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
Category Archives: It’s Culture
10 Things to Know Before You Compost with Happy Earth
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
Houston Authors You Need to Be Reading in 2020
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
What to Know Before You Go to Houston’s Lago Mar
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
10+ Houston Murals to Visit to Celebrate the City
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
How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Houston This Year
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
5 Beautiful Houston Murals That Are Full of Hope
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
What to Know Before You Go to the New Drive-In Movie Theater
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
Baking Bread 101: Where to Get Sourdough Starter in Houston
Have you been pressured into making your own bread during a global yeast crisis and decided that social distancing with sourdough in Houston is going to be your new quarantine hobby? Same. Well, actually I’ve my boyfriend has been making fresh sourdough in Houston since December. Through trial and error, we’ve he’s learned a few … Continue reading
10+ Streaming Shows and Movies Featuring Houstonians or Filmed in Houston
If you’ve already finished Tiger King and are looking for your next binge, might I tempt you with some Houston-related finds? I’ve scoured the internet to round up a few of my recommendations for shows and movies to watch that are somehow related to Houston — whether they were filmed here or feature a Houstonian. Happy … Continue reading