houston home staging: CAN WE RETIRE THE COOKBOOK? - 07/22/08 01:44 PM
My very first staging looked like this:
I'm seeing:
three fake cakes,
two slices of pie on plates,
a coffee maker,
coffee cups,
lamps,
a cutting board with vegetables and fake cheese,
greenery,
two floral arrangements..........
and that was just one corner!
The reason behind all of this stuff was … (25 comments)
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houston home staging: Another $1000 vacant staging package...... - 07/22/08 01:25 PM
Here's another package that we put together this year. It installs in only 3 hours, and by combining new inventory with older(heavily depreciated) inventory we can provide a nice staging at an affordable price point.
To view the virtual tour of this staging please visit our web site:
www.houstonhomestaging.net, and look for … (2 comments)
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houston home staging: Clear Lake Greek Festival on May 9-11, 2008 - 05/06/08 03:41 PM
St. John The Theologian Greek Orthodox Church of Webster will sponsor the Clear Lake Greek Festival which will be held May 9-11 at Clear Lake Park on Nasa Parkway (Landolt Pavilion). On Sunday, for Mother's Day, mothers bringing children will be admitted free. Traditional Greek foods will be available, and the … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: HOME STAGING IN HOUSTON? HOUSTON HOME STAGING'S 2008 VIRTUAL CATALOGUE! - 04/28/08 04:07 AM
VIEW A VIRTUAL TOUR OFOUR2008 SPRING CATALOGUE~~~~~~~~~~~~We've added exciting new elements to our furniture and accessory lines,and you can view them by clicking on the following links:www.KATYHOMESTAGING.COMORhttp://houstonhomestaging.netWe're also happy to prepare and include a free virtual tour for our clients when they purchase a complete staging package!We are also preparing CD's … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: HOUSTON HOME STAGING PRESENTS: 2008 HOUSTON HOME STAGING VIRTUAL CATALOGUE - 04/28/08 04:05 AM
VIEW A VIRTUAL TOUR OFOUR2008 SPRING CATALOGUE~~~~~~~~~~~~We've added exciting new elements to our furniture and accessory lines,and you can view them by clicking on the following links:www.KATYHOMESTAGING.COMORhttp://houstonhomestaging.netWe're also happy to prepare and include a free virtual tour for our clients when they purchase a complete staging package!We are also preparing CD's … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: HOUSTON REAL ESTATE: "SIGN LANGUAGE" CAN ENHANCE YOUR LISTING! - 04/26/08 05:58 PM
SIGNS:
STOP
GO
YIELD
'FOR SALE'
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McDonald's or Ruth's Chris,
Volkswagen or Rolls Royce,
Walmart or Neiman Marcus,
Atlantic City or Monte Carlo....................
Sometimes signs are utilitarian (stop, go, etc...).
Sometimes signs suggest a style.
Sometimes signs suggest value.
We live in a brand conscious society and just because a brand is well known, doesn't mean that the sign comes down after the … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: HOUSTON REAL ESTATE: WHATS THAT KLUTTER REALLY GONNA COST ME? - 04/26/08 05:45 PM
Clutter can cost you thousands of dollars when you're selling your home!!
Bottom line: clutter eats equity!
Table tops that have more than one item on them detract attention from what you're selling! You're selling a house, not your knick-knacks. We've watched people take weeks to prepare for a yard sale (where … (2 comments)
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houston home staging: HOUSTON REAL ESTATE: ARE THEY GUESTS OR ARE THEY BUYERS? - 04/26/08 05:40 PM
ARE THEY GUESTS,OR ARE THEY BUYERS?A customer is a business relationship, a guest is a much more personal relationship. Retailers found that while there was a divide between guests who wanted no service (Sam's Club, T.J.Maxx,Target.... ) there were still guests who wanted the personalized service and were willing to pay … (2 comments)
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houston home staging: HOUSTON REAL ESTATE: VALUE V. PRICE, WHAT MAKES THEM BID? - 04/26/08 05:38 PM
WHAT ENCOURAGES OUR GUESTS BID ON OUR LISTINGS?SIZE?LOCATION?PRICE?ORVALUE?I'm voting for value!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~As a home stager who has turned many a sow's ear into a silk purse, I can't change the size, can't change the location, and rarely can I change the price (but I certainly affect the final selling price). So if … (2 comments)
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houston home staging: HOUSTON REAL ESTATE: HOUSTON HOME STAGING'S 2008 VIRTUAL CATALOGUE IS NOW AVAILABLE! - 04/26/08 05:33 PM
VIEW A VIRTUAL TOUR OFOUR2008 SPRING CATALOGUE~~~~~~~~~~~~We've added exciting new elements to our furniture and accessory lines,and you can view them by clicking on the following links:www.KATYHOMESTAGING.COMORhttp://houstonhomestaging.netWe're also happy to prepare and include a free virtual tour for our clients when they purchase a complete staging package!We are also preparing CD's … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Katy Realtors: We've added a virtual tour to our web site! - 04/16/08 04:36 AM
VIEW A VIRTUAL TOUR OFOUR2008 SPRING CATALOGUE~~~~~~~~~~~~We've added exciting new elements to our furniture and accessory lines,and you can view them by clicking on the following links:www.KATYHOMESTAGING.COMORhttp://houstonhomestaging.netWe're also happy to prepare and include a free virtual tour for our clients when they purchase a complete staging package!We are also preparing CD's … (1 comments)
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houston home staging: KATY HOME STAGING / HOUSTON HOME STAGING ADDS A VIRTUAL CATALOGUE! - 04/13/08 02:15 PM
VIEW A VIRTUAL TOUR OFOUR2008 SPRING CATALOGUE~~~~~~~~~~~~We've added exciting new elements to our furniture and accessory lines,and you can view them by clicking on the following links:www.KATYHOMESTAGING.COMORhttp://houstonhomestaging.netWe're also happy to prepare and include a free virtual tour for our clients when they purchase a complete staging package!We are also preparing CD's … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: National Volunteer Week Is April 27-May 3 - 04/12/08 10:47 AM
Hundreds of volunteers from the Clear Lake and Galveston County area will be recognized April 25th for their efforts at the United Way Service Center, located at 1300 Bay Area Blvd. Organizations off more than thirty community based programs for emergency assistance, social services, counseling, advocacy, health services, life skills development, … (2 comments)
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houston home staging: REALTORS: PRICE V. VALUE What gets them to bid? - 04/05/08 03:04 PM
WHAT ENCOURAGES OUR GUESTS BID ON OUR LISTINGS?SIZE?LOCATION?PRICE?ORVALUE?I'm voting for value!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~As a home stager who has turned many a sow's ear into a silk purse, I can't change the size, can't change the location, and rarely can I change the price (but I certainly affect the final selling price). So if … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: THE BAR NAPKIN GIMMICK! - 03/30/08 08:32 AM
THIS LITTLE GIMMICK IS GREAT FOR VISIBILITY IN THE REALTOR'S BREAKROOM!
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We like to keep our company name visible by supporting a variety of charity events. Golf Tournaments, Cocktail parties, Balls, and other special events all serve up some kind of liquid refreshment. So to add another layer to our visibility program, we … (9 comments)
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houston home staging: THE TEXAS BASEMENT TRICK: Yit agin: a gimmick! - 03/30/08 07:11 AM
EVERYBODY'S GOT A BASEMENTIT JUST MAY NOT BE UNDERGROUND!Back in New Jersey we had a basement. My neighbors had a basement, everybody I knew had a basement! I also had a walk-in attic (great fun for kids). But of course my house was built in 1910! Most of America is built … (2 comments)
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houston home staging: Realtors beware: 50 year old Home Stagers = menace to your sales ?? {G} - 03/30/08 06:02 AM
Ahem,
RE: 50 year old stagers.........
As a person who is careening towards his 50th birthday, I must take umbrage at the following post:
".....said it looked like his mom's house!
He was 26 and my stager is 50 yrs old. Yikes!"
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Dear Whippersnappers:
Are we 'yikesing' about how marvelous it is that some decrepit … (7 comments)
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houston home staging: Sunset Cruise on Armand Bayou in Clear Lake - 03/29/08 12:32 PM
You can take a relaxing and educational trip on viewing the wildlife of Armand Bayou in the cool of the evening sunset on the water. For this experience, you will depart from Bay Area Park aboard the "Bayou Ranger", a 28 foot pontoon boat with a maximum of 12 passengers. Reservations … (1 comments)
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houston home staging: NAMI Gulf Coast Fundraiser on April 26, 2008 in Santa Fe, Texas - 03/27/08 01:27 PM
NAMI GC has a mission to provide education and support to families and professionals about mental illness and to advocate for services for people with brain disorders. It's annual fundraiser will be at the Haak Winery in Santa Fe, Tx from 6 to 9 pm on April 26. Tickets are $40 … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Gardeners By the Bay Plant Sale on April 2, 2008 - 03/26/08 01:12 PM
Plants available for sale on April 2 are propagated by members of Gardeners by the Bay, and so excellent choices of healthy plants can be found. The sale will be at The University Baptist Church at 16106 Middlebrook Drive in Clear Lake, with the public invited at 11:00. Any one with an interest … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: PANTRY PROBLEM? Another, staging opportunity! - 03/24/08 03:59 PM
GOT A PANTRY PROBLEM?Stagers never have problems, we just have another opportunity to utilize our creative genius!This is kind of a companion blog to the 'Closet Case' blog that I posted yesterday. This is a great trick for newbie stagers, because it creates a lot of impact without a tremendous amount … (8 comments)
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houston home staging: The Power Of Power Washing - 03/22/08 08:02 PM
With Spring here, so are the remains of winter, especially in the coastal areas. When there's rain, moisture, and humidity there's mold and mildew. Just one of the many improvements to make when selling your home or staying in your home is power washing. Power washing is becoming a yearly ritual it seems, and … (10 comments)
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houston home staging: Volunteer Training At Family Outreach Clear Lake/Bay Area - 03/22/08 02:15 PM
Volunteers at Family Outreach Clear Lake/Bay Area have been providing services to families and children for over twenty three years. Our purpose is to help build better families. This is accomplished by offering parenting classes and programs, by empowering children in first and fourth grades by helping them think about ways … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Houston Bay Area Spring Home Tour on March 28-30, 2008 - 03/22/08 02:00 PM
Houston Symphony Bay Area announces "A Day By The Bay" Preview Party on March 28 and Home Tour of five beautiful waterfront homes in the Clear Lake area on March 29-30th. Preview tickets are $75 and include home tour admission as well as the Preview Party on Friday evening hosted by … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Houston Bay Area SPCA Now Has Extended Hours - 03/22/08 01:37 PM
The Bay Area SPCA is now open from 11 am to 6 pm on Mondays and Fridays. It will close at 5 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. This private nonprofit organization, founded in 1967, is a limited admission animal care facility. This means that a commitment is made to … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Listen for Tom Scanlon ASP/IAHSP on the Debbie Davis Show - 03/20/08 11:28 PM
Houston home stager
Tom Scanlon asp/iahsp/resa
will be interviewed this coming Sunday
on
The Debbie Davis Show
AM700 in the greater Houston Area!
… (2 comments)
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houston home staging: Fundraiser at Robinson Elementary in Clear Lake on March 29, 2008 - 03/20/08 03:56 PM
The annual Down on the Range fundraiser will be held at Robinson Elementary on Saturday, March 29 from 11 until 3 pm. Activities and scheduled games will include moonwalks, obstacle course, giant slide, rock wall, bull riding, classroom carnival games, food, raffle, silent auction, fun run and more. Tickets will be … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: SAINT JOSEPH'S STATUES & HOME STAGING = SOLD(?) - 03/20/08 07:33 AM
As we approach the Easter holiday, it seemed the Saint Joseph statue seemed to be an appropriate topic.
So let's ask the question:
How many folks know about Saint Joseph statues (as applied to Real Estate)?
Real Estate Professionals of all faiths are utilizing Saint Josephs statues. Briefly explained, the seller acquires an … (18 comments)
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houston home staging: Space Race for Ronald McDonald House on April 6, 2008 - 03/19/08 02:08 PM
More than 5,000 participants will walk, run and bike to benefit Ronald McDonald House of Greater Houston Galveston at 7:30 am on April 6 at Gulf Greyhound Park. Assistance is needed for race setup, registration, course management and refreshments. Volunteers help Ronald McDonald House provide a home like residence to children … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: UH-Clear Lake English Course for Foreign Professionals - 03/18/08 02:26 PM
"English Enhancement for Foreign Professionals" will be held March 27 through May 8 in the Bayou Building on the University of Houston Clear Lake campus. It is for those who have studied English previously and will focus on conversation skills, vocabulary development, and grammar. Cultural aspects of American life will also … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Houston Shell Open Needs Volunteers - 03/15/08 01:51 PM
The Shell Houston Open will be hosted by the Houston Golf Association from March 31 until April 6th at the Redstone Golf Club. Volunteers are requested for information booths, walking scorers, golfer assistance, ball measurement, statistics, hospitality, transportation, and crowd and noise control. Volunteers may be required to purchase a uniform, … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: TURN ME ON BABY......How a lightbulb changed my life! - 03/11/08 06:39 PM
Maybe a lightbulb isn't headline news, but poor lighting is chewing up equity all over North America, and it's home stagers to the rescue!!!!Poor granite, poor hardwood floors, poor chrome, poor mirrored surfaces, you're being neglected, ignored, and otherwise overlooked.It's time to bring the halogen bulb out of the closet (although … (3 comments)
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houston home staging: Katy Realtors: Home Staging & You = Increased Selling Price, and Shorter Market Time! - 03/08/08 07:45 PM
Professional home stagers can make even the slowest producing Realtor into a Real Estate hero!
Realtors very rarely utilize any salesmanship on the potential buyer. Their sales skill is utilized in 'buying the listing'. Back in the 80's when my mother was a Realtor, she would actually 'show' a house. A … (2 comments)
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houston home staging: Realtors + Home Stager = $$$$$ - 03/08/08 07:22 PM
Dear Readers: As the author of this blog, I have been spent this rainy Monday in Houston in a defensive mode. I would urge you to read through the comments that have been provided by various bloggers. I truly fail to see how the arguments posted, enhance your Active Rain experience, … (9 comments)
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houston home staging: How to find the best home stager......! - 03/07/08 08:10 AM
HOME STAGING IS A MARKETING AND MERCHANDISING TECHNIQUE THAT UNLOCKS THE HIDDEN EQUITY OF A SELLERS HOME!!!
But finding a qualified home stager can be very difficult. Most decorators have expanded their business to include home staging. Home staging isn't about decorating, after all, decorating is what we do to personalize our homes. Remember … (1 comments)
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houston home staging: Katy Home Staging: What's this gonna cost me? - 03/07/08 07:54 AM
WHAT DOES HOME STAGING COST? (edit/delete)
HOME STAGING REPRESENTS AN INVESTMENT, NOT A COST!
HOME STAGING CAN ACTUALLY ADD SUCH SIGNIFICANT VALUE TO A PROPERTY, THAT IT MOST OFTEN PAYS FOR ITSELF.
WHAT ARE THE CARRYING COSTS OF AN UNSOLD HOME?
WHAT IS THE COST IN STRESS OF AN UNSOLD HOME?
HOME STAGING PRICES VARY … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Katy Real Estate: What does Klutter Kost? Houston Home Staging answers...... - 03/06/08 07:42 PM
Clutter can cost you thousands of dollars when you're selling your home!!
Bottom line: clutter eats equity!
Table tops that have more than one item on them detract attention from what you're selling! You're selling a house, not your knick-knacks. We've watched people take weeks to prepare for a yard sale (where … (1 comments)
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houston home staging: Gallery Furniture Houston Open 2008 - 03/06/08 04:54 PM
One of the world's largest tennis tournaments will he held on weekends in March, April, and May at many sites in Houston. Adults and seniors will compete March 21-24, super championship juniors aged 16-18 meet April 18-21, and super championship juniors aged 12-14 meet May 9-12. Deadline has passed for Adult … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: WHAT DOES HOME STAGING COST? - 03/05/08 10:43 AM
HOME STAGING REPRESENTS AN INVESTMENT, NOT A COST!
HOME STAGING CAN ACTUALLY ADD SUCH SIGNIFICANT VALUE TO A PROPERTY, THAT IT MOST OFTEN PAYS FOR ITSELF.
WHAT ARE THE CARRYING COSTS OF AN UNSOLD HOME?
WHAT IS THE COST IN STRESS OF AN UNSOLD HOME?
HOME STAGING PRICES VARY BETWEEN MARKETS, AND OFTEN TIMES DEPEND … (2 comments)
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houston home staging: Our Daily Bread in Galveston Seeking Weekday Volunteers - 03/05/08 10:23 AM
Our Daily Bread is a social service agency in Galveston that needs volunteers in many capacities on weekdays. Assistance is needed in the kitchen, donation center, clothing closet, health clinic, and administrative office. Volunteer nurses, hair stylists, and drivers are always needed. Also people to perform light housekeeping, maintenance and landscaping … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Red Cross Volunteers Needed to Drive Folks to Medical Appointments - 03/01/08 11:31 AM
Door to door transportation to medical appointments for area residents is provided by the Bay Area American Red Cross. Volunteers are needed to drive local non emergency medical transportation utilizing Red Cross vehicles, which are insured. Drivers are asked to commit to shifts of between two and four hours each week, … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Crossroads in Seabrook Needs Mentors - 02/28/08 11:43 AM
The Crossroads program at Harris County Youth Village in Seabrook provides services to boys ages ten to seventeen. It's mission is to prevent or reduce youth involvement with the juvenile justice system by fostering positive relationships between youths and volunteers. Screened and trained volunteers are matched with boys who have been … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Custom Home on Golf Course - 02/24/08 01:45 PM
Beautiful custom home on Longwood Golf Course in Northwest Houston $725,000
5 Bedroom, 6 1/2 Bath, 3 car garage 5,155 square feet
Click HERE to view virtual tours.
For more information about home staging, please visit my website.
… (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Clear Lake Symphony Winter Concert on February 23rd - 02/23/08 12:51 PM
The Clear Lake Symphony will present Ride of the Valkyries by Wagner, Symphony No. 5 by Tschaikowsky, and Piano Concerto No. 2 by MacDowell at their Winter concert on Saturday, February 23. The concert begins at 7:30 pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 18220 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay. Tickets are … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Interfaith Caring Ministries Needs Houston Bay Area Volunteers - 02/21/08 05:48 PM
Interfaith Caring Ministries is seeking volunteers for its Resale Shop on Bay Area Boulevard. Help is needed to sort and hang clothes, price items, and help tidy up this store. Volunteers are also needed at its food pantry on Egret Bay Boulevard on Wednesday mornings, and to deliver food to area … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Seabrook Animal Shelter Needs Volunteers - 02/21/08 05:41 PM
Seabrook's animal shelter is seeking volunteers to assist with its pet adoption program. Anyone who is interested is asked to attend a meeting at 10 am on March 3rd at the Seabrook police department at 1400 Cook Street. For more information or to have questions answered, please call Dee Wright at … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Clear Lake Gem & Jewelry Show on February 23-24 - 02/19/08 04:41 PM
The Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society will present its 33rd annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show on the weekend of February 23-24. It will be open to the public at the Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway in Pasadena. The hours will be from 10-6 on Saturday and 10-5 on … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: "Just Desserts" at Clear Brook HS on February 22nd - 02/19/08 04:35 PM
Sweet Sounds "Just Desserts" will take place at Clear Brook High School on Friday, February 22nd, from 7 to 9 pm in the Commons area. A silent auction will be included, plus all the dessert one can eat. Choir members will provide the "Sweet Sounds" and caterers will provide the "Just … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Free Leadership Videoconference At UH-Clear Lake on February 26 - 02/18/08 10:29 AM
Professional speaker and licensed therapist Randy Haveson will provide tips to "Tapping into Your True Potential" at this event hosted by the Student Leadership Institute on February 26 at 6 pm in the lecture hall of the Student Services and Classroom Building at the UH-Clear Lake campus. UH-Clear Lake students, alumni, … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Small Business Workshop at UH-Clear Lake on February 23 - 02/18/08 10:20 AM
Topics covered in this "Basics of Running a Small Business" workshop will include how to seek out business opportunities, gaining information about bank loans, marketing, record keeping, and business plans. It is presented by the Center for Advanced Management Programs meeting from 9 am to 4pm in the UH-Clear Lake campus … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Harris County Precinct 2 Master Gardeners Meeting February 27, 2008 - 02/16/08 03:03 PM
The Harris County Precinct 2 Master Gardeners hold a free evening educational program for the public called the Green Thumb Series on the second Tuesday of each month. On the fourth Wednesday is also a free public educational program. On February 27th Mike Howlett will host the topic "Snakes in Harris … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Valentine Breakfast in Nassau Bay - 02/13/08 02:59 PM
Rotarians will serve up breakfast on Saturday, February 16th form 7 to 10 am. at Nassau Bay Baptist Church in Nassau Bay. The event will benefit Space Center Rotary Endowment Foundation. On the menu is all you can eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit, gravy, biscuits, orange juice, and coffee. Tickets are … (1 comments)
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houston home staging: Youth Volunteers at Moody Gardens In Galveston - 02/13/08 02:49 PM
The Society for the Advancement of Volunteer Youth program was created to provide youths aged 14-17 the opportunity to experience career fields including business management, marketing, biology, and education. SAVY volunteers assist Moody Gardens staff, answer questions, and provide information to aquarium guests.
In addition to meeting the age requirement, volunteer applicants … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Volunteer Opportunities at Armand Bayou Nature Center - 02/13/08 02:37 PM
Volunteers are needed in several capacities at Armand Bayou Nature Center in Clear Lake. Environmental protection and education are promoted by this 2,500 acre wildlife refuge and wilderness preserve. People can help preserve this area's fragile ecosystem including the estuarine bayou, coastal tall grass prairie and southern hardwood forest.
Volunteers are also … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Valentine's Day Dance-Senior Citizens-League City, TX - 02/09/08 03:04 PM
A Valentine's Day Dance For Senior Citizens will be held in League City at the Civic Convention Center. The public is invited to attend the 2nd Annual Event Thursday, February 14, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. The League City Senior Citizens' Program will sponsor the dance . Admission is $5.00 and included with that is an Appetizer and Dessert … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Seabrook Boy Scout Troop 95-Mulch Sale-Texas - 02/09/08 12:13 AM
Support your local Boy Scouts. Troop 95 will be selling and delivering mulch. What a great program for boys to be in, help them by buying mulch for their fundraiser. Who can't use mulch, spring is around the corner, so get those beds in shape. And best of all- they deliver! The … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Houston Bay Area Meals on Wheels Welcomes Volunteers and Clients - 02/08/08 03:25 PM
BAMOW is an all volunteer corporation, chartered in 1982 to administer a meal delivery program providing nutrious hot meals and sack lunches to home-bound persons, regardless of age, who lack the capability of obtaining meals on a daily basis. Meals are delivered from 11 am to 12:30 pm Monday-Friday. Service is … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Heritage Society Museum Honors Jesse H. Jones in February - 02/05/08 04:47 PM
February 12 through May 25, 2008 are the dates for an exhibit showcasing the impact upon Houston of Jesse Holman Jones. An influencial figure on the local, state, and national front, Jones had a key role in U.S. history. Extensive collections that he owned will be on display, and an opening … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Houston Bay Area Hospital Needs Volunteers - 02/03/08 05:49 PM
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center seeks assistance at it's Heart & Vascular Hospital. Volunteer opportunities include providing assistance to patients and visitors at the information desk and in-patient areas, or providing support to relatives of patients. Requirements are a one year commitment, a minimum of four hours weekly, and release for … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Kids Rooms Still Kids Rooms-Just Toned Down - 02/02/08 08:14 PM
The kids rooms were'nt that cluttered, but the furnishings, paint and carpet needed to be replaced and painted. In the boys room we moved in an extra bed the owner had and turned it into an Astronaut/NASA look. The Dad had painted a picture of an astronaut when he was one … (7 comments)
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houston home staging: Tour of Sacred Places in Galveston - 02/02/08 06:45 PM
A tour of 10 historic places of worship, a cemetery, and meditative labyrinth is offered February 9th by St. Joseph's Church, 2202 Ave K in Galveston, Texas. The tour concludes by 4:30 pm, and tickets are $7 in advance or $8 on February 9th. Ticket information at 409-762-3933 or purchase at … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Master Gardeners Workshop in Seabrook - 02/02/08 06:37 PM
The Harris County Precinct 2 Master Gardeners will host a workshop on February 13th from 9 am-1 pm in the meeting room at Clear Lake Park, 5001 NASA Parkway in Seabrook. The topic is high density home orchard managements. Learn techniques to allow urban gardeners to quadruple the amount of fruit … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Galveston County Animal Shelter Needs Volunteers - 01/31/08 12:13 PM
A volunteer group called The Friends of the Galveston County Animal Shelter in Texas City needs help. Volunteers are needed in fundraising, special events, fostering and recruiting foster homes for the shelter animals, providing adoption information and assisting with adoptions, marketing the shelter to the public, and other projects. Call Volunteer … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Dickinson Center Recruiting Groundskeeping Volunteers - 01/31/08 12:05 PM
The Christian Renewal Center needs volunteers to work on the retreat center grounds in Dickinson. The center is open to people of all faiths and help is needed to tend nature trails and lay mulch throughout the year.
Help is also wanted to build benches and swings to be placed around the … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Houston Bay Area Volunteer Vegetable Gardeners Help Feed the Hungry - 01/28/08 05:29 PM
Experienced and novice volunteer gardeners grow vegetables in 15 raised beds at the community garden in Challenger Seven Memorial park. The harvest is then donated to feed the area hungry. Folks can plant, tend, and harvest produce with a group from 9 to 11 am on Saturdays. Rubber boots and gloves are … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Houston Bay Area Red Cross Needs Volunteer Drivers - 01/28/08 05:20 PM
The Bay Area American Red Cross provides area residents with door-to-door transportation to medical appointments. Volunteer drivers are needed to provide local non-emergency medical transportation utilizing Red cross minivans that are covered by Red Cross insurance. Transportation service to residents is provided from 9 am-3pm on weekdays. For information on shifts … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: The Rose Cancer Screening Needs Administrative Volunteers - 01/28/08 05:14 PM
The Rose is a nonprofit women's heathcare center providing breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and support regardless of ability to pay. Every patient covered by insurance who receives screening also assists a low income or uninsured woman to be screened.
Volunteers are requested to help with mailouts, special projects, and events. There is … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Book Review-League City, TX - 01/26/08 11:27 PM
The Helen Hall Library Adult Program will be offering a Book Review Club the second Thursday each month at 10:30am in the children's Theater. Volunteers and library staff will be giving the reviews. The books to be reviewed will be of recent non-fiction titles. Light refreshments will be served and the public … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Twins Split Up - 01/26/08 11:14 PM
These rooms were done "on the fly" using leftovers. We had not intended to stage them. This room had the homeowners original furniture in it from when she was a teen 30+ years ago. To be cost efficient I was able to split the twin beds up, paint them black and … (11 comments)
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houston home staging: Moms Club Of Houston - 01/26/08 10:15 PM
The Moms Club of Houston has a variety of programs offered for the month for the stay-at-home mom, part-time mom or work from home mom. They also have playgroups that meet weekly so that kids can get a chance to mingle with other kids. They also have a monthly Moms Night Out for … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Kid Clutter To Super Simplistic - 01/25/08 11:25 PM
Kids had taken over the Game Room and had made it their craft room. After taking the table, clutter and other pieces out, it was turned into a very simplistic, minimalist room. I was able to use the benches as a much needed coffee table. Redesigned using the homeowners furniture.
This property … (13 comments)
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houston home staging: From Frat House To Defined Spaces - 01/25/08 10:50 PM
This was a family/formal dining room that was being used for a family room/pool hall. Moving out the pool table and furniture the couple had since college and bringing in rental furniture and accessories gave this room a more appealing look. An added value of a dining room, on a very … (11 comments)
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houston home staging: Subtle Changes Make A Room Usable - 01/25/08 09:51 PM
Formal Living made into a Study. Small changes using the homeowners furniture and one rental chair, make a much more usable room. This room served no purpose before, now buyers could visualize a functional room.
House was staged and sold under 30 days.
Visit www.redesignetc.com Houston's Home Staging & Redesign Specialist staging houses … (13 comments)
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houston home staging: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Houston - 01/25/08 11:41 AM
It's that time of year again, when the Houston Asset Building Coalition is needing volunteers for its Income Tax Assistance program. VITA assists low income people needing help to complete their federal tax returns. It is sponsered by the Internal Revenue Service and training for volunteers is provided.
Requirements for volunteers is … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Volunteer Houston Opportunities - 01/23/08 03:03 PM
Current Houston volunteer opportunities include:
An agency providing health and nutrition services in the United States and Africa needs Grant Writers.
Nursing homes need Valentines Cards created. Other volunteers will deliver in early February.
The Fifth Ward office of a faith based social service agency needs word processing assistance.
A Montrose area thrift shop supporting services … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Houston Aeros VS. San Antonio Rampage-Jan. 25-26 - 01/21/08 02:37 AM
The Houston Aeros will be playing the San Antonio Rampage on January 25 & 26 at the Toyota Center at 7:35 PM.
The first 3000 fans will be given Hockey Visors on January 26. Come out and support our Aeros. These guys are amazing. The game is fast, exciting, with a few … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Houston Art Program for Disabled Children Needing Volunteers - 01/20/08 12:29 PM
A community center in the River Oaks area has an arts program for children with disabilities. The children are encouraged to express creativity through music, painting, mime, drama, or sculpture. Volunteers do not have to be formally trained in art, just willing to contribute an hour or more a week. Call … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Houston Therapeutic Horseback Riding Group Needs Volunteers - 01/20/08 12:21 PM
A Missouri City program providing therapeutic horseback riding for children with disabilities needs "side walker" volunteers. Volunteers accompany the youngsters as they enjoy a horseback walk in a protected environment under the guidance of physical therapists. The riding sessions will be held on weekdays and Saturdays. Call Volunteer Houston at 713-965-0031 … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Houston Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive - 01/20/08 12:12 PM
The Houston Souper Bowl of Caring food drive will be the weekend of Feb 2-3rd. It is expected to be the largest food driver ever held in the Houston area. Volunteers are needed at food donation stations in participating grocery stores all over the greater Houston area. Questions from potential donors … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Haak Winery's Events-Santa Fe, TX - 01/19/08 08:44 PM
If you ever dreamed of growing grapes or having a vineyard, but don't live in Italy. Take a visit to the Haak Winery, yes, wine is produced in Texas, we have quite a few wineries inf fact. But locally, in Santa Fe south of League City Haak Winery will have it's … (2 comments)
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houston home staging: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Exhibition - 01/19/08 08:31 PM
The Arts Alliance Center will be hosting an exhibition until January 26 of over 500 works of art by local children that have captured the true spirit of the rodeo and has the required elements of the following. Excellent in theme, craftsmanship and creativity. The artwork displayed by students in K-12 … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: American Business Women's Association-League City, TX - 01/19/08 08:07 PM
The League City Charter Chapter will be meeting the 3rd Thursday of every month at the South Shore Harbour Country Club beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The American Business Women's Association is a group of career-minded professionals who support the goals of the organization. The goal for the ABWA is to provide women … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Groups Needed to Volunteer in Houston Bay Area - 01/16/08 05:34 PM
Church groups and Scout troops are some of the groups that can volunteer for events scheduled year round in the Houston Bay Area. Special Olympics, The Space Race, Relay for Life, Ballunar Liftoff Festival, and Adopt a Beach are some of these special events.
Groups can also assist social service agencies by … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Houston Bay Area Animal Shelters Need Volunteers - 01/16/08 05:22 PM
Local Houston Bay Area animal shelters need students or adults, individuals or groups to volunteer to provide care for injured or abandoned animals and help to clean their cages. Also, items which are needed for collection and donation include animal food, paper towels, and blankets. Please call Volunteer Houston Bay Area … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Student Volunteers Needed In Houston Bay Area - 01/16/08 05:04 PM
Youths and adults can protect the environment by volunteering at the Nature Conservancy of Texas, Galveston Bay Foundation, and Texas Land Commission. Trash and debris removal and planting projects are in need of youths and adults.
Students can also decorate and deliver cards for Valentine's, St. Patrick, or Easter. The homemade cards … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Opportunities for Youth Volunteers in Houston Bay Area - 01/15/08 03:26 PM
Houston Bay Area students needing to fulfill community service projects can volunteer through nonprofits in the Clear Lake/Galveston County area. Senior centers need individuals to visit with residents, serve meals, help with special events, play games, read to residents, play music or sing. Clubs or groups can make wheelchair baskets or other … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Clear Lake High School in Houston Performs "The Wizard of Oz" - 01/15/08 03:02 PM
Clear Lake High School 2008 Senior class will perform "The Wizard of Oz" in the main campus Auditorium on the following dates: January 31- February 2 & February 7- Feb. 9th at 7 pm. A matinee performance will be held on February 10 at 2:30pm. Tickets are $10.
Kids young and old … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Stephenville, TX Reports Seeing UFO's? - 01/15/08 12:49 AM
Over several dozen people insist they saw a low hovering craft, metallic flat shaped objects and bright lights with fighter jets chasing after them last night in Stephenville, TX. People have reported seeing them for several weeks. The air force says no fighter jets were out last night and they don't investigate UFO … (11 comments)
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houston home staging: GPS-I Got One For Christmas-Update - 01/15/08 12:22 AM
After much hinting around, I finally ended up getting a GPS for Christmas. Of course it was out of stock, so I just got it. And I love it! It is the best little device I have come across in a long time. I can't say enough good things about it. It … (16 comments)
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houston home staging: "Love, Janis" at Alley Theatre, January 11-February 10 - 01/12/08 01:14 PM
A musical about Port Arthur, Texas' Janis Joplin will be performed on Hubbard Stage at Houston Alley Theatre from January 11 through February 10, 2008. Inspired by the book Love Janisby Laura Joplin, the play is conceived, adapted and directed by Randal Myler and recommended for mature audiences.
Following the legendary … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Avon Walk For Breast Cancer Introduction Meeting-Clear Lake City, TX - 01/11/08 12:23 AM
Good Things Come To Those Who Walk
If you want to join a cause that benefits women and changes lives, come to the introduction meeting at the County Freeman Library on January 15. Everything you want to know about the Avon Walk will be discussed, you know what to expect, how … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: "The Souls of Our Feet" at the 1894 Grand in Galveston on January 19 - 01/08/08 10:20 AM
A unique performance by Austin based Tapestry Dance Company will celebrate the world of tap dance with a selection of film classics and a showcase of lesser known artists. Sources ranging from the soft shoe of Charles Coles to the flexibility of the Nicholas Brothers, tap is shown to be an … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: "Miss Nelson Has a Field Day" Performance at The Grand in Galveston - 01/08/08 10:07 AM
On January 29th, a Harris L. Kempner Children's Series performance will be held at 10 am. and 12:00. Produced by the Omaha Theater Company and adapted for the stage by Joan Cushing in arrangement with Houghton Mifflin Company, tickets will be $5-$10 and it is recommended for Kindergarten and up.
Miss Nelson … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: FFA Livestock Show For CCISD High Schools - 01/08/08 09:56 AM
From January 31- February 2, at 2155 W NASA Parkway, students from Clear Creek, Clear Brook, and Clear Lake high schools will have a FFA Livestock Show. There will be displays of livestock, floral designs, ag mechanics, and horticulture projects. An auction is at 1 pm on Feb 2nd, with buyer's … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Spaghetti Dinner Benefits Meador Library in Seabrook, TX - 01/08/08 09:47 AM
Proceeds from a spaghetti dinner at the Bay Elementary School cafeteria, 1502 Bayport Blvd in Seabrook, will benefit the Evelyn Meador Library in Seabrook. The dinner will take place on January 25th from 5-7:30 pm and tickets are available at the school or at the library. Tickets are $6 in advance, $7 … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Houston volunteers needed for Fun Run - 01/07/08 10:21 AM
Houston residents are needed to volunteer for the Park-to-Park Fun Run which benefits Hermann Park. As many as 200 volunteers are needed Feb 22-23 for race set up, registration, course management, and refreshments.
The five mile run starts at Minute Maid Park and finishes at Hermann Park. A two mile walk, kid's … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Houston Bay Area Red Cross Needs Volunteer Drivers - 01/07/08 10:14 AM
The Houston Bay Area American Red Cross needs volunteer drivers to provide area residents door-to-door transportation to medical appointments. This would involve nonemergency medical transportation utilizing Red Cross minivans, which are covered by Red Cross insurance.
Local Bay Area transportation service is provided from 9 am. to 3 pm. on five days … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: Houston Bay Area Arts Center Needs Help - 01/07/08 10:04 AM
The Arts Alliance Center of Clear Lake is seeking volunteers. It offers year round programs including exhibitions, classes, and live performances for all ages.
Reception volunteers greet guests, answer phones, and complete administrative tasks. Curatorial assistants help to plan the exhibition calendar, develop exhibits, create announcements, work receptions, do research and special … (0 comments)
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houston home staging: What's In Your iPOD? - 01/05/08 09:53 PM
Have you found music can change the mood your'e in? Music effects our emotions whether good or bad. So, what do you have in your Ipod or MP3 player? Country and Western, Jazz, Classical, Hip-Hop,Rock, Rap, Contemporary Christian, Gospel, Bluegrass or others? When do you find you listen to music the most, … (5 comments)
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houston home staging: T-Ball-League City, TX - 01/05/08 08:52 PM
The t-ball program will be taking registration on January 29-February 19, or until spots are filled. This is a great way for children ages 3-5 to be exposed to America's summer pastime. It will help kids learn how to interact with others, and to be part of a team. Registration includes a baseball cap … (0 comments)
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