Monday, March 29, 2010

Luby's Cafeteria 2 Combos for $20 and kids eat free with purchase of adult meal

For a limited time, select Luby's Cafeteria locations are offering a delicious deal with double the value. Every day after 3:30 p.m., select any two combos and fountain drinks for only $20. Combos include an entree -- ranging from Chicken Fried Steak to Pan Grilled Tilapia -- and a choice of two Luby's signature sides, bread/roll and a beverage.

Plus, every Saturday kids eat FREE with purchase of an adult meal. This special works in conjuction with the 2 for $20 deal-so you get 4 meals & 4 drinks for only $20!!!
Kids meals include a choice of entree, 2 sides, bread/roll, beverage and jello!

"The company is excited to offer such a tremendous value to our guests. Our combo line-up is full of variety, freshness and flavor and the portions, as always, are generous. Couples, friends, families and co-workers are invited to hurry in and enjoy the savings and taste of this offer," said Chris Pappas, President and CEO of Luby's.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

I learned how to wrangle my kids at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo...

(free pics provided by Reliant Energy)

Thursday, March 18, 2010

STATE OF MIND

Unhappiness exists
either as a regret about the past
or a worryabout the future.
The cure: be present.

Reprinted from Out-Smarting Your Karma Copyright ©1996 by Barry Neil Kaufman. All Rights Reserved. Published by Epic Century Publishers.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Spring Break

My sister and brother-in-law offered to take my two kids camping for Spring Break-along with their three kids!
My sister and her husband are brave indeed and incredibly kind. I am currently working on a big project as a contractor and taking vacation time is not easy or a good option financially. Instead of getting a break from work-I am getting a break from the kiddos. And I miss them terribly!

Today, I realized that I did not follow my own advise. I usually send a signed & notarized letter stating that I give permission to whomever is watching my kids to allow medical aid in case of an emergency. It's especially important to provide such a letter to alternate caregivers when your children are in another town.
I also include my health insurance information in the letter and an extra insurance card. It's easy to order backup cards online. The letter doesn't necessarily have to be notarized-but it does give the document more merit. Below is a sample of how the letter reads:

Date

To Whom It May Concern:

I, ______________, mother/father of __________________________________ grant ________________________________________________permission to provide medical care and make medical care decisions for my children in my absence.

Thank you,

Name

Health Insurance: Doctor Info:
ID No.:
Group No.:
Claims Phone No.:
Child's SS No.:
Child’s SS No.:


STATE OF _____________ §
§
COUNTY OF ____________ §


BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, on this day personally appeared ________________________, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that she/he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
GIVEN under my hand and seal of office this ____ day of _____, 20__.

______________________________________
Notary


My sister is very familiar with my kids and being family and all-she already knows my emergency contacts in case she couldn't get a hold of me-but I have provided a document with the following helpful information/instructions to babysitters less familiar with my kids:

Name:
Address:
Phone:
Nearest intersection:
 
Medication
Daily:
With meals:
Bedtime:
 
In an Emergency
 Call 911 or:
Doctor: Phone:
Name: Daytime phone:
Evening phone:
Name: Daytime phone:
Evening phone:
Name: Phone:
 
Additional Information