shirley parks: ~French Door Refrigerators~
- 04/22/09 03:27 PM
~Updating your kitchen? Thinking of replacing your refrigerator with a newer style? French-door refrigerators are a fairly new to the kitchen appliance scene. They are becoming very popular and are often seen on television decorating shows. The design combines side-by-side refrigerator doors (French doors) with a single pull-out freezer drawer below. They normally have large storage areas for deli items, beverage chillers and other compartments for keeping the fridge organized. When we bought a new refrigerator a few years ago, this type refrigerator was priced over $3000 but recently I have seen them advertised for less than $2000. We got a … (7 comments)
shirley parks: Is This an Appropriate Book for a Teen Age Girl?
- 04/21/09 03:18 PM
My granddaughter, Emma, will have her 15th birthday tomorrow. When I called last week to find out what she wanted for her birthday she said she wanted a book and two American Girl dolls. She collects American Girl dolls and she always wants a book, always... but I was taken aback to hear what book she wanted, "The Year of Living Biblically." I had expected to hear something more typically teenage. After I got over the shock, out of curiosity I read the introduction to the book online and then went to Barnes & Noble and flipped through it just to make sure it was … (8 comments)
shirley parks: ~April 22~Views From Space~
- 04/21/09 02:33 PM
If you are celebrating Earth Day, here is an interesting way to celebrate. Even if you are not celebrating Earth Day, you can join me in celebrating my granddaughter's birthday, also on April 22, by watching a special high definition feed from NASA TV. Views of our beautiful planet will be transmitted by cameras aboard the International Space Station. The HD views can be seen on April 22 from 6 to 9 a.m., from noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. EDT. You can find the schedule of Earth Day programming on NASA TV, and information about satellite coordinates … (2 comments)
shirley parks: ~San Antonio Homes in Rogers Ranch~
- 04/21/09 02:32 AM
Rogers Ranch is an environmentally sensitive community recognized by the city of San Antonio. This upscale community is located north of 1604 and Bitters. Residents of enjoy amenities such as: Footpaths and acres of greenbelts Large, treed homesites Convenient to the airport and medical center Nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment Close to major highways for an easy commute Seven homes sold in the past month in Rogers Ranch.
To search the MLS for homes in San Antonio click here: www.shirleyparks.com
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shirley parks: ~Fiesta San Antonio~Fiesta Flambeau Parade~
- 04/18/09 04:39 PM
On the final Saturday evening of Fiesta, the Fiesta Flambeau Parade will light up beautiful downtown San Antonio. When the sun goes down, the streets come to life with this wonderful parade of lights. More than 500,000 people will view the sights and sounds of "America's Largest Illuminated Night Parade" complete with marching bands and lighted floats. The parade is also televised and many people will watch it from home. ~Viva Fiesta, Y'all~
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shirley parks: ~San Antonio Fiesta~Battle of Flowers Parade~
- 04/18/09 04:18 PM
The Battle of Flowers Parade is held on the last Friday of San Antonio Fiesta. For 2009, the parade will be April 24. This day is also my birthday and a holiday for most of San Antonio. Maybe I should clarify that: It is not a holiday because of my birthday; it is a holiday because of the Battle of Flowers Parade. As with all the other events, there is a lot of history behind this parade. Many businesses shut down for the day as do all the schools and colleges. The parade is broadcast on television and it is one of the … (1 comments)
shirley parks: Fiesta~Texas Cavaliers River Parade
- 04/18/09 04:00 PM
The Texas Cavaliers River Parade is one of the highlights at Fiesta San Antonio and will take place on Monday night, April 20, this year. Bands and costumed participants ride on a water parade down the San Antonio river on professionally decorated barges. These "floating islands," festooned with seemingly millions of twinkling lights, float down the San Antonio River entertaining spectators who are seated outdoors under the stars. You can purchase tickets to the best seats but many spectators will see the parade free from restaurants, hotels, bridges and open public areas along the river. During Fiesta, the Texas Cavaliers unveil the Fiesta King Antonio at a … (0 comments)
shirley parks: Fiesta "Night in Old San Antonio"
- 04/18/09 02:58 PM
A very popular Fiesta event is NIOSA, or Night in Old San Antonio. Every year there seems to be a debate over how it should be pronounced, "ni-osa" or "ne-osa" but the debate is never concluded! NIOSA lasts for most of Fiesta and is a carnival of food from all over the world as well as drinks, including alcohol. It seems to get more crowded every year but it a lot of fun, especially if you have never attended. It is held in La Villita, in the King William District, on the River Walk, and by the Tower of the Americas. Cascarones … (0 comments)
shirley parks: ~Fiesta Oyster Bake~
- 04/18/09 02:26 AM
In San Antonio "Fiesta" means a party for the entire city. This year our Fiesta may get some rain but since there are eleven days of food, music, parades, and entertainment, hopefully we will have some sunny days as well. During the 11 days of partying, it is estimated that 3.5 million people will attend the various Fiesta events. Traditionally the big party gets things going with fireworks at Fort Sam Houston and the new King Antonio is induction ceremony is held at the Alamo. On the first Friday and Saturday nights of Fiesta, the Fiesta Oyster Bake is hosted by St. Mary's … (11 comments)
shirley parks: ~Earth Day, April 22~
- 04/17/09 02:05 PM
Every year I celebrate April 22, not because it is Earth Day but because it is my granddaughter's birthday. If you would like to celebrate Earth Day this year, here is a great way to do so and get free movie tickets to boot. If you visit any participating KB Home community Saturday through April 26, you will receive two flyers that can be redeemed online for free movie tickets tothe Disney movie, EARTH. KB Home and Disney have teamed up before with the Disney Dream Rooms, Disney-themed children's bedrooms available to KB Home homebuyers. The movie EARTH is the new release from Disneynature which opens Wednesday, April … (10 comments)
shirley parks: At Least We Don't Eat The Drywall
- 04/15/09 01:48 PM
This is another difficult post to write. Because of its content. It is frightful, for which I apologize. The beat goes on and on regarding the 500 million pounds or so of poisonous Chinese drywall. It is affecting more and more homes, now estimated at over 100,000, and more and more people, and was apparently used for over four years. Its damage continues. If you missed my first two posts on it you can catch up here: January 29 -- http://activerain.com/blogsview/895160/I-Think-We-Need-To-Recall-China March 21 -- http://activerain.com/blogsview/994937/Update-Chinese-Drywall-The-Lawyers-Have-Landed It is a very serious problem. It has made the mainstream news. Most recently, AP, … (1 comments)
shirley parks: ~Grammar Rules~
- 04/11/09 03:59 PM
Tonight I asked my husband to read a post I had written for my very first contest entry on AR. Now, I am used to being the one correcting the grammar of the male of the species but tonight my husband pointed out a perceived parenthesis-comma conflict in my post. After some light but lively debate over grammar rules, hubby googled and proclaimed that he was right. Well, ok then... I will change it. My grammar skills seem to be declining; maybe I have early onset Grammar Dementia. (No offense to anyone intended.) Actually, if you look back at the Illuminated Manuscripts produced … (10 comments)
shirley parks: San Antonio Jobs
- 04/11/09 03:41 PM
A new report from the Brookings Institute says that San Antonio jobs are moving away from downtown. In addition to San Antonio, Austin, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth were all cities reported to have decentralization of employment in an 8 year period between 1998 and 2006. The number of jobs located within three miles of downtown San Antonio decreased by 3.2% during that time but the number of jobs located 10 or more miles away from downtown jumped 6.3% according to the report. In 2006, 14.7% of local jobs were within 3 miles of downtown, 55.7% of jobs were 3 - 10 miles from downtown and 29.6% were 10 or more … (1 comments)
shirley parks: ~The Quarry at Iron Mountain~
- 04/11/09 03:25 PM
If you a looking for a newly built home in north San Antonio, KB Home has now opened a new model home for viewing in their development of the Quarry at Iron Mountain. They have 10 new floor plans in this community; one and two story homes with 2620 square feet to 5211 square feet; 3 - 5 bedrooms; and 3 car garages are available. The sales office is located at 1207 Andover Bay and is open every day 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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shirley parks: Toxic Beauty
- 04/11/09 02:31 AM
Oleander and Mountain Laurel are just two of the flowering plants that we see in abundance in our San Antonio neighborhoods. Although beautiful, these plants are also poisonous to pets, if ingested. Pets should be monitored when left outdoors around these plants. Even daffodils, hydrangeas, and geraniums can be toxic to pets. Some signs of toxicity in pets are vomiting, diarrhea, panting and drooling, lethargy, weakness, disorientation, seizure, loss of coordination, rash, swelling (especially in the face and paws), and difficulty breathing.
To read more about toxic plants and pets Click Here!
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shirley parks: First Time Home Buyers
- 04/10/09 05:28 AM
First-time homebuyers who purchase a home between January 1, 2009 and November 30 , 2009 may be eligible for a tax credit of $8,000 or 10% of the purchase price, whichever is lower. The home purchased must be your principal residence and you must live in it for three years. If you sell the home before that time, you will lose the benefit. The $8,000 is a tax credit and not a tax deduction. It decreases your tax liability and you receive the full credit even if you do not owe any taxes. The tax credit "phases out" for individuals making … (4 comments)
shirley parks: San Antonio Neighborhoods~Deerfield~78248
- 04/06/09 02:12 PM
Deerfield is an upscale development in north central San Antonio, located inside Loop 1604 near Huebner and Bitters. It is convenient to the South Texas Medical Center, medical facilites at Stone Oak, Tesoro, Valero Energy, and USAA. Neighborhood amenities, great schools, nearby churches, restaurants, and entertainment make this a very desireable neighborhood to call home. There are currently 26 homes listed for sale in MLS:
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shirley parks: Gardening with Non-Native Texas Plants~Purple Fountain Grass
- 04/04/09 04:20 PM
~I love Purple Fountain Grass, my favorite of the ornamental grasses. As an accent, it lends vitality to any landscape. The arching appearance of the grass is light and graceful and beautiful. This fast growing grass is not a Texas native; rather, it is native to the tropical regions of Africa. The drawback of Purple Fountain Grass is that it is sensitive to cold weather. It may not come back again the second year so it must be treated as an annual. Here in San Antonio it is possible that it may come back again since we don't have a lot of cold weather but … (15 comments)
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~Updating your kitchen? Thinking of replacing your refrigerator with a newer style? French-door refrigerators are a fairly new to the kitchen appliance scene. They are becoming very popular and are often seen on television decorating shows. The design combines side-by-side refrigerator doors (French doors) with a single pull-out freezer drawer below. They normally have large storage areas for deli items, beverage chillers and other compartments for keeping the fridge organized. 
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