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, …
Nothing makes less sense to me than an outdoor workout group IN HOUSTON that meets up at different times across the city. But apparently I’m alone in the disbelief, because Camp Gladiator is alive and well in one of the hottest, humidity-filled cities in the world (probably). Here are 10 things to know before you … Continue reading
Walking around the River Oaks District feels like you’re not in Houston anymore—especially during the holiday season. There’s no hustle and bustle like a mall, but designer brands surround you. There are well tended to trees decked in yellow lights and you have no sense of rush or hurry. But Le Colonial takes you further … Continue reading
It took me less than five minutes in a HIP Fitness class to realize that I was so screwed. RIP, muscles. I’m no stranger to pilates, so I thought a reformer class would be NBD. Mistake No.1: HIP isn’t a reformer class. It’s a Megaformer, and this ain’t pilates. It’s a Lagree method taught class, … Continue reading
When you build a crazy upscale shopping center where even the movie theatre is a luxurious experience, you definitely need a gourmet gelato shop to satisfy the clientele (ice cream was sooo 2011). Amorino fits the bill in River Oaks District and overwhelming wins the title of prettiest frozen dessert in town. Natalie and I … Continue reading
Heads up! This post is sponsored by Mosaic Dermatology, but all opinions are my own! Need a last-minute gift idea? Give the gift of amazing skin care! Mosaic Dermatology is a Houston-based dermatologist with several locations across town. Aside from the next few weeks, the clinic is open on Saturdays and you can easily book appointments … Continue reading
I’m one of those people who rarely gets a haircut. It’s a thing I do maybe once or twice a year. I’ve always grown my hair long, then chopped it all off in a semi impulsive decision. (I also have been known to do this type of decision in regards to hair color, oops). The … Continue reading
Wine weekend has officially become an annual tradition. Last year: Fredericksburg. This year: Dripping Springs. Also a tradition: Cold and rainy weather apparently. We picked Dripping Springs because it was close to Austin and had a few cute wineries we hadn’t been to. We also picked it because it was one of the closest wine … Continue reading
Take a little staycation adventure this month and grab a ticket to the first (of hopefully many!) art installation inside the Buffalo Bayou Cistern. If you’re unfamiliar with the Buffalo Bayou Cistern, you should read my recap of what it is and where to find that that I published when it opened earlier this summer … Continue reading
The world is well overdue for a brunch post from It’s Not Hou It’s Me. Thankfully, I was able to break the brunch drought due to the holidays and excessive amount of travel adventures to go check out Café Azur’s new brunch menu! I was quite excited to visit Café Azur because the restaurant is … Continue reading
So happy to finally be able to sit down and write this post. After all the craziness of traveling, blog parties, TV appearances, and holidays over the past two weeks it’s been chaotic to say the least, but I’m so excited to write about one of my newest favorite cities in Europe–Berlin! Not only is … Continue reading