They don’t call us the Bayou City for nothing. But actually. Houston nature game is legit and it’s about time you seized the day and explored some of the incredible places of land, water, and sky that this wonderful city has to offer. If your feeling adventurous and athletic, but also want to be kind … Continue reading
1. The Dash is the Houston Women’s Soccer Team. Hang your head in shame for not knowing that. 2. The Dash is NOT the Dynamo, but they play in the same stadium. 3. The Dash had three players on the US team for the Women’s Soccer World Cup. And in case you forgot, we won that … Continue reading
Ah it’s summer in Houston! Which means its hella hot as soon as the sun comes up to do any sort of cardio activity outside (looking at you, running). Memorial Park (SE corner of I-10 and 610) has a fabulous 3 mile running trail, but on days when you’d rather not swim in your own sweat, … Continue reading
Back in the yester years of university life (wow I sound old), I studied abroad in Santiago, Chile. Given that it’s a country in South America, I had the opportunity to immerse myself into the culture and grow my foriegn language skills immensely. I took classes in Spanish, did homework in Spanish, wrote papers in Spanish, lived … Continue reading
So, since starting my Whole 30 and having my first successful week (yay me!), I fell of the wagon (booooo). I was traveling to NYC and honestly it was a nightmare (can you say 13 hours of travel delays? It still hurts me.) So, I decided to hang up the Whole 30 hat and just … Continue reading
Snap Kitchen is the dieter’s candy store. You’re exhausted. You’re sick of eating plain chicken and steamed veggies. OR you tired of cooking all the food you eat because everywhere uses butter as the primary ingredient. Enter Snap Kitchen, where everything is less than 500 calories and you have dozens of options, not just a salad … Continue reading
“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
I did something kind of stupid. I started the Whole30 diet/challenge/masochism. The basic premise is clean eating. So, no added sugars, no processed foods, no dairy, no anything good (basically). You do eat: Veggies (my friends) Fruits (you cool too) Meat (thank god!) Nuts (mmmm) You do not eat: Alcohol (wait, what) Dairy (dear, cheese. … Continue reading
“All of us in this room have the power to transform Houston,” a small woman says into her mic to a group of 40 or so of us. She’s not campaigning for mayor, or on the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau board. No, she’s not speaking at a self help seminar nor reading from … Continue reading
Ah summer is here. And while you waste away in your over air-conditioned office, counting down the minutes until the clock hits 5 pm (or well at least until the boss leaves) so you can whisk yourself away to happy hours, poolside grilling and laying out, here’s some things to day dream about and distract you with. Kate Spade … Continue reading