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  Run Thru The Woods Nov. 23 This 28th annual Thanksgiving morning tradition features 1-mile, 3-mile and 5-mile run options for participants of all ages. Hosted by the YMCA of Greater Houston, top finishers receive cash and awards, and everyone who crosses the finish line receives a medal. 7:45 a.m. $25-$55. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 281-681-6730. www.runthruthewoods.org Home for the holidays - Winter Wonderland in Old Town Spring   November 11 (Saturday) 10:00 am - December 23 (Saturday) 5:00 pm Home for the Holidays will be from November 11th to December 23rd, 2017.  We are busy getting ready for lots of great entertainment and family fun! The 2016 celebration was a great success that featured a brightly lit community with lots of family-friendly activities! This year’s entertainment will bring wonderful Christmas music on our stage, a Petting Zoo, Santa’s House, complimentary Hot Cocoa stands and so much more!! The Woodlands Ice Rink -Ice Skating in Town Center The Ice Rink...

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The holidays are quickly approaching! Everyone we know is trying to figure out how to avoid the stress of spending too much time and money this time of year.  Follow these 10 tips to help you make the most of your time and money this holiday season! Decide how much you can spend. First things first! Set a budget before you head to the mall. Don’t overlook the little extras when you draft your budget. Include everything from postage for Christmas cards to food for that big holiday dinner. Make a list and check it twice Now that you have your budget set, make a list of the people you want to buy for. Now go over that list and figure out how much you can spend on each person. If you don’t have enough money to cover all of those on your list now is the time to cut some names. Focus on the amount that you will spend rather than what you will buy. Pay in Cash & use coupons Try taking out the amount you budgeted for gifts and shop with that cash. once you’re out of money then that’s it! Also search for coupons ...

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Shiplap Walls Exposing the rough-sawed wood boards, often found in older homes behind drywall, then painting them white is one of this design duo’s favorite reno tricks. Not every house has existing shiplap. To get the look, Joanna suggests buying pine boards with tongue-and-groove edges, nailing them to the wall and painting them. Apron-Front Sink While the style exudes traditional charm, Joanna likes to pair it with modern touches, like a pull-down faucet and concrete countertops. Blue Paint Watery colors are always welcome in Fixer Upper renos. Try using lighter blues with gray undertones. Vintage Signs Joanna and Chip love to hit up flea markets, and antiques shops for fun vintage style signs. They gravitate toward large-scale pieces, which can serve as art. Giant Clock This is a great way to fill up a large wall rather than cluttering it with a bunch of smaller items. Iron Light Fixtures When it comes to lighting, Joanna veers between traditional, dainty chandeliers and hard-edged iron fixtures. Wool Rugs F...

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Harmony is a masterfully designed community offering new homes for sale in Spring, TX ranging from $220,000 to more than $600,000. Featuring traditional family homes, luxury patio homes and lifestyle town homes, including those in secluded gated sections, Harmony is South Montgomery County's Premier Master-Planned Community. Harmony is conveniently located at the Grand Parkway and Rayford Road, is minutes from major employment centers such as the Exxon Mobil campus and SWN, shopping, dining, entertainment and world-class healthcare. This master-planned community by Johnson Development Corp., offers many amenities, such as two on-site recreation centers with resort-quality pools, hike-and-bike trails, tree-lined parks, two on-site early childhood education centers, and outstanding public schools. Harmony's showcase model homes, each fully furnished and expertly designed, are open daily. Those builders are Westin Homes, Taylor Morrison, and Perry Homes. As a resident of Harmony I can give my honest opinion and provide more ...

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It’s one week until Halloween night and you still need to carve your jack-o-lantern?! Check out some of our favorite ways to decorate your pumpkin! Even if you want to skip the carving all together and just paint it, there are tons of cool ideas you can try! Here are 9 pumpkin carving hacks to save you the hassle and make it more fun!    PUMPKIN SPICE!  Sprinkle some cinnamon on the underside of your pumpkin’s lid. When your jack-o-lantern is lit up, your home will smell like pumpkin pie. :) SKIP THE SHARPIE USE DRY ERASE Use dry erase markers to draw designs directly onto your pumpkins before carving. GLOW IN THE DARK PAINTED PUMPKIN Draw on your pumpkin with glow in the dark or neon puff paint to give it a glowing look! Even more cool is to set it next to a black light. GLITTER MONOGRAMMED PUMPKIN Apply a little glue and glitter on your pumpkin and tada! The best part is you don't even have to carve or gut your pumpkin. GLOW STICK PUMPKIN Instead of the typical candle inside your pumpkin try placing a...

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Houston is the 4th largest city in the nation, we offer huge opportunities through our diverse culture & attractions. You could literally spend a few years here and still not experience everything Houston has to offer. From our amazing museums and theaters to family-friendly destinations, you’ll find what you’re looking for. Houston is a major corporate center & home to 18 Fortune 500 companies. With tremendous opportunities, culture, art, entertainment & low cost of living, Houston is a place you’ll want to call home! Why relocating to Houston is a no brainer: Houston is the hub of the Oil & Energy industry! Enough said! Other booming industries in our city include Biotechnology, Information Technology, Healthcare and Hospitality. Houston is home to some of the best healthcare facilities in the nation, including The Texas Medical Center, the largest medical facility in the world. TMC houses 54 medical institutions, including 21 hospitals and four medical schools. TMC performs more heart surg...

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  Autumn is certainly my favorite season so I’m sharing some super smart and easy Fall Hacks to help you get your home and family ready for the season. They are definitely going to have you saying " why didn't I think of these before?" :) From gorgeous ways to make your home smell like a perfectly crisp fall day, to ways of preserving pumpkins all season, there is something here for everyone and every home! HACK #1 Caramel Apple Pops! Full size caramel apples are a Fall staple, but often messy to eat, or too big for one person. These bite-size versions are much more manageable. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1/4 cup room heavy cream, room temperature Salt 3 apples, preferably Granny Smith Preparation  In a 8-cup microwave safe measuring cup (like Pyrex), combine the sugar, water and light corn syrup. Microwave on high in 2-minute intervals until the mixture just starts to change col...

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  Mortgage closing costs can be one of the most difficult parts of buying a home. The cost can be high, ranging anywhere from 2%-5%, depending on your locale, lender, and type of mortgage. Closing costs include the application fee, origination fee, appraisal,  fees for home inspection, credit report, and an attorney or closing agent. Some, like the application fee, are paid to the lender. Others, like the appraisal and home inspection, are paid to third-parties and have less room for negotiation. Homeowners may feel they have little control over the charges. Nevertheless, it's possible for home buyers and homeowners to reduce their closing costs. 1. Shop Around When shopping for a mortgage lender, ask lenders about their closing costs when you ask about their interest rates. Ask about their application fee, loan processing fee (also known as an underwriting fee), and third-party fees paid to others, such as appraisers. Are fees refundable? When are they paid? Most home buyers will just ask about their mortgage r...

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Jack-O-Lantern Challenge! October 15th  Northshore Park 2505 Lake Woodlands Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77381 Join the fun and enjoy the music when you enter your jack-o-lanterns in the second annual jack-o-lantern challenge! Make sure you arrive in plenty of time; the pumpkin-guts start flyin' at 5:30 PM. Pumpkins will be judged at dusk. A fun event for all ages, there is no charge, and it includes carving supplies and pumpkins while supplies last!  ________________________________   Mad Hatter Tea Party Enjoy high tea and decorate cookies with the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts in a room filled with Alice in Wonderland's whimsy! Art projects, a whimsical photo booth, face painting and much more... Don't be late for a very important date! Held on Friday, October 6 between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, this event is open to members and non-members; cost included in regular admission. The Woodlands Children's Museum is located in the Panther Creek Shopping Center at 4775 West Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands 77381. C...

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Many of us are asking the same question! What will happen to the housing market in Houston after Hurricane Harvey? Because we have no way of comparing to previous storms, being that this was the WORST we have ever seen, we went to the media to see what is being predicted: For six months, Sue and Roger Powell have been hoping to find a buyer for their 7,100-square-foot home in the Houston suburb of Katy. A week ago, after they waded out of it with a few suitcases on air mattresses, those hopes had largely faded. Then they got an unexpected call from their real estate agent: a house hunter was interested. “Somebody actually called her before we got back in here,” Sue Powell said as she stood in her driveway last week, a safety mask around her neck and a pile of her possessions on the curb. “I was really surprised,” said her husband, describing how they had “gondoliered” their way back home over Labor Day weekend. “I didn’t think anyone would be interested for years.” But interest is rarely lacking here. The ...

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