Gift giving is hard these days — seriously, we have everything right at our fingertips, and I mean that quite literally. But one way I like to keep my gift giving custom and pure is through picking out the best HOUSTON gifts. For one, you’re supporting local spots — GO YOU! And for another, your gift … Continue reading
The Space City is LIT, y’all! Space Center Houston’s Galaxy Lights presented by Reliant premiered in Houston last month and the lights are open nightly until January 5! Betcha never thought two of our favorite things — space and Christmas lights — could ever join forces, but WRONG. I got to go out to the lights … Continue reading
Happy our birthday! Last month we celebrated being FIVE YEARS OLD! Seriously, that’s a child (as one party goer pointed out). If our blog were a human, she’d be a walking, talking KID. Anyways, just wanted to say a quick thanks to everyone who made this possible! And, scroll through to see if you spy … Continue reading
My holiday cheer is maybe getting a little out of hand, but I think I’ll start with a festive poem for this month’s goings on! It’s finally the holiday season, and we’ve got more than one reasonto go out and explorefrom shows, shopping, and more.We can drink spiked eggnog and ice skate,or seem some Galaxy … Continue reading
Wondering how you’re supposed to entertain guests in Houston for a week straight? Have no fear! Houston is brimming with fun things to do with the fam and friends. If you want to plan the perfect itinerary, check out some of the suggestions on the Houston Experience Marketplace. They have recommendations from Brewery Tours and … Continue reading
We’re turning 5 this this month, and boy are we ready to party! On November 26 from 6-8 pm we are taking over Tikila’s in the Heights. Drink specials, food trucks, raffle, and, of course, our ItsNotHouzies! This year, our raffle partner is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston — 100% of the proceeds … Continue reading
‘Tis the season to get swept away in beautiful music, dancing, and acting, and Houston is full of opportunities throughout the rest of the year. Feeling festive? Here are five shows you can’t miss this holiday season! The Nutcracker at the Houston Ballet Starting with this all-time classic because the Houston Ballet absolutely does the … Continue reading
Canoeing at Caddo Lake should be on every Texan’s bucket list. The lake has miles upon miles of canoe trails, one of the largest collections of flooded cypress trees, and even some Sasquatch sightings! After seeing the magical pictures of the cypress trees framed at sunset over the water, I knew I had to plan … Continue reading
Every single year. Halloween ends and then BOOM. All the Christmas stuff comes out. But, can we take a second to appreciate Thanksgiving?? This year would be a great chance for you to give Turkey Day its moment because our friends at Visit Houston are pulling out all the stops for Thanksgiving weekend 2019. (Heads … Continue reading
Helloooooo November! This is our favorite month. First of all, it usually finally feels like fall about now. And, more importantly, it’s birthday month — for both the It’s Not Hou founders and for the blog itself! Mark your calendars — November 26! Click here to RSVP and learn more! This week Frostival at Discovery … Continue reading
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