My daughter is graduating from high school in a couple of weeks. Maybe I’m in denial, indecisive — or waiting for photos from the professional photographer. Well, it’s really all three. But the bottom line is I hadn’t ordered her high school graduation announcements or party invitations as of last Monday, May 13. I liked the idea of the new non-traditional graduation announcements and wanted something that stood out. But with standard shipping typically running about eight days, I was getting a bit nervous.

We had bookmarked several card designs we liked a month ago from Tiny Prints. So that’s where I started last Monday night creating a few sample graduation announcements online with different photos, fonts, and colors. There are so many choices and options! My daughter selected her favorite the next morning, and I ordered them around noon last Tuesday — with Super Rush delivery. I had no idea about this amazingly quick option. For just $11 more than standard shipping ($19.95 total) you can have your products delivered in two days, door to door. That time includes the printing!

It’s here! Imagine my surprise when a box arrived at my door 24 hours later on Wednesday. It was the graduation announcements. The card was larger than I imagined (5×7″) and I loved it. Paper was thick with a smooth finish. I stress over the details, and this product made me happy! Thursday morning the graduation party invitations arrived. And we had them in the mail by Friday morning.

It is never too late! Tiny Prints has a number of promo code offers for 15% off products (baby announcements, invitations, and graduation announcements) that expire Tuesday, May 21, 11:59 PM PT. I am a dedicated customer now!

Disclosure: I received credit to order graduation announcements from Tiny Prints, but the genuine excitement is all my own. I had no idea the power of Super Rush delivery!

Here is a snapshot of a few of today’s daily deals in Houston. Don’t miss the new Houston Daily Deals page for a complete round-up of daily deals.

Tracy Morgan Live — $25 for general admission ticket to Tracy Morgan: Excuse My French at House of Blues Houston May 30, 8 p.m. ($46 value)

Replay on 19th — Half off  ($10 for $20 credit or $15 for $30 credit) at Replay on 19th. Named Houston Press’ Best Vintage Store last three years.

Johnny Carino’s — $10 for $20 Worth of Italian Food at Johnny Carino’s. Valid at College Station (Harvey Road) location only.

School of Rock Clear Lake — $49 for 2 Private Music Lessons, T-Shirt, & Wristband at School of Rock Clear Lake ($130 Value)

Stubbs Harley Davidson New Rider Course — Rider’s Edge New Rider Motorcycle Course for One or Two at Stubbs Harley-Davidson (Half Off)

Man’s Best Friend — $29 for Three or Nights of Pet Boarding with a Bath ($93 value) or $49 for One-Hour Dog-Obedience Class at Man’s Best Friend ($98 value)

Shutterfly — $10 for 20-Page Hard Cover Photo Book at Shutterfly ($30 Value)

Boat Rental — $169 for Four-Hour Boat Rental for Four from Carefree Boat Club in Lake Conroe or Clear Lake ($435 Value)

Marble Slab Creamery — Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, and Sorbet at Marble Slab Creamery (Up to 53% Off).

Photo Booth — $350 for Photo Booth Rental with Prints & Attendant at Injoy Photobooths ($700 Value)

Jimmy G’s Cajun Seafood Restaurant — Cajun Dinner for Two, Four, or Six at Jimmy G’s Cajun Seafood Restaurant (Half Off)

Spa Package — $79 for Two-Hour Spa Package with Massage at Beauty and Body Wellness Spa ($205 value)

I am an affiliate partner with several of the daily deal sites — meaning they thank me with credit/compensation for sending folks to their sites.

June 1, 2013, is Free Fishing Day, the day Texans can fish without a license. This annual event is always the first Saturday in June with special events planned for kids.

Here are a few Houston-area locations offering special events around Free Fishing Day, June 1:

**Go Fish: Learn to Fish Events — Free Go Fish events are held throughout the year but there are many of them June 1 for Free Fishing Day. Find activities and fishing fun at Eisenhower State Park, Lake Whitney State Park, and Lake Arrowhead State Park. Hours and activities vary by location.

**Sea Center Texas — This marine aquarium, fish hatchery and visitor education center is offering a National Fishing Day Youth Event June 1, 8 am – 10 am. Volunteers and staff will be on hand to help first-timers. This event is for kids 16 years and under, accompanied by an adult. Be sure to bring your own gear and bait with barbless hooks. Sea Center Texas is located at 300 Medical Drive about 50 miles south of Houston in Lake Jackson. It offers free admission Tuesday – Saturday and is operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

**Missouri City Community Park — It’s a morning of fishing at the community park from 8 am – 11 am. Bait and fishing equipment will be provided — or bring your own. All fish will be measured for size. Free snacks, to boot! Located at 1700 Glenn Lakes Lane.

**Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge — Family fishing day June 1 offers hands-on demonstrations and activities for the beginner and experienced fisher. Kids can learn fishing basics, target casting, crabbing for kids, fish identification, do fun crafts and more. Want to catch a blue crab? Crab line, bait and nets will be available along with a limited number of fishing poles and bait.

Free fishing year round: In addition to June 1, did you know Texas offer Free Fishing in State Parks year-round in more than 50 state parks? The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is waiving the requirement for fishing licenses and stamps. Texans can fish for free within the boundaries of a state park.

Check out many Houston/Galveston area fishing spots at the TPWD site.

I love the concept of Empty Bowls Houston to help feed the hungry in our area. For just a $25 donation, enjoy a simple lunch Saturday, May 18, 11 am – 3 pm, and select your choice of a one-of-a-kind handcrafted bowl to take home. 100% of the proceeds benefit Houston Food Bank.

This event is such a great way to teach kids about helping others. I attended with my girls a few years ago, and we really enjoyed it. The hardest part was selecting our bowls from the hundreds of unique and beautiful handmade bowls! Two of the bowls we selected are in the photo.

In addition to the lunch, the event features live music and art demonstrations. The collections of bowls are made and donated by Houston area craft artists and ceramists. Whole Foods Market has graciously donated the soup lunch. All the festivities will be at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft at 4848 Main Street.

Some of the top movies are already discounted at the theater this weekend. Fans of Studio Movie Grill can save with discount tickets to certain movies, thanks to a Facebook coupon. Print 2 for $10 passes to Iron Man 3, The Great Gatsby, The Croods, Peeples, and more. Find the coupons to print online here using the movie photo. Limited quantities are available, so print yours today. Each coupon has a unique bar code, so it can only be used once.

Studio Movie Grill is located at 822 Town & Country Blvd. (CityCentre) and 8580 Highway 6 N. (at West Road) in Copperfield.

Here is a snapshot of a few of today’s daily deals in Houston. Don’t miss the new Houston Daily Deals page for a complete round-up of daily deals.

Backstreet Boys Concert — $25 for a reserved seat ticket to Backstreet Boys Concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion August 31, 7:30 p.m. ($52 value)

Berri Swirl — Five Frozen Yogurts or $5 for $10 Worth of Frozen Yogurt at Berri Swirl

George Ranch Historical Park — $10 for Admission for Two to George Ranch Historical Park in Richmond ($20 value) or $19 for Four ($40 value)

Big Time Rush & Victoria Justice Summer Break Tour — $20 for Big Time Rush & Victoria Justice at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion June 28 (Up to $47.80 Value)

Track 21 — $29 for Indoor Go-Kart Races, Laser Tag, Mini Golf, and Sodas for Two at Track 21 ($62 value)

Yoga Heart Studio — $39 for Five or Ten Hatha Yoga Classes at Yoga Heart Studio ($85 Value)

Picaboo — $19 for $70 Worth of Custom Photo Books, Canvas Prints, Collage Posters, Enlargements and More from Picaboo (73% Off)

Paula Deen — $15 for Cooking & Entertaining Show with Paula Deen! at MetroCooking Houston ($29 Value)

Simply Pho — $20 for $40 at Vietnamese Food for Two or Four at Simply Pho (Half Off)

The Social Knitwork — Crocheting Class with Supplies for One, Two, or Four at The Social Knitwork (Up to 51% Off)

I am an affiliate partner with several of the daily deal sites — meaning they thank me with credit/compensation for sending folks to their sites.