Guess what? It's Tax-Free weekend here in Texas, at least on school-related items, up to $100, including backpacks and athletic shoes. If you are braver than myself and enjoy shopping with mass crowds, go for it! 8.25% is a lot of sales tax in Houston. In addition, some stores offer additional discounts.
You may see me at the local grocery store. My back-to-school shopping is complete, other than the few odd supplies such as binders and a few more t-shirts.
Enjoy the discounts...Terre
Showing posts with label Texas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Texas. Show all posts
Friday, August 17, 2007
Thursday, August 2, 2007
25 days until school starts
This year the State of Texas finally decided to start school on a decent date, August 27th! Hurrah! I hope some state legislator will read this and learn how delighted I am that the kids got 3 whole months off from school this summer.
We were always starting school here sometime between August 7th - 15th, which makes absolutely no sense because it is the hottest month of the year in Houston.
To the school districts, it made a lot of sense, as the State would pay the schools a certain number of dollars a day, per student, for how many days the children attended school. That extra week or two of time adds big bucks to the coffers of a school district.
It also puts a lot of pressure on the parents to keep the children in school all year. After your child misses a certain number of days of school, whether legitimate or not, the district sends you a nastygram about your child's absences. We've always made sure we get our flu shots and try to stay as healthy as possible. And inevitably, my son always comes down sick on the last day of the school semester, after his finals are finished.
I've got to admit it has been challenging to keep my child busy this summer. However, that extra time has allowed him to spend time with his grandparents, start taking guitar lessons, and also learn that he loves computer animation.
Now it's time to start that back to school shopping. At least I have 25 more days, instead of 5 days to get it all done. Thank you, Texas!
We were always starting school here sometime between August 7th - 15th, which makes absolutely no sense because it is the hottest month of the year in Houston.
To the school districts, it made a lot of sense, as the State would pay the schools a certain number of dollars a day, per student, for how many days the children attended school. That extra week or two of time adds big bucks to the coffers of a school district.
It also puts a lot of pressure on the parents to keep the children in school all year. After your child misses a certain number of days of school, whether legitimate or not, the district sends you a nastygram about your child's absences. We've always made sure we get our flu shots and try to stay as healthy as possible. And inevitably, my son always comes down sick on the last day of the school semester, after his finals are finished.
I've got to admit it has been challenging to keep my child busy this summer. However, that extra time has allowed him to spend time with his grandparents, start taking guitar lessons, and also learn that he loves computer animation.
Now it's time to start that back to school shopping. At least I have 25 more days, instead of 5 days to get it all done. Thank you, Texas!
Monday, April 23, 2007
BP MS 150 a Success, In More Ways Than One!
About 12,000 avid cyclists turned out this weekend for the BP MS 150, a 180 mile charity bicycle ride that supports multiple sclerosis. Sources include today's Houston Chronicle, in addition to personal accounts by family members who diligently attempted to drive safely through the throng of riders, while seeking BBQ and a burger in Fayetteville, Texas.
In Friday's Chronicle, there was mention that the ride is the most successful of its type in the U.S. and raised more than $1.8 million last year.
Since I don't want to plagarize from the Chronicle, click below to read a heart-warmer about how this charity event impacts people's lives for the better. We need a happy story to start the week, don't ya think?
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4738433.html
In Friday's Chronicle, there was mention that the ride is the most successful of its type in the U.S. and raised more than $1.8 million last year.
Since I don't want to plagarize from the Chronicle, click below to read a heart-warmer about how this charity event impacts people's lives for the better. We need a happy story to start the week, don't ya think?
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4738433.html
Friday, April 13, 2007
Volunteer! April 21-22 BP MS 150
Folks, I don't think it's too late to sign up to be a volunteer for the BP MS 150. There are lots of jobs to do, anything from deliverying bicycles to handing out food and water.
If you like a road trip with a purpose, this one's for you. Opportunities abound from the starting point at Tully Stadium located at I-10 and Dairy Ashford in West Houston; and, up along the route through some beautiful heritage German and Czech communities along the route of Industry, Fayetteville and LaGrange. On Day 2, the trip routes up to and ends in Austin.
For more information, follow the link:
http://www.ms150.org/ms150/volunteering/index.cfm
Thanks for volunteering and supporting a great cause!
If you like a road trip with a purpose, this one's for you. Opportunities abound from the starting point at Tully Stadium located at I-10 and Dairy Ashford in West Houston; and, up along the route through some beautiful heritage German and Czech communities along the route of Industry, Fayetteville and LaGrange. On Day 2, the trip routes up to and ends in Austin.
For more information, follow the link:
http://www.ms150.org/ms150/volunteering/index.cfm
Thanks for volunteering and supporting a great cause!
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