tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16635228660731305282024-03-28T07:29:06.182-05:00Butterfly LifeStyle | Texas Lifestyle + Travel BlogMikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000101418177214535noreply@blogger.comBlogger777125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-12323407290544906972024-03-20T00:06:00.001-05:002024-03-26T02:53:47.080-05:00Visiting Texas: Out of This World Events/Exhibits in Texas<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ0njPABHsPIceDbzUSWtR5MrxFYlc_8MKCl_qabD-8yKHOZ4F2jF1iyfKBT9llZEySEEWlV8wd9i0jrq0jge0k_amCaCt44yAcCkN7LceAmcwXFmQOJR7aVnfZnQQL7TpF0QgavqjYddwB8VXCwQ5KU8zlSSzMAhrnDDrfg1kg03CJzl_mtVKD38jFrw/s499/IMG_5474.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="499" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ0njPABHsPIceDbzUSWtR5MrxFYlc_8MKCl_qabD-8yKHOZ4F2jF1iyfKBT9llZEySEEWlV8wd9i0jrq0jge0k_amCaCt44yAcCkN7LceAmcwXFmQOJR7aVnfZnQQL7TpF0QgavqjYddwB8VXCwQ5KU8zlSSzMAhrnDDrfg1kg03CJzl_mtVKD38jFrw/s320/IMG_5474.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Butterflies, if outer space, <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/search/label/Comicpalooza" target="_blank">comic conventions</a>, and/or sci-fi trivia night sound interesting...this post is for you. In addition, if you’re into Astronomy, Greek Mythology, Anime, Science Fiction, Fantasy, and etc, or even if you just think aliens, <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2021/03/visiting-texas-things-every-texas.html?m=1" target="_blank">mermaids</a>, unicorns and fairies are cute, check out some of the “out of this world” events and exhibits happening in Texas:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span><a name='more'></a></span>2024 Out of This World Events in Texas</b></div><div><div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Austin</b> </div><div>The Mermaid Bazaar -San Marcos <a href="https://www.mermaidsocietysmtx.com/pop-up-market-the-cave">mermaidsocietysmtx.com</a> (every 1st & 3rd Saturday)</div><div>7/5-7 Jurassic Quest -Austin <a href="https://www.jurassicquest.com/upcoming-events">jurassicquest.com</a></div><div>7/20-21 Greater Austin Comic Con <a href="https://www.greateraustincomiccon.com/">greateraustincomiccon.com</a></div><div>8/16-18 The Official Supernatural Convention -Austin <a href="https://www.creationent.com/cal/ce_aust/index.htm">creationent.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Dallas</b> </div><div>National Video-Game Museum -Frisco <a href="http://www.nvmusa.org/">nvmusa.org</a></div><div>4/20-21 Dallas Comic Show <a href="http://www.dallascomicshow.com/?utm_source=FanCons.com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=FanCons.com">dallascomicshow.com</a></div><div>5/17-19 Texas Frightmare Festival -Irving <a href="https://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com/">texasfrightmareweekend.com</a></div><div>6/28-30 Ecchi Expo -San Marcos <a href="https://www.ecchiexpo.org/">ecchiexpo.org</a></div><div>9/28 Denton Comic Art Expo <a href="https://www.dentoncomicartexpo.com/">dentoncomicartexpo.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Houston Area Events & Exhibits</b></div><div><div><div>Burke Baker Planetarium at the Houston Museum of Natural Science: <a href="http://www.hmns.org/planetarium/films/dark-side-of-the-moon/" target="_blank">Dark Side Of the Moon</a> </div>Immersive Gamebox -The Woodlands <a href="https://immersivegamebox.com/">immersivegamebox.com</a><div>FOMO Factory -Houston <a href="https://www.thefomofactory.com/?fbclid=IwAR09sqPf6h13-jodicDpdtdHZFzJJ2yaes-ohCtM_5TdbyfLegOwyYvjt9Y&utm_content=%5B1105%5D%5B1-30%5D%5BIMG%5D%5BTexas_Raving%5D&utm_term=23846393569360309" target="_blank">more info</a></div></div>Seismique Art Museum -Houston <a href="http://seismique.com">seismique.com</a></div><div>3/23 Thorn & Moon Spring Equinox Festival -Houston <a href="https://www.magickalmarket.com/">magickalmarket.com</a></div><div>4/6 Thorn & Moon Magickal Market -Houston <a href="https://www.magickalmarket.com/">magickalmarket.com</a></div><div>4/13 Traders Village Houston Comicon <a href="https://tradersvillage.com/houston/">tradersvillage.com</a></div><div>5/24-26 Comicpalooza -Houston <a href="https://www.comicpalooza.com/" target="_blank">comicpalooza.com</a></div><div>7/26-28 Jurassic Quest -Austin <a href="https://www.jurassicquest.com/upcoming-events">jurassicquest.com</a></div><div><div>8/9-11 Houston Horror Film Festival <a href="http://www.houstonhorrorfilmfest.com/index.html">houstonhorrorfilmfest.com</a></div><div>8/27-28 Galveston Island ESports Summit <a href="http://galvestonesports.com/">galvestonesports.com</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>San Antonio</b></div></div><div>3/27 Painting With A Twist: The Kiddie (Baby Yoda) <a href="https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/san-antonio-alamo-heights/event/2980338/">paintingwithatwist.com</a></div><div>4/27 Mochi Fest <a href="https://tradersvillage.com/san-antonio/">tradersvillage.com</a></div><div>5/3-5 Jurassic Quest -San Antonio <a href="https://www.jurassicquest.com/upcoming-events">jurassicquest.com</a></div><div>6/15-16 Renaissance Faery Fest <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/bmb7uifvAfMRGbXm/?mibextid=dGKdO6" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Other Cities</b></div><div><div>4/26-28 Southeast Texas Comic Con -McAllen <a href="https://southtexascomiccon.com/">southtexascomiccon.com</a></div></div><div>7/26-28 Corpus Christi Comic Con <a href="http://www.corpuschristicomiccon.com/?fbclid=IwAR0pIBWjKA1VD-NFArmzO4zP_g__pHwMP3Z7DULzFDhV7tTocuQV5-8U8HE">corpuschristicomiccon.com</a></div><div>10/4-6 Anime Feista -McAllen <a href="https://animefiesta.net/">animefiesta.net</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>*Virtual Events & National Days</b></div><div><div><div>3/29 International Mermaid Day</div><div>4/28 National Superhero Day</div><div>5/13 Black FAE Day (2nd Saturday of May)</div><div>5/26 World Dracula Day </div><div>6/24 International Fairy Day</div><div>7/2 World UFO Day</div></div><div>9/12 National Video Game Day</div><div>9/25 National Comic Book Day</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u> *** Past “Out of This World - Events/Exhibits” ***</u></div><div><div><div><br /></div><div>Austin Area</div><div>9/9-24 Mermaid Splash Fest -San Marcos <a href="https://www.mermaidsocietysmtx.com/" target="_blank">mermaidsocietysmtx.com</a></div><div><div>2/23-25 Nosferatu Festival <a href="https://nosferatufestival.com/">nosferatufestival.com</a></div><div>3/1-3 Cult Classic Convention -Bastrop <a href="http://cultclassicconvention.com/">cultclassicconvention.com</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Dallas Area</div></div><div><div><div>Jurassic Quest -Fort Worth <a href="https://www.jurassicquest.com/upcoming-events">jurassicquest.com</a></div></div><div>10/7-8 Arlington Comic Fest <a href="https://arlingtoncomicfest.com/">arlingtoncomicfest.com</a></div><div>12/16-17 Dallas Comic Show <a href="http://www.dallascomicshow.com/?utm_source=FanCons.com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=FanCons.com">dallascomicshow.com</a></div><div><div>1/26-28 Vampire Fan Week -Dallas <a href="https://www.creationent.com/cal/tvd_dal/index.htm">creationent.com</a></div><div>3/8-10 Jurassic Quest -Dallas <a href="https://www.jurassicquest.com/upcoming-events">jurassicquest.com</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Houston Area</div><div><div>Houston Astros Star Wars Night -Houston <a href="https://www.mlb.com/astros/tickets/specials/star-wars-night?affiliateId=tdl-Houston_Astros-tickets-Houston_Astros:_Tickets:_2021_Promotions-na-x0-Phone-Portrait" target="_blank">event details</a></div><div>Houston Astros Superhero Day -Houston <a href="https://www.mlb.com/astros/tickets/specials/super-hero-day" target="_blank">more info</a></div></div></div><div><div>Houston Astros NASA Night -Houston <a href="https://www.mlb.com/astros/tickets/specials/nasa?affiliateId=tdl-Houston_Astros-tickets-Houston_Astros:_Tickets:_2020_Promotions-na-x0-Phone-Portrait" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>6/17 Montrose Block Party: The Comic Con Edition <a href="https://instagram.com/popsoap?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>6/24 Thorn & Moon Summer Solstice Festival -Houston <a href="https://www.magickalmarket.com/">magickalmarket.com</a></div><div><div>7/6 Houston Astros Stranger Things Night <a href="https://www.mlb.com/astros/tickets/promotions/2023">mlb.com</a></div><div>7/7-9 Anime Texas -Houston <a href="https://www.animetexas.org/?fbclid=PAAaYEF2pHnsTWUjrJOlL-BLFDqQTLAWTK_ZWAjLXtALVhBeBHAEkLR4-5DmA_aem_AX_B1VbuLPgyywjXKd9bgDNUAyDKeV0zcDoYR7HS8zjN-90WhDamzT_tiv0bdVwktdE">animetexas.org</a></div><div>7/9 Houston Astros Princess Day <a href="https://www.mlb.com/astros/tickets/promotions/2023">mlb.com</a></div></div><div>7/25 Houston Astros Hello Kitty Night <a href="https://www.mlb.com/astros/tickets/promotions/2023">mlb.com</a></div><div><div>10/14-15 Beaumont Comic Con -Beaumont <a href="https://www.fordpark.com/events/upcoming-events" target="_blank">more info</a></div></div><div>12/16 Christmas Horror Market Pop-Up -Houston <a href="http://www.houstonhorrorfilmfest.com/popupmarket.html">houstonhorrorfilmfest.com</a></div><div>1/11-14 Battle Tex IV War Gaming Convention <a href="https://battletex.com/">battletex.com</a></div><div><div>2/1-4 Paranormal Cirque -Cypress <a href="https://www.paranormalcirque.com/The-Tour">paranormalcirque.com</a></div><div>3/8-10 Comic Conroe <a href="https://comicconroe.com/">comicconroe.com</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>San Antonio Area</div></div><div>Morphinominal Expo -San Antonio <a href="https://www.morphinominaltx.com/">morphinominaltx.com</a></div><div>10/6-8 Big Texas Comicon <a href="https://bigtexascomicon.com/">bigtexascomicon.com</a></div><div>1/6 Painting With A Twist: Lunar Love Set <a href="https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/san-antonio-alamo-heights/event/3005271/">paintingwithatwist.com</a></div><div><div>11/4-3/3 Dinoscapes Exhibit at Traders Village -San Antonio <a href="https://tradersvillage.com/san-antonio/events/">tradersvillage.com</a></div><div>2/17-18 Otaku Fan Fair: Anime & Food <a href="https://tradersvillage.com/san-antonio/events/">tradersvillage.com</a></div><div>2/17-18 UFO Fest <a href="https://facebook.com/events/s/ufofest-feb-17-18-2024/2453873084792912/" target="_blank">more info</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Other Cites</div><div><div>Paranormal Cirque -Robstown <a href="https://www.paranormalcirque.com/The-Tour">paranormalcirque.com</a></div><div>Paranormal Cirque -Mercedes <a href="https://www.paranormalcirque.com/The-Tour">paranormalcirque.com</a></div><div>Jurassic Quest -Abilene <a href="https://www.jurassicquest.com/upcoming-events">jurassicquest.com</a></div></div><div>6/3 Gamer’s Expo -McAllen <a href="https://southtexasgamersexpo.com/">southtexasgamersexpo.com</a></div><div><div>11/30-12/3 Paranormal Cirque -Lubbock <a href="https://www.paranormalcirque.com/The-Tour">paranormalcirque.com</a></div><div>12/7-10 Paranormal Cirque -Waco <a href="https://www.paranormalcirque.com/The-Tour">paranormalcirque.com</a></div></div><div><div>2/22-25 Paranormal Cirque -El Paso <a href="https://www.paranormalcirque.com/The-Tour">paranormalcirque.com</a></div><div>3/15-17 Permian Basin Comic Con -Midland <a href="https://pbcomicconx.com/">pbcomicconx.com</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Virtual Events & National Days</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
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P.S. If you’re more interested in things of this world please check out some of the <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2019/08/visiting-texas-food-beverage-festivals.html?m=1" target="_blank">food/beverage events</a> and <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2018/03/Texas-Festivals.html?m=1" target="_blank">cultural events</a> going on throughout Texas.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><b>Related Post:</b> <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2021/08/travel-horror-movie-road-trips.html?m=1" target="_blank">Horror Movie Road Trip</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2021/10/visiting-texas-halloween-fall-festivals.html?m=1">Halloween & Fall Festivals in Texas</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2017/10/ootd-nightmare-before-christmas.html?m=1">Nightmare Before Christmas Fashion at Torrid</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2021/03/visiting-texas-things-every-texas.html?m=1" target="_blank">Texas Mermaids</a> |</div>
</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-1375800155281542522024-03-17T06:56:00.000-05:002024-03-17T08:41:15.111-05:00Around the World From Home: 7 Interesting St. Patrick's Day Facts<div style="text-align: justify;">
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1) <b>Who was St. Patrick? </b>St. Patrick was born in 385 AD somewhere along the west coast of Britain, possibly in the Welsh town of Banwen to Italian parents, his official nationality is Roman. At age 16, he was captured and sold into slavery to a sheep farmer in Ireland. He escaped when he was 22 and spent the next 12 years in a monastery. In his 30s he returned to Ireland as a Christian missionary. He died at Saul in 461 AD and is buried at Downpatrick.<br />
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2) <b>Is it St. Patty or St. Paddy?</b> If you ask someone of Irish descent, the correct answer is probably going to be St. Paddy. Patrick is the English version of the Irish name Pádraig which is often shortened to Paddy.<br />
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3) <b>Why is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated annually on March 17th?</b> St. Patrick’s Day is observed on March 17 because that is the feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is believed that he died on March 17 in the year 461 AD. It is also a worldwide celebration of Irish culture and history. St. Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland and a provincial holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.<br />
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4) <b>Where is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated?</b> St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated all over the world and even in outer space. Astronaut Cady Coleman once played a Irish flute via the satellite of NASA’s International Space Station to honor the occasion.</div>
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5) <b>What’s with all the Green?</b> The wearing of green and pinching origins are still unknown but many believe it's an American tradition that probably started in the early 1700s. St. Patrick’s revelers thought wearing green made one invisible to leprechauns, fairy creatures who would pinch anyone they could see (anyone not wearing green). People began pinching those who didn’t wear green as a reminder that leprechauns would sneak up and pinch anyone not wearing green.</div>
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6) <b>Why are clovers so important?</b> Each leaf of the clover has been appointed a beautiful representation by the Irish people: the first is for hope, the second for faith, the third for love and the fourth for luck.<br />
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7) <b>What do the Irish really eat on St. Patrick’s Day</b>? In the US it’s common to see corned beef, cabbage, and green beer on St. Patrick’s Day but, Shepherd’s Pie, Irish Soda Bread, and apple cake are actually more traditional Irish foods. As for drinking, Barry’s Tea, Irish Coffee, Guinness beer, and Jameson Irish Whiskey are some of the more popular beverage choices in Ireland. <b style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12pt;">Happy St. Patrick’s Day!</span></b><br />
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Also, if you’re looking to partake in some traditional Irish festivities without leaving the country, check out my list of <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2018/03/Texas-Festivals.html" target="_blank">Cultural Events in Texas</a> which includes the annual North Texas Irish Festival that takes place every March in Dallas, Texas. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-83725464596144792732024-03-17T00:02:00.001-05:002024-03-23T17:36:12.627-05:00Around the World from Home: Cultural Festivals in Texas<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1663522866073130528" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: calibri;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: calibri;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSvbvlX-fS_iFEDt8Rusl4atRbQ8DW8yCKHhVZRRWgsV9-mdXBVLPlv2o-M-BTTYaAjP8YpxRTHa8oWBWuG_4PSXxOzQqgj3B3KstM03pmi8r4IPgv5cvlNwHiBFoZfXwtShhWHJopyqd3nWAuxjFhcdIxBv_Q4erUnu8iaPU-KTIdIfDaRz_UtmMh1-8/s1014/IMG_5516.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1010" data-original-width="1014" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSvbvlX-fS_iFEDt8Rusl4atRbQ8DW8yCKHhVZRRWgsV9-mdXBVLPlv2o-M-BTTYaAjP8YpxRTHa8oWBWuG_4PSXxOzQqgj3B3KstM03pmi8r4IPgv5cvlNwHiBFoZfXwtShhWHJopyqd3nWAuxjFhcdIxBv_Q4erUnu8iaPU-KTIdIfDaRz_UtmMh1-8/s320/IMG_5516.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>One of my favorite outdoor things to do is attend festivals. Growing up I looked forward to the Houston International Festival every year; the music, the food, and the cultural exposure...there’s always something fun to do and cool to see. Updated monthly, h</span><span style="font-family: calibri;">ere’s a list of cultural festivals/exhibits taking place here in Texas:</span></div></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>Austin</b></div><div><div>3/2-4/21 Sherwood Forest Faire -McDade <a href="https://www.sherwoodforestfaire.com/">sherwoodforestfaire.com</a></div><div>3/8-16 SXSW -Austin <a href="https://www.sxsw.com/">sxsw.com</a></div><div>4/13 ATX Asian Food Fest <a href="https://www.atxasianfoodfest.com/">atxasianfoodfest.com</a></div><div>4/19-21 Austin Reggae Festival <a href="http://www.austinreggaefest.com/">austinreggaefest.com</a></div></div><div><div>6/15 Central Texas Juneteenth Celebration <a href="https://juneteenthcentraltexas.com/">juneteenthcentraltexas.com</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>Dallas</b></div></div><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><div>3/1-3 North Texas Irish Festival -Dallas <a href="http://www.ntif.org/">ntif.org</a></div></div><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">3/16 Afro Soca Love Marketplace -Dallas </span><a href="http://afrosocalove.com">afrosocalove.com</a></div><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>Houston</b></div><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><div>2/27-3/17 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo <a href="https://www.rodeohouston.com/">rodeohouston.com</a></div><div>3/2 Houston Holi Festival <a href="http://houstonholi.com/">houstonholi.com</a></div><div><div>3/21-31 South Texas State Fair & Rodeo -Beaumont <a href="https://www.beaumontcvb.com/events/annual-events/south-texas-state-fair-rodeo/" target="_blank">beaumontcvb.com</a></div><div>3/22-24 Tomball German Heritage Festival <a href="https://www.tomballgermanfest.org/">tomballgermanfest.org</a></div></div><div>3/23 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reggaeintheparkfest?igsh=eGZldjBzdTVpaXY4">instagram.com/reggaeintheparkfest</a></div><div>4/6 Cajun Heritage Festival -Port Arthur <a href="https://visitportarthurtx.com/events/">visitportarthurtx.com</a></div><div>4/13 Houston Latin Fest <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/4125986135" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>4/13-14 Kemah Boardwalk Crawfish & Zydeco Festival <a href="https://specials.kemahboardwalk.com/monthly-events/">kemahboardwalk.com</a></div><div>4/21 Houston Brazilian Food & Music Festival <a href="https://m.facebook.com/BrazilianFoodAndMusicFestival">facebook.com/BrazilianFoodAndMusicFestival</a></div><div>5/18 The International Festival <a href="https://www.theinternationalfest.org/">theinternationalfest.org</a></div><div><span>10/19 Houston Black Heritage Festival </span><a href="http://houstonblackheritagefest.com/">houstonblackheritagefest.com </a></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>San Antonio</b></div><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="font-weight: normal;"><div><div><div><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">4/18-28 Fiesta San Antonio </span></span><a href="https://fiestasanantonio.org/official-fiesta-event-calendar/">fiestasanantonio.org</a></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">4/20 Aloha Fest </span></span>-San Antonio <a href="https://tradersvillage.com/san-antonio/events/">tradersvillage.com</a></div></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">11/1-10 Wurstfest -</span><span style="text-align: justify;">New Braunfels </span><a href="http://wurstfest.com" style="text-align: justify;">wurstfest.com</a></div></div><div><br /></div></div><div><b>*Other Cities </b></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="text-align: justify;">** PAST EVENTS **</span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; text-align: justify;"><div style="color: black; font-family: calibri; font-style: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><div><div><br /></div></div><div><div>Austin</div></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">Austin Chinese Culture Festival </span><a href="https://www.afssaustin.org/event/acan-austin-chinese-culture-festival-2022/" style="text-align: justify;">afssaustin.org</a></div><div><div>Puerto Rican Heritage Festival <a href="https://www.prfdance.org/perform.htm">prfdance.org</a></div><div>MLK Day Parade & Street Festival</div></div><div>7/15 Colombian Fest ATX -Austin <a href="https://www.colombianfestatx.com/">colombianfestatx.com</a></div><div><div><span style="color: black; text-align: justify;">10/8 </span>Indigenous Heritage Gathering <a href="https://www.prfdance.org/perform.htm">prfdance.org</a></div><div>10/28 Round Rock Diwali Festival -Round Rock <a href="https://www.afssaustin.org/event/acan-austin-chinese-culture-festival-2022/" style="text-align: justify;">afssaustin.org</a></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">11/4-5 Austin Celtic Festival </span><a href="https://www.austincelticfestival.com/">austincelticfestival.com</a></div></div><div><div>12/8-10 Tomball German Christmas Market & Festival <a href="http://tomballgermanfest.org">tomballgermanfest.org</a></div><div><div><span style="font-family: calibri;">12/9 & 10 Houston </span><span style="font-family: calibri;">Islamic Art Festival -Spring </span><a href="http://www.islamicartssociety.org/" target="_blank">islamicartssociety.org</a></div><div>12/16 Art & Wine Evening at Russian Cultural Center -Houston <a href="https://ourtx.org/upcoming-events/">ourtx.org</a></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Dallas </div><div>MLK Life and Legacy Community Event <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/482726527037" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>Frisco Fair -Frisco <a href="https://www.friscofair.com/">friscofair.com</a></div><div><div>9/21-24 Plano Balloon Festival <a href="https://www.planoballoonfest.org/">planoballoonfest.org</a></div><div>9/29-10/22 Texas State Fair <a href="https://bigtex.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">bigtex.com</a></div><div>10/7-8 Cottonwood Art Festival -Richardson <a href="https://www.cottonwoodartfestival.com/">cottonwoodartfestival.com</a></div><div>11/10-12 <span style="text-align: justify;">Fort Worth Greek Festival </span><a href="http://www.fortworthgreekfestival.com/" style="text-align: justify;">fortworthgreekfestival.com</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Houston </div></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><div><div><div>Houston Ballet Nutcracker Spring Market <a href="https://www.houstonballet.org/about/nutcracker-market/explore/spring-spectacular/" target="_blank">more info</a></div></div><div><div>Houston Zydeco Festival <a href="http://houstonzydecofest.com/">houstonzydecofest.com</a></div></div></div><div><div><span style="color: black; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Houston Creole Heritage Festival </span><a href="https://houstoncreolefest.com/houston-creole-heritage-festival/" style="text-align: left;">houstoncreolefest.com</a></span></div></div><div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">International Literature Festival Houston </span><a href="https://www.ccamericas.org/">ccamericas.org</a></div><div>Houston Palestinian Festival <a href="http://pacchouston.org/festivals/hpf2020/" target="_blank">pacchouston.org</a></div></div><div><div>Celtic Festival -Kemah <a href="https://specials.kemahboardwalk.com/monthly-events/">kemahboardwalk.com</a></div><div><div>Crosby Zydeco Festival <a href="http://crosbyzydecofest.com/">crosbyzydecofest.com</a></div><div>6/28-7/3 Houston Caribbean Festival <a href="http://houstoncaribbeanfest.com/">houstoncaribbeanfest.com</a></div><div><div>7/27-8/5 Houston Shakespeare Festival <a href="https://uh.edu/shakespeare/">uh.edu/shakespeare</a></div><div>8/6 <span style="font-family: calibri;">Houston </span><span style="font-family: calibri;">Islamic Art Gala </span><a href="https://islamicartssociety.org/arts-society-gala-2023/">islamicartssociety.org</a></div><div>8/12-13 Houston Reggae Fest <a href="https://thehoustonreggaefest.com/?fbclid=PAAaZJ3C0V-w_DwDbgmvIiab_ESfG4rTMzbAhUcLPSbCi0FzB0U7GSeOa7ymM_aem_AbWmEkTCFfciOFXYXZGKLeHGnqSij2IOP1WP01qHoayaR7pedi-5zAVrEs8iYc3Dink">thehoustonreggaefest.com</a></div></div></div></div><div><div>8/14-20 Houston Theater Week <a href="https://www.thehobbycenter.org/houston-theater-week-2023-2/">thehobbycenter.org</a></div><div>9/29-10/1 Houston Polish Festival <a href="https://www.houstonpolishfestival.com/">houstonpolishfestival.com</a></div><div>9/30 Oktoberfest <a href="http://oktoberfesthouston.com">oktoberfesthouston.com</a></div><div>9/30 Lights Festival Houston <a href="https://thelightsfest.com/#sky">thelightsfest.com</a></div><div>10/1 Nigerian Day Festival -Houston <a href="https://instagram.com/officialnigeriandayinhouston?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=">instagram.com/officialnigeriandayinhouston</a></div><div>10/7 Nigeria Cultural Parade & Festival -Houston <a href="https://nigeriaculturalparade.com/">nigeriaculturalparade.com</a></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">10/7 Korean Festival Houston </span><a href="https://www.kfesthouston.com/" style="text-align: justify;">kfesthouston.com</a></div><div><span style="font-family: calibri;">10/7-11/26 Texas Renaissance Festival </span><a href="http://texrenfest.com" style="text-align: justify;">texrenfest.com</a></div><div>10/14-15 Bayou City Art Festival <a href="http://www.artcolonyassociation.org/">artcolonyassociation.org</a></div><div><div>10/21 <span style="text-align: justify;">Houston Filipino Street Festival </span><a href="https://www.fyphouston.com/filipino-festival-2023">fyphouston.com</a></div><div>11/1-5 Houston Quilt Festival <a href="https://www.quilts.com/">quilts.com</a></div><div><span style="color: black; text-align: justify;">11/5 Houston Lebanese Festival </span><a href="https://alcchouston.org/event-4740513">alcchouston.org</a></div><div><span style="font-family: calibri;">11/9-12 Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market </span><a href="https://www.houstonballet.org/about/nutcracker-market/">houstonballet.org</a></div><div><div>11/9-19 Houston African Restaurant Week <a href="https://www.africanrestaurantweek.com/" style="text-align: justify;">africanrestaurantweek.com</a></div><div>11/11 Native American Pow Wow -Houston <a href="https://tradersvillage.com/houston/">tradersvillage.com</a></div></div><div><div style="white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">11/18 Houston Art Crawl </span><a href="https://www.motherdogstudios.com/artcrawl-houston-2023">motherdogstudios.com</a></div><div style="white-space: normal;">11/25-26 Houston African Restaurant Week Festival <a href="https://www.africanrestaurantweek.com/" style="text-align: justify;">africanrestaurantweek.com</a></div></div></div></div><div style="white-space: normal;"><span style="text-align: justify;">1/15 Houston MLK Parade </span><a href="https://www.mlkgrandeparade.org/" style="text-align: justify;">mlkgrandeparade.org</a></div></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><div>2/3 Kemah Boardwalk Mardi Gras Celebration -Houston <a href="https://specials.kemahboardwalk.com/monthly-events/">kemahboardwalk.com</a></div><div>2/10 Texas Lunar Festival -Houston <a href="http://www.texaslunarfest.net/home.html">texaslunarfest.net</a></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">2/10 Kingwood Mardi Gras Festival & Parade</span> </span><a href="http://www.towncenterevents.com/">towncenterevents.com</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">San Antonio</div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><div><span>Frida Fest San Antonio </span><a href="https://m.facebook.com/events/606833257248135/?privacy_mutation_token=eyJ0eXBlIjowLCJjcmVhdGlvbl90aW1lIjoxNjQyNTc2MTE4LCJjYWxsc2l0ZV9pZCI6MzU5MDM2MDAxOTY4NDMyfQ%3D%3D&acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2251%22%2C%22source%22%3A%2244%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22permalink%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22RHC%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%7D" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><div>Cajun Festival -San Antonio <a href="https://tradersvillage.com/san-antonio/events/">tradersvillage.com</a></div></div><div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">1/20 Òlájú African Market Festival -San Antonio </span><a href="http://african-market.olajuartgroup.org/" style="text-align: justify;">african-market.olajuartgroup.org</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Other Cities </div><div>Texas Viking Festival -Paige <a href="http://www.texasvikingfestival.com/">texasvikingfestival.com</a></div><div>Taste of Africa: Deep Diving Into Culture -Killeen <a href="https://impacoutreach.org/taste-of-africa/">impacoutreach.org/taste-of-africa</a></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">10/19-22 Texas Rose Festival -Tyler </span><a href="http://www.texasrosefestival.com/" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">texasrosefestival.com</a></div><div><div>12/9-10 & 16-17 Texas Viking Festival -Paige <a href="http://www.texasvikingfestival.com/">texasvikingfestival.com</a></div></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="font-family: -webkit-standard; 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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-62754333997575925712024-03-10T00:20:00.000-06:002024-03-17T10:18:28.881-05:00Visiting Texas: Health & Wellness Events in Texas<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIgVlrwACE_lI5vK5c1Dlyn2X_8LLWQWler9O4kz1ZY6Hv4ftv-47RSdXpw_12l120wCjCV-zbWfgbr_5FyVPx0yOfmn4AgSjhn3wHUpfTSkvFk6Jl7Gh8h9rJQDVHtXICEMCEfjsARFc8FbOm_bmEypVi6DGLSKkDqLUbY8BIFDECBTH7hgxKNfLp7ds/s500/IMG_2784.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="500" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIgVlrwACE_lI5vK5c1Dlyn2X_8LLWQWler9O4kz1ZY6Hv4ftv-47RSdXpw_12l120wCjCV-zbWfgbr_5FyVPx0yOfmn4AgSjhn3wHUpfTSkvFk6Jl7Gh8h9rJQDVHtXICEMCEfjsARFc8FbOm_bmEypVi6DGLSKkDqLUbY8BIFDECBTH7hgxKNfLp7ds/s320/IMG_2784.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Butterflies, you know the sayings “health is wealth” and “if you don’t have good health, you don’t have nothing”? Well, they’re true and should serve as reminders to us all to make our wellbeing a priority. </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#" style="text-align: left;">Self-Care</a><span style="text-align: left;"> is a vital part of longevity so whether you are just starting out, trying to refocus or if you’re just trying to improve your overall wellness; mind, body, and soul, check out these cool events focusing on health and wellness in Texas (this list is updated monthly):</span></div></div><div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><b>Austin Area</b> <br />Republic Square Park Fitness (Saturdays) -Austin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/29411605085">more info</a></div><div><div>5/31-6/2 KetoCon - Austin <a href="https://www.ketocon.org/" target="_blank">ketocon.org</a></div><div>7/27-28 Mind Body Spirit Expo -Austin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/444654622947" target="_blank">more info</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Dallas Area </b></div><div><div>Goat Yoga Dallas <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/14208859623" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>3/23 Women’s Health Fair <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-health-fair-tickets-807181771407?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>3/30 Women's Health Is Wealth Conference: Women's Month Edition <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/women-s-health-is-wealth" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Houston Area </b></div></div><div>Houston Healing Circles <a href="https://m.facebook.com/houstonhealingcircles/events/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>Goat Yoga Texas <a href="https://www.goatyogatexas.com/">goatyogatexas.com</a></div><div>Core Focused Yoga (Tuesdays) <a href="https://www.discoverygreen.com/fitness">discoverygreen.com/fitness</a></div><div>Tai Chi (Saturdays) <a href="https://www.discoverygreen.com/fitness">discoverygreen.com/fitness</a></div><div>3/15, 29 Houston Hemp Market <a href="https://instagram.com/houstonhempmarket_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=">instagram.com/houstonhempmarket_</a></div><div>3/16-17 Texas Wellness Expo -Conroe <a href="http://wellnessexpo.net/">wellnessexpo.net</a></div><div>3/23 3Nigma Metaphysical Market -<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/43492157803" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>San Antonio Area</b></div><div>3/3 The Healing Arts Market & Festival -San Antonio <a href="https://instagram.com/theeaglesnestsa?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=">instagram.com/theeaglesnestsa</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Other Cities </b></div><div>3/19 Wellness Workshop: Understanding Women’s Hormones -Granbury <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/ktB5ZzhPNM1aHTcm/?mibextid=dGKdO6" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>4/16 Wellness Workshop: Stretching/Foam Rollers -Granbury <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/ktB5ZzhPNM1aHTcm/?mibextid=dGKdO6" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>*Virtual Events + National Days</b></div><div><div><div>3/6 National Black Balloon Day (overdose awareness)</div><div>5/1-31 Mental Health Awareness Month</div><div>5/1-31 National Masturbation Month</div><div>6/14 World Blood Donor Day</div></div><div><div>9/1-30 National Suicide Prevention Month</div><div>9/4 National Sexual Health Day</div><div>9/10 National Suicide Prevention Day</div></div></div><div><div>10/1-31 Breast Cancer Awareness Month</div><div>10/10 World Mental Health Day</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>
<span></span><span></span>** Past Events **</div><div><div>Austin </div><div><div>Ultimate Women’s Expo -Austin <a href="https://www.houstonwomensexpo.com/">houstonwomensexpo.com</a></div></div><div>Paleo f(x) -Austin <a href="http://paleofx.com/">paleofx.com</a></div><div><div>Vino Vinyasa Yoga -Driftwood <a href="https://linktr.ee/vinovinyasayoga">linktr.ee/vinovinyasayoga</a></div></div><div>7/29-30 Mind Body Spirit Celebration -Austin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/38588289343" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>8/17 Mental Health Support Groups: Goal Setting and Identifying Your Purpose Yoga -Austin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-support-groups-austin-tx-in-person-tickets-647298506257" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><div>8/26 Austin Loc Festival -<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/33635015449" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>8/29 Mental Health Support Groups: Limitless Thinking Yoga -Austin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-support-groups-austin-tx-in-person-tickets-647298506257" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>9/14 Mental Health Support Groups: Self-confidence & Self-love Yoga -Austin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-support-groups-austin-tx-in-person-tickets-647298506257" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>9/19 Mental Health Support Groups: Resiliency Yoga</div><div>10/9 Mental Health Support Groups: Workplace Stress Meditation -Austin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-support-groups-austin-tx-in-person-tickets-647298506257" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>10/19 Mental Health Support Groups: Self-Care at Work Meditation -Austin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-support-groups-austin-tx-in-person-tickets-647298506257" target="_blank">more info</a></div>10/21 Fit 4 The Call: Health & Wellness Conference <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fit-4-the-call-health-wellness-conference-registration-596593877347">more info</a></div><div><div>11/3-4 Texas Hemp Harvest Festival <a href="https://texashempharvestfestival.com/">texashempharvestfestival.com</a></div><div><div>11/7 Mental Health Support Groups: Reducing Holiday Stress Yoga -Austin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-support-groups-austin-tx-in-person-tickets-647298506257" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>11/29 Mental Health Support Groups: Healing and Recovery Yoga -Austin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-support-groups-austin-tx-in-person-tickets-647298506257" target="_blank">more info</a></div>12/8-10 Austin Tantra Festival <a href="https://www.austintantrafestival.com/?fbclid=IwAR1G29-aPOPPG2VxrgUpFTm37pSZNOlBhGxmCRktqvUw3yfJ2qD-LN7eyW0">austintantrafestival.com</a><div>12/14 Mental Health Support Groups: Imposter Syndrome Meditation -Austin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-support-groups-austin-tx-in-person-tickets-647298506257" target="_blank">more info</a></div></div></div><div><div>1/20 Vino Vinyasa Yoga -Austin <a href="https://linktr.ee/vinovinyasayoga">linktr.ee/vinovinyasayoga</a></div><div>2/17 Trap Yoga at YTX Yoga Studio <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/13476342648" target="_blank">more info</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Dallas </div><div>Texas Wellness Expo -Waxahachie <a href="http://wellnessexpo.net/">wellnessexpo.net</a></div><div>Holistic Fair -Fort Worth <a href="https://www.healingquantumlee.com/the-holistic-fair/">healingquantumlee.com</a></div><div><div>Feel Good AF Wellness Festival -Dallas <a href="https://tickets.feelgoodaf.com/e/feel-good-af-dallas-festival">feelgoodaf.com</a></div></div><div>7/23-24 Texas Wellness Expo -Grapevine <a href="http://wellnessexpo.net/">wellnessexpo.net</a></div><div>9/30-10/1 Ultimate Women’s Expo -Dallas <a href="https://www.houstonwomensexpo.com/">houstonwomensexpo.com</a></div><div>1/13-14 Texas Wellness Expo -Grapevine <a href="http://wellnessexpo.net/">wellnessexpo.net</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Houston </div></div><div>Texas Southern University Health Fair -Houston <a href="http://www.tsu.edu/campusrec/special-programs/index.html">tsu.edu</a></div><div>Ultimate Women’s Expo -Houston <a href="https://www.houstonwomensexpo.com/">houstonwomensexpo.com</a></div><div><div>Mindful Medicine Market at Crystal Yoga Studio -Missouri City <a href="https://instagram.com/crystalyogastudio?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=" target="_blank">more info</a></div></div><div><div>8/13 Traders Village Health Fair <a href="https://tradersvillage.com/houston/">tradersvillage.com</a></div><div><div>9/9 League City Community Health Fair <a href="https://www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=14169">leaguecitytx.gov</a></div></div></div><div><div>1/5 Vino Vinyasa Yoga -Houston <a href="https://linktr.ee/vinovinyasayoga">linktr.ee/vinovinyasayoga</a></div><div>1/12-13 Houston Marathon Health & Fitness Expo <a href="https://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/race-weekend/expo-packet-pick-up/">chevronhoustonmarathon.com</a></div><div>1/14 Mindful Medicine Market at Crystal Yoga Studio -Houston <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crystalyogahouston?igsh=eGRsbndla2tremZz">instagram.com/crystalyogahouston</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>San Antonio </div><div><div>11/14 Love Shack: Taking Control of Your Core and Pelvic Floor -San Antonio <a href="https://www.theloveshackboutique.com/events/">theloveshackboutique.com</a></div><div>11/25 Love Shack: Yoga + Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor -San Antonio <a href="https://www.theloveshackboutique.com/events/">theloveshackboutique.com</a></div></div><div>2/3 Health & Wholeness Fair -Schertz <a href="https://www.thechamber.info/health-wholeness-fair/">thechamber.info</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Other Cities</div><div>9/21 Sexology Institute: Pelvic Floor Wellness Workshop -San Antonio <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div><div>11/4 Armed Forces Natural Hair & Health Expo -Killeen <a href="https://www.afnhhe.com/">afnhhe.com</a></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>*Virtual Events + National Days</div><div><div>9/28 Sexology Institute: It’s My Pleasure: Reclaiming Your Boundaries After Sexual Harm -Online <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Related Post: </b><a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2017/05/7-ways-to-better-your-mood-when-feeling.html?m=1" target="_blank">Ways to Better Your Mood</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2020/06/the-ultimate-optimist-playlist.html?m=1" target="_blank">Positive Vibes Playlist</a> 🎶 | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2021/06/shop-for-prescription-eyewear-at.html?m=1" target="_blank">Low-Cost 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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-5473384641953015362024-03-08T09:20:00.000-06:002024-03-26T12:52:28.971-05:00Women Inventors Who Improved Travel<div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBzudU2RZce56hv-QTHpVCEuJPTD0pcXJPk9MJHJhNuN33wZrMWP1gL7psFBFYOFjorqxAOb87RLKdPBf06oa70d-VanX3Rh-BWZmOEW6ZtbuDkKtIU1LMhJm_mYeFIx98rwZbZiI4e5VcI-TpRjVmJbfps8uSS9WelRS4Owy-Ffxv50XcJMKtqNKyi1c/s1080/8A67E686-0F05-48D5-976D-0AB693CEAA80.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBzudU2RZce56hv-QTHpVCEuJPTD0pcXJPk9MJHJhNuN33wZrMWP1gL7psFBFYOFjorqxAOb87RLKdPBf06oa70d-VanX3Rh-BWZmOEW6ZtbuDkKtIU1LMhJm_mYeFIx98rwZbZiI4e5VcI-TpRjVmJbfps8uSS9WelRS4Owy-Ffxv50XcJMKtqNKyi1c/s320/8A67E686-0F05-48D5-976D-0AB693CEAA80.png" width="320" /></a></div>Did you know that a woman invented some of the auto features we use in our cars? It’s Women’s History Month and this year for International Women’s Day (March 8th) we are celebrating female inventors who helped advanced travel, making it a little safer for everyone to get from point A to point B.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1) Ellen Fitz (1875) -Mounting System for Globes: Born in Westerly, R.I., Fitz was working as an educator in New Brunswick, Canada when she invented a globe mount that could display earth's daily rotation in relation to the path of the sun by day and night and throughout the year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2) Mary Walton (1881) -System to Reduce Noise by Trains: In addition to the pollution-minimizing locomotive chimney, New York native Mary Walton also invented a way to reduce the noise of New York City's elevated railways by insulating the tracks with boxes filled with cotton and sand.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>3) Maria Beasley (1882) -Life Raft: Beasley, a Pennsylvania native already known for several other inventions, designed an improved life raft with guard rails that was fireproof and foldable for easy storage. These life rafts were used on the Titanic and saved hundreds of lives.</div><div><br /></div><div>4) Margaret A. Wilcox (1893) -Car Heater: Using the heat already generated by engine combustion, Wilcox invented a way to heat cars by shifting air from the engine and into the cab.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">5) Mary Anderson (1903) -Windshield Wiper: After receiving a patent for her invention, Anderson tried to sell her windshield cleaning device to a manufacturer, who refused, stating that her invention didn’t hold practical value. Crazy right? Years later, a similar device became standard on all cars.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">6) El Dorado Jones (1917) -Airplane Muffler: Nicknamed "Iron Woman," El Dorado Jones owned her own metalworking factory where she employed mostly women over 40. She never received the funding to actually manufacture it but, she invented the airplane engine muffler.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div>7) Gladys West - (1986) Mathematical Modeling of the Shape of the Earth: As a trained mathematician from Varginia State University, Gladys West was hired to work at the Naval Proving Ground in Dahlgren, Va as a computer programmer and project manager for processing systems for satellite data analysis. While there Gladys used her unique mathematical skills to develop a mathematical modeling of the shape of the Earth which was used to create the Global Positioning System (GPS).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Related Post: <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2020/03/iconic-women-from-texas.html?m=1" target="_blank">Iconic Women From Texas</a> <b>| </b><a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/search/label/Visiting%20Texas?m=1" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Visiting Texas</a><b> |</b></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-34167275811736761472024-03-02T00:01:00.011-06:002024-03-26T09:36:56.788-05:00Visiting Texas: Food & Beverage Festivals in Texas<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinbgmG_JRWYG5UrOy7VxzJ2Zgeb1DL1kMMkVW9rrh3L8H1VVI960O-xuLMTEVEKSf_SLExeJDPYHRDfk8-Szjn6RQPztAi4bGmcAryStwPrFWppp0lCnElXSGObRn6SA82FUd4fBjgx-mdV2NIS2rcrq1Fncc_cZPRcBWOQO5dy5E3jlkKPlRfAfVTx2Y/s1124/IMG_5772.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1124" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinbgmG_JRWYG5UrOy7VxzJ2Zgeb1DL1kMMkVW9rrh3L8H1VVI960O-xuLMTEVEKSf_SLExeJDPYHRDfk8-Szjn6RQPztAi4bGmcAryStwPrFWppp0lCnElXSGObRn6SA82FUd4fBjgx-mdV2NIS2rcrq1Fncc_cZPRcBWOQO5dy5E3jlkKPlRfAfVTx2Y/s320/IMG_5772.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Hey Foodie Butterflies. Have you ever been to an event planned specifically around one of your favorite foods? If you are a lover of all things food, beer, and wine related then you have to check out some of these food and beverage festivals going on in Texas.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some of these events are free and tickets to some of the events that aren’t free can be purchased at a discount on <a href="http://tracking.groupon.com/r?tsToken=US_AFF_0_203877_1734609_0&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.groupon.com%2Flocal%2Fhouston%2Fthings-to-do%3Fz%3Dskip%26utm_medium%3Dafl%26utm_campaign%3D203877%26mediaId%3D1734609%26utm_source%3DGPN">Groupon</a> so be sure to do a little research before you plan your next foodie adventure...</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Austin Area </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;">3/2-3 Sazon Latin Food Festival -Austin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/1098215067" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">4/6 The Bloody Mary Festival - Austin <a href="https://www.thebloodymaryfest.com/austin-2-27-22">thebloodymaryfest.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">4/6 Texas VegFest <a href="https://www.texasvegfest.com/" style="text-align: justify;">texasvegfest.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">4/13 ATX Asian Food Fest </span><a href="http://atxasianfoodfest.com" style="text-align: justify;">atxasianfoodfest.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">5/23-26 Hot Luck Food & Music Fest -Austin <a href="https://www.hotluckfest.com/" style="text-align: justify;">hotluckfest.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">5/27 Sazon Latin Food Festival -Austin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/1098215067" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">11/2-3 Texas Monthly BBQ Fest -Lockhart <a href="https://www.texasmonthly.com/event/2023-tm-bbq-fest-lockhart/">texasmonthly.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">11/2-3 Austin Food & Wine Festival <a href="https://www.austinfoodandwinefestival.com/" style="text-align: justify;">austinfoodandwinefestival.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Dallas Area </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">3/9, 30 Dallas' Best Tacos & Margaritas Tour </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/18934769029" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3/24 Dallas Soul Food Festival <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/17591032257" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">4/13 Dallas <span style="text-align: left;">Food Fest </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/50508873383" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">4/19-21 FoodieLand Night Market -Houston </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/foodielandtexas?igsh=enNqd3RxM3lydDRh" style="text-align: left;">instagram.com/foodielandtexas</a></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">4/21 <span style="text-align: left;">Sazon Latin Food Festival -Dallas </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/1098215067" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">9<span style="text-align: left;">/27-10/20 Texas State Fair -Dallas </span><a href="https://bigtex.com/" style="text-align: left;">bigtex.com</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Fredericksburg Area </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; text-align: left;">3/2, 30 Crawfish Festival <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/16028967815" target="_blank">more info</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3/22-23 Wine Tasting at Grapetown Vineyard <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/16028967815" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">4/6 Fredericksburg Oyster Festival <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/16028967815" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Houston Area </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>3/2 Katy Taste Fest <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/11371463919" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>3/21 Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting -The Woodlands <a href="https://www.foodandvinetime.com/">foodandvinetime.com</a></div><div>3/30 Sazon Latin Food Festival -Houston <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/1098215067" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>4/5 Feast With the Beasts at the Houston Zoo <a href="https://www.houstonzoo.org/events/feast-with-the-beasts-2024/?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=paid-social&utm_campaign=feast-2024&fbclid=IwAR1oCCRuULz30ZDumUhTcrBIRV0_j84BYEEl3FSwmDVXTN_AFhBh3Dc4iJU_aem_AcSippE8yYt-Cit7Xb5Vhs27e8O_miRjEQFNwvGIkHsqCCgWo2x0tKNqNSknbT89RpkEXmQOM9bzPr_QTPZqImtJ&utm_id=120205436708970140&utm_content=120205436709070140&utm_term=120205436709120140">houstonzoo.org</a></div><div>4/5-7 FoodieLand Night Market -Houston <a href="https://www.instagram.com/foodielandtexas?igsh=enNqd3RxM3lydDRh">instagram.com/foodielandtexas</a></div><div>4/6-7 Bayou City Cajun Fest -Houston <a href="https://tradersvillage.com/houston/">tradersvillage.com</a></div><div>4/6 Katy Sip N Stroll -Katy <a href="https://www.sipandstroll.com/">sipandstroll.com</a></div><div>4/14 HOU-ATX BBQ Throwdown <a href="https://houbbq.com/">houbbq.com</a></div><div>4/20 Hello Kitty Cafe Truck -Houston <a href="https://www.sanrio.com/blogs/hellokittycafe/hello-kitty-cafe-trucks">sanrio.com</a></div><div>4/25 Top Taco Festival -Houston <a href="https://toptacofest.com/houston/?utm_source=instagram_linkinbio&utm_medium=organic+&utm_campaign=TTHTX24tix&fbclid=PAAaY3F58Mswe0WVMzp2Eyiwa1znpu214SrIzjYWSonciVDH6JtDI20j0QDG4_aem_ARXzuSatzHfZReiLOZR0WIHne0F6zDFCUBHGcWyIJLmZGAcitT0E8lONHgd-yeqm4-w">toptacofest.com</a></div><div>4/27 Houston Brew Fest <a href="https://www.houstonbrewfestival.com/">houstonbrewfestival.com</a></div><div>4/27 Hello Kitty Cafe Truck -Friendswood <a href="https://www.sanrio.com/blogs/hellokittycafe/hello-kitty-cafe-trucks">sanrio.com</a></div><div><span>5/4 Houston Margarita Festival </span><a href="https://www.houstonmargaritafest.com/">houstonmargaritafest.com</a></div><div>6/5-8 Wine & Food Week -The Woodlands <a href="https://www.wineandfoodweek.com/">wineandfoodweek.com</a></div><div>9/27-28 Galveston Shrimp Festival <a href="https://www.galvestonislandshrimpfestival.com/">galvestonislandshrimpfestival.com</a></div><div>10/17 HEB Wine Walk at Market Street -The Woodlands <a href="https://www.wineandfoodweek.com/events">wineandfoodweek.com</a></div><div>11/2 African Restaurant Week <a href="https://www.africanrestaurantweek.com/" style="text-align: justify;">africanrestaurantweek.com</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>San Antonio Area</b> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div>3/9-10 Cajun Festival <a href="https://tradersvillage.com/san-antonio/events/">tradersvillage.com</a></div><div>3/23-24 San Antonio Roasted Corn Festival <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saroastedcornfestival?igsh=MXhwaXJkem5yY29oYg==">instagram.com/saroastedcornfestival</a></div><div>4/12-14 Poteet Strawberry Festival -Poteet <a href="https://strawberryfestival.com/">strawberryfestival.com</a></div><div>4/13 Hello Kitty Cafe Truck -San Antonio <a href="https://www.sanrio.com/blogs/hellokittycafe/hello-kitty-cafe-trucks">sanrio.com</a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><br /></div><div><b>Other Cities</b> </div><div>4/6 Hello Kitty Cafe Truck -Laredo <a href="https://www.sanrio.com/blogs/hellokittycafe/hello-kitty-cafe-trucks">sanrio.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div>**** PAST EVENTS ****</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Austin </div></div><div><div>10/14 Hello Kitty Cafe Truck -Austin <a href="https://www.sanrio.com/blogs/hellokittycafe/hello-kitty-cafe-trucks">sanrio.com</a></div></div><div><div>11/18 Austin Foodie Fest <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/50508873383" target="_blank">more info</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Dallas </div><div><div><div>7/30 Texas Food Fest -Dallas <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/17591032257" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><span>8/20 Fort Worth Soul Food Festival </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/17591032257" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">9/23 Hello Kitty Cafe Truck -Dallas </span><a href="https://www.sanrio.com/blogs/hellokittycafe/hello-kitty-cafe-trucks" style="text-align: left;">sanrio.com</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">9/23 Irving Margarita Festival <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/17456590708" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">9/30 <span style="text-align: left;">Hello Kitty Cafe Truck -Arlington </span><a href="https://www.sanrio.com/blogs/hellokittycafe/hello-kitty-cafe-trucks" style="text-align: left;">sanrio.com</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">10/14 Fort Worth Taco & Margarita Festival <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fort-worth-pizza-fest-2021-tickets-168762931471?ref=eios" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">10/22 Dallas Street Food Festival <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/17591032257" target="_blank">more info</a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">11/5 <span style="text-align: left;">Sazon Latin Food Festival -Dallas </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/1098215067" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div>Fredericksburg </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><div style="text-align: left;">Texas Whiskey & Cigar Festival <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/texas-whiskey-cigar-festival-tickets-165147016171" target="_blank">event details</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Fredericksburg Cheese & Wine Festival </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fredericksburg-cheese-and-wine-festival-tickets-166174415149?ref=eios" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Fredericksburg Taco, Tequila & Cerveza Fest <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fredericksburg-taco-tequila-cerveza-fest-tickets-201106985407?ref=eios" target="_blank">more info</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Fredericksburg Whiskey Festival </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/259683338857" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">7/7 <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; text-align: left;">Safari Wine Tour + Dinner in the Field</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safari-wine-tour-dinner-in-the-field-first-friday-tickets-383500790187" target="_blank">more info</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">8/26 Fredericksburg Beer Festival <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/16028967815" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; text-align: left;">10/6 Safari Wine Tour + Dinner in the Field</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safari-wine-tour-dinner-in-the-field-first-friday-tickets-383500790187" target="_blank">more info</a></span></div><div>10/21 Fredericksburg Crab Festival <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/16028967815" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>11/3 <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; text-align: left;">Safari Wine Tour + Dinner in the Field</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safari-wine-tour-dinner-in-the-field-first-friday-tickets-383500790187" target="_blank">more info</a></span></div><div>12/1 <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; text-align: left;">Safari Wine Tour + Dinner in the Field</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safari-wine-tour-dinner-in-the-field-first-friday-tickets-383500790187" target="_blank">more info</a></span></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div>Houston </div></div><div><div>Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting -Katy <a href="https://www.foodandvinetime.com/">foodandvinetime.com</a></div></div><div><div>Taste of Kingwood -Kingwood <a href="https://fb.me/e/1QC9uO1dX" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><div>Beaumont Restaurant Week <a href="https://www.beaumontcvb.com/restaurantweek/" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>Karbach Hot Sauce Festival <a href="https://www.karbachbrewing.com/community/event/hot-sauce-fest-2022/">karbachbrewing.com</a></div></div></div><div>Houston Black Restaurant Week <a href="https://blackrestaurantweeks.com/black-restaurant-weeks/">blackrestaurantweeks.com</a></div><div><div>7/15 Brewsology Beer Fest -Houston <a href="https://www.brewsology.com/houston">brewsology.com</a></div><div>7/15 Tacos & Taquila Festival -Beaumont <a href="https://www.fordpark.com/events/upcoming-events">fordpark.com</a></div><div>7/23 Tex-Mex BBQ Block Party -Houston <a href="https://houbbq.com/">houbbq.com</a></div></div><div>8/1-9/4 Houston Restaurant Weeks <a href="https://www.houstonrestaurantweeks.com/" style="text-decoration: none;">houstonrestaurantweeks.com</a></div><div><div>9/9 Kingwood Pickle Festival <a href="https://facebook.com/events/s/4th-annual-in-a-pickle-festiva/974225297279361/" target="_blank">event details</a></div><div>9/16 Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting -Houston <a href="https://www.foodandvinetime.com/">foodandvinetime.com</a></div><div><div>9/16 Houston Trap Wine Fest <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/384340351337" target="_blank">event details</a></div><div>9/22-10/8 (Weekends Only) Oktoberfest at Karbach Brewery <a href="https://www.karbachbrewing.com/community/event/karbachtoberfest-2023/">karbachbrewing.com</a></div><div>9/29-30 Oktoberfest at Saint Arnold’s Brewery <a href="https://www.saintarnold.com/oktoberfest-2023/">saintarnold.com</a></div></div><div>9/30 Oktoberfest -Houston <a href="http://www.oktoberfesthouston.com/">oktoberfesthouston.com</a></div><div>10/1 Nigerian Food Festival <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/17591032257" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>10/6 Katy Wine Fest <a href="https://katywinefest.com/">katywinefest.com</a></div><div>10/7 Kemah Boardwalk Craft Beer Fest <a href="https://specials.kemahboardwalk.com/monthly-events/">kemahboardwalk.com</a></div><div><div>10/29 Michelada Fest -Baytown <a href="https://cashdrop.biz/d/cKJAaQ2pZd" target="_blank">event details</a></div><div>10/13-15 Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival <a href="https://www.friendsofconroe.com/p/tickets--deals?fbclid=IwAR2bucfag_NFsHeQzUb40Mmj_NHS3VqZpKFhHbOO8FksC2q64W20nqS18ko#">friendsofconroe.com</a></div></div></div><div><div>11/18 <span>Houston Margarita Festival </span><a href="https://www.houstonmargaritafest.com/">houstonmargaritafest.com</a></div></div><div><div>1/8-28 Galveston Restaurant Week <a href="https://www.galvestonrestaurantweek.com/">galvestonrestaurantweek.com</a></div><div>1/12-13 Yaga's Chili Quest & Beer Fest -Galveston <a href="https://www.yagaschiliquest.com/">yagaschiliquest.com</a></div></div><div><div>2/17 OST Liquor BHM Wine Tasting Experience <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/32346027253" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>2/24 OST Liquor BHM Cocktail Class <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/32346027253" target="_blank">more info</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>San Antonio <span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></div><div><div>9/23 San Antonio Brunch Fest <a href="https://sabrunchfest.com/">sabrunchfest.com</a></div></div><div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">11/11 GumboFest -Cibolo </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/20217425209" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><div>11/17-19 7th Annual BBQ Showdown -San Antonio <a href="https://tradersvillage.com/san-antonio/events/">tradersvillage.com</a></div><div>11/19 Sazon Latin Food Festival -San Antonio <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/1098215067" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>12/2-3 San Antonio Tamale Festival -<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/28741496935" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">2/24-25 Annual Texas Chili Championship </span><a href="https://tradersvillage.com/san-antonio/events/">tradersvillage.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Other Cities</div><div>10/28 Hello Kitty Cafe Truck -El Paso <a href="https://www.sanrio.com/blogs/hellokittycafe/hello-kitty-cafe-trucks">sanrio.com</a></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div></div></div></div><div><b>Related Post:</b> <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2021/10/around-world-from-home-best-places-for.html?m=1" target="_blank">Cultural Cuisines in Houston</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2019/09/visiting-texas-shop-local-farmers.html?m=1">Artisan & Farmers Markets in Texas</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2018/11/winc.html?m=1" target="_blank">Winc…A Wine Subscription Box</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/search/label/Texas%20Cities?m=0" target="_blank">Popular Texas Cities</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2020/02/super-easy-chicken-fajita-nachos.html?m=1">Super Easy Nachos</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2012/04/top-5-houston-area-cajuncreole-spots.html?m=1">Cajun/Creole Spots in Houston</a> |<a 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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixk7y2e9FdguYNPN-_RMsgJcu8PggXBpaQSOBiytB2sFzC8JnfDH29bO9bJVePPokmkUUSUj1uATwr9eNtDlYh8bhcpf7rF47PBIbHr7k2mnmih9kC2Ax9cZTk0gCVBdt0cvdJvYdwLZUn1CMZi90s6RdsvddaKxdq6a2j17tAGkBXwUOJo9IGJfXsQM0/s2100/IMG_5535.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2100" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixk7y2e9FdguYNPN-_RMsgJcu8PggXBpaQSOBiytB2sFzC8JnfDH29bO9bJVePPokmkUUSUj1uATwr9eNtDlYh8bhcpf7rF47PBIbHr7k2mnmih9kC2Ax9cZTk0gCVBdt0cvdJvYdwLZUn1CMZi90s6RdsvddaKxdq6a2j17tAGkBXwUOJo9IGJfXsQM0/s320/IMG_5535.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Butterflies, sharing all the cool things to do and <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/search/label/Texas%20Events?m=1" target="_blank">events in Texas</a> is one of my favorite things to do but, it’s time I combine that with my love of music. If you enjoy listening to music and being outdoors then music festivals are for you. Checkout some of the coolest music festivals held annually in <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/search/label/Visiting%20Texas?m=1" target="_blank">Texas</a>:</div></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJ9oXxaIbRrMqfNwsE5dXbJYIY78UWRNRvYVIWXOMWu_ER7yxGBfPNXuc72dCr9a87smGAzTHowg11jojxiEUUKUsz_93buXSCbmANC3ELbLWrUsxwfKjZxZdJcenlvff0Ec6JmKkXl6Yq5ondaJ9cFVqRryYtSqjWrdbJCNWYRjTplvk7viyLgNYlsg/s5960/IMG_1857.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5903" data-original-width="5960" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJ9oXxaIbRrMqfNwsE5dXbJYIY78UWRNRvYVIWXOMWu_ER7yxGBfPNXuc72dCr9a87smGAzTHowg11jojxiEUUKUsz_93buXSCbmANC3ELbLWrUsxwfKjZxZdJcenlvff0Ec6JmKkXl6Yq5ondaJ9cFVqRryYtSqjWrdbJCNWYRjTplvk7viyLgNYlsg/s320/IMG_1857.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>How is your love life going? Are you getting a healthy balance of mental and physical affection? As an adult, embracing your sexuality and exploring your desires within reason is perfectly healthy and necessary when it comes to love and relationships. Sex is a natural part of life, though so many still treat the topic as a forbidden subject matter. If you’re looking to spice up <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/search/label/Date%20Night?m=0" target="_blank">date night</a> with your partner, check out some of these grown & sexy things to do in Texas:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">
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<a name='more'></a></div><div><div><b>Austin Area</b></div><div>3/8 Mr Reverse It Presents: Date Night Conversations & Concert -Austin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/17129006559" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>3/24 Forbidden Fruit: BDSM 1.0 (Beginning Basics) <a href="https://forbiddenfruit.com/workshops">forbiddenfruit.com</a></div><div>4/20 Pancakes & Booze Art Show -Austin <a href="http://pancakesandbooze.com">pancakesandbooze.com</a></div><div>4/21 Forbidden Fruit: BDSM 2.0 (Beyond the Slap & Tickle) <a href="https://forbiddenfruit.com/workshops">forbiddenfruit.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Dallas Area</b></div><div>4/12 Bare Book Club: OH MY GODS! | Bare Babes Reading Myths & Legends -Dallas <a href="https://barebooksdallas.com/">barebooksdallas.com</a></div><div>6/28-30 Ecchi Expo -Dallas <a href="https://www.ecchiexpo.org/">ecchiexpo.org</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Houston Area </b></div><div><div><div>Couples Challenge Pottery Class <a href="https://smashedclay.com/experiences/coupleschallenge?fbclid=IwAR1a_qVqmq6VarpeogQNwhmiLUO6B4ujNO-bKj4KaIvvLAQZMrBwiN8ZZFg_aem_AVLP4ULHpBRPRWjh9q40RysI4ShSwNXhMJHxOx7L1StoZfxKqZVP1_WkYsGsRx8HPPK7SXK8hEmazFOvLnREYRaIclv1YaYaVSkewMAUjFxD0hs3UOlSZolFcL7ahxnmJcI">smashedclay.com</a></div><div>Gallery of Erotic Art -Huntsville <a href="http://www.ethicianfoundation.org/Museums/06_Jim_Carter_Gallery.html" target="_blank">more info</a></div></div><div><i>Sundays </i>|<i> </i>Kinky Karaoke at Desires <a href="https://desireshouston.com/sessions/new?goto=https%3A%2F%2Fdesireshouston.com%2Fevents%2F27158%2Forders%2Fnew.mobile#">desireshouston.com</a></div><div><i>Tuesdays </i>|<i> </i>Kinky Tuesdays at Numbers <a href="https://numbersnightclub.com/events/">numbersnightclub.com</a></div><div><i>Thursdays* </i>| Cocktails & Art Show at Modern Ink <a href="https://www.modern-ink.co/?fbclid=PAAab2uI4OszsYym7Mc9CfUVj6aXAkcleRG5lP_QaS_Ic3jX4mDCFLQSfV8dQ_aem_Ach0BhMQfgVZLfXp5yfwKFBrY6AhYmZNQe1wdN0MM_oMoTdsgqZV88NIyGvGjXgNc74">modern-ink.co</a></div><div> Comedy/Spoken Word: Open Mic Night at 4 Gents <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/61138876153" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div> Dildo Race at Pearl Bar <a href="https://www.pearlhouston.com/">pearlhouston.com</a></div><div><i>Fridays </i>|<i> </i>Speakeasy Fridays at Avant Garden <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CPJrcIcpOJG/?utm_medium=copy_link" target="_blank">event details</a></div><div> Summer Concert & Night Market at Redemption Square <a href="https://www.redemptionsquare.com/">redemptionsquare.com</a></div></div><div>3/2 Kinky Circus & Artisan Market -Houston <a href="https://numbersnightclub.com/events/">numbersnightclub.com</a></div><div>3/22 Mr Reverse It Presents: Date Night Conversations & Concert -Port Author <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/17129006559" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>3/23 Mr Reverse It Presents: Date Night Conversations & Concert -Beaumont <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/17129006559" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>San Antonio Area</b> </div><div>3/14 Sexology Institute: Spanking 101 -San Antonio <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div><div>3/16 Sexology Institute: Squirt Shop -San Antonio <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Other Cities</b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>*Virtual Events & National Days</b></div></div><div><div><div><div>5/1-31 National Masturbation Month</div><div><div>6/9 National Sex Day</div><div>7/24 International BDSM Day</div></div></div><div>9/4 National Sexual Health Day</div></div><div>3/20 Sexology Institute: Empowered Submission -Online <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div><div>3/26 Love Shack: Exploring the Strap -Online <a href="https://www.theloveshackboutique.com/events/">theloveshackboutique.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>** Past Events **</div><div><div><br /></div><div><div>Austin </div></div><div>Ecchi Expo -Pflugerville <a href="https://www.ecchiexpo.org/">ecchiexpo.org</a></div><div><div>5/12-13 Texas Burlesque Festival <a href="https://forbiddenfruit.com/events">forbiddenfruit.com</a></div><div>6/28 Lube Lab & Toy Tutorial <a href="https://forbiddenfruit.com/events">forbiddenfruit.com</a></div></div><div><div>8/17 Awakening Art: Shibari Self Tie…A Rope Meditation <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/19849515745" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>8/23 Forbidden Fruit: Beginning Impact Play <a href="https://forbiddenfruit.com/workshops">forbiddenfruit.com</a></div><div>8/31 Awakening Art: Shibari & BDSM A Beginner Workshop <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/19849515745" target="_blank">more info</a></div></div><div>9/24 Forbidden Fruit: Romantic Rope Restraint <a href="https://forbiddenfruit.com/workshops">forbiddenfruit.com</a></div><div>9/30 Pancakes & Booze Art Show -Austin <a href="https://www.pancakesandbooze.com/tickets">pancakesandbooze.com</a></div><div>11/12 Forbidden Fruit: Knowing the Ropes <a href="https://forbiddenfruit.com/workshops">forbiddenfruit.com</a></div><div>12/17 Forbidden Fruit: All About An@l <a href="https://forbiddenfruit.com/workshops">forbiddenfruit.com</a></div><div>2/14 FETISH: A Valentine's Affair! -Austin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/21628312769" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Dallas </div><div><div>Bare Book Club: Bare Babes Reading About The After Life -Dallas <a href="https://barebooksdallas.com/">barebooksdallas.com</a></div><div>5/5 Bare Book Club: Bare Babes Reading Ridiculous History -Dallas <a href="https://barebooksdallas.com/">barebooksdallas.com</a></div></div><div>7/7 Bare Book Club: Bare Babes Reading Banned Contraband -Dallas <a href="https://barebooksdallas.com/">barebooksdallas.com</a></div><div>7/22 Sugar Brown Burlesque Presents: Heaux Tales -Arlington <a href="https://www.sugarbrownevents.com/#upcoming-events">sugarbrownevents.com</a></div><div><div>10/5 Sugar Brown Burlesque Presents: Heaux Tales -Fort Worth <a href="https://www.sugarbrownevents.com/#upcoming-events">sugarbrownevents.com</a></div><div>10/6 Sugar Brown Burlesque Presents: Heaux Tales -Arlington <a href="https://www.sugarbrownevents.com/#upcoming-events">sugarbrownevents.com</a></div><div>10/20 Bare Book Club: Trick Or Treat…Bare Babes Reading Scary Stories -Dallas <a href="https://barebooksdallas.com/">barebooksdallas.com</a></div></div><div><div>11/4 Pancakes & Booze Art Show -Dallas <a href="http://pancakesandbooze.com">pancakesandbooze.com</a></div><div>11/10-12 Dallas Fetish Ball <a href="http://dallasfetishball.com/">dallasfetishball.com</a></div></div><div>12/22 Bare Book Club: A Very Kinky Christmas Story -Dallas <a href="https://barebooksdallas.com/">barebooksdallas.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Houston </div><div><div>Insomnia Gallery: Sensation Play, A Fetish Art Show <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CjyaFGzJTyb/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" target="_blank">more info</a></div></div><div><div>Dark Hearts Bondage Valentine Ball <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/511160844847" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>Desires Houston: Sweethearts Ball <a href="https://desireshouston.com/sessions/new?goto=https%3A%2F%2Fdesireshouston.com%2Fevents%2F27158%2Forders%2Fnew.mobile#">desireshouston.com</a></div></div><div>5/6 Pancakes & Booze Art Show -Houston <a href="https://www.pancakesandbooze.com/locations">pancakesandbooze.com</a></div><div>8/26 Kinky Circus & Artisan Market -Houston <a href="https://numbersnightclub.com/events/">numbersnightclub.com</a></div><div>10/13-15 Sugar Brown Burlesque Presents: Heaux Tales<br /> <a href="https://www.sugarbrownevents.com/#upcoming-events">sugarbrownevents.com</a></div><div>11/18 Pancakes & Booze Art Show -Houston <a href="https://www.pancakesandbooze.com/locations">pancakesandbooze.com</a></div><div><div>12/1 Fifty Shades of Foreplay -Houston <a href="https://www.sugarbrownevents.com/#upcoming-events">sugarbrownevents.com</a></div></div><div>12/14 Nutcracker Burlesque <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burlesqueinhouston?igsh=MTRueTc4OXhqYjBqNw==">instagram.com/burlesqueinhouston</a></div><div><div>1/7 Desires Houston: Kinky Karaoke Night <a href="https://desireshouston.com/sessions/new?goto=https%3A%2F%2Fdesireshouston.com%2Fevents%2F27158%2Forders%2Fnew.mobile#">desireshouston.com</a></div><div>1/13 Desires Houston: Sex, Love & Anime <a href="https://desireshouston.com/sessions/new?goto=https%3A%2F%2Fdesireshouston.com%2Fevents%2F27158%2Forders%2Fnew.mobile#">desireshouston.com</a></div></div><div><div>2/2 High Freakquency -Houston <a href="https://hfq4.rsvpify.com/?fbclid=PAAaaCoGT58Ck6yVIIeUajT32ebvIPjGF0x0axDCK2DJMjjWTSjHa8PgiD2Gg_aem_Ae_YnqyTIaR8Xe0TsU3405BOxa2DCuAEuaN32TKCwxdL3cCwyMoke35htHprP7XT4Mo&securityToken=CQnCbhsMJPjANzxbbZ19A7I6zAIu2LsO">hfq4.rsvpify.com</a></div><div>2/4 Desires Houston: Hentai Movie Night <a href="https://desireshouston.com/sessions/new?goto=https%3A%2F%2Fdesireshouston.com%2Fevents%2F27158%2Forders%2Fnew.mobile#">desireshouston.com</a></div><div>2/9 Insomnia Gallery: Love You To Death, An Art Show Dedicated to Love & Loss <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theinsomniagallery?igsh=eDU5YjM1Y25qMXhz">instagram.com/theinsomniagallery</a></div><div>2/9-14 Seaside Sweethearts Romantic Dinner -Kemah <a href="https://specials.kemahboardwalk.com/monthly-events/">kemahboardwalk.com</a></div><div>2/10 Mr Reverse It Presents: All You Need Is Love Valentine’s Gala & Poetry Show -Houston <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/17129006559" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>2/17 Desires Houston: Passion & Power Play w/ Sir Leezus <a href="https://desireshouston.com/sessions/new?goto=https%3A%2F%2Fdesireshouston.com%2Fevents%2F27158%2Forders%2Fnew.mobile#">desireshouston.com</a></div><div>2/18 Desires Houston: Valentine’s Karaoke <a href="https://desireshouston.com/sessions/new?goto=https%3A%2F%2Fdesireshouston.com%2Fevents%2F27158%2Forders%2Fnew.mobile#">desireshouston.com</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>San Antonio</div><div><div>Herbal Aphrodisiacs Workshop -San Antonio <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/308947238507" target="_blank">more info</a></div></div><div><div>Sexology Institute: How To Train Your Dom/me <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div><div>Sexology Institute: Kink On a Budget <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div></div><div><div><div>5/17 Love Shack: Celebrate Masturbation <a href="https://www.theloveshackboutique.com/events/">theloveshackboutique.com</a></div><div>5/21 Love Shack: Self-Love Yoga <a href="https://www.theloveshackboutique.com/events/">theloveshackboutique.com</a></div></div><div>7/12 Sexology Institute: Female Sexual Health & Anatomy -San Antonio <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div><div>9/3 Sexology Institute: Fabulous Fellatio -San Antonio <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div></div><div><div>7/12 Sexology Institute: An@l Sex 101 -San Antonio <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ultimate-orgasms-tickets-239420752917?ref=eios" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div>7/22 Pancakes & Booze Art Show -San Antonio <a href="https://www.pancakesandbooze.com/locations">pancakesandbooze.com</a></div></div><div><div>8/19 Love Shack: The Power of Touch w/ Sarah Sanchez LMT <a href="https://www.theloveshackboutique.com/events/">theloveshackboutique.com</a></div><div>8/24 Sexology Institute: Sex Toys 101 <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div><div>8/24 Love Shack: Make Me Wet! <a href="https://www.theloveshackboutique.com/events/">theloveshackboutique.com</a></div></div><div><div>9/12 Love Shack: Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number: Having Sex At All Stages of Life <a href="https://www.theloveshackboutique.com/events/">theloveshackboutique.com</a></div><div>9/14 Love Shack: Happy Hour & Sex Toys <a href="https://www.theloveshackboutique.com/events/">theloveshackboutique.com</a></div><div>9/22 Love Shack: Naughty Game Night <a href="https://www.theloveshackboutique.com/events/">theloveshackboutique.com</a></div><div>9/29 Love Shack: Fellatio 101 : How To Give Mind Blowing Pleasure <a href="https://www.theloveshackboutique.com/events/">theloveshackboutique.com</a></div></div><div><div>11/16 Sexology Institute: Cultivating a Sexy Sanctuary -San Antonio <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div><div>11/29 Sexology Institute: Sensual Touch -San Antonio <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div></div><div><div>12/8-10 Ecchi Expo -San Marcos <a href="https://www.ecchiexpo.org/">ecchiexpo.org</a></div><div>12/13 Sexology Institute: Spice Up Your Love Life -San Antonio <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div></div><div><div>1/18 Love Shack: Navigating An@l Pleasure & Health <a href="https://www.theloveshackboutique.com/events/">theloveshackboutique.com</a></div><div>1/26 Sugar Brown Burlesque Presents: Bad & Bougie Comedy -San Antonio <a href="https://www.sugarbrownevents.com/#upcoming-events">sugarbrownevents.com</a></div><div>1/27 Love Shack: Bedroom Rope Bondage w/ Shibari Sisters <a href="https://www.theloveshackboutique.com/events/">theloveshackboutique.com</a></div></div><div><div>2/3 Sexology Institute: Blow J%bs 101 -San Antonio <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div><div>2/8 Sexology Institute: Rope Bondage 101 -San Antonio <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div><div>2/14 Painting With A Twist: Forever More <a href="https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/san-antonio-alamo-heights/event/2980338/">paintingwithatwist.com</a></div><div>2/17 Painting With A Twist: Sign of Love <a href="https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/san-antonio-alamo-heights/event/2980338/">paintingwithatwist.com</a></div><div>2/22 Sexology Institute: Deepening Intimacy Through Kink -San Antonio <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Other Cities</div><div>2/10 Valentine’s Hot Air Balloon Event -Fredericksburg <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/13635527194" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><br /></div><div>*Virtual Events & National Days</div><div>Race & Kink: A Discussion Series <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/738190413" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><div>9/14 Sexology Institute: Cunnilingus 101 -Online <a href="https://www.sexologyinstitute.com/calendar">sexologyinstitute.com</a></div></div><div><div>1/6 National Cuddle Day</div><div>1/23 Love Shack: Exploring Edging & Orgasm Control <a href="https://www.theloveshackboutique.com/events/">theloveshackboutique.com</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">P.S. Visit <a href="https://locations.freestdcheck.org/" style="text-align: left;">freestdcheck.org</a> or <a href="https://www.plannedparenthood.org/" style="text-align: left;">plannedparenthood.org</a> for safe sex resources. Safe sex everyday, all day. XOXO -Mika</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><b>Related Post:</b> <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2021/06/music-ultimate-sexy-time-playlist.html?m=1" target="_blank">Best Sexy Time Songs</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2020/01/sexy-holidays.html?m=1">Sexy Holidays</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2020/09/discreet-adult-accessories.html?m=1">Products For Discrete Bad Girls</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2020/04/shopping-for-cannabis-related-products.html?m=1" target="_blank">Hemp Healing</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2019/12/texas-health-wellness-events.html?m=1">Wellness Events in Texas</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2021/02/music-ultimate-hopeless-romantic.html?m=1">Best Romantic Songs</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/search/label/Texas%20Cities?m=0" target="_blank">Popular Texas Cities</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2022/10/beauty-fashion-shapellx.html?m=1" target="_blank">Shapewear for Curvy Women</a> |<a href="https://www.pancakesandbooze.com/tickets">pancakesandbooze.com</a></div>
</div></div></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-47534744341739837252024-02-03T00:00:00.001-06:002024-02-03T04:42:18.305-06:00Around the World from Home: Celebrating Mardi Gras & Creole Culture in Texas<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzu5EOmkp8AFAh_32VDOffDsjBVkthPp5RnE4JgEkiuOY7YiuhGVozJotxhO8ipdks5GpPzAw1ldXXM6VtbZAUiR7aOtH4OYGNETUUnAg_uleplRPoN6XurEP-DA6DRdzmjuhF-JkJREYlfju9_z-8sHr1EEkmm4wQi6TUgmq8OzS3c-5RjCxSpu9zaRU/s903/IMG_0250.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="898" data-original-width="903" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzu5EOmkp8AFAh_32VDOffDsjBVkthPp5RnE4JgEkiuOY7YiuhGVozJotxhO8ipdks5GpPzAw1ldXXM6VtbZAUiR7aOtH4OYGNETUUnAg_uleplRPoN6XurEP-DA6DRdzmjuhF-JkJREYlfju9_z-8sHr1EEkmm4wQi6TUgmq8OzS3c-5RjCxSpu9zaRU/s320/IMG_0250.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Celebrating Mardi Gras and the Creole/Cajun Culture is something I look forward to every year; the festivals, the food, the music and the atmosphere in general is why so many people are intrigued by the culture. In the Big Easy (New Orleans) Mardi Gras celebrations usually began in January and end in February or the first week in March depending on what date Shrove Tuesday falls on. Shrove Tuesday, also know as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span><a name='more'></a></span>Fat Tuesday is the biggest day for Mardi Gras celebrations because it’s the last day of the season. In case you were wondering, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent which is the forty days before Easter Sunday (not including Sundays and <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-facts.html?m=1" target="_blank">St. Patrick’s Day</a>) reserved for fasting, abstinence, prayer, and repentance. We’ve been in Texas for many years now but, my mom is originally from the Creole State (Louisiana) and it’s quite a honor to inherit such great heritage. The Creole/Cajun Culture of Louisiana has a big influence on many parts of the world including Texas. </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some of my favorite people and things from or inspired by Louisiana are...my mom (she can make a gumbo like no other), musician Louis Armstrong (he was amazingly talented), author Anne Rice (a few of her books are movies now), the Princess & The Frog movie (I loved everything about it), the Louisiana Rub wings at Wingstop (yum), and Louisiana Hot Sauce (lol I put it on almost everything). What are some of your favorite Louisiana things? Anyway, below are a few Mardi Gras/Creole events and places to enjoy Cajun cuisine and desserts in Texas:</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Austin Area</div><div>2/3 Bastrop Mardi Gras <a href="https://www.bastroptxmardigras.com/">bastroptxmardigras.com</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Houston Area </div><div style="text-align: left;">2/2-13 Galveston Island Mardi Gras <a href="http://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/tickets/">mardigrasgalveston.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">2/3 Kemah Boardwalk Mardi Gras Celebration -Houston <a href="https://specials.kemahboardwalk.com/monthly-events/">kemahboardwalk.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">2/8-11 Mardi Gras Southeast Texas (Beaumont) </span><a href="http://www.mardigrastx.com/">mardigrastx.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">2/10 Kingwood Mardi Gras Festival & Parade</span> </span><a href="http://www.towncenterevents.com/">towncenterevents.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">San Antonio Area</div><div style="text-align: left;">2/10 San Antonio Mardi Gras Festival & River Parade <a href="https://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events/mardi-gras-river-parade/" style="text-align: left;">thesanantonioriverwalk.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Creole/Cajun Restaurants @ Houston</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://go-cajun.com/" target="_blank">Boudreaux Cajun Kitchen</a> -faves... the Jambalaya Pasta and the Boudin Balls</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.razzoos.com/" target="_blank">Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe</a> -faves... Gator Punch, Red Beans & Rice and Fried Alligator Tail<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.daqlife.com/" target="_blank">Bourbon St. Daiquiris</a> -faves...Voodoo Shrimp Salad, Who Dat Wings & Waffles, and the Zulu, Suicide and Booty Call Daiquiris</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Creole/Cajun Desserts @ Houston</b></div>
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King Cake - <a href="https://3brothersbakery.com/" target="_blank">Three Brothers Bakery</a></div>
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Beignets - <a href="http://www.crescentcity.us/" target="_blank">Crescent City Beignets</a><br />
Pralines - <a href="https://www.eatmypralines.com/" target="_blank">Eat My Pralines</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Related Post: </b><a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2012/04/top-5-houston-area-cajuncreole-spots.html?m=1" target="_blank">Creole/Cajun Restaurants in Houston</a> <b>| </b><a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2018/03/Texas-Festivals.html?m=1" target="_blank">Cultural Events In Texas</a> | </div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-30121435774226628192024-01-27T17:19:00.000-06:002024-02-03T06:06:01.267-06:00Visiting Texas: The Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour Comes to Texas + Save Up to 20%<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/world-tour/schedule" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLnZYLbiFrwVDhC6lNG8THbx-JTqoIPxJjMbo65QDxdRVsUNhEqA6bjmPgGDHKv6pMtAbn92R1u0s-OfCAOX1sR0VgKBQUAG8r9f2K-45UR-T67-rVGjsljJtCIUZUe_mhPAPHnHSJf4T5PomuAzgaNoFOqSQrwhNs9o2dV_IDVostITdN-e2NzAZQafk/s320/IMG_5538.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 2024 WORLD TOUR - PRESENTED BY JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS | Looking for a family outing that everyone will enjoy? Make plans to take the whole family to the <a href="https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/world-tour/schedule" target="_blank">Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour</a>. The Globetrotters are bringing world-class basketball showmanship to arenas all over the U.S. and 25+ other countries and you don't want to miss your chance to be a part of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters global tour as they take the court with moments of extreme basketball innovation and unparalleled fan FUN! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span><a name='more'></a></span>See the Globetrotter stars LIVE as they DRIBBLE, SPIN, SLAM, and DUNK their way past their relentless rivals, the Washington Generals! You'll be amazed by new levels of mind-blowing trick shots, expert ball-handling skills, and BIG LAUGHS with unrivaled opportunities for pre-game, post-game and in-game fan engagement! </div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3ga8d-sTuDw" width="320" youtube-src-id="3ga8d-sTuDw"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The only thing better than finding an event for the whole family, is getting a great deal on it and I've got a special discount code for you. Save up to 20% by using promo code: <b>USFAM</b> at checkout. <b>***</b>Discount only valid on tickets purchased at least ONE WEEK PRIOR to game date. Discount is NOT valid for the following games:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">-Kennewick, WA</div><div style="text-align: justify;">-Oklahoma City, OK</div><div style="text-align: justify;">-Tulsa, OK</div><div style="text-align: justify;">-Dothan, AL</div><div style="text-align: justify;">-Brookings, SD</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/world-tour/schedule" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="90" data-original-width="728" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX-8dNFOYztAMPVPnwITKYh-G9-PZvtnoUReXbL-xRk4n9kHpuCLCBMsaTejAD7u8b2v-Or4TSjoEktnRM1Bm0bH2QKIUXqkP_o-JFv4N21BSk-8wZiZpkP9WuVvaU0x4Lf7msborIUaKA2cgIvbpARMnZizPqcoatv8_Q83HTDFNeXS_sKrlRp80Vi2g/s16000/IMG_5539.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-22476883851351189802024-01-26T05:19:00.075-06:002024-02-06T17:46:57.191-06:00Life, Love, and Relationships: Partner Appreciation<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkGEpkOrleynjoolsN-grPdCCB8HIBkMO5-khvB8oQhVsHSOFmzJIdyCzadQigsp4YYmaoC5UTvZ4Y-s8VkF7hCzLVeL-0-u8AmR_IKQhhC0COf9hwt5Umox3bXVALU2LS0hJGdd03fZk8ZWT12myawkS-WUeQDNFheFttaB63DMsQNoK6rr-gzMKhXA/s1080/IMG_5567.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkGEpkOrleynjoolsN-grPdCCB8HIBkMO5-khvB8oQhVsHSOFmzJIdyCzadQigsp4YYmaoC5UTvZ4Y-s8VkF7hCzLVeL-0-u8AmR_IKQhhC0COf9hwt5Umox3bXVALU2LS0hJGdd03fZk8ZWT12myawkS-WUeQDNFheFttaB63DMsQNoK6rr-gzMKhXA/s320/IMG_5567.png" width="320" /></a></div>How do you show your partner you appreciate them? An even better question is how often do you show your partner that you appreciate them? If you only show your partner love on their birthday, Christmas or <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2017/02/7-unconventional-ways-to-celebrate.html?m=1" target="_blank">Valentine’s Day</a> then you could definitely stand to show more love. I get it, we all get busy with life and forget about the things/people that matter the most. Life’s too short to not love on our loved ones as often as possible; to help you remember, below are some alternative holidays meant for showing your significant other appreciation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><span><a name='more'></a></span>National Spouses Day -January 26th</div><div>World Marriage Day February 11th</div><div>Valentine’s Day -February 14th</div><div>National Husband Appreciation Day -April (3rd Saturday)</div><div>National Lover’s Day -April 23rd</div><div>National Bae Day -June 10th<br />National Girlfriend Day -August 1st<br />National Couples Day -August 18th<br />National Wife Appreciation Day -September (3rd Sunday)<br />National Boyfriend Day -October 3rd</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Related Post:</b> <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2020/01/sweet-holidays.html?m=1" target="_blank">Sweet Holidays to Celebrate</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2020/01/sexy-holidays.html?m=1" target="_blank">Sexy Holidays to Celebrate</a> | </div>Mikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000101418177214535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-38917338038960966102024-01-16T00:02:00.273-06:002024-01-26T01:44:23.904-06:00Music: Best of Sade<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5CYSMbRIF2R_uY8Ym_uKaAlyUpIs_ITokEqJG40mMB-GNBl3BveYBHgCMKm5bbvBtS6ZhBmx875_A2PBcCDn5Hr6u645GKogHmtvtrkl3Z4EBNS_siulAhIdEWxdUXzaLOvim7UKxtWtcXmPkgEKn0UH5YNTk8COOisQcgu48MHFgRtOYQNoSpRVCHgU/s963/IMG_5473.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="963" data-original-width="963" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5CYSMbRIF2R_uY8Ym_uKaAlyUpIs_ITokEqJG40mMB-GNBl3BveYBHgCMKm5bbvBtS6ZhBmx875_A2PBcCDn5Hr6u645GKogHmtvtrkl3Z4EBNS_siulAhIdEWxdUXzaLOvim7UKxtWtcXmPkgEKn0UH5YNTk8COOisQcgu48MHFgRtOYQNoSpRVCHgU/s320/IMG_5473.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>In the early 1980s, Sade Adu a Nigerian born British singer from London along with fellow band members Paul Anthony Cooke, Stuart Mathewman, and Paul Spencer Denman formed the band <i>Sade</i>. The <span>international music icon’s u</span><span>nique sound and undeniable talent has led her and her band to reach an impressive level of success including the release of six studio albums. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><a name='more'></a></span>Sade’s first album <i>Diamond Life</i> was released in 1984 and is now a 4x platinum certified album. Their most recent album titled <i>Soldier of Love</i> was released in 2010. For almost half a century their impact on contemporary music has influenced many of the amazing artist we know today. Sade’s music style/genres include soul, smooth jazz, sophisti-pop, progressive soul and R&B.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sade Adu’s birthday is January 16th (she’s a Capricorn) and to celebrate her, here are some of my favorite Sade songs:</div><div><br /></div><span></span><div>Smooth Operator -Diamond Life 1984</div><div>Cherish the Day </div><div>No Ordinary Love</div><div>The Sweetest Taboo -Promise 1985</div><div>By Your Side</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C8QJmI_V3j4" width="320" youtube-src-id="C8QJmI_V3j4"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>Like A Tattoo</div><div>Jezebel</div><div>Feel No Pain</div><div>Punch Drunk -Promise 1985</div><div>Every Word</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mVO1c96GhJ4" width="320" youtube-src-id="mVO1c96GhJ4"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>Keep Looking</div><div>When Am I Gonna Make A Living -Diamond Life 1984</div><div>War of the Hearts -Promise 1985</div><div>Pearls</div><div>Haunt Me</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RHJVHSjqv7o" width="320" youtube-src-id="RHJVHSjqv7o"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>Clean Heart</div><div>Turn My Back On You</div><div>Bulletproof Soul</div><div>Is It A Crime -Promise 1985</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-7281562641967646362024-01-08T03:45:00.001-06:002024-01-26T02:05:32.076-06:00Travel: Celebrate Travel Inspired Holidays<span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIRGvijBHVqpfEyaJOIqMzpkVjNO-66Nnl-ze0gy2a7niUmxdBnMVaIiV8TPeu_D2D_nJtEEgWQkSDNSsK9bX1jxzE_Bls6GQb94sEJ8Qo4k-6tfSXeLUL5nwCe5i-YyfXqwyjEKxvrwuKqtfoT79RQAnyP1AzbBqzByVeF1EepWF2QylZcOTXrkmUdnc/s903/IMG_0094.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="903" data-original-width="901" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIRGvijBHVqpfEyaJOIqMzpkVjNO-66Nnl-ze0gy2a7niUmxdBnMVaIiV8TPeu_D2D_nJtEEgWQkSDNSsK9bX1jxzE_Bls6GQb94sEJ8Qo4k-6tfSXeLUL5nwCe5i-YyfXqwyjEKxvrwuKqtfoT79RQAnyP1AzbBqzByVeF1EepWF2QylZcOTXrkmUdnc/s320/IMG_0094.jpeg" width="319" /></a></div>Butterflies, Did you know that there’s a National Shop for Travel Day and a National Plan for Vacation Day? I didn’t but it’s a good thing that I usually start planning my next vacation while on vacation lol. The start of a new year is a great time to update your travel goals and start making some plans, not to mention it’s when most peoples vacation days reset. If you’re looking for some travel inspiration, check out these and other travel inspired holidays below:</div></span><div><div><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;"><span><a name='more'></a></span> 2nd Tuesday in January is National Shop for Travel Day</span><div><span style="text-align: justify;">4th Tuesday in January is National Plan for Vacation Day</span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">March is Spring Break Month (dates vary depending on school)</span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">May 1st-7th </span><span style="text-align: justify;">National Travel & Tourism Week</span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">May 7th National Tourism Day</span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">Saturday Closest to May 10th is National Train Day</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Last Friday in May is National Road Trip Day</div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">June is National Camping Month</span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">June 8th World Oceans Day</span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">Last Sunday in June is Log Cabin Day</span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">July 26th National Route 66 Day</span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">August 19th National Aviation Day</span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">August 27th National Petroleum Day</span></div><div>August 30th National Beach Day</div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">September 27th World Tourism Day</span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">November 19th is National Camp Day</span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">December 17th Pan American Aviation Day</span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Related Post:</b> <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2021/05/music-ultimate-wanderers-playlist.html?m=1" target="_blank">Road Trip Playlist</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/search/label/Texas%20Cities?m=0" target="_blank">Popular Texas Cities</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/search/label/Visiting%20Texas?m=0" target="_blank">Fun Things To Do in Texas</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2018/03/Texas-Festivals.html?m=0" target="_blank">Culture Events In Texas</a> | </span></div></div></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-29721791678357664582024-01-07T05:12:00.001-06:002024-01-26T01:46:35.641-06:00Wellness: Self-Love Holidays to Celebrate<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPp5T0lIRwRnR6fX7dvfQ031mHZjM47pXFuZnj0Uh-I0tXKjJLSzBhTNVrr0OYt2ZsSbiUsN5cF2Ht_w4g7-pqEjYm3NPBkuomua4j68RfbZD2n_pYTl-Dl1KMmLDdUzDrgVD66VCic-56m5gxnK6FWS_s3Qha56iwYPrKR_BpNxEWn5cU_X0SStKBOIU/s1000/IMG_5466.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPp5T0lIRwRnR6fX7dvfQ031mHZjM47pXFuZnj0Uh-I0tXKjJLSzBhTNVrr0OYt2ZsSbiUsN5cF2Ht_w4g7-pqEjYm3NPBkuomua4j68RfbZD2n_pYTl-Dl1KMmLDdUzDrgVD66VCic-56m5gxnK6FWS_s3Qha56iwYPrKR_BpNxEWn5cU_X0SStKBOIU/s320/IMG_5466.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>For the past few years I’ve been on my own personal journey through self-awareness, self-care and self-love. Living the adult life, as well as caring for the ones we love has the tendency to lead us down a path to disregarding our own needs and wants. As the saying goes, you can’t truly love or care for anyone else until you’ve learned to love and care for yourself, to help us remember to love on ourselves as often as possible, here is a list of holidays that will serve as perfect little reminders to spoil yourself this year:</div></div>
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<span><a name='more'></a></span>January 8th - National Bubble Bath Day<br />
February 13th - National Love Yourself Day<br />
March 9th - National Get Over it Day<br />
May - National Mental Health Month<br />
August - National Wellness Month<br />
August 8th - National Happiness Happens Day<br />
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October 13th - National Treat Yo’ Self Day</div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-91719305299141476712024-01-02T09:05:00.002-06:002024-01-26T01:37:43.498-06:00Wellness: World Introvert Day & Other “Me Time” Holidays to Celebrate<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBeJpauuqlyqKnxuwAt9u8JkOKyrk4-6bMAkKc2YQplP0bVVg6s5qHji0fnj_Wi3jzwGmEMbMEOce6vsu6NJSLbnMMgKuSDLKfvp3Oxa25RkHXwQxSQJs4evSrgm_DX2nsL0zSHn_bjwdm4k2rNWu_brJ3sO7JKulav7arK1AdHUnYDJiTA2t-We4mkA/s1124/IMG_7047.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1124" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBeJpauuqlyqKnxuwAt9u8JkOKyrk4-6bMAkKc2YQplP0bVVg6s5qHji0fnj_Wi3jzwGmEMbMEOce6vsu6NJSLbnMMgKuSDLKfvp3Oxa25RkHXwQxSQJs4evSrgm_DX2nsL0zSHn_bjwdm4k2rNWu_brJ3sO7JKulav7arK1AdHUnYDJiTA2t-We4mkA/s320/IMG_7047.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Just because we introverts don’t enjoy socializing that often, doesn’t mean we don’t like to celebrate. If you’re an <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2019/05/introversion-and-social-anxiety.html?m=1" target="_blank">introvert</a> or just really enjoy spending time alone, check out these cool holidays you can celebrate alone. Also, check out my <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2020/03/introvert-songs.html?m=1" target="_blank">introvert music playlist</a>!</div></div>
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<span><a name='more'></a></span>World Introvert Day -January 2nd<br />
National Love Yourself Day -February 13th<br />
National Introvert Week -3rd Week in March<br />
National Masturbation Month -May<br />
National Loners Day -August 1st<br />
National Happiness Happens Day -August 8th<br />
National Treat Yo’ Self Day -October 13thAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-49320715515605808422023-12-31T08:41:00.015-06:002024-03-17T09:41:29.189-05:00Music: Best Songs of 2023<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4oUTt_dcxJ-CBgz_-r_X1QznvgHld76C5DPIWdGDrA3CYUw_T5DZlEdw7EymX9wljuJP2JL9J15YzfAcuWTDPdCGo-h5bivW-pvt52m64NeLv5golpTDJcGPH5ZzukLSdR3LYhyphenhyphenr7NfnUKe1q9lLBES86Xxitd4kDKaK8fdIcfmiL13lgk06A2JEvmCw/s1170/IMG_5484.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1022" data-original-width="1170" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4oUTt_dcxJ-CBgz_-r_X1QznvgHld76C5DPIWdGDrA3CYUw_T5DZlEdw7EymX9wljuJP2JL9J15YzfAcuWTDPdCGo-h5bivW-pvt52m64NeLv5golpTDJcGPH5ZzukLSdR3LYhyphenhyphenr7NfnUKe1q9lLBES86Xxitd4kDKaK8fdIcfmiL13lgk06A2JEvmCw/s320/IMG_5484.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Hey fellow music fanatics! It’s that time of year again...what were some of your favorite songs this year? What about albums? My favorite song was probably <i>Fell In Love</i> by </span><span style="text-align: left;">Marshmello & Brent Faiyaz and </span><span style="text-align: left;">I think <i>Unreal Unearth</i> by Hozier was probably my favorite album. I created a playlist with some of my favorite songs of 2023, check out a list of my favorite tracks below:</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span><a name='more'></a></span>Agora Hills -Doja Cat</div>Barbie World -Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj <div>Big Mood -Bri Trilla</div><div>Cast -Shallipopi ft. Odumodublvck</div><div>City Boys -Burna Boy</div><div>Damage Gets Done -Hozier ft Brandi Carlile </div><div>End of the World -bludnymph</div><div>Fell In Love -Marshmello & Brent Faiyaz</div><div>First Time -Hozier</div><div>Francesca -Hozier</div><div>FTCU -Nicki Minaj</div><div>Great Gatsby -Rod Wave</div><div>Hell N Back -Bakar</div><div>I Love A Freak -KenTheMan</div><div>Lucky Girl -Carlina</div><div><div>Made For Me -Muni Long</div><div>Never Lose Me -Flo Milli</div><div>Not My N*gga -KenTheMan</div></div><div>Paint The Town Red -Doja Cat</div><div>Poison -Brent Faiyaz</div><div>Put It On Da Floor -Lotto</div><div>Unknown / Nth -Hozier<br /><div>You -Lola Brooke ft Bryson Tiller</div><div>You Wish -Flyana Boss</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-53858788313679234132023-12-18T21:11:00.031-06:002024-01-26T02:25:58.117-06:00Music: Best Holiday Songs<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTdCwfCmecSzZumvwCPN4ayi8HBbpivO-QzHL3hrp5AG0lF7cobUDjW29Zd8SjVWmnvd88u0OBlLJ1vrIL8ZnKE3jZiPN_AlCosF8YdPT6Zfg6CIjn82VhkXW-dlN0nO2FINXBXC4VP3L1_TwnGhBJ4_epiRgw86ntRJMO0ru_03FSs1bKNR2YVkvkFk/s1031/IMG_5488.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1015" data-original-width="1031" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTdCwfCmecSzZumvwCPN4ayi8HBbpivO-QzHL3hrp5AG0lF7cobUDjW29Zd8SjVWmnvd88u0OBlLJ1vrIL8ZnKE3jZiPN_AlCosF8YdPT6Zfg6CIjn82VhkXW-dlN0nO2FINXBXC4VP3L1_TwnGhBJ4_epiRgw86ntRJMO0ru_03FSs1bKNR2YVkvkFk/s320/IMG_5488.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Happy Holidays! If you’re anything like me and can only stomach so much of the holiday season (it can be a bit overwhelming), you definitely need some music in your life. No matter the situation, music always seems to find a way to even things out. Cheer up and check out my <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wxDjoXxvKRJ7OImnhydgy?si=1WGdO8AuTrK6PNHS0UYqEw&pi=u-kW3dghXSRL-X" target="_blank">holiday playlist</a> on Spotify.</div></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-82179276628238003842023-12-01T06:24:00.002-06:002024-01-28T03:56:48.975-06:00Visiting Texas: Fun Things to Do for The Holidays in Texas<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZRNhqyccFPIVkSifPvyAQj_LttRlbcaKm-NFgHg3sCFPNj4uQY1bL7zaoF5xeG_257B0fN-GIW8wK-MKBvIG7wWroCicyBndVXqdEuiQjGk0frrzJaXHuYpa2XReoqrpdAnfB3eRPT7blXQ7kw9Z9oBqOjeudp-PVPF3PZQohKdilbiQx_oOIudbNSU/s907/IMG_5526.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="903" data-original-width="907" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZRNhqyccFPIVkSifPvyAQj_LttRlbcaKm-NFgHg3sCFPNj4uQY1bL7zaoF5xeG_257B0fN-GIW8wK-MKBvIG7wWroCicyBndVXqdEuiQjGk0frrzJaXHuYpa2XReoqrpdAnfB3eRPT7blXQ7kw9Z9oBqOjeudp-PVPF3PZQohKdilbiQx_oOIudbNSU/s320/IMG_5526.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Butterflies, can you believe it’s that time of year again, already? It’s no fun how stressful this time of year can be but the fun <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2017/12/christmas-traditions.html?m=1" target="_blank">holiday traditions</a> make up for it, right?</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You’ve probably spent months trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, so take a break from searching through <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2019/12/gift-guide.html?m=1" target="_blank">gift ideas</a> and get out and create some memories. If you’re in Texas, check out these fun holiday events:</div><div><br /></div><div><span><a name='more'></a></span><b>Austin Area</b> </div><div>German-Texan Holiday Market <a href="https://www.germantexans.org/christmas-market">germantexans.org</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Dallas Area</b></div><div>Oct.-Mar. -Christmas at Campo Verde (Mexican Restaurant) -Fort Worth <a href="http://www.campoverde.us/christmas---campo-verde.html">campoverde.us</a></div><div>11/3-1/1 The Light Park -Grand Prairie <a href="https://www.thelightpark.com/">thelightpark.com</a></div><div>12/17 FREE Pictures With Black Santa <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/17591032257" target="_blank">more info</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Houston Area</b> </div><div>11/3-1/1 The Light Park -Spring/Katy <a href="https://www.thelightpark.com/">thelightpark.com</a></div><div><span style="font-family: calibri;">11/9-12 Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market </span><a href="https://www.houstonballet.org/about/nutcracker-market/">houstonballet.org</a></div><div><div>11/10-12/30 Santa’s Wonderland -College Station <a href="https://www.santas-wonderland.com/">santas-wonderland.com</a></div><div>11/17-2/25 Lightscape at Houston Botanic Garden <a href="https://hbg.org/lightscape/">hbg.org/lightscape</a></div><div>11/17-1/7 Houston Magical Winter Lights & Lattern Festival -Baytown <a href="https://magicalwinterlights.com/" target="_blank">magicalwinterlights.com</a></div><div>11/17-12/24 Photos with Santa-The Woodlands <a href="https://shopatmarketstreet.com/events/the-sing-off-2/">shopatmarketstreet.com</a></div><div>11/17-1/6 Galveston Festival of Lights <a href="https://www.moodygardens.com/holiday_season/">moodygardens.com</a></div><div>12/8-10 Tomball German Christmas Market & Festival <a href="http://tomballgermanfest.org">tomballgermanfest.org</a></div></div><div>12/21 Christmas Caroling -The Woodlands <a href="https://shopatmarketstreet.com/events/the-sing-off-2/">shopatmarketstreet.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>San Antonio Area</b> </div><div>11/3-1/1 The Light Park -San Antonio <a href="https://www.thelightpark.com/">thelightpark.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Other Cities</b></div><div>12/1-30 (Fridays & Saturdays) Santa Clause Museum -Columbus <a href="https://santamuseum.org/">santamuseum.org</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Related Post:</b> <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2017/10/holiday-card-exchange.html?m=1" target="_blank">Holiday Card Exchange</a> | <a href="https://www.sephora.com/search?keyword=calendar" target="_blank">Quirky Advent Calendars</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2018/03/Texas-Festivals.html?m=1">Cultural Events in Texas</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2019/11/24-random-acts-of-kindness.html?m=1">Random Acts of Kindness</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2017/09/around-world-from-home-7-places-to-buy.html?m=1">Gifts From Around the World</a> |<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/17591032257">more info</a></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-5360641648285018932023-11-24T03:59:00.001-06:002024-01-28T04:39:07.963-06:00Gift Guide 2023<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0Mt7SAAhuKGHhIaIoQpjoLXbiYRDpHpZ7DUm28kVQsnZE2jt5LaRlBBLVDhuYIP3O6NnhPTTkPJWdyDfQ5pqij79vmPggsJ4f0vTBSpFH5T7MuBc7MQrv7bJOFIK4me3YXZn5NlCvIoFcGuNaiDo82afPTQF9MYDLuJFZ8pBVok1IVx48k5JYj4vCh4/s2250/IMG_5532.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2250" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0Mt7SAAhuKGHhIaIoQpjoLXbiYRDpHpZ7DUm28kVQsnZE2jt5LaRlBBLVDhuYIP3O6NnhPTTkPJWdyDfQ5pqij79vmPggsJ4f0vTBSpFH5T7MuBc7MQrv7bJOFIK4me3YXZn5NlCvIoFcGuNaiDo82afPTQF9MYDLuJFZ8pBVok1IVx48k5JYj4vCh4/s320/IMG_5532.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Butterflies, if you experience <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2018/11/ways-to-avoid-holiday-stress.html?m=1" target="_blank">holiday stress</a> or just worry about giving the perfect gift, this is for you. I personally try to unburden my family and friends of this struggle by keeping my <a href="https://elfster.com/profile/9d3fd274-e62f-4937-9c23-a481829fae9e/wish-lists/042cc8a1-4419-4369-a7ef-ec5e53c365f0" target="_blank">wishlist</a> updated year round so they know exactly what I want without having to guess. However, if you don’t have a wishlist for the people on your list, here are a few of my favorite brands for unique gift ideas this year...</div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://rachelpfeffer.com/" target="_blank">Rachel Pfeffer Designs</a> -Unique handmade jewelry; my favorite pieces from this brand are from the Saturn Collection.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/search/label/Cents%20of%20Style?m=1" target="_blank">Cents Of Style</a> - I discovered this brand a few years ago and have been in like with them ever since. If you’re looking for statement making gifts, check out their graphic tees. If you’re looking for a versatile gift, their blanket scarves are the way to go.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HPX7VT6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_MIt3FbXQ2E7CQ?psc=1" target="_blank">Makeup Removal Cloths</a> -These super soft microfiber towels are a great alternative to makeup wipes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/maybelline-super-stay-matte-ink-lip-color-15-lover-0-17-fl-oz/-/A-52117634" target="_blank">Maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink Lip Color</a> - The makeup lover in your life will definitely want one of these, this long lasting matte lip color lasts for up to 16 hours and is available in 40 different shades.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.nyxcosmetics.com/engraving.html" target="_blank">NYX Cosmetics Engraves</a> - I recently discovered that one of my favorite beauty brands (NYX) offers engraving for some of their products and it’s free.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="sanipoe 360 Makeup Organizer, DIY Detachable Spinning Cosmetic Makeup Caddy Storage DIsplay Bag Case Large Capacity Makeup Box Acrylic Vanity Organizer Box, Great for Countertop and Bathroom, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TSD1K8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_2hk3FbPM7FWZP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Rotating Beauty Organizer</a> -Probably one of the best investments I’ve made all year. Cleared up a lot of space.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Crafty Gifts</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GRWTIC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_t1_7ye3FbCVC6Z5A" target="_blank">Bead Bowl</a> - This will make creating with beads a lot easier.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Geeky/Tech Gifts</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Studio-Creator-Video-Maker-Green-Screen-Kit-Create-Your-Very-Own-Social-Videos-with-Unique-Backgrounds/601352061" target="_blank">Studio Creator: Video Maker Green Screen Kit</a> - Create social media videos with unique backgrounds.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qAh7sJEbpzc/X92Ng-B1PsI/AAAAAAAAQuM/pydQ-Cf9oJQz8kL-fd1DMou04yKedUeIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1125/A81591E1-415F-4344-8349-08C5071B99ED.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="837" data-original-width="1125" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qAh7sJEbpzc/X92Ng-B1PsI/AAAAAAAAQuM/pydQ-Cf9oJQz8kL-fd1DMou04yKedUeIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/A81591E1-415F-4344-8349-08C5071B99ED.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="http://www.thekeyboardwaffleiron.com/#about-marquee" target="_blank">Keyboard Waffle Iron</a> - I came across the Keyboard Waffle Iron on Instagram and was instantly intrigued.</div>
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="Suck UK UFO Food Containers With Lids | Cookie Jar | Glass Pantry Storage, One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PNCCV3B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zXefFb5H49D91" target="_blank">UFO Jar</a> - An out of this world small storage container.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
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<a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2016/12/3dlightfx-3d-deco-lights.html?m=1" target="_blank">3DLightFX</a> - I discovered these last year but I thought they were so cool I had to share them again this year. They have a ton of lights that can be used in a kids room or man cave. My favorite is their Star Wars collection.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div><a href="BeraTek Industries Power Perch Single Wall Outlet Shelf. Home Wall Shelf Organizer for Outlets. Perfect for Bathroom, Kitchen, Bedrooms with Cord Management and Easy Installation. White 1-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VTSPAVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_4G07FbP1W9KNH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Wall Outlet Shelf</a> -This is a creative way to take advantage of every inch of space in your place.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ring Video Doorbell & Ring Chime -Home security made simple; available at BestBuy and Amazon.com<div><br /></div><div><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 16px;">Mobile Phone Screen Magnifier</span></p><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Personalized Gifts </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2017/11/canvas-on-demand.html?m=1" target="_blank">Canvas On Demand</a> has some really nice personalized gifts if you want to gift something more sentimental. I recently ordered a canvas print of a photo of me and my kid and it’s freaking amazing. Save 60% off Premium Gallery Wrap Canvases, Coloring Canvases, & more with code USFAM!<br /><br /><a href="https://shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=565084&m=31260&u=834390&afftrack=" target="_blank">Blurb</a> can help you turn special moments and one of a kind ideas into professional-quality books, magazines, or ebooks.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Plant Person Gifts</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bananaknots/" target="_blank">Banana Knots</a> makes handmade macrame items.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/gardenvegas444/" target="_blank">Garden Vegas Creations</a> makes plant hangers, unique shelving, and wall hangings.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.dollskill.com/water-from-a-crystal.html" target="_blank">Crystal Watering Spike from Dolls Kill</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n2dYJ5V-dN0/X-eFxQl0J1I/AAAAAAAAQvs/o-9R1DQjGtYRCtr5rJgQqdeY1r21GFm8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2000/AE5614BB-0B56-4818-B7BB-1718E880D83D.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1405" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n2dYJ5V-dN0/X-eFxQl0J1I/AAAAAAAAQvs/o-9R1DQjGtYRCtr5rJgQqdeY1r21GFm8gCLcBGAsYHQ/w226-h320/AE5614BB-0B56-4818-B7BB-1718E880D83D.webp" width="226" /></a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Subscription Gifts</b><br />
<a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=920986&u=834390&m=62347&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Winc</a> is a monthly wine subscription. The wine enthusiast on your list will love getting wine shipped directly to their home.<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1663522866073130528" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1663522866073130528" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1663522866073130528" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1663522866073130528" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://knockknockstuff.com/product/pack-this-pad/" target="_blank">Knock Knock</a> - I have a couple of their “Pack This” packing checklist pads but they also have a ton of other peel off pads that are great for everyday task.</div>
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<a href="https://landmassgoods.com/products/scratch-off-map-world" target="_blank">Landmass</a> - This is also another one of my cool Instagram finds, their “Scratch Map” is an interactive wall map full of travel inspiration. </div>
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<a href="https://www.serengetee.com/travel-more/" target="_blank">Serengetee</a> - This travel inspired online shop’s black “Fly” baseball cap is what intrigued me the most about them. They have travel supplies and travel inspired gifts.</div>
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<a href="https://www.zizzybeebags.com/" target="_blank">ZizzyBee Bags</a> - These bags really come in handy for travel, definitely helps keep you organized.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><b>Wellness</b></div><div><a href="https://dabombfizzers.com/" target="_blank">Da Bomb Bath Bombs</a> -Super cool bath bombs.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://tabiousa.com/collections/sports/products/ultra-light-compression-knee-high-men" target="_blank">Tabio Socks</a> - Comfortable no-slip, compression socks with arch support. I have them in back and wear them every chance I get.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Adult Gifts</b></div><div><a href="https://us.bic.com/en_us/design-my-bic-personalized-lighters.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dmb&utm_content=holiday&fbclid=PAAaaQLVrPHZRD6S2Aoz8Cut93xdfwjdnYPfiV2fVM8ALBb0cmoUiWXzSC6xQ" target="_blank">Bic</a> -Personalized disposable lighter sets.</div><div><a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2020/04/shopping-for-cannabis-related-products.html?m=1" target="_blank">CBD & Cannabis</a> -Check out my list of CBD and cannabis related gifts.</div><div><a href="Himalayan Salt Shot Glasses, Set of Four 3" Pink Salt Glasses - Tequila Shot Glasses- Great Holiday Gift https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OQNJE6S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_yKj3FbJY7NREW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Himalayan Salt Shot Glass Set</a></div></div>
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<span><a name='more'></a></span>1)<b> Beauty Advent Calendars - </b>Beauty fanatics will love this! A few of my favorite beauty brands have created beauty advent calendars. Check out the <a href="https://www.nyxcosmetics.com/search?q=calendar#view-mode=grid" target="_blank">NYX Holiday Advent Calendars</a>, it features 12 or 14 different beauty products. MAC Cosmetics has their <a href="https://m.maccosmetics.com/product/13835/98410/products/makeup/eyes/eye-palettes-kits/box-of-tricks-advent-calendar-300-value" target="_blank">Box of Tricks Advent Calendar</a> and then there’s the <a href="https://www.opi.com/products/gifts-holiday-23-nail-lacquer-mini-25-pc-advent-calendar" target="_blank">OPI Nail Lacquer Mini 25-Pack Advent Calendar</a>. For him, check out The Bearded Man Company’s <a href="https://www.thebeardedmancompany.com/products/christmas-beard-oil-advent-calendar" target="_blank">Beard Oil Advent Calendar</a>.<br />
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2) <b>Socks</b> - So you know how I like quirky <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/BellePrincessTX/beauty-fashion/socks-tights/" target="_blank">cool socks</a>? Well, check out these cool <a href="https://www.target.com/c/15-days-of-socks/-/N-wh6x8" target="_blank">Sock Advent Calendars</a> available at Target and if you’re a fan or know a fan of The Nightmare Before Christmas, you’ll want to check out this <a href="https://a.co/d/3PFNzCi" target="_blank">Nightmare Before Christmas Sock Advent Calendar</a> available on Amazon.</div>
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3) <b>Holiday</b> <b>Movie Advent Calendar</b> - What’s your favorite Holiday movie? The first movie that came to mind for me is <i>Home Alone</i>, I loved watching that movie as a kid. If you enjoy staying up late watching movies, check out this <a href="https://christmasmovieadventcalendar.com/" target="_blank">Christmas Movie Advent Calendar</a>.</div>
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4) <b>Wine & Spirits</b> - Now available for purchase at Aldi’s in the UK and in the US, the <a href="https://www.aldi.us/en/grocery-goods/new-at-aldi/advent-calendars/" target="_blank">Aldi Wine Advent Calendar</a> is popular again this year. The <span style="text-align: start;">VineBox </span><span style="text-align: start;">12 Nights of Wine, <a href="https://www.getvinebox.com/products/12-nights-of-wine-naughty" target="_blank">Naughty</a> & <a href="https://www.getvinebox.com/products/12-nights-of-wine-nice" target="_blank">Nice</a> editions are both very popular this year as well. </span>Also, check out Heritage Distilling Co.’s <a href="http://heritagedistilling.com/product/spiritsadventcalendar/" target="_blank">Spirits Advent Calendar</a>.</div>
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5) <b>Cheese</b> <b>& Jerky</b> <b>Advent Calendars </b>- For my fellow cheese lovers, So Wrong It’s Nom created a cheese advent calendar and it’s a super hit. Check out So Wrong It’s Nom’s <a href="http://sowrongitsnom.com/shop/cheese-advent-calendar/" target="_blank">Cheese Advent Calendar</a>, now available at Target. If you’d like some jerky with your cheese, check out Man Crates <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/FCA9E62F-6DED-41C3-A7FF-3B1706E473A7?ingress=2&visitId=228cfdba-b7ac-41f4-8329-cdf46d529b9d&ref_=ast_bln" target="_blank">Jerky Advent Calendars</a>.</div>
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6) <b>Chocolate Advent Calendar</b> - If you’re a chocolate lover or know someone who is, check out this chocolate advent calendar. <a href="http://www.godiva.com/chocolate-advent-calendar/12257.html" target="_blank">Chocolate Advent Calendar by Godiva</a>. </div>
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7) <b>Beer Advent Calendar</b> - Give your beer lover a <a href="https://www.givethembeer.com/apps/fireamp/products/beer-advent-calendar" target="_blank">beer advent calendar</a> by Give Them Beer. Also, if you’re up for the task, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/forklyfood/videos/10154866172916246/" target="_blank">DIY Beer Advent Calendar by Forkly</a> could be a really cool gift idea.<br />
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8) <b>Tea</b> <b>Advent</b> <b>Calendar</b> - Fellow tea lovers rejoice, there’s a 24 Days of Christmas <a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/search.do?query=advent+calendar" target="_blank">Tea Advent Calendar</a> available at World Market.<br />
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9) <b>Hot Sauce Advent Calendar</b> - If you need a little spice in your life, check out World Market’s <a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/search.do?query=advent+calendar" target="_blank">12 Days of Hot Sauce Advent Calendar</a>.<br />
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10) <b>Pop Culture Advent Calendar</b> - Check out this <a href="https://www.merchoid.com/harry-potter-christmas-in-the-wizarding-world-advent-calendar/#!" target="_blank">Harry Potter Advent Calendar</a> from Merchoid; there’s also a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1647224101/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_9WZA361QMMYD5SWD2DVR" target="_blank">Friends Advent Calendar</a> inspired by the tv show, available on Amazon.<br />
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11) <b>Random Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar</b> - If you would rather give that receive, use this list of <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2019/11/24-random-acts-of-kindness.html?m=1" target="_blank">Random Acts of Kindness</a> to spread some holiday cheer.<br />
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12) <b>Outdoorsy Advent Calendars</b> - Gift yourself or someone you love a camping starter kit by Ozark Trail, </div>Ozark Trail 12 Days <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-12-Days-Camping-Survival-Accessories-Advent-Calendar-Kit-Outdoor-Pocket-Knives-Multitools/786382218?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&&adid=22222222228000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9027607&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=786382218&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAiAhreNBhAYEiwAFGGKPNYl4VnUivPr5WMR2XLmNC9bWWcT18YIEbZfdsYIG0D4TFLCy6fZZBoCnMMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Camping Survival Accessories Advent Calendar</a> Kit is available online at Walmart.<div><br /><div>13) <b>Self Care Advent Calendar</b> - Partake in a little aromatherapy with the Voluspa <a href="https://www.sephora.com/search?keyword=calendar" target="_blank">Mini Candle Advent Calendar</a> available at Sephora. If healing crystals are your thing, check out this <a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/product/12+days+of+crystal+magic+self+care+advent+calendar.do?camp=Aff:Skimlinks:CPWM-+Deep+Linking&utm_source=Skimlinks&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=CPWM-+Deep+Linking&subacctname=Skimlinks&subid1=74968X1525072X2b27df1af38db17bb3d2f208e8454d58&cjevent=e48df35a571a11ec8060bd040a1c0e11&sharedId=e48df35a571a11ec8060bd040a1c0e11&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww" target="_blank">Crystal Advent Calendar</a> available at World Market.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">14) <b>Lovers</b> <b>Advent Calendars</b> - Lovers, if you’re looking for a festive way to spice up <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2019/09/sexy-things-to-do-in-texas.html?m=1" target="_blank">date night</a> check out Lovehoney’s <a href="https://www.lovehoney.com/product.cfm?p=40997" target="_blank">Adult Toy Countdown Calendar</a>, this box features 12 sexy gifts for him and her to enjoy. Also, check out Ella Paradis’s<span face=""roboto" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #7e7e7e; font-size: 16px;"> </span><a href="https://www.ellaparadis.com/sex-toys-advent-calendar-gift-box.html" target="_blank">Better Love Adult Advent Calendar</a>, featuring 24 sexy gifts and accessories guaranteed to spice things up.</div>
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What type of Advent Calendar are you using this year? Please share in the comments below.</div>
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If you’re hosting this year or just want to prepare a nice meal for home but haven’t got your menu/recipes together yet, check out these classic southern food dishes made by a few of my favorite <a href="https://instagram.com/bellebutterflytx?r=nametag" target="_blank">Instagram</a> (IG) cooks.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><a name='more'></a></span>Southern Style Collard Greens by <a href="http://dariuscooks.tv/" target="_blank">Darius Cooks</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nw1DYIkKRTQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="nw1DYIkKRTQ"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Southern Baked Macaroni & Cheese by <a href="https://divascancook.com/southern-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe/" target="_blank">Divas Can Cook</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e8S1vFC8zYk" width="320" youtube-src-id="e8S1vFC8zYk"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Southern Style Chicken & Dressing by <a href="https://instagram.com/stovetopkisses?utm_medium=copy_link" target="_blank">Stove Top Kisses</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nZn0BOfvuFY" width="320" youtube-src-id="nZn0BOfvuFY"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Southern Smothered Turkey Wings by <a href="https://instagram.com/islandvibecooking?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng==" target="_blank">Island Vibe Cooking</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0bJ12aoqL50" width="320" youtube-src-id="0bJ12aoqL50"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Southern Pecan Pie by <a href="https://iheartrecipes.com/southern-pecan-pie-easy/" target="_blank">I Heart Recipes</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zSldBlomLFA" width="320" youtube-src-id="zSldBlomLFA"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>Related Post:</b> <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2019/08/visiting-texas-food-beverage-festivals.html?m=1" target="_blank">Food & Beverage Festivals In Texas</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2019/09/fun-with-pumpkins.html?m=1" target="_blank">Fun Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2021/10/around-world-from-home-best-places-for.html?m=1" target="_blank">Best Cultural Food in Houston</a> | </div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-38576821945488334912023-11-12T13:41:00.018-06:002024-03-26T12:12:46.461-05:00Finance: Save On Everyday Spending<div style="text-align: justify;">This post contains referral and affiliate links.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidlaXYWPmJwMKuunwZo043IdI7LMDQ9D-T5Dn5R18PLTgey4CaS4TU-SguNorA9dY1WGSYyiwnjlp-Pu-EWWnVPoJhBoR5xTpleDpTjlm2tEEW41HdQUdHeLT_CRGQbFmzwkgon0VCppFi2LwkCr0lKBZr08ekwy3c8N_oluYCZUiQkjSwWHIImYAAjLU/s6000/IMG_5069.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidlaXYWPmJwMKuunwZo043IdI7LMDQ9D-T5Dn5R18PLTgey4CaS4TU-SguNorA9dY1WGSYyiwnjlp-Pu-EWWnVPoJhBoR5xTpleDpTjlm2tEEW41HdQUdHeLT_CRGQbFmzwkgon0VCppFi2LwkCr0lKBZr08ekwy3c8N_oluYCZUiQkjSwWHIImYAAjLU/s320/IMG_5069.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>As we get close to the end of the year, reevaluating my spending and saving habits is something that I look forward to and is what lead me to this post. 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<span><a name='more'></a></span>If you would like to exchange cards with me this year, please let me know that you would like to participate by sending me a direct message on Instagram @BelleButterflyTX or by joining my new <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/427012285506085/?ref=share" target="_blank">World Friends Group</a> on Facebook. For your safety PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR ADDRESS BELOW or anywhere on social media. I look forward to sending you a little holiday cheer!!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b>Related Post:</b> <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2021/05/around-world-from-home-celebrating-eid.html?m=1" target="_blank">Celebrating Eid</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/search?q=Easter&m=1">Celebrating Mardi Gras</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2018/03/Texas-Festivals.html?m=1">Cultural Events in Texas</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2019/11/24-random-acts-of-kindness.html?m=1">Random Acts of Kindness</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2017/09/around-world-from-home-7-places-to-buy.html?m=1">Gifts From Around the World</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2015/09/gods-message-to-me-from-stranger.html?m=1">Receiving Messages from Strangers</a> |
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-59557361332640604112023-10-16T15:51:00.000-05:002023-11-12T14:14:42.616-06:00Around the World From Home: Best Places for Cultural Cuisines in the Houston Area + World Food Day<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hak7kdhpFVc/YQzjCeyniII/AAAAAAAARP0/LiwoSny7p94S8hd1UD-2KryjgiiK1k9GQCLcBGAsYHQ/s848/20A853BB-F2CE-49F3-9E6F-145134DE5798.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="843" data-original-width="848" height="318" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hak7kdhpFVc/YQzjCeyniII/AAAAAAAARP0/LiwoSny7p94S8hd1UD-2KryjgiiK1k9GQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20A853BB-F2CE-49F3-9E6F-145134DE5798.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Foodie Butterflies, what’s your favorite cuisine? Mexican and Italian are my favorites but I definitely enjoy experiencing all cultures of foods. How do you know if you don’t like it if you don’t try it?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Anyway, it’s World Food Day (October 16th) and I wanted to share with you guys some of my favorite places to enjoy international cuisines + checkout my favorite foodie quotes below:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.caribbeanhotpotgrill.com/" target="_blank">Caribbean Hotpot Grill</a> | Caribbean</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.italianosrestaurant.net/?utm_source=local&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_content=humble" target="_blank">Italiano’s</a> | Italian</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.lazeezahouston.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=website" target="_blank">Lazeeza</a> | North Indian & Pakistani</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://naradining.com/" target="_blank">Nara Thai</a> | Thai</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://phodienhouston.webs.com/" target="_blank">Pho Dien</a> | Vietnamese </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://zoeskitchen.com/" target="_blank">Zoës Kitchen</a> | Mediterranean</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://jamaicapondiroad.com/" target="_blank">Jamaica Pon Di Road</a> | Jamaican</div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>My Favorite Foodie Quotes:</b></div><div><br /></div><i>Never be a food snob. Learn from everyone you meet - the fish guy at your market, the lady at the local diner, farmers, cheese makers. Ask questions, try everything and eat up!</i> -Rachael Ray<div><br /><div><i>People confuse me, food doesn’t. -</i>Anthony Bourdain <div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Sometimes the greatest meals on vacations are the ones you find when Plan A falls through. -</i>Anthony Bourdain<div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Related Post:</b> <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2018/03/Texas-Festivals.html?m=1" target="_blank">Texas Cultural Events</a> | <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/2019/08/visiting-texas-food-beverage-festivals.html?m=1" target="_blank">Texas Food & Beverage Events</a> | </div><div><a href="https://www.italianosrestaurant.net/?utm_source=local&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_content=humble">Italiano’s</a><br /></div></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1663522866073130528.post-63636103757254866192023-10-10T15:31:00.001-05:002024-01-28T13:39:58.624-06:00Wellness: World Mental Health Day<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Xq_tYk2ScWtuW9Ym2ae1TLMuJyiOAmOywVKQh07KLsKrU3BYo5II6ZC7rgww3Odm9I7QlLjbK5eB40GhGMrhZ2RaIGMY6HXDsYrNRJ26oVO5hHZqWuY44uTClBMurxPTCgS5hFKZIfhR8eODtPG-jOquxkBQkknLJFQbHBxvd8sqdI3rsFdTEMzRxx0/s834/IMG_5543.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="834" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Xq_tYk2ScWtuW9Ym2ae1TLMuJyiOAmOywVKQh07KLsKrU3BYo5II6ZC7rgww3Odm9I7QlLjbK5eB40GhGMrhZ2RaIGMY6HXDsYrNRJ26oVO5hHZqWuY44uTClBMurxPTCgS5hFKZIfhR8eODtPG-jOquxkBQkknLJFQbHBxvd8sqdI3rsFdTEMzRxx0/s320/IMG_5543.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10th, the objective is to raise awareness of <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/search/label/Mental%20Health?m=1" target="_blank">mental health</a> issues around the world. Most people don’t realize that not only can normal everyday stress interfere with your physical health, it also causes anxiety and anxiety can lead to depression; these are all very common mental health issues that no one likes to talk about.</div></div>
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With that said, I’d like to share suggestions from my personal experience to anyone who is struggling with stress, anxiety, depression or if you’re just feeling a little overwhelmed: <b>1)</b> tackle one day/problem at a time, <b>2)</b> surround yourself with positive energy while also steadily minimizing as many stressors as possible <b>3)</b> indulge in <a href="http://www.butterflylifestyle.com/search/label/Self%20Care?m=1" target="_blank">self-care</a> and things that make you happy, and <b>4)</b> understand that talking about your feelings or getting help from a professional doesn’t mean you’re deranged or frail because it actually takes great strength to admit you need help.</div>
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