Help 4 Galveston
A few days at the beach in Galveston will take on different meaning this first summer after Hurricane Ike. The organization Help4Galveston is seeking projects and coordinating volunteers for Ike repairs nine months after the hurricane swamped much of the island city. The group’s Web site says: “Please help Galveston County repair, restore and rebuild!” [...]
Summer’s Most Fattening Foods
from Web MD.
Watch out for certain barbecue meats! A 20-ounce T-bone steak can weigh in at over 1,500 calories, about the same as two large vanilla milkshakes from Burger King! The average cheeseburger has about 750 calories, just about equal to four Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnuts. So if you want a steak at [...]
Blood Drive Event
From Click2houston.com
A blood drive is being held Today to honor a police officer who was seriously injured in the line of duty. Officer Lloyd Morrison was pinned between his patrol car and a fire truck on the Gulf Freeway last month after being hit by two suspected drunken drivers. The blood drive is at the [...]
Family Friendly Jobs
From Msn.com
1. Teacher
Not only have your parenting experiences helped prepare you for life in the classroom, you couldn’t ask for a better schedule that complies with your family’s needs. Most teachers are able to be at home in the evenings; plus, you can enjoy the same summer and winter vacations and no-school days as your [...]
low-fat salad dressings
If you’re looking for a healthier alternative, here are two recipes for low-fat salad dressings you can make at home. This was taken from abc13.com.
Fat-Free Mustard Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons of dijon, brown or spicy mustard
2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar
2-3 packages of Splenda
Mix well and serve.
Fat-Free Jalapeno-Ranch Dressing
4 tablespoon [...]
Houston Rockets summer skills camps
(From Abc13.com)
Registration is now open to get your child into this year’s Houston Rockets summer skills camps. Camps are targeted at fans ages six to 15 who are interested in learning how to improve shooting, dribbling, passing and defensive skills, while learning about teamwork, sportsmanship and nutrition. For information on event registration, call John Donavan [...]
The Unhealthiest Foods You Can Order
(Story Was Taken From abc13.com)
When ordering a dinner entrée at your favorite restaurant, few expect the waiter to return with a plate that holds more than their daily supply of calories — or enough salt to meet their maximum daily intake for three days. Here are the unhealthiest foods you can order…
The Olive Garden: Tour [...]