If you've ever wondered why you can purchase certain fruits and vegetables all year round, but you can't grow them yourself, it has to do with our climate. You can grow a lot of things in Texas, but you can't grow everything all year round.

I did a little research and ran across a website that list things for every area of the country. I wasn't too concerned with the rest of the nation so I found the things that were for the Texas area only.

So if you want to only buy things that you grows locally, here is a list to make it easier for you.

Also, don't forget The Katy Farmer's Market. It's a GREAT place to get fresh, organic produce.

-Jason Hodge, Medical Exercise Specialist, Katy, TX

As your Katy family starts to think about the new school year, you may be wondering how you can collect the most Box Tops to help support your school.
   
Well, at Sam's Club Back to School event, Aug. 11 - Aug. 31, you can get a head start on your collection and find 6 Box Tops on participating General Mills products. With your favorite Box Tops for Education brands at a great value, Sam´s Club is your one-stop destination for all your back-to-school supplies you need to send your kids off to school with confidence!

In addition, Sam´s Club is giving you the opportunity to earn even more Box Tops when you upgrade to a "Plus Membership." From Aug. 6 - Aug. 13, or while supplies last, visit the Member Services Desk of your local Sam´s Club and upon payment for your Plus Membership, you will receive a certificate for 150 Bonus Box Tops! For more information on how you can take advantage of the Back-to-School event at Sam´s Club, visit www.samsclub.com today!

Sam's Club and General Mills through MyBlogSpark generously gave FreckleTown a Sam's Club Plus Membership and $25 gift card to purchase General Mills products. The card was put to good use for boxes of cereal and granola bars, a staple around the FreckleTown home.

One FreckleTown member will also receieve a $25 gift card to Sam's thanks to Sam's Club and General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

-->>>To enter leave a comment on your family's favorite General Mills products. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, August 18th in next week's newsletter (so you must be a member to win).

Goodluck!

Show off those pearly whites as the Children's Museum of Houston celebrates National Smile Month August 8—14th.

August is National Smile Month and what better way to show off your smile than by visiting the Children’s Museum of Houston.

There are plenty of activities that will make you say “cheese,” so turn that frown upside down!