Code Ninjas Pearland - Silverlake

Another year is upon us now, are you ready?  As a parent, we worry about our children being prepared or ready for the life they will live.  We want to prepare them with all the tools they will need.  Is your child ready for the 2019 - 2020 school year?

Thanks to Code Ninjas Silverlake for inviting my daughter to check out their place.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

Technology is improving our world, day by day.  We are in the age of technology.  The things I learned when I was in school, are now part of old history and there is a new age of stories to be told.  I want to prepare my kids.  Coding is taking over and is everywhere.  Do you know how to code?

What if there was a place that could teach your child about coding in a fun environment?  Code Ninjas is a center for learning valuable skills with a game-based curriculum for kids ages 7-14. 

Your child can build, play, and learn at their own pace as they gain ninja skills.  They will be guided and helped by the Code Senseis®.  They will receive color-coded wristbands and lesson plans to match their skill level.  As they advance from white to black belt, they will receive special recognition.  

I had my reservations that my daughter would not be able to even figure out what to do.  But she easily absorbed everything that was being shown to her.  She went through a lesson and was coding.

As scary as new things may be, it is ok to try them.  Code Ninjas makes it super easy to be a hovering parent at arms reach.  Your child will not only build video games while learning to coding, but also construct and play with cool robotics, and engage in fun STEM games and activities.

If you are looking for a place to take your kids after school that they will enjoy, Code Ninjas has a flexible year-round schedule.  Find out more information, go to www.codeninjas.com.

Code Ninjas - 8325 Broadway St.Suite 224, Pearland, TX 77581

Tasty Thursday-Pollo Tropical

***Disclosure-I was invited to a preview event to this restaurant opening.  All opinions stated are my own based on my own personal experience.

Just recently I was in Florida.  I love visiting there so I can enjoy the food.  Florida is like Houston, both being melting pots of different culture.  In Houston, we get the hispanic/latino flair of food.  A new restaurant has hit Houston that comes with its distinctly Caribbean flavors.

Pollo Tropical has opened 2 restaurants in the Houston area, one in Pearland and one in Tomball.  It serves handcrafted food based on the islands’ melting pot of culinary cultures. These flavors, displayed in Pollo Tropical’s rubs and marinades, enhance fresh vegetables and meats such as pork, beef and Pollo Tropical’s signature chicken dishes.

And now, they are opening a new location in the Houston area at Westheimer and Voss.

Pollo Tropical’s signature island-inspired offerings, include:

·         Pollo – fresh, citrus-marinated and grilled over an open flame. Order a whole grilled chicken for the family, make a single meal out of a half or quarter chicken platter or enjoy a boneless, skinless pollo

·         Plantains – a staple of the Caribbean diet, are cooked to a golden caramelized finish

·         Yuca (pronounced YOU-kah) – a root vegetable that’s like a potato with a tropical kick, served boiled or fried and are excellent paired with curry mustard or cilantro garlic sauce

·         Mojo Roast Pork – slow-roasted for four hours in a versatile mojo marinade - a blend of tangy citrus juices, crushed garlic, olive oil and island spices

·         TropiChops^® – bowls with flame-grilled chicken, pork or beef, with a base of rice, mashed potatoes or lettuce, then topped off with choices like beans, corn or sautéed onions and peppers (vegetarian is totally an option here)

·         Saucing Island – where any dish can be personalized with one of 10 signature sauces, including Curry Mustard, Guava BBQ, Pineapple Rum and Cilantro Garlic

There is a wide variety of food to choose from.  I like the variety that is offered.  The beef tips are delicious!!  Thinking of the new year, we need to find places where we can eat as a family that we can all enjoy.  But also, places were the food is healthy to eat as well.  

Pollo Tropical offers a Nutritional/Allergens tab.  You can always look up the ingredients to your meal.

Pollo Tropical offers a 21 Healthy Meal Plan that offers a nutritious approach to better living.  You select your region and it pulls it up lunch and dinner.  It has the calories and protein.  They offer tips and suggestions.  You can also join a walking club in your region.  It is never too late to start.

Tasty Tuesday-Longhorn Steakhouse Review

We are in Texas and what do you think of when you think of Texas?  Cowboys, boots, land, and cattle...ding, ding, ding....which brings me to the Tasty Tuesday feature restaurant Longhorn Steakhouse. 

Thanks to Longhorn Steakhouse for providing my family a $40 giftcard to sample the menu.  My husband, my son, and I went to dinner.  We never had paid attention to this new addition to the Pearland area.  They are actually all around town, never knew they existed until now, but now we do.

The restaurant has a very homely feeling.  My husband kept saying he wanted to take off his shoes.  We felt we were in our living room eating.  We had the perfect seating as we were facing the 2 tvs at the bar.  I loved the Texas style decor with cowboys, horses, boots, etc.. 

The food was really good and it came out timely.  We were greeted and offer bread.  Due to us being on our healthy kick we only tasted it.  But we were offered fresh bread throughout our dinner.

Appetizer-(my son, the food model, wanted to show you how good these were)

My son's dinner selection-(The plate made his meal look very small but he didn't even finish his bake potato)

My hubby's selection-(I am not a photographer so crappy photo and my husband almost bit my hand as I was trying to take a picture of his food.  He received a Ceasar salad before this came out.)

My selection-(It was the perfect portion and it was finger licking good.  The Sirloin has a piece of Bacon wrapped around and little bits of bacon on also on the sprinkled on the top.)

We enjoyed our dinner.  We even ordered a Banana Foster Sundae and it was yummy! (yes, it was healthy we got our fruit and dairy, lol)

***Disclosure-GC provided for review.  All opinions stated are our very own, honest opinions.