Getting to Niagara Falls….for the low.
Over Memorial Day weekend I went to Toronto. If you know me, you know I love to take full advantage of a 3 day weekend AND since I would be just a short 1.5 hour drive from the great
Sushi 101 Houston
You guys know I'm always looking for something fun (and cheap) to do. I love to cook and try new cuisines
Stony Mountain Vineyard and Charlotte, NC because, wine and fall.
A few weekends ago I used my standby privileges to visit Charlotte, North Carolina. I never thought of Charlotte as a place to visit, it's more of a stop over city to me but (shrugs) I've been wrong before. Thanks to
Do Something Different! Weekend Nature Hike in Brazos Bend State Park
The forecast for the weekend boasted temperatures in the lo 70s high 80s. To a Houstonian like me, who is constantly seeking shelter from the oppressive summer sun, that's like leaving a fat kid in a bakery overnight. Fall was
New Additions to the Family in Atlanta
Last weekend I hoped a flight to Atlanta meet my new baby cousin, Alexander. It was a family reunion of sorts. My great aunt whom i hadn't seen in nearly 20 years and my cousin, were visiting my other cousin, Alex's father,
Weekend Excursions near Lake Travis
3-day weekends are the best! Who doesn't love knowing you only have to work a 4-day week which will be followed by 3 full days of not working?? I swear if I had Fridays off
New Orleans, How I Do Adore Thee
New Orleans is the perfect weekend getaway imo
Weekend Adventures: The Windy City and other Chicago Fun
Back when I had a best friend that lived in Chicago, I visited her about 2 times a year. As a result, I've made friends and had some great times there. But when my friend moved
Breckenridge, Colorado and My First Winter Wonderland
I have never been so cold in my whole black life. That is, until I went to Breckenridge, Colorado for the weekend. I mean
Houston Auto Show 2015
In 2012, I dated a guy that introduced me to the Houston Auto Show. I had heard about and attended other car shows in the city but this is the legit show that happens every January and showcases all the awesome new
The Big Apple and Cinderella on Broadway!
I love Broadway musicals. I was a TUTs season ticketholder for 2013-2014. I love Broadway musicals so much that I am willing to travel from Houston to NYC just to see a Broadway musical. And that's exactly what I did last weekend. I
Roadtrippin’ for Work
Last week, I solo road tripped it to Georgetown and Austin. Georgetown is about 30 mins from Austin, 3 hours from Houston (less depending on how fast you drive - and you can totally drive fast b/c the speed limit on
Texas Renaissance Festival
When's the last time you went to a really great festival that was more than just standing around eating and drinking? Of course that's a huge part of any festival
Labor Day Weekend in Denver Part 1
Did you know that if you're really, really nice to the rental car people they'll give you an upgrade? To a Tahoe? For free? When you originally rented a mid-sized car? and over Labor Day weekend? Kira and I must