When’s the last time you went to a spa? Where was it? WHEN was it? For us, it’s like never. Vacations, maybe, or the rare treat yo’self moment, but for the most part, nah. TBH we don’t even know where we would go in Houston for a spa…The Four Seasons Downtown? A friend of a … Continue reading
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A Few of Our Favorite Things: March
It’s March — which is basically nearing Houston’s summer. Even though we’re back to cool days, we have sweaty ones just ahead. We’re thinking about pool and beach time and immediately heading for the gym, snacking on protein bars and low-cal chips or doing juice cleanses. While the rodeo has left town, we’re just gonna fill … Continue reading
Bike & Brunch in Houston for Valentine’s Day
Want a unique Valentine’s Day date idea that’s not all cliché roses, chocolate, and wine? We’ve got you covered! Houston is looking to have some fantabulous weather this weekend. Take advantage of it and sweat and celebrate V-day with bae (or your bestie!) with a unique date idea of Biking and Brunch. Part One: Biking Use your own … Continue reading
It’s Not Hou It’s Me Turns ONE!
Update: It happened. We had our big B-day. FOMO? Check out all the beautiful people who came out to celebrate! November 24 is a big day for us. Today marks the one year blog-iversary of It’s Not Hou It’s Me! In the past 365 days here are some small things we’ve accomplished…. 245+ blog posts … Continue reading
A Bachelorette… I Mean Republican Presidential Debate Drinking Game
So, we were all ready to give you some sassy political insight to this Wednesday’s republican debate by way of a spot-on drinking game. We were ready to make cultural references and Donald Trump hair jokes, etc. And then, while logging in to our website, we came across something peculiar… an almost finished drinking game for … Continue reading
10 Places to Take Your Bumble Date in Houston
Looking to right swipe your way to find a bae? I give you Bumble. The classier dating app cousin to Tinder–where the women hold the power. Given my time on the app, I find that Bumble generally has less crazies and more steadily employed gentlemen. Cheers to that. Anyways, no matter how you’re electronically trying to find love, you … Continue reading
Thoughts had during a BIG Power Yoga class
“Come as you are, not as you should be” — BIG Power Yoga wall The Setting Wednesday 6:30pm “Powerful Flow” class @ the new BIG Power Yoga studio in Memorial. The Characters Anastasia: Plays water polo, dabbles in running, teaches yoga. Does the yoga thing 3+ times a week and even goes out of her way … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Brunches: East Coast Vs. West Coast
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Missing brunch due to traveling is the worst of times. When there are Sundays there are brunches. And in observance of one of the most holy of rituals of the weekend, so you betcha bottom we’ll find a way to brunch in solidarity even … Continue reading
When you feel like Turtle Races move to slow: MINI Cooper Motoring Challenge
This is a sponsored blog; while the views expressed here are of It’s Not Hou It’s Me, consideration was paid by MINI Motoring Challenge to review this product. Are you a fan of turtle races? DUH. Have you ever driven a vehicle? Yes. Have you ever wanted to race yourself? As a turtle? No. In a car? Maybe….tell me more. … Continue reading
Bumble’s the Bee’s Knees
Y’all I’ve been stung. I kind of love Bumble—a dating app for women who don’t have all day. General concept: You swipe through polo-shirt-wearing bro after polo-shirt-wearing bro. If you match, the girl and only the girl gets to start a convo—saving dudes everywhere from the “hey what’s up” disaster. Everything is bee-related. So were my messages … Continue reading