I think we can all agree that landfills are awful and between composting and recycling, so so so so much of that trash didn’t even need to be there. It’s incredibly frustrating to me, a bleeding heart who’d like it if the earth would chill out a little on the whole global warming thing (pun … Continue reading
Y’all I have been reading up a storm lately — perhaps one of the very, very few benefits of COVID-19 turning our world upside down. Seriously, I’ve read… a lot. So much that I even started a bookstagram account with all sorts of fun recommendations and pretty book pictures. Sound like your jam? See ya over … Continue reading
For actual years, I’ve heard about the famed Crystal Lagoon that was planned to a Houston suburban master-planned community. It’s a huge lagoon — for kayaking, SUP-boarding, even jet skis! — meets a neighborhood pool. Currently, the area is building a whole lotta houses in Texas City. But this summer, non-residents can pay for a day … Continue reading
Whether it’s July 13 — aka 7/13 Day, Houston’s birthday on August 30, or just another weekend and you’ve got friends in town, we’ve got Houston-focused murals for ya. Houston Graffiti Building’s collection Let’s start with the Houston Graffiti Building, shall we? May as well! This one is pretty much a one-stop shop for Houston murals! … Continue reading
Here are my picks for responsibly celebrating the 4th in Houston — from where to get food/drinks to-go to virtual or drive-in events and fireworks! Continue reading
Nothing says summer like a cold glass (errr, bottle) of rosé. Whether you’re ordering still, sparkling, or frozen, here’s my favorite Houston spots to sip my way through summer. The Rustic. Whoa, plot twist. Let’s start with $5 froses. Every. Single. Day. ALL SUMMER! Pro tip — you’re welcome. Fig and Olive. Go big or go … Continue reading
These days, it’s easy to feel down. You may have lost your job or are being overworked. You may be missing your friends or family members and all the virtual options are just not doing it any more. I won’t pretend to understand what’s upsetting you most…. but I will try to cheer you up … Continue reading
Happy Taco Tuesday! Baaaasically a national holiday, am I right? Or just a fantastic weekly excuse to eat tacos. In these weird times, something that I’ve found GREAT comfort in is comfort food — aka TACOS! (Hey, we are in Texas, y’all!) Here are five of my favorite spots to get tacos to-go! For Breakfast … Continue reading
The new Rooftop Cinema Club drive-in movie theater is the best COVID-19 creation since to-go alcohol! Popped up at the Silos at Sawyer Yard right next door to the new Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co., it’s such a unique and fun time. I love love love loved when RCC opened their Uptown theater, and I’ve definitely … Continue reading
This one goes out to all the moms! Whether you’re looking for a way to treat your mom or celebrate YOUR day, I’ve got five brunch and dinner options for you that have all the deliciousness but to-go! Some of these spots are actually open (!!) but if you’d rather take it to-go, you’ve got … Continue reading