The Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America’s birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher, arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to observe June 14 (the 108th anniversary of the official […]
Category Archives: Holidays
Why We Observe Memorial Day
Some of you may know, but I have found that each year, around this time, people are gearing up to celebrate Memorial Day without truly knowing the significance of it. First of all, it’s a somber day of remembrance. The purpose of the day is to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice so that […]
Why Shouldn’t You Do A Hunt, Too?
Easter is this weekend! While Easter egg hunting with the kids is fun, hunting in your jewelry box can be profitable! I’m Gina Olson with Goldwiser (Woodlands) I’m located at 24910 Kuykendahl Rd. 77375 just south of Creekside. I’m available Monday through Saturday 10 am to 7 pm. You’ll never know what something could be […]
Valentine’s Day Isn’t What You Think It Is
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the origins of this festival of candy and cupids are actually dark, bloody — and a bit muddled. Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the origins of this festival of candy and cupids […]
Why Get Her Jewelry?
For all of you men out there who are thinking of giving Valentine’s Day gifts here is a little hint, women prefer their hearts in gold and gemstones rather than boxes of chocolate. For all of you women for whom I am speaking –try leaving subtle messages, “you ’re cutting back on your sugar intake” […]
Your MLK List of Things to do This Weekend
Find the perfect things to do in Houston MLK Weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Friday, January 18 to MLK Day, Monday, January 21, 2019. Cheer on athletes competing in the annual Chevron Houston Marathon; catch a hilarious, Tony Award-winning musical; don your cozy onesie for a bar crawl down Washington Avenue; honor Dr. Martin Luther […]
Your NYE and More List of Things to do This Weekend
Find the perfect things to do in Houston New Year’s Weekend with our super-expanded, six-day Houston Weekend Guide for Friday, December 27, 2018, to New Year’s Day, Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Pop the bubbly and ring in 2019 at one of many New Year’s Eve celebrations around town; sing and dance along to your Fab Five favorites; […]
Merry Christmas!
We are closed today so that we may spend time with our families. We hope that you are doing the same! From our family to your family, have a very Merry Christmas! We’ll see you on Wednesday, December 26th, 2019 at 9 am!
Your Extended Christmas List of Things to do This Weekend
Find the perfect things to do in Houston Christmas weekend with our super-expanded, six-day Houston Weekend Guide for Friday, December 21 to Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Make your way through four interactive Christmas installations, lace up your skates to hit the ice at Discovery Green, treat the family to one of several holiday-themed productions and […]
Get Your Ugly Sweaters Out List of Things to Do This Weekend
Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Friday November 30 to Sunday, December 2, 2018. Rock out to all your favorite ’80s songs at an award-winning musical; snag unique gifts from one of several holiday markets around town; celebrate Indonesian culture at a two-day fest; wear a tacky […]