Planning a College Move-Out
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When it comes time to leave your college dorm, moving out can be almost as stressful as moving in was. Whether you’re relocating to an apartment or the end of the school year has come, you’ll benefit from following these college move-out ideas to help you.
Contact your residential adviser This is important, as your dorm could have stringent rules about the type of notice you are required to give before moving out. You’ll likely need a move-out inspection as well, so now is a good time to schedule one.
Remove items from walls Tape, nails, wallpaper, putty or anything else that is attached to the walls must go before your final inspection. Be sure to scrub off any sticky residue and patch up any nail holes before that time comes as well.
Inspect for broken items Check the room thoroughly for things that need to be repaired due to your own negligence so that you can fix them if possible. If you’re unable to make repairs yourself, consider asking a friend to help you or hiring a professional to take care of it instead.
Clean Every surface of your dorm room should be thoroughly cleaned from floor to ceiling. Wipe down walls, cabinets, baseboards and the inside of closets thoroughly before you depart. Dust all furniture and vacuum the floor, you may want to rent a carpet cleaner if your floor is especially dirty.
Pack Plan to start packing early, as chances are you may have accumulated quite a bit of stuff since you first moved in. In fact, you could just have more stuff than what you can reasonably haul in the trunk of your car, which is why you can always contact us to help you with any move big or small.
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Pflugerville Blue Santa – Holiday Sharing
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Here’s a great way to add some joy to your holidays this year! The Pflugerville Police Department and the citizens of Pflugerville are working to provide Christmas love for some deserving families of Pflugerville.
Last year the Pflugerville Blue Santa program helped more thank 550 children to have a happy holiday. They are looking for donations of clothing, toys and money to be sorted, wrapped and delivered by volunteers from the community.
Here is what they are asking for – “Special Needs: Gifts for the age group 11 – 15, toddlers to 2 years, and non-perishable food items. New toys, non-perishable food items and money are requested. Every year we fall short of gifts for the older kids, 10 to 15 years of age and infants to 2 years of age. Please think of them as well when you are shopping for gift items.”
Volunteer Information
Individuals who wish to volunteer may drop in at their convenience during operation hours. Find out more about being a volunteer.
Assistance Information
For assistance you must be a Pflugerville resident and provide proof of residence. You can go by the Travis County North Rural Center or the Pflugerville Justice Center and complete an application form. Call 512-670-5514 for more information.
Delivery
All packages will be delivered by volunteers on Saturday December 21st starting at 10am and ending at 3pm.
Cash Donations
Send check or money order to:
Pflugerville Blue Santa
c/o Pflugerville Police Department
P.O. Box 679
Pflugerville, Texas 78691-0679
Visit the Pflugerville Blue Santa website for more information.
or call 512-670-5514.
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How Thanksgiving Day Came To Be
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How Thanksgiving Day Came To Be…
It’s that time again! Time to gather together with our family and friends and enjoy delicious foods and watch football. Well, the story of the first Thanksgiving in this country was very much the same; except for the football of course!
According to our history books, it was the fall of 1621 and the colonists at Plymouth and the Wampanoag Indians celebrated together. It had been a hard first winter for the colonists who had fled England for religious freedom and arrived on this continent on December 11, 1620. They had lost 46 of the original 102 colonists during that winter. With the help of the Indians and God, the first year had brought a bountiful harvest and new hope for the colonists. In celebration of their survival and renewed hope a traditional English harvest festival that lasted three days was enjoyed by 53 colonist and 90 natives.
Then in 1863, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held on the last Thursday of each November. Calling for a national day of “Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.”
To put us in the mood of Thanksgiving here are a few prayers that may sum up the essence of this holiday…
Thanksgiving
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
We give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. ~unknown
Thank You, Thank You, Generous God!
Thank You, thank You, thank You, generous God!
You have injected life with joy, thus we know laughter.
You have dabbed creation with color, thus we enjoy beauty.
You have whistled a divine tune into the rhythm of life, thus we hear music.
You have filled our minds with questions, thus we appreciate mystery.
You have entered our hearts with compassion, thus we experience faith.
Thank You, God, Thank You. Thank You!
~ C. Welton Gaddy
At M&M Supermoving we give thanks for all of you! May you enjoy a beautiful and heartfelt Thanksgiving this year!
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at the Elgin Christmas Tree Farm
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Here’s something really cool! Choose and cut your own Christmas tree at the Elgin Christmas Tree Farm. Besides having awesome trees that you can choose and cut yourself; they also offer fresh made wreaths, tree stands of all sizes, a scenic hayride, animals to visit, a crazy Maze and a playground. Dogs on leashes are welcome too! And if you come on the weekend you can get some Elgin sausage.
At the Elgin Christmas Tree Farm they grow and offer Virginia Pine, Loblolly Pine and Leyland Cypress. Not grown on the farm but offered for sale are pre-cut Frasier Fir trees. Don’t worry about bringing your saw, they furnish bow saws for you to use to cut your tree. They will also shake and wrap your tree for the trip home.
The Christmas Cottage offers decorations, gifts, nativities and kid stuff for $1 to $5.
About the trees…
“We try to grow trees “Natures Way”. We use different types of organic fertilizers to grow our trees and use products that help build a healthy, balanced soil. By building up the soils, we are able to grow healthier trees that are more disease and insect resistant. An added benefit is that our trees are more drought tolerant than they were prior to using these products. Once cut, a healthier tree should stay fresh longer and lose fewer needles. We have cut trees early in the season and have had customers tell us that their tree was as green and soft the day they took it down as the day that they cut it.”
Elgin Christmas Tree Farm
120 Nature’s Way (off Roy Davis Road)
Elgin TX 78621
512-281-5016
Hours
Open the day after Thanksgiving
Monday thru Wednesday 10am to 5:50pm
Thursday and Friday 10am to 8:30pm
Saturday 10am to 5:30pm
Sunday 12noon to 5:30pm
For tree prices and more information go to http://www.elginchristmastreefarm.com/.
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2013 Marble Falls Walkway of Lights on Lake Marble Falls
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This year be sure not to miss the 2013 Marble Falls Walkway of Lights. From November 22nd until January 1st you can bring the whole family for this free to enter and free to park holiday event.
The Marble Falls Walkway of Lights includes lighted sculptures, lighted trees and a lighted tunnel. More than a million lights are used to create this dazzling show; you will find the themes whimsical, patriotic, religious, traditional and not so traditional. So come on out and enjoy the mild fall and winter weather this holiday season and be enchanted by the beauty. The festivities will also include live music, food for purchase and a parade!
The Parade – On November 22nd along Main Street, come enjoy the lighted parade starting at 6pm and ending with the first lighting and opening of the Walkway of Lights. Bring a toy to put in the Highland Lakes Christmas Is For Kids Float.
Music – The Hill Country Community Band will play on opening night from 6:30 to 7:30. Victory Church Band will play on December 6th from 6:30 – 7:30.
Admission – The Marble Falls Walkway of Lights is free and so is the parking. They do appreciate donations. Call 830-693-2815 to donate.
Santa Clause – Santa will be making appearances several nights and taking photos with children. See Santa’s Schedule.
Concessions – There will be concessions each night, non-profit organizations will be offering hot chocolate, cookies and maybe popcorn as part of their yearly fundraising.
More helpful information
“In the past 3 years, an average of 45,000 guests per year visited the Walkway of Lights.
In 2012, guests came from 50 states and 32 countries.
Over 250 volunteers set up and help with greeting at the Walkway of Lights.
The Walkway continues each year through the generosity of sponsors and donations.
A single sculpture can cost as much as $10,000.
There is no charge to enter the Walkway, nor is there a charge for parking.
The average attendance for Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday is 1,400 guests per night.
The average attendance for Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday is 500 visitors per night.”
More Information about the 2013 Marble Fall Walkway of Lights.
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How to Find a Good Doctor When Moving to a New City
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How to Find a Good Doctor When Moving to a New City.
Whether you’re moving to a new city because of school or work, one of the first thing you’ll want to do is find healthcare professionals like a doctor and dentist. You don’t want to wait until you have a medical emergency to locate someone that you can use. Use the following ideas to get the best ones for you.
Get local recommendations. Don’t view the Yellow Pages and pick one with the biggest ad. Instead, talk to neighbors, co-workers and fellow students to ask who they use. Don’t know anybody? Ask the pharmacists at your local drugstore who
they use. At the very least, their recommendations may be close to where you live, work or study.
Use the Internet. Once you have some names, look them up through Google or your favorite search engine. Unless they’re very new, most medical professionals will have websites, reviews, and even mentions on local news pages. This will give you some idea of what other people think of these doctors.
Make an appointment. Book a preliminary checkup with your chosen professional. Use the experience to answer some questions. How does the front desk treat your call? Is the lobby welcoming and spacious, or cramped or crowded? How long did you have to wait to see the doctor? Does his bedside manner make you comfortable? Does he use the latest technology? Are you expected to handle the insurance paperwork yourself, or does the office staff take care of it?
You are not obligated to go with the first professional that you see. If you don’t like what you’re getting, you can always try someone else until you find the right person.
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Where To Go For Thanksgiving Dinner 2013
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If nobody wants to cook and you are looking for Where To Go For Thanksgiving Dinner 2013, you are in for a treat! Here are three of the fine restaurants who are preparing to have Thanksgiving with you!
Buca di Beppo – This years feast includes traditional favorites, such as tender moist white meat turkey served with gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Whole-berry Cranberry Sauce, and homemade spicy Italian sausage stuffing, flavored with garlic, sage and Parmesan. For dessert enjoy mini chocolate chip cannolis.
Buca di Beppo
3612 Tudor Boulevard
Austin, TX 78759
Price – $30 and under
Reservations – http://www.bucadibeppo.com/reservations/
“Buca di Beppo serves authentic Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting. Our dishes are served family-style, meant to be shared by everyone at the table. Two sizes are available: BUCA SMALL feeds up to two and BUCA LARGE feeds up to four. At Buca, guests delight in our lively atmosphere, enjoy the classic tunes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and admire our décor, including family photos and candid shots of Italian-American icons, such as Sophia Loren and Joe DiMaggio. Our energetic atmosphere, delicious food and friendly staff make Buca di Beppo the perfect place for great Italian food and fun.”
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The Russian House – Interested in doing something different this year. The Russian House will be serving unlimited turkey with your dinner order (for everyone who makes dinner reservations). Turkey donations will benefit Austin Children’s Shelter.
The Russian House
307 East 5th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Serving dinner 4pm till 11pm.
Prices – $31 to $50
Reservations – http://russianhouseofaustin.com/reservation/ or call 512.428.5442
Questions – russianbistro@gmail.com
“Welcome to The Russian House NaZdorovye! We are the only Russian restaurant in Austin, authentic in its cuisine and decor. We offer lunch Monday through Friday, Brunch on Saturdays, and an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet every Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM. We entertain our guests with live music 4 times a week, free Tango nights every Tuesday, and a free Russian class every Wednesday. If you’re not familiar with Russian food, we will provide you with a picture menu. We have a variety of gluten-free and vegan options. The restaurant features a full serving bar with one-of-a-kind selection of organic house-infused vodkas (over 76), private dining rooms, and a beautiful patio.”
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The Driskill – The Driskill invites you and your family to join them for Thanksgiving Brunch and Dinner. For Brunch enjoy complimentary Champagne for the adults and for the children they will have face painting and a balloon artist. For dinner you can look forward to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner served in The Grill.
The Driskill Hotel
604 Brazos Street
Austin, TX 78701
Dinner Reservations – http://www.opentable.com/driskill-grill-driskill-hotel-reservations-austin?rid=19717&restref=19717 or call 512-391-7227.
More Information
Brunch
10am to 3pm
Adults – $68, children 6 to 12 – $29, children under 5 are free.
Dinner
3pm – 7:30pm
Adults – $85, children 5 to 12 – $35, children under 5 are free.
“On behalf of the entire Driskill family, we’d like to invite you and yours to join us this Thanksgiving as we celebrate friends, family, and great food in a timeless setting- right in the heart of Downtown Austin. We’ll take the hassle out of the preparation so that you can sit back, relax, and give thanks for all that you hold dear.”
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Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!!!
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2013 Operation Turkey Trot Austin
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This Thanksgiving thousands of homeless and needy people in Austin will receive clothing and other needed items including Thanksgiving Dinner because of the loving efforts of 2013 Operation Turkey Trot Austin.
Relying solely on Austin’s community of volunteers each year, Operation Turkey Trot helps others in need. “It’s a simple way of giving back to the town we love, an effort that makes a real difference, and a tremendously rewarding way to share the spirit of Thanksgiving.”
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help cook, prepare, package, sort donations and deliver dinners around town…
“We ask that you come out on Thanksgiving morning to help cook, package, and deliver food to homeless and those in need. You are always able to select what you would like to do. Some people love to cook, but not deliver. Others want to deliver only. It’s all good! Any time and help you can offer Operation Turkey is greatly appreciated.
Please plan to show up between 8:15 and 8:30 am. Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes for walking safety. Kids are welcome and encouraged to come out with parents or guardians. We also have special programs that enlist the help of the younger members of your family. They will get to share the great Operation Turkey experience with you, and it will help open their young eyes to the importance of giving back to their communities.”
To Volunteer go to http://www.operationturkey.com/Volunteer/Default.aspx.
Donations
Donations go to The Austin Community Foundation. 100% of all donations will be used to purchase food. Amazingly they are able to feed 50 people for every $100 donated.
To Mail Your Donation
Operation Turkey Fund
P.O. Box 5159
Austin, TX 78763
To Donate Online go to http://www.austincommunityfoundation.org/?nd=donate_detail&donation_id=158&return_nd=donate.
They will send you a receipt for your tax deduction in the mail, please allow 2 to 3 weeks to process.
Thank you!!!!
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Six Must-Read Ideas for Moving to a New City
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Whether you’re planning a solo move or bringing your family with you, moving to a new city always presents unique challenges. Your new home could be located ten miles away or several states away. In either case, there are plenty of things that you can do to make the transition easier.
Here are six things you can do right now when planning your move to a new city.
1) Learn all that you can about your new community. You can find virtually any type of data online, such as statistics about everything from residents’ average income to crime rates. You can search for government and community information, as well as find information on local businesses, schools, and services. Be sure to check out any photos, videos, and virtual tours.
2) If you’re close enough, visit the new city in person before moving, in order to familiarize yourself with the layout, popular attractions, and local hangouts. Be adventurous and explore the area by car, bus, or foot.
3) Check out any community groups that you may want to join. A popular choice for networking within the local business community is the chamber of commerce, for example. If you enjoy the arts, sports, or other recreational activities, browse the local newspaper or other publication for a calendar of events.
4) Get recommendations from Yelp or other review sites regarding the local services. This will save time if you’re looking for a doctor or just want to find a new place to eat. Many sites also have user forums where you can find inside information on everything from coffee shops to auto repair shops.
5) Do you have children? Help them learn about, and become comfortable with, their new home. When exploring the town, point out the important locations, such as schools and libraries. At home, let them decorate their new rooms in order to give them some control over what could be an overwhelming situation.
6) When you arrive in the new city, make the house as “homey” as you can, so you’ll feel comfortable from the beginning. Unpack only the items you need right away, and then relax a little. Keep some important routines in place, so that the whole family will feel secure and welcome in their new home.
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2013 ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot
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2013 ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot – Here’s something fun for the whole family to do on Thanksgiving and it benefits Caritas of Austin, a non-profit organization providing basic need assistance in times of crisis.
2013 Marks the 23rd annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot. Held on Thanksgiving Day the fun includes a 5 mile run, a 1 mile walk and the Stepping Stone School Kids K. Besides the run, walk and kids K there will be live music, food, entertainment and vendors. There will also be trophies for participants and prizes for the children.
The 2013 ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot will be held outside the Long Center for the Performing Arts on November 28th, rain or shine. The Kids K will begin the festivities at 8:45am.
Music will be provided by Mighty Mountain
“Their sound and image is poppy and often transcendent, but there is a splash of rock ‘n’ roll sensibility that evokes nostalgia for the Beatles or Led Zeppelin, and brings everything back down to earth…” ~Lars Ranson, Austin Fusion Magazine
Prizes and Trophies
The grand prize for the raffle will be a 2014 Honda Accord donated by First Texas Honda and two bike packages from Mellow Johnny’s.
“Caritas of Austin assists with basic needs in times of crisis. By providing assistance with food, rent and utility payments to families experiencing a financial emergency, Caritas prevents hunger and homelessness and builds family stability. In addition, they engage with people to find long-term solutions to poverty through self-sufficiency programs that help clients improve their ability to get and maintain housing and employment and better manage their limited resources. All proceeds go to Caritas of Austin. Since the inception of this event in 1991, ThunderCloud Subs has given more than $1.8 million to Caritas.”
November 28th, 2013
The Long Center
701 W. Riverside Drive
Austin, Texas
http://thundercloud.com/index.php/trot-home
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