1. Mix onion powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika and thyme in small bowl.  Place chicken in a shallow baking pan.  Brush with oil.  Coat chicken evenly with sesoning mixture (or you can shake it in a ziplock bag).

2. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven 40-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Makes 8 servings.

Happy Earth Day, Flower Mound!  In case you didn’t know, this is the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day.  It was born on April 22, 1970, in San Francisco, California. Each year, the United States and more than 100 other countries celebrate the Earth on the day of April 22nd. Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. Today, we should remember to celebrate the beauty of nature and maybe even set some new resolutions on ways to become a little “greener” at home. 

Here are some fun and easy tips to share with the kids so everyone can participate and help celebrate the Earth well beyond Earth Day!

1. Keep your neighborhood clean.  If you see some trash on the ground, toss it in the trash can.
2. Recycle cans, bottles and paper.  Save them at home and school and help your parents recycle them.
3. Help keep the air clean.  Ride your bike or walk to school.  Too many cars equals lots of pollution.
4. Save paper.  Use both sides of your paper at school and at home.
5. Help save water.  Don’t leave the water running while you brush your teeth.
6. Help save energy.  Turn off the lights when you leave the room and always turn off the TV when you’re finished watching it.
7. Wash fruits and vegetables.  Always wash fruits and vegetables before you eat them to wash off dirt.
8. Bring your own bags to the grocery store, so when they ask you if you want paper or plastic, say nada, I brought my own!  Did you know plastic bags take up to 1,000 years to break down? 
9. Buy your produce from local farmers.  I think it always tastes fresher too…but I guess it would since it took a day to get to my store in Texas vs. 1400 miles from California.  Go figure.  To find your local farmers visit www.localharvest.org
10. Talk to your kids about the beauty of the Earth every day and the importance of doing our part both big and small to help preserve it.

HAPPY EARTH DAY! 

Visit your local Flower Mound ice cream shop for 31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins® and help  honor America’s firefighters. The Baskin-Robbins Community
Foundation is donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation™ (NFFF).

Participating stores will reduce prices of ice cream kid size scoops to 31 cents. Visit the Baskin Robbins in Flower mound located at:

2704 Cross Timbers Road
972.539.4669

Wednesday, April 28th
5pm-10pm

You will also be able make a donation to the The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at this location.

According to Tom Kirwan, of the Native Plant Society of Texas, many more wildflowers are expected to bloom on The Mound this spring.  There are over 125 species of native plants that have been identified and documented in the book, The Flower Mound, Flower Mound, Texas: A History and Field Guide to the Flowers and Grasses by Alton Bowman.  This book is available for purchase at the Circulation Desk of the Town of Flower Mound library.  All proceeds go to the Mound Foundation and their mission to protect and preserve The Flower Mound for our residents.   

For additional information about native plants including those recommended for Denton County, visit the Native Plant Society of Texas web site at www.npsot.org.  The Native Plant Society of Texas is a non-profit organization run by volunteers who work to promote native plant appreciation, research, and conservation through 33 chapters located around the state.

Help celebrate Texas Wildflower Day on April 24th (the fourth Saturday of April) by growing Native Plants this spring.   To celebrate Texas Native Plant Week on October 18th – 24th, they are planning a “How to Plant Wildflowers” environmental seminar this Fall for Flower Mound residents.  For additional information, visit http://www.npsot.org/symposium2010/home/index.shtml  

For additional information about native plants, visit the Native Plant Society of Texas booth at the Wild About Flower Mound Festival on May 15 in Bakersfield Park (FM 3040 @ Duncan Road) between 10 AM and 6:00 PM

2608 Long Prairie Road
Flower Mound, TX 75022
972.899.2699

www.StudioArtHouse.com

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Studio Art House was founded by a family of artists for the sake of art!  Owner, Kathleen House, has been sharing her passion for art as an artist, teacher, mother and grandmother for over 40 years.  Along with her two daughters, co-founder Jennifer Rogers and curriculum director Kayli House Cusick, Kathleen has created a vibrant home for artists of all ages right here in Flower Mound.

Young Artists and Studio Artists work in small classes, studying a wide range of artists and art movements, as well as art elements, principles, concepts, and techniques.  The students use quality materials to draw, paint, sculpt, collage and printmake, while learning about artists from pre-history to today.  They also learn how to talk about their work, their classmates work and the work of famous artists using terms they can understand and apply.

“We often hear parents marvel at their children’s knowledge of art.  Take an Art House student to the museum, and you are sure to get an earful!” says owner, Kathleen House. 

Birthday Parties are a blast at the Art House!  Only $15 per person (8 minimum).  Birthday Parties include:

• Personalized Invitations
• 1 hour instructed art class
• 8 x 10 canvas painting to take
• Addtn’l hour of party time
• Set Up & Clean Up

Mommy’s Groups, Women’s group or any group that loves art, is always welcome!

Visit Our Beautiful Studio to Sign Up for
Art Classes in
Flower Mound Today!

The Studio Art House is located next to Red, Hot and Blue on Long Prairie Road in Flower Mound.

2608 Long Prairie Road
972.899.2699

www.StudioArtHouse.com