Are you worried about how to stay active during COVID-19? With favorite Houston restaurants and fitness studios closing left and right, the pause of professional sports and the rise of social distancing, the world seems to be getting smaller and people are transitioning to the work from home lifestyle. As someone who’s been working from … Continue reading
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10 Ways to Support Houston Businesses during COVID-19
Just because you’re stuck at home doesn’t mean you can’t support Houston businesses during COVID-19. By now you’ve probably received a thousand emails, updates, tweets, and letters from businesses that are struggling from forced and voluntary closures. With dine-in down as much as 75%, local restaurants, shops, and businesses need our support more than ever. … Continue reading
A Houstonian’s Guide: 24 Hours in Rockport-Fulton
Rockport-Fulton may have been hit hard by Hurricane Harvey, but the sleepy bayside town is a quick and fun weekend trip for Houstonians. Continue reading
What to Wear to the Houston Rodeo
Y’all! Rodeo season is upon us, and it’s time to get ready for this momentous event in Houston. If you haven’t heard, the Houston Rodeo & Livestock Show is the world’s largest rodeo! They say everything is bigger in Texas and they’re not kidding. For nearly a month, the city of Houston more or less … Continue reading
Texas Tulips San Antonio: Everything You Need to Know
Texas Tulips San Antonio is now open! I’m a huge flower fanatic and I’ll travel large distances to see beautiful blooms blossoming. But if you don’t have it in your budget to visit Holland this spring to see the tulips in bloom, you can now visit beautiful fields just down the road in Texas! Hop … Continue reading
Your Weekend Guide to Canoeing Caddo Lake
Canoeing at Caddo Lake should be on every Texan’s bucket list. The lake has miles upon miles of canoe trails, one of the largest collections of flooded cypress trees, and even some Sasquatch sightings! After seeing the magical pictures of the cypress trees framed at sunset over the water, I knew I had to plan … Continue reading
Where to Take Pictures of Bluebonnets in Texas
Tis the season of the bluebonnet in Texas. Every year in early spring, the fields open up and beautiful blossoms emerge covering Texas parks, fields, and highways. It’s a worthy experience to go out and find some and snap a few pics with this seasonal Texas icon. Have you ever taken a spontaneous trip to … Continue reading
A Houstonian’s Guide: 24 Hours in Marfa, Texas in the Winter
If you’ve ever been to Marfa in the winter, you know it’s a magical place. Working for the oil and gas industry is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because it enables to me live in the amazing city of Houston and tackle some of the most challenging business problems, and a curse … Continue reading
A Houstonian’s Guide: Georgetown, Texas in 24 Hours
God bless small town Texas! I don’t feel like I’m a big city girl until I leave and discover the quaintness of a quality small town. Georgetown — 35 minutes outside of downtown Austin — is the perfect, accessible small town for a weekend getaway. Here’s everything you need to do in a weekend in … Continue reading
A Houstonian’s Guide: Frisco in 24 Hours
A few exits north of Dallas lies the bubbling town of Frisco, which I quickly learned is a mecca for sports fans and has plenty to sustain itself for a weekend of adventure. Frisco was the final stop in my grand tour of North Texas after days spent in Dallas and Plano. Here’s what I … Continue reading