s.

The Totally 80s POP CULTURE Trivia Quiz
With cheesy photos from the best in ‘80s pop culture to go along with each question, this quiz is just as much fun to look at as it is to take. From cast members from sitcoms like Who’s the Boss? to the names of analog video games, you’ll have to stretch your memory pretty far in order to ace these questions.

The Ultimate ’80s Kids Trivia Quiz
If you were a kid growing up in the 1980s, you likely remember a whole different type of music, movies and television than adults who were teasing their hair and rocking acid wash jeans. Take this quiz to see how much you remember about your childhood years.

Do You Know the '80s?
Well, do you? From the fashions to the movie stars, this quiz covers just about everything that you loved most about the ‘80s. It’s also only ten questions long, so you can test your knowledge in just a few minutes.

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Claudia’s Tex Mex: Simple & Authentic

December 22, 2014 by

You might have driven by Claudia’s Tex Mex in Spring hundreds of times and never noticed this unassuming taqueria. Wedged between a gas station and small car dealership, the delicious and authentic Tex Mex makes it worth the adventure to this little eatery.

The simple menu of tacos, gorditas, burritos, totras, quesadilas, offers plenty of meat and topping options for any time of day – breakfast is a customer favorite. Everything – including the tortillas – are made to order, and the price is an unbelievable $1.50 per taco. Meals are served with sides of red and green salsa to dress your meal to taste.

Claudia's Tex Mex
7505 Spring Cypress Road
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 404-4321
www.yelp.com/biz/claudias-taqueria-spring

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How to Clean Your Home Using Fresh Lemons

December 18, 2014 by

If you’re trying to cut down on the harmful chemicals that you use in your home, one of the best ways to do so is by cleaning with fresh lemons. This decades-old cleaning trick not only makes your home smell great, it also acts as a natural disinfectant to help rid your home of germs. Here are a few ways to clean with lemons.

  1. Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle coarse salt on the pulp. By using gentle scrubbing motions, you can use this natural combination to clean discolored brass.
  2. Scrub the grout from between ceramic tile in the shower by sprinkling lemon juice onto an old toothbrush.
  3. If your microwave looks (and smells) less than fresh, clean it with a lemon. Simply heat ¾ cup of water and two tablespoons of lemon juice just until it almost boils, then let it sit for 10 minutes and wipe with a damp cloth.
  4. Dilute lemon juice in a spray bottle with water and use it to lightly disinfect countertops.
  5. Remove stains and bacteria from wooden cutting boards by rubbing as hard as you like with lemon juice and a scrub brush.
  6. Soak plastic food containers in lemon juice and water in order to remove built-up food odors and stains.

24 things you can clean with lemon [Mother Nature Network]
10 Ways to Clean with Lemon [iVillage]
How to Use Lemons to Clean Your Home [Quick and Dirty Tips]

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Champions Roller World: Lace Up Your Skates at This Old-School Rink

December 11, 2014 by

A good old fashioned night of roller skating is one of the most wholesome American pastimes, and Champions Roller World is the perfect spot for any birthday party or night out with the kids. The colorful interior doesn’t have all of the bells and whistles of newer skating rinks, but it’s full of retro charm from the neon lights and bright red booths to the shelves full of roller skates lining the walls. The entire facility is clean and well maintained, though the prices are still very affordable.

Champions Roller World is especially great for parties, and you’ll often find a children’s birthday party happening in one of the private party rooms. Birthday parties include private skating, an emcee to lead games, customizable music, and a party room where guests can enjoy cake and other outdoor food. Whether you come for a celebration or just to enjoy a few hours of skating, Champions Roller World promises fun for adults and kids alike.

Champions Roller World
5504 Fellowship Lane
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 370-0750
www.skatechampions.com
www.yelp.com/biz/champions-roller-world-spring

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Play It Safe: How to Cook Food to Its Minimum Temperature

December 4, 2014 by

It's important to cook items to the proper temperature to prevent food borne illness, but it gets confusing keeping all those numbers straight. Check out this guide for the correct temperatures!

  • Using a food thermometer is the best way to verify the correct temperature. You can't always tell if meat is done just by looking at it, even ground meat.
  • Some meats, like steaks, chops, roasts, fresh pork, and fresh ham, need extra resting time after they have been cooked, so that the temperature can continue to rise and kill harmful bacteria.
  • It's also important you cook to eggs to the proper temperature, but using a thermometer in scrambled eggs doesn't work. Just make sure the whites and yolks are firm before enjoying.
  • With some seafood, you can tell if it is fully cooked by looking. Clams and oysters should be cooked until the shell opens up. Shrimp, lobster, and crab need to be cooked until the skin is opaque.

· Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures [Foodsafety.gov]

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