Every once in a while, people need to take a step back and check in with their health and wellness. While you should be doing this more than just annually, the Houston Wellness Day put on by HealthCorps. is a great opportunity to reflect on your health and learn new tips and tricks to wellness. …
I love happy hours. Like, who doesn’t? Drinking, deals, and getting home early! I’ve been itching to do another happy hour roundup, but I was overwhelmed by how many favorites I have all across Houston. So, I’m going to do a roundup of roundups — up first is the Heights! Did I miss your fave? Tell …
Despite what Green Day says, don’t sleep on September. There’s tons of stuff to do during this pre-fall month. Sure, it’s still hot as hell outside, but we’re easing out shorts and bringing in the booties. No? Just me? I love booties. OK but in all seriousness, I know September’s a good one for events. …
8/29/19 Update: El Segundo Swim Club is back! For one weekend only? TBD. This glam outdoor pool lounge is EaDo opened last summer with a bang and then mysteriously fell off the radar due to permitting issues. But with an announcement on the El Segundo Swim Club Instagram the pool is open again for Labor …
It’s football season, y’all! No matter the sport, these are our favorite spots around town for a cold one and a ball game. PS. In the name of authenticity, I have been to every single one of these! Hard work. 😉 If there’s somewhere else we need to know about, let me know in the …
Happy Fall! Now, let’s drink some beer. Oktoberfest is a huge two-week festival in Germany, but just because that’s more than 5,000 miles away, doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate it in Houston. Houston beer is amazing and many breweries do their own celebrations. Celebrating the national month of beer is pretty easy. Here are the …
I’m a UH alum and a season ticket holder, so I think I know a thing or two about UH football. I love love love the games bc school spirit and everything, but UH is Houston. If you want a real Houston football experience (cough, cough, don’t go to the Texans game), this is your …
Let’s get groovy, y’all! The Alley Theatre is taking us back in time at its annual SCENE Opening Act Party. It’ll be a fun night out on the town supporting one of our favorite Houston arts institutions. The party is Friday, September 6, from 8 pm to midnight. It’s put on by the Alley’s young … Continue reading
Labor Day is upon us, and for those of you NOT traveling out of town, it means a pretty slow weekend in Houston. However, here are three things to do on your day off! PS. One thing to remember this upcoming holiday weekend is NEVER to drink and drive. Find a safe way home — and … Continue reading
The Balloon Room by Big Ass Balloons is back for 2019! Here’s everything you need to know about this special limited time event that is in Houston for only August 23- 25, 2019. What is the Balloon Room? Created by the masterminds behind the girl-boss Houston-based company Big Ass Balloons, the Balloon Room is at … Continue reading
Summer is slipping away from us as we speak — so I guess that means it is time to announce the winners of our summer #ItsnotHouzie Contest! We awarded 12 themed winners and 9 runners up! Much of this was random and based off your photo or caption. If you won, YOU MUST EMAIL US to … Continue reading
Houston Restaurant Weeks is alive and well all around Houston! Who’s down for a great meal? The month-long charitable movement means fabulous prix fixe menus at the best Houston restaurants for lunch, brunch, and dinner that benefit the Houston Food Bank! Eat good, do good! Every year, I sit down and make my HRW hit … Continue reading
I’ve fallen in love with so many of the amazing picnic parks in Paris! It’s impossible to decide on just one favorite, so I’ve compiled a list of my favorite 10 picnic-worthy parks in Paris! Picnicking aka the “pique-nique” in Paris is the national sport of Parisians during the summer. Upon arriving to the city, … Continue reading
August means two things to me: White Linen Night and Houston Restaurant Weeks! One’s over but the other is JUST BEGINNING! Here’s what else you can count on this month! Ps. If you do want more on HRW — click here. I’ll be updating this list of events, so stop by later to see what’s new! … Continue reading
Cinque Terre is a collection of five towns on the western Italian coast: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Originally former fishing towns, the Cinque Terre coast has slowly transformed into a hiking and beach destination. Despite being full of visitors from all over the world, we immediately fell in love with our … Continue reading
With my Firenze Card in hand and several tours scheduled, I was ready to take on Florence! A visit to the heart of the Renaissance art movement was our next stop on our 9-day in Italy trip. The Tuscan city did not disappoint! Give yourself plenty of time to explore Florence. There is so much … Continue reading
To avoid tourists in Venice, Italy is hard but not impossible. The natural beauty of Venice is overwhelming with medieval streets, painted houses, and over 118 islands connected by hundreds of bridges crossing turquoise blue water. The island city was a wonderful place to launch my 9-day trip in Italy. I’m a passionate traveler seriously … Continue reading
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