I spent this last weekend living it up in the vibrant city of Atlanta. I wasn’t planning on blogging about this trip (sometimes bloggers like to take a vacay for the sake of vacay too) but then my friend turned out to be SUCH a good tour guide and ambassador for her city, I couldn’t …
Ready to dance the night away and party it up with passionate, successful Houstonians? The Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) and Houston Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs (HYPE) are throwing the party of the season, and you’re invited! This post is sponsored by the Greater Houston Partnership, but all opinions are my own! Hope to see you …
After two months of fun in the sun with our koozies, we now have 11 winners of our first ever koozie contest! Thanks so much to everyone who participated If you won, shoot us an email at info@itsnothouitsme.com! Most posted: Weekend Stay at Le Meridien Houston Downtown No problem here, NASA Just landing on the …
I’m always looking for the newest, bestest brunches around town, but it’s been a slow summer (brunch wise). If you’re like me, the weekend agenda’s been full of travel or adventures and brunch has taken a backseat — also because it is way too hot outside to think about eating omelets on the patio. But …
Does anyone else feel like we should be prepping for back to school? I’m 26 years old and haven’t been in school for 4+ years! Why do I still feel the need to buy binders and pencils? Will this ever go away? OK, snapped out of it. For us adults, August is just another month …
No matter where you are in your running endeavors, running groups are a great place to finding camaraderie, friendship, and accountability. Over the years, I’ve dabbled in a bunch of run clubs in Houston and the ones on this list are the ones that I keep returning to. Whether it’s your first mile or five …
R u ready, Houston? Houston Restaurant Weeks is just around the corner, and, from Aug. 1 until Labor Day, over 200 restaurants have prix fixe menus for lunch, dinner and brunch for $20, $35/$45 and $20, respectively. It’s inarguably a great deal, but even better: A portion of the proceeds go to Houston Food Bank. So …
Houston is home to officially the coolest pool in town, Texas, the world! I mean, have you seen it?! It’s on the 6th floor of the newly opened Marriott Marquis in downtown Houston and is in the shape of Texas. If that’s not love at first sight I don’t know what is. We had the chance …
Every time I visit Chicago, I come back with a few extra pounds as a souvenir! I’m not even that mad about it… from deep dish and hot dogs to beer and brunch, the Windy City has a lot to offer in terms of calories! When you’re not eating, check out this weekend guide to … Continue reading
We’ve got the whole great food thing in common with our Sister City of Leipzig. Every day we spent exploring the town was a day very well fed. Here are some of our favorites for you to drool over! Viet Village We found this cozy, neighborhood eatery just south of the city center completely by … Continue reading
Seemingly overnight, an Instagram playground disguised as a bar popped up in Montrose at the old Sunday Funday spot, Royal Oak. Present Company touts neon signs, bright colors, patterned wall paper and drinks served in La Croix cans and is the best “go for the gram” place since Truck Yard opened in EaDo — but … Continue reading
This June, we had the fabulous opportunity to visit Leipzig and celebrate 25 years of Sister City Partnership with Houston. We spent our time delving into the past and present of this German town and immersing ourselves in the sights and sounds of its culture. Before heading the Leipzig, I knew that a stop at … Continue reading
Tacos aren’t just for Tuesdays in Texas. On Saturday, Oct. 27, Houston’s Buffalo Bayou turns into Tacolandia, and you’re obviously invited. Stay tuned to enter our Instagram for a ticket giveaway! Event details What: Lots of chefs and vendors serving the city’s finest tacos. When: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. Where: The Water Works … Continue reading
We got to spend six days exploring Houston’s German Sister City, Leipzig, and I’m here to tell you that the Saxony town 5,327 miles away from us ain’t so different than you’d think. There’s a vibrant arts and music scene, amazingly nice people and delicious food on every corner. Some Leipzig basics Take it from us, official … Continue reading
The finale post of my 10-day trip to Morocco trip is here…featuring the glorious city of Fez! Writing this post is bittersweet. On one hand I’m feeling super accomplished because I’ve hammered out literally thousands of words about Morocco over the past month, but also super nostalgic because that trip to Morocco was literally one … Continue reading
