Go see the new Central Houston Animal Hospital Mural! If my cat asks, I commissioned this portrait of him. If anyone else asks, it’s another beautiful wall by Anat Ronen at Central Houston Animal Hospital! I stopped by the mural last week… and smile every time I look at the pictures. I just love their […]
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Astros Star Mural on 19th Street Houston Heights
Strike a pose in front of this Astros Star Mural! This rustic wall is on 19th Street in the Houston Heights and is next to Manready Mercantile. This popular mural is by artist Robynn Sanders. This mural is on the side of a store and is in an empty lot/storefront, so it is easy to […]
Blessington Farms… Family Fun near Houston!
Blessington Farms will soon be open for the season. Opening weekend for Spring is February 20-21, 2021. This is the perfect spot to take your family for outdoor fun! AND we have MORE tickets to giveaway! If you want to win 4 tickets to the farm, sign up below! Enjoy pick-your-own strawberries and good old […]
My Buc ee’s obsession… Why am I cool with beaver swag?
Based on the constant traffic in the store, I am pretty sure I am not the only person that is in love with Buc ee’s. The question I keep asking myself is, why am I so obsessed with visiting a gas station off the side of the highway? And why do I buy Buc ee’s […]
Houston Arboretum Mural… Owl Eyes!
This Owl Eyes Houston Arboretum Mural can be found right along the Ravine Trail. This Great Horned Owl is by artist Anat Ronen! You can find the mural on the entrance to a tunnel that allows water to flow under Woodway Drive. (For a detailed map of the Houston Arboretum trails, go HERE.) At the […]
West Beach – Drive Right on the Galveston Public Beach
West Beach, Galveston Public Beach… with Free & Easy Drive Up Beach Access! Houston moms have been telling me about Galveston’s West Beach for years… but I was never really sure of where to go. Stewart Beach and East Beach have clearly marked entrances, but West Beach is a long strip of sand on the Galveston public […]
Galveston Island Beaches Guide… Beaches Near Me
Guide to Galveston Island Beaches (Beaches Near Me)! Years ago, a trip to Galveston Island Beaches, with little kids, seemed like too much trouble. The drive and the beach just seemed like a lot of WORK. Then a Houston mom told me about West Beach, parking on the sand, having all the gear you need […]
The Rice Box River Oaks Mural by Dual
Look at this mural by Dual at The Rice Box River Oaks! I drive down the crazy busy Shepherd Drive curve, just so I can enjoy it each day. This is not an exaggeration. I could could avoid this busy street, but the bright and busy mural makes me feel like I’m in Tokyo (and […]
HOU Astronaut Mural by Artist David Maldonado
Look at this HOU Astronaut mural by Artist David Maldonado! I was finally going the right-way on the one-ways to snap a photo of this awesome panel wall. This HOU Astronaut mural is at the Starbucks at 2101 Smith Street in Midtown. It’s located behind the building, so you will see it from the corner […]
Where to See the Houston Ship Channel
Here’s where to see the Houston Ship Channel… and how to see which ships are in the water! In this Houston field trip, use all the resources provided by the Houston Maritime Education Center and Museum and then go see it for yourself! Resources: Look below for resources about where to see the Houston Ship Channel, […]