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, …
I’ve recently started listening to the podcast Sporkful which looks at food at interesting angles and in a new light. The tagline of the show “We obsess about food to learn more about people.” This phrase resonates with me, and I like to think I’m the same way. I obsess over brunch to learn about Houston. Each … Continue reading
We’re huge fitness fanatics at It’s Not Hou It’s Me. We don’t shy away from a 5am cycle class. We thrive in a hot yoga sweat sesh, and we love exploring the ins and outs of Houston running trails. In keeping with our enthusiasm for the Houston area and passion for staying fit and healthy, It’s Not Hou It’s … Continue reading
When I was younger, we did South Padre Island a lot. We’d rent a condo on the beach, play on a boat, dip our toes in to Mexico for a bit (back when getting in and out of Mexico was NBD) and just get BAKED by the sun. I haven’t been to SPI in years … Continue reading
As I walked into InStep Pilates, which is located just around the corner from Saint Arnold’s near downtown, I saw allllllll the pilates equipment and joked that it looked like a torture chamber. And you know what…. I would have thought a private pilates session WOULD be torture. In a class, you can skip a … Continue reading
This past weekend, I continued my journey to become a #SuperstarVolunteer for the Houston Super Bowl. Great branding of the volunteer squad amiright? If you recall, I had my volunteer interview earlier in the fall. Turns out, I was one of nearly 30,000 people who applied and just 10,000 who got accepted and invited to attend … Continue reading
If you’re looking for one more reason to fall in love with the Houston Heights, RIDE has got your back. With the tagline “the most fun you can have on a bike,” the indoor cycling studio on 19th Street is filled with black lights, bumping music, and plenty of sweat inducing moves. I went to … Continue reading
Love November. It’s both my and Anastasia’s birthday month, AND the blog’s! Ps. you should def come to our party. Anyways, besides being the most epic birthday month, it’s a beautiful fall month with (hopefully) cooler temps where you can enjoy some good food, theater, exercise and more. This is Modern Art The Landing Theatre … Continue reading
I’m a big traveler. Traveling is in my blood. Not only am I the fourth generation in my family to have visited all the states in the US, but my (many) passports have been stamped by countries across South America, Europe, Australia and more. Generally, I travel with my family or friends but as of … Continue reading
Somehow we completely missed the opening of Houston’s first Steel City Pops — a spot in the Heights that only sells popsicles (and coffee etc.). I had so many questions. Popsicles? That’s it? Basically. Are they big popsicles? No, normal size. Are they expensive popsicles? Eh, $3-4. Are there a lot of different popsicles? TONS. And this is a … Continue reading
Heads up! This post is sponsored by Served LLC, but all the opinions are my own! We’ve all heard of the super fun and convenient food delivery companies, like Blue Apron, but a new Houston company is going above and beyond. Rather than delivering the ingredients, seasonings and instructions for the user to cook, why … Continue reading