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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Tasty Thursday-Bonefish Grill Katy

Have you ever heard of Bonefish Grill

There is a new restaurant in Katy, Texas.  Bonefish Grill located at 2643 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy’s LaCenterra is now open! The opening kicked off with a charity night on March 2, which raised more than $9,500 for Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center’s Books Alive! Program.  How awesome is that!

I had never heard of Bonefish Grill which originally started in Florida.  Bonefish Grill is not new in there are actually two in the area-Willowbrook and Webster.  And now the Katy one which I was able to go and sample the menu.

About Bonefish Grill
Founded in 2000 in St. Petersburg, Fla., the Bonefish Grill experience is the perfect recipe marrying simplicity, quality and consistency in food, service, ambiance and value. As the "Fresh Fish Experts," Bonefish Grill specializes in market-fresh fish and other wood-grilled specialties. Knowledgeable and attentive Bonefish Grill Anglers (our service staff) provide the best in what we like to call “chef’s coat service.” Our Anglers pride themselves on guiding our guests’ journey through our innovative, seasonal menu and specials, which feature only the highest-quality, freshest ingredients, including traditional and unique varieties of fish and seafood as well as numerous non-seafood items. We combine this with a big-city bar that offers bar fresh cocktails and an affordable, interesting wine list.
Not only can guests enjoy fresh seafood, but this location is also serving a newly added Bonefish Grill perk — Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., which includes brunch favorite Créme Brulee French Toast made with Grand Marnier and orange zest, served with mascarpone whipped cream, fresh mint, strawberries and bacon.   My thoughts-I love seafood.  Wait, I love good seafood.  The menu has many options to choose from.  Everything is fresh.  Everything was so flavorful and tasty.  The atmosphere in this place is awesome.  It is a great place to come and enjoy a great dinner with the family.  My sister in law and I had a great time.  Our appetizers included the Bang, Bang Shrimp which has a great sauce, the Ahi Tuna Sashimi which if you are scared to try it like we were DO TRY, Wagyu Beef and Ginger Dumplings which are something totally different to try, and the Saucy Shrimp which has a great combination of flavors.  For our main dish, we shared the Sampler Dinner for Two platter which had a little of everything.  The best side ever is the Potatoes Au Gratin.  Someone at the table ordered the Lily's Chicken which was not something I would have ordered but was good once you try it.  Our salads had the house dressing called Citrus Vinagrette which I really liked.  I have had some really boring Vinagrettes and this is not one of them.  Like we had any room to taste anything else but who could say no to dessert.  Desserts are made to order and boy are they awesome.  I had the GLUTEN FREE chocolate brownie which was so delicious to my taste buds.  My sister in law tried the chocolate creme Brulee which really was a tasty treat that kept me wanting more and more.   If you are looking to stay on a budget, check out their Happy Hour Specials. Sunday-Thursday from 4-6:30 pm, they offer Gorgonzola Kettle Chips, Bang Chicken, and Fresh Ceviche for $5 each.  Also Smoked Trout Dip, and Bang, Bang Tacos for $6 each.  Also, if you are a little thirsty try Pomegrate Martini!   ***Disclosure-I was invited to preview menu.  I was not asked to post or promote anything.  The Bonefish Grill Cinco Ranch has been Independentmami taste tested and is Independentmami approved!  All opinions are my own, honest opinions.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Oz Activity Sheets

Kids need some fun while on Spring Break.  Have you gone to see Oz?  Here are some activity sheets to keep them kiddos busy:




Disney’s fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful,” directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved wizard character. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great wizard but into a better man as well.

***Disclosure-No compensation was received.  Informational post only.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

***CLOSED***Neutrogena® 2013 Acne-Free Routine Giveaway

Neutrogena® 2013 Acne-Free Routine products include Neutrogena® Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30, Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes, and Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash Facial Cleanser.   This is a new and fresh routine customized to keep your skin acne free for 2013.
My thoughts-I have been running alot this month.  Which means that I am sweating, wiping my face alot, and just plain dirty in the face.  I love the Neutrogena's graperfruit scent but I really like how the beads help me get a great scrub so I am able to get all the gunk off my face.  With this routine I am able to keep my face clean and protected.  How is your routine doing?  Wanna try this routine?

Giveaway- 1 winner will win Acne-Free Routine products valued at $26
How to enter:

1)  Be a follower. (1 entry)
2)  Share on Facebook. (1 entry/per share/per day-must tag Neutrogena and Independentmami)
3)  Tweet. (1 entry/per tweet/per day)

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4)  Leave a Comment on any non-giveaway post dated after March 11. (1 entry/per comment)
5)  For up-to-date giveaway notices, Like Independentmami on Facebook (1 entry)

This giveaway ends 4/5/13 at 8 am.  1 winner will be randomly selected.  The winner will have 24 hours to claim their prize.  US only.  Please leave your email in the comment.  Good luck.

***Disclosure-Products provided for review.  All opinions are my own, honest opinions.

Monday, March 11, 2013

THE CROODS Screening Passes #Houston

The Croods is a 3D comedy adventure that follows the world's first modern family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always been their home, is destroyed.  Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods are rocked by generational clashes and seismic shifts as they discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures -- and their outlook is changed forever.

Screening of THE CROODS on Saturday, March 16th at 10 AM at Edwards Marq*E.with a GOFOBO code good for 100 admit-four passes These passes are first-come, first-served.
Use this code: IMMXU0
They will go fast so print out your pass asap. Remember it is first come, first served to get in. Once it is full they wont let anyone in, and this is a kids movie so if you go get there early.

***Disclosure-Passes provided for my family.  Any opinions stated are my very own, honest opinions.


Houston Children's Festival - Mark Your Calendar - April

Happy Spring Break for those of you hanging out with the kiddos - hope you are out doing fun things!!  I love that Spring is here because I love doing fun things with the kids.  I like finding fun things for the entire family to do around town and in our budget.  Today's feature is:

WHAT:  Houston's Children's Festival

WHERE:  Downtown Houston

WHEN:  April 6 & 7 from 10:30 am - 6:30 pm

WHO:  Everyone (Mom, Dad, Kiddos, Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Jo, Aunt May, Cousin Susie, etc...)

HOW MUCH:  $10 at the gate, $8 online (also any Military Personnel)  Kids under 3 FREE

For more information, go to www.houstonchildrensfestival.com

Keep up with what is going on by following the festival on Facebook or twitter.

Since its inception twenty five years ago, The Houston Children's Festival has benefited Child Advocates, Inc. and the abused and neglected children that it serves. For more information about Child Advocates life-changing work and how you can help, please click Child Advocates.



***Disclosure-I will be received complimentary entries for my family in exchange for posting about event.  All opinions are always my very own, honest opinions.  The Houston Children's Festival is always a family favorite event we attend on a yearly basis.