National Icecream Day

Cool off with some icecream today! Check out some deals that are going on around the area for National Icecream Day:

Baskin Robbins: Buy 1 get 1 single serve for $0.99 at participating stores (call ahead for confirmation) 7/15

Marble Slab: Half off any single serve coupon, M-F, between 12p-12a through 7/28

Landa Mini-Golf- FREE Bluebell icecream starting at noon. 7/15

FREE Kids' Haircuts in August!

What a great deal just in time for back to school! Find your local JCPenny Salon and schedule an appointment for your K-6th grader to recieve a FREE haircut in August.

Local July 4th Activities

Making plans for July 4th? Check out these fun activities going on in your area!  

San Marcos

Head to the San Marcos Public Library on June 29th & July 3rd to make a Red, White & Blue Craft! 10a-12:30p on July 29th and 7-8pm on July 3rd, for all ages. Craft will take about 20-30 minutes to complete.

Summerfest is an annual free July 4th event from 6-10pm at San Marcos Plaza Park. Guests can enjoy live music, food, activity booths, children's patriotic costume contest and parade! The evening will conclude with a fireworks show  at 9:30pm.

New Braunfels

4th of July Patriotic Parade and Program, 9:15am at the Main Plaza Downtown

July 4th Fireworks show at Landa Park: Concert by Lost in Texas 7-9:15pm, fireworks will begin at 9:15pm

Buda

Dress up your bike for the 4th of July Parade! Bring your bike, stroller or wagon to the Buda Public Library on July 3rd from 5:30-7:30pm and dress it up for the parade the next day. Free event!

Red, White 'n' Buda will be on Main Street and activities will begin 9am and will include a children's Parade, children's activities and magician 9-11am, live music begins at 6pm, fireworks display will start at 9:30pm.

Kyle

Independence Day Celebration Fieworks Show will begin at 9:30pm at the intersection of Kyle Parkway and Kohler's Crossing. Parking will be near the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center or near the intersection before sunset. Free!

Wimberley

Wimberley Chamber of Commerce July 4th Parade & Jubilee: parade will go through town at 10am and Jubilee will be under the shade trees at Ozona Bank afterwards.

VFW Fireworks will be at the VFW Veteran's Park beginning at dark. Free event and parking! Come early and enjoy food and live music.

This Week...

Mom Spot is on vacation this week!! Here are some fun activities going on around the area for the next few days:


TUESDAY, JUNE 19TH

Storytime
New Braunfels Public Library: 10am
San Marcos Public Library: 10:15am
Buda Public Library: 10:30am
Westside Community Center: 12pm

McKenna Children's Museum: Tasty Tuesday, 11-11:30am, Strawberry Fields in a Bag

Buda Public Library: Art With Ms. Jane- 3rd-5th graders, 1:30-2:30pm or 2-4pm, free event
                                            
Chick-fil-A San Marcos: Family Night, 4-7pm, stop in for an activity and a craft!

San Marcos Public Library: Waggle Taggle Gypsy Kids' Concert- 7pm, for all ages, free event

San Marcos Plaza Park: Movie in the Park- bring your blankets and lawn chairs and come watch "Tangled". Movie
                                                                      starts at sunset! Free event.


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20TH

Storytime
New Braunfels Public Library: 10am
Kyle Public Library: 10:30am
Buda Public Library: 10:30am
The Stone Coffee Bar in New Braunfels: 11am, storytime and a craft

San Marcos Public Library: Chalk Marks the Spot- Turn the porch into a giant treasure map! Make your mark with
                                              sidewalk chalk art, 10am-11:30am, free event.
                                              Science Rocks!- Check out the Trailblazer Trailer with cool science gadgets, 10:30am-
                                              12:30pm, free tickets available.

McKenna Children's Museum: Dance Mania-11-11:30am

Buda Public Library: Full Face Painting, 6th grade and up, 1:30pm

Krispy Kreme San Marcos: Family Night- 6-8pm, donut decorating and a craft



THURSDAY, JUNE 21ST

Storytime
San Marcos Public Library: 10:15am

New Braunfels Public Library: Come listen to some fun kids' music from Joe McDermott, show times are 10:30am, 2pm,
                                                   and 6:30pm, free event.

Kyle Public Library: Summer Reading Club Magic Show- Cody Fisher will be performing a magic show for all ages,
                                  10:30am, free event.

Buda Public Library: Come enjoy hands on science exhibits, 1pm, for all ages, free event.

The Grapevine in Gruene: Come and Taste It!- Perfect for a date night or girls night out, enjoy wine tasting and live
                                           music. 5-8pm.

San Marcos Plaza Park: Summer in the Park Concert Series- 7:30pm, Come and listen to the Hill Country Community
                                       Band, bring your lawn chairs and blankets, free event.

Landa Park, New Braunfels: Concert in the Park, 7:30pm, Come and listen to Joe & Friends, free event.

Pinterest Fave: Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

I looovvveee Pinterest! I usually like to try one or two recipes a week off of my food faves. Since I'm not the greatest cook, I'm really big on easy, quick and YUM. I decided to try a Chicken Spaghetti recipe the other night and the whole family has decided it will be going into the rotation. It's originally from Happy Tummies and she has some other interesting recipes on her blog if you want to check her out. Be prepared to be blown away by this amazing recipe!

Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
Serves 12 ( one cup each)

16 oz. dry spaghetti, cooked
1 lb. Velveeta Light (2%)Cheese
2 cups cooked, chopped chicken (I use white meat only)
1 can 98% FF cream of mushroom soup
1 can 98% FF cream of chicken soup
1 can of petite diced tomotoes
1 4oz. can of mild green chilies
4 oz can mushroom stems & pieces, drained
1/2 cup water
1 small onion, diced--or less, to taste
salt & pepper to taste
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in slowcooker and stir to mix well. Cook on LOW for 2-3 hours. Stir before serving.



St. Patrick's Day Fun for the Kids

I haven't celebrated St. Patty's Day since my college days. Now, since I have kids and one of them happens to absolutely LOVE the color green, I figured I'd better come up with something creative to do for the big day. Check out these creative ideas~

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Green Jell-O Popcorn

Fruit Rainbow

A Lucky Breakfast

What's a holiday without family traditions? Here are some creative ways to get your kids in the St. Patty's Day spirit.

Check out this fun St. Patrick's Day family tradition from
Six Silly Seeleys

St. Patty's Day Treasure Hunt

Catching Leprechauns

And a reward for Mommy for making the day extra special! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Kiss Me, I'm Irish

Super Bowl Ideas

Let me just say, I'm not a Football person. Give me some Lifetime TV and napping children to make me happy on Sunday afternoons. I am, however, interested in yummy food! So whether we bring something to a Super Bowl party or just spend the day lounging, I like to get a little festive with the menu choices. Here are some things I found that may help you with your Super Bowl plans.

Finger foods are perfect for the Super Bowl. Here are several easy
finger food recipes that won't take up your time. 

Don't want to pack on the pounds but still want something good?
Try some healthy dip recipe options.



Support your favorite team with Team Spirit Popcorn!

Double Chocolate Football Cupcakes
The Baker Chick

Check out this easy recipe for football cake pops,
perfect for the kids!

Need help with ideas for your party decor?
  Hostess with the Mostess haa some creative suggestions.



Don't forget about the kiddos! Check out these games and crafts that will keep the little ones busy during game time.

                                                                                                                      



 


Paper Football
by Mom on Timeout

 

Football Pins
Kaboose



Football Coloring Pages
Craft Jr.

Football Player Toilet Paper Roll Craft
DLTK's

For those of you who want to escape the Super Bowl hoopla, I suggest Lifetime.♥

Happy Super Bowl Moms!