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 … 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
Updated for December 2021!! 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. 15 to … 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
Listen, if there’s one thing a pandemic isn’t stopping, it’s my love for Houston artists! So many great murals, so little time. Let’s talk about one specific neighborhood — First Ward. I’m talking the little nook south of I10, north of Washington Ave. and sandwiched between Sawyer Street and downtown. The area is also known as … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
I’m probably not alone in saying this but I haven’t had a library card since i was in school and it was part of second grade reading class to get one. That is, until COVID-19 hit and suddenly my evening happy hours turned into reading hours. Hey, wine was still involved so no complaints. Instead … Continue reading