Bluebonnet Festival

The fam and I are extremely thrilled to be heading out to Chappell Hill Tx for the 47th Annual Bluebonnet Festival happening April 9th. We're packing kites, flower baskets, and the like. My 3 year-old can not wait, being that she has grown into a little green-thumb herself, but if you're anything like me, your allergies will try to make this an unpleasant affair, so pack up on Claritin D before you head out.

BTW: Picking bluebonnets is not illegal.

Totsy SHOULD NOT be in business.

Websites like Totsy should not be in business. Seriously, I do not know how they stay running, with the massive amounts of complaints consumers are reporting against them. Totsy's grade from the Better Business Bureau is an F.

I am one of those consumers lashing out against Totsy. This comment/opinion will not be deleted, like all the other negative comments customers leave on their Facebook page.

I am an avid online shopping, and never in all my online shopping experience have I dealt with a worst company than Totsy. I placed two separate orders with Totsy. One on October 12, 2010, and the second on October 22, 2010. It is now November 28, 2010 and I still do not have my orders.

I contacted customer service, and they did not provide a clear answer to when my orders will ship. After the first two e-mails they stopped responding to my e-mails altogether. However, Totsy did help themselves by taking money out of my bank account for the items that haven't even shipped yet. Nor do I know when they will ship, since they stopped responding. My estimated shipping dates have come and gone, and I haven't even received a complimentary

e-mail explaining why, or even offering a refund on shipping. I had to contact the BBB on the matter. Hopefully now, I can get a response.

I don't see how this company even advertises toys and other merchandise for Christmas when there is NO WAY the items will be in on time. I would rather pay full price for any item than have to explain to my child that their christmas gift will not be in on time. THE DEALS ON TOTSY ARE NOT WORTH IT. Just look somewhere else. I'm sure you can find equally great deals on other websites.

Cliff notes:

Customer service is wretched.

Delivery dates are unreasonable.

Totsy should not be in business.

Parents Bring the Kids to Meet Cat in the Hat at Whole Foods Market

In order to promote the new show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! premiering on PBS September 6, 2010, The Cat in the Hat will show face to 4 Houston Whole Foods locations. The Cat in the Hat will make his rounds Wednesday, August 18, 2010, so save the date.

There will be activities for the kids, free give-a-ways, and photo opportunities to capture a classic shot of your little one next to the most iconic character in children's literature. Needless to say, the kid and I are super excited about this costumer character meet-n-greet. We love all things Dr. Seuss. For more information click here.

The cat's scheduled visits:

10 am – The Cat in the Hat visits Whole Foods Market’s Sugar Land location (15900 Southwest Frwy)

1:00 pm - The Cat in the Hat visits Whole Foods Market’s Wilcrest location (11145 Westheimer Rd. )

3:00 pm – The Cat in the Hat visits Whole Foods Market’s Bellaire location (4004 Bellaire Blvd)

5:30 pm – The Cat in the Hat visits Whole Foods Market’s Kirby location (2955 Kirby Dr.)

7:00 pm – The Cat in the Hat goes home

Studio Movie Grill 2010 Summer Children Series: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Studio Movie Grill is currently running a pretty cool summer series of childrens' movies for only a $1.00 and $2.00 for adults. You can catch these movies each week, Monday thru Thrusday at 11 a.m. The summer series ends August 19, 2010.

Schedule for the last two movies of summer:

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (8/9-8/12)

Muppets from Space (8/16-8/19)

Houston Area Locations:

Studio Movie Grill - Copperfield
8580 Hwy.6 North Houston,Tx.77095
Houston, TX 77095
Phone: 832-593-6684

Studio Movie Grill - CityCentre (Town & Country)
805 Town and Country Lane, Beltway 8 & I10 W
Houston, TX 77024
Phone: 713.461.4449

CiCi's Pizza: Free Kids Buffet

For all you CiCi pizza lovers, this one's for you. Now until August 31, 2010 your child can get a free buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet. Just print your coupon here and present it to the cashier.

Not that CiCi's pizza wasn't cheap enough already, but free definitely sings a better tune.

Ferb, I know what we're gonna do today!

If you're anything like me your t.v. is stuck on the Disney Channel, more specifically, Phienas and Ferb. My daughter and I have joined the mission to find interesting ways to spend our 104 days of summer vacation, before dreaded work comes around just to end it. Despite the scorching Texas heat, we've been loving our days of complete shenanigans. So in tribute to Phienas and Ferb we recently made a stop to the Disney Store.

I was stoked to see the slew of new Phienas and Ferb merchandise they packed in. Yeah, I know. I'm buying into the whole consumerism bit, but bringing home a 13 inch Agent P. plush is irresistible, if you're a fan. Right now online the Disney Store is offering free shipping on your shipment of $50 or more. Use coupon code: SHIPFIFTY

Remington College: Cuts for Kids

The kiddo and I took advantage of the complimentary haircuts Remington College is currently offering children 17 years old and younger. Let me start by saying, IT'S WORTH GOING! The stylists are professional, nice, and most importantly knowledgeable in their trade. My husband was definitely against the idea of taking our daughter to receive a "free" haircut, however, after I give him the great review that I am sharing with you now, he was pretty impressed with their service. If you decide to take advantage of this great opportunity, let me suggest that you head to the salon before noon. I was told by a stylist the salon gets congested with clients around the lunch hours.

Moms and Dads do not fret. Remington College is also offering 50% off on all adult hair services, this includes: cuts, chemical, facials, waxing, etc. Both cuts for kids and 50% off adult services are being offered until August 20, 2010. To find the nearest Remingtion College location near you, click here.