Happy Valentine’s Day

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Let the Good Times Roll at Bowlero

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

George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library: Get Lost in the Stacks of This Community Library

The George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library is housed in a 30,000-square-foot brick building conveniently located in the Woodlands area of Montgomery County.

This community staple contains 102,500 books and other resources, including the latest fiction and nonfiction releases, classic works of literature, educational books, and children’s books. The computer lab offers 30 computers equipped with Internet access, Microsoft Office, and many other resources, and there are also printer stations and photocopiers for public use. A meeting room, conference room, and two study rooms are ideal for study groups or other gatherings, and the library also offers many book clubs for fellow readers in the area. With a valid library card guests also have access to the numerous children, teen, and adult programs hosted at the library.

The George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. The library is closed on Sundays.

The George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
8125 Ashlane Way
The Woodlands, TX 77382
(936) 442-7728
www.countylibrary.org/mitchell.htm
www.yelp.com/biz/george-and-cynthia-woods-mitchell-library-the-woodlands

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

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

Interested in Modern Architecture? Explore Your Interest on Pinterest!

With its sleek, clean lines and open design scheme, modern architecture is fascinating even to those with no architectural experience. Here are two Pinterest boards with so many photos of modern homes and buildings that the possibilities for browsing are practically endless.

Modern Architecture
This particular Pinterest is dedicated to the more traditional styles of modern architecture. Frank Lloyd Wright homes feature wall-to-wall windows and natural elements that bring the outside in, while minimalist buildings designed by more current architects offer a tour of some of the very best modern structures from around the world.

Futuristic Architecture
If you take your love of modern architecture a step further, this board features homes so unique that they’re almost futuristic. Some of these buildings actually exist in cities around the world, while others are simply dreamed up and drawn in a cartoon-like way. Buildings like the twisted Cayan Tower in Dubai and the proposal for the open Hong Kong Alternative Car Park Tower, with its sides cut open in a way that almost looks like the building is sliced in half, are just a few of the fascinating buildings on this board.

Start a New Chapter at the Barbara Bush Branch Library in Spring

At the Barbara Bush Branch Library in Spring, locals can check out books, music, movies, and other types of media using only a library card. This large, modern library is a community staple that people of all ages love, as it offers thousands of different titles for children, teens, and adults. You’ll find the best in fiction and nonfiction from throughout history, as well as new releases, periodicals, and children’s books that will teach the little ones how to read.

In addition to its book selection, the Barbara Bush Branch Library hosts a variety of different community clubs and events, from its job search seminars to its arts and crafts classes and preschool story times. Whether you want to check out a book or simply get to know others in your neighborhood, visiting the Barbara Bush Branch Library is a great way to do both.

Barbara Bush Branch Library
6817 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-4610
www.hcpl.net/location/barbara-bush-branch-library-cypress-creek

Budget-Friendly Ways to Decorate Your Home at Millenium Waterway

While you can’t make permanent renovations in a rental, there are a number of ways to add your own personality to the space in a truly budget-friendly way. Here are just a few ideas for decorating your home at Millenium Waterway — even if you’re on a budget!

  • Spraypaint large, wall-sized canvases (or a series of two or three) from the local art supply store in bright, bold shades. This is an easy way to add a pop of color to your walls that mimics the effects of a new paint job, and it makes it affordable to create your own simple artwork.
  • Mix and match furniture from the local resale store to create a kitschy, cool effect that looks straight out of a design magazine. This is also a great way to save a good bit of money on big ticket items, such as sofas and lounge chairs.
  • Bring in elements of the outdoors to create a warm, natural look throughout the home. Fill vases with stark branches, add seashells to small bowls, or fill a large jar with pinecones for seasonal dwcor.
  • Create your own headboard by simply covering a flat, wooden board the size of your bed with a high quality fabric. Leave the top open and stuff it with pillow filling, and then add tufted details or nailheads along the outer edges.

32 Budget-Friendly Home Decorating Ideas [Country Living]
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20 Thrifty, Frugal & Inexpensive Decorating Ideas [Apartment Therapy]

Make Breakfast Sweet and Delicious at Donut-licious in Spring

Sweet tooths with a more refined palate should try Donut-licious in Spring. This grown-up doughnut shop is perfect for foodies, but the menu here also appeals to doughnut purists. Flavors like red velvet, bacon maple, and strawberry shortcake perfectly blend sweet and savory ingredients, while more unique options, like the boudin doughnut, are great for more adventurous diners. To add to the flavorful appeal, all of Donut-licious’ doughnut are also decorated with fun, colorful swirls, rainbow sprinkles and other types of flair.

If you’re looking to add some caffeine to your sugar rush, you’ll also find strong, brewed coffee and even sweeter Vietnamese coffee. With a bright, modern interior and easy to-go ordering, Donut-licious is a great place to grab breakfast for yourself or your whole crew.

Donut-licious
1535 Spring Cypress Road
Spring, TX 77388
(281) 288-1778
www.yelp.com/biz/donut-licious-spring

Where to Shop Host and Hostess Gifts Online

Going to a party in the near future? It’s polite to bring a gift for the host or hostess, but it may be difficult to decide what to give. Luckily, there are a number of fun and affordable websites are packed full of great ideas that anyone will love. Here are three of the best places to shop for host and hostess gifts online.

Uncommon Goods
This foodie-friendly website is filled with gift ideas perfect for any avid entertainer. From self-chilling wine glasses to sets of unique salts and pizza cutters in silly shapes, these unique items make great host or hostess gifts.

Mark & Graham
If you’re looking for a gift that’s a bit more personal, Mark & Graham offers many items that can be customized with the recipient’s initials. Add etched initials to the side of a set of goblets, a copper ice bucket, or even trendy Moscow mule mugs, or create your own complete set of stylish barware.

Terrain
For the host with more romantic tastes, Terrain’s selection of pressed flower sachets, bottleneck vases, and enamel candlesticks are truly a delight. You’ll also find decorative candies and bottled cordials that are a bit more affordable for those on a budget.

Happy Winter!

As sweater weather approaches we hope you all stay warm and cozy this season! What are some of your favorite winter activities?

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