OK, the temperature might not scream fall weather (YET!), but dang it! Let’s get festive! Here are some ideas for dabbling in some fall fun around town this season! Spooky times with Nightly Spirits I loooove recommending Nightly Spirits for Houston visitors and natives alike. The tour group has weekend tours that take you around …
Houston has four bars that feature tiki-inspired experiences — and It’s Not Hou It’s Me and Hot Pink Houston went to all four.
After seven (7!!) years of eating my way through Houston in the name of the blog, it’s pretty easy for me to say that my fave part about the “job” is getting to check out new or fun places at a discount. It’s also something that I know tons of people are envious of — the …
Where’s the best bakery in town to get that bread, Houston? Well, we have some ideas and suggestions for where to carb-o-load with locally made gluten-full products! Note: OK, so I get that bakeries have way more than bread so don’t forget to scroll to the bottom if you have a super sweet tooth and …
Houston mural scene is always developing, changing and evolving. Here is a list of Houston murals that are new to town (or just new to us) that we think you should visit. Here is your 2021 Houston Mural Guide. Trends in the murals that popped up coincided with a reckoning of forces with Black Lives …
We did it! Regular season is over for the Houston Astros — though, there are a few words I would use to describe that season, but “regular” isn’t one of them. Anyways, we’ve made it to the 2020 playoffs! How about a beer to celebrate? Actually, how about five! I’ve got five Astros-friendly, Houston-brewed beers for …
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 …
We’re always on the hunt for cool new spots to enjoy a baseball game. We’ve been Astros fans from childhood — that’s what you get when you grow up in Houston — but the city has been electric every season since we won the World Series (why does that not even feel real, STILL!). Anyways, …
Win gold in getting a good sweat in this Olympics season. Continue reading
Let’s get weird, y’all. If you’re like me, finding the motivation to work out (especially during the Houston summer, when we sweat standing still) sometimes just ain’t there for me. One of the things I love to do is break out of my routines — so that it’s less of a chore and more of a … Continue reading
I’m very much of the mentality of “work hard, play hard” — and what better way to play but to treat yourself to some relaxation? ClassPass now has wellness and beauty experiences — and new partners are being added on the regular. BTW: It’s completely free to try ClassPass for two weeks (4 classes). Click here to try it … Continue reading
It’s been a weird time to workout and support our favorite local studios here in Houston, but I gotta say… the silver lining of this pandemic is the growth and evolution of the home workout! Never was I the gal to do some quick HIIT in my garage, but now that I have tons of … Continue reading
Not gonna lie, but this year’s Dry January isn’t so bad so far! If you’re doing your part to partake in lowering the COVID-19 cases in Houston by staying home as much as possible, than you’ve limited the social pressure on you for being in a bar without the ability to order your favorite cocktail. … Continue reading
How well do you know Houston — and what are you willing to do to win some free things this holiday season? It’s Not Hou It’s Me has teamed up with Eighteen36 to put on a 10-day scavenger hunt full of amazing prizes. How it works. Every day from Dec. 10 to Dec. 19, Eighteen36 will … Continue reading
Tis the season y’all! And it’s a very weird holiday season indeed. Here are four socially distant ways to celebrate the holidays in downtown Houston! DECK THE TREES Every year The Alley Theatre has designers sponsor and decorate dozens of Christmas trees and this year is bigger than ever with the trees set up in the window … Continue reading
The Flower Vault has made its epic return to Houston and it’s something you didn’t even know you needed! Walls and walls of colorful flowers after a year of contentious campaigning, a problematic (to say the least) pandemic, and political unrest? Yes. I’d like something simple to enjoy and take photos in. Get 20% off … Continue reading
God, I love the Heights. No denying it! I’m a lifelong Houstonian and the first time I felt truly at home (other than the House in the suburbs) was when I moved into a tiny townhouse of the bike trail in the heart of the Heights. So, I’ve somewhat dragged my feet on this post … Continue reading
Anyone else reaching their quarantine limit with how many times they can walk around their same neighborhood block for the umpteenth time? Same. I’ve been refreshing my routine and breaking my quarantine habits by getting outside the loop and exploring all the wonderful things the Houston suburbs and surrounding area have to offer–like the Baybrook … Continue reading