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Must-Haves for Fun in the Sun
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With summer just around the corner, it’s time to get your beach tote prepped for an impromptu trip to the pool or weekend get-away. We’ve rounded up a few of our must-haves for a day of fun in the sun.
UVSunSense: Monitor your sun exposure with the UVSunSense wristband. By changing color, the wristband alerts you when it's time to reapply sunscreen or head for cover.
Swaggie: A swimsuit baggie. This bag allows you to keep the rest of the belongings in your bag dry when you’re ready to leave the pool. Just place your kiddo's wet bathing suit in it, zip up, and go!
UV Skinz: If you’re out in the sun you need to protect your skin. UV Skinz protective sunwear does just that, offering UPF 50+ sun protection, blocking out 98% of the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. UV Skinz come in infant, child and adult sizes making them perfect for the whole family!
Keen Kids Newport H2 Shoes: These cute, comfortable shoes are ideal for in the water and out. Their high-traction sole protects little feet from hot pavement and slick pool decks and can be worn all summer long.
Sarong: Whether you use it as a cover-up, sun-shade, beach towel or head scarf, the sarong is sure to come in handy when spending a day by the pool.
A Wedding Story
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For more than 10 years, Judy Patterson has been assisting excited brides-to-be plan their dream wedding day down to the finest detail. We caught up with Judy to find out which wedding traditions today’s brides are keeping and what trends are out.
What are the color trends you’re seeing this year?
Most of my brides are going back to softer, natural and more neutral colors. They are choosing moss green, ivory and cream colors that compliment the resort’s forested surroundings.
Where are brides drawing their inspiration?
Pinterest is huge! Every single one of my brides has a wedding board on Pinterest. It’s actually a great way for them to share their vision and ideas with me. I can get a good idea of the dream wedding they envision and help make it a reality.
How have you seen wedding receptions evolve?
Brides are still incorporating traditions such as the first dance and father-daughter dance, but I’ve definitely seen couples move away from the garter and bouquet toss.
Also, rather than a long head table reserved for the bridal party, we’re seeing large, round tables for the bride and groom to share with their parents and grandparents.
Are groom’s cakes still popular?
About 50% of the weddings I’ve planned have groom’s cakes. The majority of those cakes are themed around interests and hobbies of the groom. I see a lot of golf-themed and alma mater groom’s cakes. In Texas, that means a lot of maroon and burnt orange colors.
We all remember the red-velvet armadillo groom’s cake in the movie Steel Magnolias … what other unforgettable groom’s cakes have you seen?
Everything from a 3D replica of the groom’s dog to a fishing tackle box and even a Star Wars spaceship. Our pastry chef is a genius when it comes to groom’s cakes. If you can dream it, he can build it!
What’s the most creative, unique idea you’ve seen at a wedding?
Brides are really incorporating heirloom and vintage touches through centerpieces and accessories. Recently, a bride had her mother and mother-in-law’s wedding dresses on display in the reception foyer. Photos of the moms on their wedding day were placed next to the couple’s engagement picture. It certainly added a nostalgic and romantic touch to her own wedding day.
Photo Credit: Candid Stories Photography
Fire Up the Grill, It’s National Hamburger Month
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Its time to fire up the grill and put a few burgers on for National Hamburger Month. You have the whole month of May to perfect your hamburger recipe in time for your Memorial Day barbeque.
If you’re up for trying something new, trade your bun for a tortilla and create your own version of “The Royal” Cheeseburger Wrap from Cool Water Cafe. “The Royal” starts with a juicy hamburger patty topped with a fried egg, crispy bacon, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, onion and thousand island dressing. This burger is wrapped up inside a very large tortilla!
Looking for other hot spots to try during National Hamburger month? Stop by the newly opened Jerry Built Burgers on Lake Woodlands Drive. The fast-causal burger joint focuses on using only the freshest ingredients – organic when possible, local when available.
Here are a few fun facts to enjoy as you celebrate National Hamburger Month.
- The average American consumes about 30 pounds of hamburgers a year
- The average hamburger is 23% larger today than in 1977
- The hamburger made its “first debut” at the 1904 World’s Faire in St. Louis (the same year the ice cream cone also became a new sensation)
- Americans eat about 13 billion hamburgers a year. If you put all those burgers in a straight line, they would circle the earth more than 32 times!
Quatro de Mayo
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Now in it's ninth year, Fiesta Universal will set up at The Woodlands Waterway Square with authentic food, music, dancing and more.
Plus, bring the kids along to learn about Latin, Hispanic and Mexican cultures with activities and games.
Hosted by the Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber, Fiesta Universal takes place Friday, May 4 from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Ooey-Gooey-Goodness!
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Grilled cheese sandwiches are simple creations that almost anyone can make, and April is the best time to enjoy all of the cheesy goodness. After all, it is National Grilled Cheese Month!
If you’re up for trying something new, whip up one of these gourmet treats.
Pesto Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
2 slices Italian bread
1 tablespoon softened butter, divided
1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce, divided
1 slice provolone cheese
2 slices tomato
1 slice American cheese
Directions
1. Spread one side of a slice of bread with butter, and place it, buttered side down, into a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Spread the top of the bread slice in the skillet with half the pesto sauce, and place a slice of provolone cheese, the tomato slices, and the slice of American cheese onto the pesto.
3. Spread remaining pesto sauce on one side of the second slice of bread, and place the bread slice, pesto side down, onto the sandwich. Butter the topside of the sandwich.
4. Gently fry the sandwich, flipping once, until both sides of the bread are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 slices white sandwich bread
2 slices Cheddar
1/8 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 small avocado, thinly sliced
Directions
1. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Form a sandwich with the bread, cheese, onion, and avocado.
2. Cook the sandwich, covered, until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Whether you like the classic recipe with a side of tomato soup or you like to jazz it up by adding your own secret ingredient, you can never go wrong with grilled cheese!
So we want to know ... how do you like your grilled cheese?
Toast to Earth Day
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Since July 1, 2008, Trinity Oaks Winery has planted 6,741,914 trees through its “One Bottle, One Tree” partnership with Trees for the Future. That is enough trees to cover New York City’s Central Park nearly 17 times!
This commitment to environmentally responsible practices is why we decided to begin offering Trinity Oaks wines on our catering and banquet menus at The Woodlands Resort.
To date, The Woodlands Resort is responsible for 4,080 trees planted through the “One Bottle, One Tree” program and we look forward to being a part of planting many more!
Next time you’re at the resort, don’t forget to enjoy a glass of Trinity Oaks Pinot Noir in support of Trinity Oaks Winery’s “One Bottle, One Tree” partnership with Trees for the Future. Or, enjoy a bottle of Trinity Oaks and toast to Earth Day coming up on April 22.
Cheers!
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