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, …
Alright, let’s get real here. I’m no fashionista, and never claim to be. Oh, I WANT to be, but it just doesn’t happen. Most of my wardrobe is 100% comfortable and just slides by on “work appropriate.” I mean, I wrote this for christ’s sake. But even I am completely stoked for this new boutique’s … Continue reading
In planning my four-city European trip, somehow Madrid fell to the bottom of the list for a few reasons. I knew very little about the city; there’s no Eiffel tower or Colosseum. I knew there were tapas, sangria and paella, but that was basically my knowledge of the city. When I would say I was going … Continue reading
Define your body and mind with some weights, bands, and a little TLC from DEFINE River Oaks. With my erratic travel schedule for work, it’s hard for me to maintain a regular work-out routine. So whenever I’m in town, I try to find the best classes that will have the largest impact. For a full … Continue reading
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a big ole sportsball game coming to Houston. Yep. The Super Bowl (the 51st one if anyone’s counting) will be hosted by Houston in our darling NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017. Over one MILLION people are estimated to travel to Houston for the event. That’s going take a lot … Continue reading
I did the most cliche traveling adventure for someone in their 20s: I backpacked through Europe, taking trains and plains and staying in hostels. It was incredible and an amazing adventure that began with a seemingly impossible task: fitting 11 days worth of stuff into a carry-on-sized backpack. I went to Paris, Barcelona, Madrid and … Continue reading
I have this weird obsession with 19th Street in the Heights. Despite being just a few miles from Downtown Houston, the Heights are such an oasis for me from the bustling big city. I love the huge overgrown trees, running trails that wind through bungalows dating back to the turn of the century, and the … Continue reading
This week has been a whirlwind of activity and fitness-wise and otherwise. I did yoga for the first time in a long time last weekend at Breakfast Yoga Club’s September event (see blog post!) and lawd did I feel it in my hamstrings after a nice splits session. Clearly, this was my body telling me … Continue reading
Breakfast Yoga Club is a fantastic example of the yoga community coming to practice together in Houston. Since discovering this niche community, I’ve been able to attend a few sessions in different parts of Houston including the backyard garden of the MFAH managed Rienzi House and the green plaza at CITY CENTRE and I only have good things … Continue reading
Y’all I am so excited to share this news with you. Remote Houston has returned to the Alley Theatre for a second session of performances. I had the opportunity to attend a Remote Houston performance earlier this summer and it was MIND BLOWING. It was unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. The performance went like … Continue reading
You’ve probably seen the little D|H cups all over instagram, like JoJo’s future husband’s ex-girlfriend: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brittany Pearl (@brittany.farrar) I got to try a few smoothies, so now I’m a Daily Harvest expert. Here’s what you need to know before you order all the smoothies online. … Continue reading