This is the big weekend for parents who are watching every penny. It’s Ann Kelly, and this is the tax free weekend for back to school shopping. Officially, it runs the 12^th-14^th. Now, what exactly what falls under that tax free status? Good question! If you need to know what's going to save you those precious dollars, take a look at this site I found. Happy shopping! Oh, and school officially gets underway on the 22^nd for everyone, expect Hillsborough County here in the bay area, they head back on the 23^rd. Please watch for those school buses and excited kids on their way to school soon! Let me know what you think of www.singleparents.about.com/od/taxfreeholidays/qt/FL.htm. 

After all that back to school shopping, you might feel like catching a movie with the kids. Here’s something to think about; why don’t you see a calorie count for the menus at the movies? We’re talking about the nachos, maybe those hard to resist soft pretzels, or hot dogs. The reason is simply that the theater isn’t a restaurant. They’re in the business of showing our favorite flicks. But in case you’re interested, here’s the skinny on what may be making us less than that, from Women’s Health Magazine. That soft pretzel can come in at over 480 calories, and the nachos with cheese – 346!  Just make sure to read the labels on the candy, that you have control over, along with the portions. Less butter and salt on the popcorn help, too!

KIM CRAWFORD WINEMAKE DINNER INVITATION

The Abilities Foundation of Florida has a pleasant evening in store for you at Vincenzo’s Grill on the 19^th with seating limited to the first 40 who purchase the $60 ticket that has a delectable menu that includes seabass, filet, a wonderful dessert and the Kim Krawford Central Otago Pinot Noir. The event begins at the St. Pete Marriot on Roosevelt Blvd at 6:30 pm. Call Lisa Johnson at 727-538-7370, Ext 234 for more information and tickets.

Do you know about a great cooking class, a delicious fund raiser, or would you like to share a recipe? Do that at 949comments@coxtampa.com. It’s all good in Kelly’s Kitchen!

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