Hi there, rodeogoer! Consider this your one-stop shop for my advice on the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo — what to do, how to get around, and more. Let’s start with the basics, shall we? Getting there Yes, you can drive — factor in $25 minimum for parking if you don’t already have a pass. …
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a bit of a beast to get into, around, and out of! Check out our expert tips and recommendations.
FYI: This post has been updated with 2026 details! If you’re a Houstonian, forget Christmas, THIS is the most wonderful time of the year! Rodeo Houston is kicking off with the cook off Feb. 26-28! New to town? Cook off is one huge party, and Houston companies/cook off teams all buy tents — big ones, …
If you’re looking to row, row, row your boat and get your butt kicked at the same time, head on over to Row Studios. I’ve been doing the month trial at this fitness studio and challenging myself with the unique combination of rowing and high intensity workouts. Row Studios, located in the West U area, … Continue reading
Let’s talk about hunger for a sec. No, not like, “you skipped lunch, went straight to the gym and now it’s 8 p.m.” kind of hunger. I’m talking about the hunger in Texas where one in four kids struggles with hunger or is food insecure. That’s worse than the national average (which is one in … Continue reading
If you’re passionate about shopping local and supporting the best of Houston boutiques look no further than the fabulous scene that’s blossoming in the Heights, Montrose, Rice Village and more! We’re not fashion bloggers here at It’s Not Hou It’s Me, but we do wear clothes. And when we wear clothes, we love to rep … Continue reading
Y’all, we MAY-d it here. Here we are. In our 5th month of 2018. Time’s flying because we’re having fun. Here are some events this month to keep the party going! We got to film a fun segment on events with Great Day Houston! Click here to watch the segment! This week ROCKETS! Tuesday, May … Continue reading
I might be one of the most organized people you ever meet. Bold statement, I know. But I stand by that assertion. I always have inbox zero, my spices are alphabetized and my closet is color coordinated. The only person I know who is more organized is my mother. (I once heard her in a … Continue reading
God Bless Texas and all the glories that come with a good sportsball game. In case you live under a rock, Houston has some of the best sports teams in Texas and the experience to see them play live is like no other…especially when you’re talking about the 2017 World Series Champs Astros! Whether or … Continue reading
What do you do when one of your all-time favorite brunch spots opens a sister restaurant down the street from where you live? You go on its SECOND day of serving brunch. BCK — the casual, cool sister to Bosscat Kitchen and Libations — is now serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays and it’s everything … Continue reading
For about six months, I’ve been a big sister to an 11-year-old girl named La’Star. We’ve pet goats, watched movies, ice skated, drank slushies, painted pictures — the list goes on and on — and it all was made possible by Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star. Being a big sister in in Houston is … Continue reading
I’m down to do pretty much anything if you can also do it while drinking — especially if it mixes in Houston history, true crime and GHOSTS. JK, I’m terrified of ghosts, but my interest in the drinking, history and true crime won out and I tried Nightly Spirits, a tour group that guides you … Continue reading
The Moroccan saga continues! I recently took a 10-day trip to Morocco and had the time of my life. While the hustling and bustling cities of Marrakech and Rabat were amazing and incredibly stimulating experiences, the truly immersive experience where I got to know the local people and fully immerse myself into the culture was in … Continue reading