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
A Portable Blender: December’s Top Seller
As you may have read in Secret Santa Gift Ideas for Travelers, I had a portable blender on my "to buy" list for Christmas for one of my sisters. It seems others also had their eyes on a portable blender as it was the top seller
Places to Eat in Iceland
I was able to sample a wide range of foods during my four day trip to Iceland. But before I went, I made sure to ask friends on Instagram what places to eat in Iceland they would recommend! I received a lot of suggestions and they
Air New Zealand Booking Tips
Wether you're looking to book a flight with Air New Zealand internationally or domestically, I've got Air New Zealand booking tips for you. If any Kiwis have stumbled upon my blog, I'd love to know if you found these tips helpful and any tips you would
Skinny Leg Snow Pants: November’s Top Seller
As you may have read in My Iceland Packing List for Winter, I had the hardest time finding pants for my trip to Iceland. Mainly because I’m picky. I wanted some that fit more like skinny jeans, or at least some that weren’t so wide at
Places to Eat in San Francisco
Reviews are so helpful when you're looking for a new place to try for dinner. But sometimes hopping from review to review gets tiring. Here is a selection of great places to eat in San Francisco with a little review of each! Now all you have
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
A Great (and Quiet) Denver Airport Hotel
If you're looking for a hotel near the Denver airport, I've got you covered! This Courtyard by Marriott is only a 15 minute drive to the airport. And that means this Denver airport hotel is far enough away where the planes flying overhead won't disturb you! Please
3 San Francisco Hotels Under $200
Bloomberg Business reported in 2015 that the average hotel night stay in San Francisco was just under $400. After reading that number I got scared when I went to look for hotels for our Labor Day weekend stay. Holiday rates are always more! I found three
Top Two Wineries to Visit in Napa Valley
Sometimes less is more. And with so many winery options in Napa Valley, sometimes it's nice to have them selected for you! Here are my recommendations for the top two wineries you should visit on your trip to Napa Valley! Napa Valley: Domaine Carneros If you're wanting to
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!
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
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
