Things to do in Sundance Square, Fort Worth
Growing up just south of Fort Worth, my friends and I hit up the "big city" every chance we got and especially for special occasions. Being one of the most walkable districts in Fort Worth, there are tons of different things to do in Sundance Square.
The Best Dallas Nurseries to Visit
Last summer my freelance marketing life took me on several road trips around Texas and Oklahoma. We were looking for super cute nurseries that were also the best in the business. I've rounded up five amazing Dallas nurseries that I visited in June and July 2019,
Things To Do In Clearfork, Fort Worth
Clearfork is a great place to consider if you are looking for a new restaurant to try and is one of the “newer” districts in Fort Worth. Also good news, they have parking garages and street parking, so you know you’ll find a place to park.
El Toro Mexican Restaurant in Clute, Texas
Is it even a real family vacation in Texas without some good Tex-Mex? El Toro Mexican Restaurant, which has several locations in Texas, delivered just that! The Food Travel Tip #29: Cup Over Bowl If you’re a tortillas soup lover like me, let me help you out. Order the
How to Use an Incineration Toilet
I remember my first time using an incineration toilet, I was excited yet nervous. I can't believe I just typed those words. In May 2019, I stayed at Geronimo Creek Retreat in a glamping cabin and the half bath that came with the cabin was an
Geronimo Creek Retreat Glamping
If you are searching for a glamping spot near San Antonio or Austin, Texas, Geronimo Creek Retreat is a great option! It would be perfect for a girls weekend, couple's getaway, family vacation or any other type of trip. Best of all, all of their accommodations
The Port Cafe: Breakfast & Tex-Mex
Looking for a hometown-feel diner where you can find all your usual breakfast favorites? The Port Cafe in Freeport, Texas, brings you all that and more! Being a little Southern and in Texas, you can expect to finds some great Mexican inspired breakfast items on their
Cleburne Restaurants Open During Coronavirus
What a weird time in life we are all experiencing. I'm in a Facebook group for travel bloggers and someone came up with this idea of putting together lists of local eateries still offering carry-out and/or delivery. I've seen so many of my friends sharing places
The Best Austin Nurseries & Garden Centers
Since I am technically a freelance marketing consultant, sometimes my job throws me curveballs. But sometimes those curveballs come in the form of last minute trips around Texas! This summer I visited the best Austin nurseries you could hit up for plants, photo ops and pleasant afternoons.
Girls Weekend: Fredericksburg Wine Tour
The first post of what I'm sure will be many in my "Girls Weekend" blog series! What could be a better topic to cover than a Fredericksburg wine tour? You can easily turn a visit to Fredericksburg into a weekend or day trip! Quick & Dirty: The
Café Bustelo in Houston: A Pop Up Coffee Shop
Run, don't walk, to Café Bustelo in Houston, the latest pop-up coffee shop in Montrose! Here's the most important thing: If you want to try Café Bustelo's espresso-style coffee, you must get there by May 25, 2019! Café Bustelo in Houston: Parking & Lines If you've read about Café Bustelo's
Texas Gulf Coast Adventure
Summer 2018, the time of my Texas Gulf Coast adventure with 30+ members of my family! I've just recently wrapped up sharing some of my photos from the trip on Instagram, and wanted to share some of those here too, in case you haven't seen them.
Houston Hotspots for a Bright White Feed
Are you searching for a great place in Houston to up your Instagram aesthetic? Visit one of these Houston hotspots to assist you in curating a bright white feed! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bj0-MKWBoM4/ Café Poêtes A french inspired café, you'll definitely want to pretend to be Belle on their bookcase ladder. Sadly, I
Grotto: A Hit and a Miss
I hope you've arrived here after reading my harrowing story about securing our reservation at Grotto for our party of 25. If not, click here to read it and then come back! Also, if you're looking to try Grotto on a Tuesday during the summer, call!
Matthews, Party of 25: Fine Dining Reservation
Have you ever tried to make a fine dining reservation for two, day of, on a holiday? If you have, then image trying to make a reservation for 25 day of, but just in the summer in a beach tourist town. If you're thinking this sounds
Food in Freeport: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Looking for food in the Freeport area and wondering what in these small towns is worth trying? Look no further, here are three places to give you an option for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Breakfast 1. The Port Cafe in Freeport I had a difficult time finding an online
Cornelius Nursery Pumpkin Fest
This weekend (09/29/18) I attended the Cornelius Nursery Annual Pumpkin Fest. If you missed it this year, it's definitely an event you should consider taking your kids to next year! Travel Tip #15: Go Earlier in the Day This tip is great for multiple reasons: The earlier you
Dinner at Willie G’s in Galveston
Atmosphere Willie G's Seafood & Steaks is a nicer restaurant, but one you can still wear shorts to. If you are searching for a finer dining option in Galveston and have exhausted the same list of restaurants (link with list coming soon) that I did, call Willie
Lunch at the Gypsy Joynt
If you walk into the Gypsy Joynt and are surprised by their eclectic decor, what could you have possibly been expecting from a place called the Gypsy Joynt? Atmosphere There is so much to look at inside, and my only negative comment I can say would be that
Farley Girls: Best Brunch in Galveston
Update: It is with the utmost sadness that I share Farley Girls Cafe has changed ownership, menus and name. They are now known as Buck's and still have some of the same menu items, but I have yet to go try out the "new" place. Yup,
Ahh, Coffee – Ahh, No
Occasionally described as a "hipster hotspot," Ahh, Coffee, was definitely that. But it did not leave me saying "ahh" in the good way. Also, sorry for no pictures! The lighting was pretty poor in the back where we were sitting! My coworker Arianna, a local coffee expert,
The Place to Eat in Surfside Beach: Sugar Skull Rolling Cafe
UPDATE: The Sugar Skull Rolling Cafe has moved to Prescott, Arizona. To see my recommendations for other places to eat in the Freeport area, click here. To see my recommendations for Galveston, click here. I have regrets, such big regrets. When I first looked up places to
Multi-Family Vacation Planning on the Texas Coast
Are you searching for a great place to take your family on vacation to the Gulf Coast in Texas? Or are you undertaking a vacation more daunting, like a multi-family vacation? Well I have a great place for you to put on your list to check
Eating Local Foods in Upper Kirby
I had never heard of Local Foods before my coworker and I were looking for a place to eat one day. We started Googling and searching Instagram for a fun looking lunch spot and I came across a pretty night picture of Local Foods in Upper
Murals & Shakes at FM Kitchen and Bar
When you look up FM Kitchen and Bar (hereon referred to as FM) on Instagram you see a lot of pictures of their cute mural walls, most notably the splatter painted wall by Mr D 1987, and their shakes! However, when you pull up for a late
Late Lunch at Tiny Boxwoods
You know when you see a place on Instagram and you're like "OMG, I have to go there!" Well this was my coworkers reaction to Tiny Boxwoods. Technically, I had already been there. Disclaimer: I will never be able to be a food critic or food photographer
Dessert Gallery, Post Oak
Update (06/18/13): Apparently due to rising rent, Dessert Gallery on Post Oak has been closed. You can still check them out at their Kirby Drive location, though! Update (06/9/18): This post was moved here from its original place on my free Wordpress.com account. True to its name,
Potato Shack
Update (06/9/18): This post was moved here from its original place on my free Wordpress.com account. Known as “the original meal in a peel,” Potato Shack offers a variety of potatoes and other inexpensive food items. Conveniently located in Bryan, on Northgate and South Wellborn, Potato Shack is
