Happy our birthday! Last month we celebrated being FIVE YEARS OLD! Seriously, that’s a child (as one party goer pointed out). If our blog were a human, she’d be a walking, talking KID. Anyways, just wanted to say a quick thanks to everyone who made this possible! And, scroll through to see if you spy …
My holiday cheer is maybe getting a little out of hand, but I think I’ll start with a festive poem for this month’s goings on! It’s finally the holiday season, and we’ve got more than one reasonto go out and explorefrom shows, shopping, and more.We can drink spiked eggnog and ice skate,or seem some Galaxy …
Wondering how you’re supposed to entertain guests in Houston for a week straight? Have no fear! Houston is brimming with fun things to do with the fam and friends. Use this list as a reference to plan your ultimate weekend in Houston and let your inner hostess shine. Here’s 10 ideas to entertain guests in …
‘Tis the season to get swept away in beautiful music, dancing, and acting, and Houston is full of opportunities throughout the rest of the year. Feeling festive? Here are five shows you can’t miss this holiday season! The Nutcracker at the Houston Ballet Starting with this all-time classic because the Houston Ballet absolutely does the …
A quarter of the nation’s human trafficking victims are right here in the Lone Star State, and that fact doesn’t sit well with me. Our state’s access to the port and its foreign border open a huge door for traffickers moving in modern-day slaves. Last year, I joined a group of women fighting to save …
If you’re passionate about shopping local and supporting the best of Houston boutiques look no further than the fabulous scene that’s blossoming in the Heights, Montrose, Rice Village and more! We’re not fashion bloggers here at It’s Not Hou It’s Me, but we do wear clothes. And when we wear clothes, we love to rep …
Tis the season for tacky sweaters, spiked eggnog, and beautiful (and/or cheesy) holiday cards. If you’re planning on sending out cards this season and didn’t plan a head and take bomb picture wearing Santa hats in front of the pyramids in Egypt on your trip over the summer, have no fear! Houston is a magical …
Ah yes, ’tis the season to get drunk and look at the best Christmas lights in Houston. Even though we’ll likely have an unseasonably warm December this year (like usual), there’s really no one stopping you from spiking that hot chocolate and indulging in that mulled wine while perusing through some of the finest (read: extravagant) …
We’re turning 5 this this month, and boy are we ready to party! On November 26 from 6-8 pm we are taking over Tikila’s in the Heights. Drink specials, food trucks, raffle, and, of course, our ItsNotHouzies! This year, our raffle partner is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston — 100% of the proceeds … Continue reading
Canoeing at Caddo Lake should be on every Texan’s bucket list. The lake has miles upon miles of canoe trails, one of the largest collections of flooded cypress trees, and even some Sasquatch sightings! After seeing the magical pictures of the cypress trees framed at sunset over the water, I knew I had to plan … Continue reading
Every single year. Halloween ends and then BOOM. All the Christmas stuff comes out. But, can we take a second to appreciate Thanksgiving?? This year would be a great chance for you to give Turkey Day its moment because our friends at Visit Houston are pulling out all the stops for Thanksgiving weekend 2019. (Heads … Continue reading
Helloooooo November! This is our favorite month. First of all, it usually finally feels like fall about now. And, more importantly, it’s birthday month — for both the It’s Not Hou founders and for the blog itself! Mark your calendars — November 26! Click here to RSVP and learn more! This week Frostival at Discovery … Continue reading
When Oct. 31 falls on a weeknight in Houston (especially a WORLD SERIES week!!), you probably want some options of what to do. Some of us want to GET WILD, while some of us want a recovery day from celebrating the Astros. Some of us don’t really care about baseball and just need a fun … Continue reading
Here’s everything you need to know about Color Factory Houston. This colorful installation is what (in my opinion) pioneered and defined what an incredible immersive art experience should and could be. Color Factory is a collaborative interactive exhibit that debuted in San Francisco in 2017 and New York in 2018 many moons before some of the other … Continue reading
For the second time in three years, our Houston Astros are going to the World Series!! This year, the city is getting a little treat for every win in the 2019 postseason: An Astros mural commemorating the game and spotlighting a Houston artist! Here’s each mural that’s been revealed so far! I’ll update them as … Continue reading
Happy fall! Well, is it even fall if you don’t have a pic in a pumpkin patch? Debatable. While we don’t have that consistent crisp fall weather, we do have a few good spots to throw on a scarf and pretend like we do! Check out these spots all over town that range from a … Continue reading
United just launched a direct flight to the Reno-Tahoe airport from Houston, so you can now reach this desert city year round. I spent three days exploring Reno, Carson City and Tahoe and feel so invigorated from my times in the mountains and on the lake shores. This Weekend Guide to Reno-Tahoe contains highlights from … Continue reading
Who loves a good fun run?! Even me, a super slow, non-runner can get behind something social that’s also for a good cause! Give me a good chance to donate, run with friends, and maybe even a free beer and/or snack after and I’m down. Even better if it’s during the fall, when temps are … Continue reading
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