Fat Tuesday is Feb. 25 this year, and — even though we are a full 6-hour car ride away from New Orleans — Houston does it big with events, brunches, special menus, etc. and even our own 2-weekend Mardi Gras in Galveston. Scroll down to learn about Houston Mardi Gras events, but first… Here’s everything you …
Texas Tulips San Antonio is now open! I’m a huge flower fanatic and I’ll travel large distances to see beautiful blooms blossoming. But if you don’t have it in your budget to visit Holland this spring to see the tulips in bloom, you can now visit beautiful fields just down the road in Texas! Hop …
Wondering where the best ski trips for Texans are? Whether you learned to ski before you walked or are a brand new newbie (like me), there’s plenty of easy ways to get onto the mountain and frolic in the snow quickly from Texas. For those living in Texas, skiing may not be a part of …
I’ve never been skydiving, and it’s pretty low on my list of fun weekend activities because I’m a scaredy cat, but I pretty much immediately agreed to fly at iFly without knowing literally anything about the process. Now that I’ve flown… and have video evidence of the experience — I’m here to tell it like it …
Happy Month of Love — that’s a thing right? Whether you’re celebrating Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, Moist February (lol), or just 2/2020, we’ve got Houston goings on to share with you. Make sure to save the date for our Feburary Happy Hour at Little Dipper. If you’ve been looking to nab an #itsnothouzie (and some free …
It’s that magical time of year where we swap brunch for pounds of crawfish and buckets of beer! Need some recs for where to enjoy some mudbugs? Look no further than these spots. Note: I get it. We all have our faves, and maybe yours didn’t make the list. Let us know in the comments …
Y’all it’s that time of year and the city of Houston is ramping up for it’s annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta! I participated in the race last year and had so much fun that my boyfriend is literally flying home from Germany that weekend so we can do it again. Let me tell you 10 fantastic reasons …
Situated on the Atlantic Coast, Charleston is one of America’s oldest cities. Charleston is brimming with southern culture, beach goers, bachelorette parties, and boatloads of history. I’ve spent several weekends there and here’s my recommendations on how to spend the best 24 hours in Charleston: Morning at a Carolina Beach Wake up and head to the …
Giving local is just about the best gift, if you ask me. If I get something from a Houston company, it means sooooo much more to me. I love being able to support local businesses! And, lucky for us, Houston has some amazing local businesses to pick from! I went from wanting to feature three … Continue reading
The newest torture device — I mean workout fad — has officially entered the Houston market! Fyre Fitness in the Heights now has VersaClimber classes — and y’all, they are HARD! In all my fitness adventures — rowing, HIIT, spin, bootcamp and more — I still could not have predicted the soreness from my first Versa class … Continue reading
Guys, we’ve almost made it. Dry January is over in just a matter of days. If you’re like me, you might be struggling — having dreams of dry wine and fancy drinks in pretty glasses. If you’re in need of a nonalcoholic pick-me-up, I have five ideas for you to sip on as we countdown the … Continue reading
It really doesn’t feel like Houston has a ton of protected historic landmarks, so when I discover I live down the street from one, I get a little excited. Heights Waterworks at 19th and Nicholson St. in the Heights has been recently developed and is now one of my favorite places for food and fun. … Continue reading
Let the Pura Vida lifestyle work its magic on you in Costa Rica. I just spent the most refreshing long weekend at the top of a mountain in a rain forest lodge in Costa Rica with Here & Now Travel. The trip left me feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. My boyfriend and I booked the trip … Continue reading
Happy new decade! New year, new dozens of events and goings on in town! From concerts from Houston-based performers to murder mystery dinner,s we’ve got tons to do this month. PS. Where my Dry January people at? Some of these things below might not be your cup of tea this month (because tea — and the … Continue reading
New year — new closet? That can be arranged at The Sale — a charitable shopping event put on by the Houston Tri Delta Alumnae Chapter is taking place January 11 and 12. The event takes place at the Bayou City Event Center (9401 Knight Rd), and you can buy tickets online by clicking here. Tickets … Continue reading
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 Houston Mural Guide for 2020. The theme of this past year, possibly corresponding with the 50th anniversary of the moon … Continue reading
Is your New Year’s resolution to work smarter, not harder? Enter: Laundry Care — the premium pick-up and delivery laundry service in Houston that’s here to save you time, make your life easier, and keep your closet organized. I tried out Laundry Care delivery laundry service in Houston over the holidays and I’m sold–especially for … Continue reading
For the second year in a row, I’ll be doing dry January, which, for anyone who knows me, is a huge challenge for me! I’m very social and, let’s face it, being in your 20s and being social means you go to a lot of bars, wine nights, dinner with a bottle split, breweries for … Continue reading
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