Travel: Easy City Exploring with Pogo Pass

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Mom Life: STEM, Music and Art Summer Camps in Texas

Hey Butterfly Mommies. It’s important we keep the kiddos minds and bodies active year round, even when they’re on break. My kid is extremely into science but she’s not quite ready for a physics tutor, so my mission currently is to find fun science related activities for her to engage in this summer so she’s having fun and learning at the same time. Since school is almost out for the summer, I thought I’d share a few fun and educational science, technology, engineering, math, and art summer camps that I’ve come across taking place in Texas.

Event Trends: Cool Places To Get Hitched in Texas

When it comes to selecting a venue for you and your partner’s special day or for any other special occasion you may be celebrating, it’s important to find a location that will both accommodate and wow your guest. 

If you’re non-traditional and are looking for a unique place to get married in Texas, these locations are quirky and filled with extras:

Visiting Texas: Things To Do in Uptown Houston (Galleria Area)

Butterflies, I recently spent some time in Houston’s uptown area which is just a few minutes from downtown and midtown Houston; I had a fun day filled with good times and new discoveries. 

Check out some of the stops I made while in Uptown Houston and a few other interesting things to do in the area:

Visiting Texas: Things to Do in Kemah

Butterflies if you’re looking for something fun to do in the Houston area, plan a day trip to Kemah, Texas. We visited Kemah last year for spring break; we enjoyed some delicious food, had lots of fun and made some new memories. Check out some of the stops we made while in Kemah and a few other interesting things to do in the area:

Visiting Texas: COVID19 Texas Impact, Updates, and Resources

*Please always consult with your primary care provider for any medical advice.*

We have all been watching in extreme disbelief of what’s been happening in Asia and Europe over the last few weeks and the only thing we can do is stay informed and prepare. Whatever precautions our government is planning to take has to be thought out as thoroughly as possible and implemented quickly to hopefully minimize the mass hysteria, supply shortages, and the number of casualties. As we all prepare to get through this together, below are official updates and resources as they become available:

Visiting Texas: Things To Do in Tomball

Butterflies, if you are in the Houston area and are looking for something fun to do this weekend, I recommend planning a day-trip to Tomball, Texas. 

Located less than a hour away from downtown Houston, Tomball is a Houston area small town with a lot to offer; check out some of the best things to do in Tomball below:

Visiting Texas: Youth Events in Texas

Butterfly Mommies, we all know the importance of letting kids be kids and the importance of nurturing their  rapidly developing minds. If you’re looking for something cool to do with your little human(s) for the sake of stimulating them mentally, keeping them physically active or just bonding time, check out these Texas events that were planned just for the kiddos...

Mom Life: Back To School 2021

Butterflies Mommies, I have a serious question…do you look forward to back to school time or do you dread it? For the first five years or so it was exciting (it’s cute seeing little humans excited about going to school) but now that my kid is older I don’t really look forward to it; either way, we have to do what we have to do right? Anyway, I wanted to share a few useful resources to help with getting your kiddos back in school mode:

Visiting Texas: Planty Things to Do

Caring for houseplants can be a lot of work but also a lot of fun. Personally, it’s exciting and a little therapeutic to see the benefits of all my nurturing. If you’re also a plant lover and are looking for planty things to do in Texas, check out my list of upcoming plant events and favorite local shops:

Music: Best Drake Songs

What’s your favorite Drake song? June 10th was officially declared Drake Day in Houston in 2014, to celebrate his accomplishments and artistic talent, here’s a list of some of the best Drake songs. This list is updated yearly as new Drake music is released.

Finance: Texas Sales Tax Holidays (Tax Free Weekends)

Did you know Texas has several different no tax weekends? Texas Sales Tax Holidays (Tax Free Weekends) are designed to benefit businesses and consumers. Shoppers in Texas can purchase select items during the designated sales tax holiday with zero sale taxes. For more information on sale tax holidays in Texas please visit the Texas Comptroller’s website. Here are some of the Texas Tax Holidays:

Visiting Texas: Things to Do in Baytown

Butterflies we took a day trip to Baytown, Texas for a laid back day of adventure just minutes from Houston’s Bay Area. I originally planned to stop by the farmers market only but decided at the last minute to make a day of it. There are so many beautiful art murals and installations all over the city, as well as yummy food. Check out some of the stops we made while in Baytown and a few other interesting things to do in the area:

Around the World from Home: Date Night at Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting

Butterflies, I recently attended a tequila tasting for date night and it was so much fun. Tequila is a product of Mexico and is one of the world’s most recognized and favored spirits. Ironically, Mexico City is one of my travel goals…I’m looking forward to touring the tequila and Frida Kahlo museums while visiting. Until then, I’ll continue to enjoy my tequila drinks here in Texas.

Visiting Texas: Things Every Texas Mermaid Should Experience

Butterflies, have you ever day dreamt about being a mermaid? Is learning mermish and cute mermaid puns your favorite pastime? Do you find the mermaid tales of Atargatis and Aphrodite fascinating? National Mermaid Day is March 29th and to celebrate I’m sharing a few things every mermaid in Texas should experience. So if you’re a mermaid or sea nymph at heart, here’s a few things I think you might enjoy:

Visiting Texas: Things To Do on Galveston Island

If you’re in need of a little fun in the sun, I recommend taking a trip to Galveston Island. This is one of Texas’s most popular beach towns and although the water can be iffy at times, it’s worth the trip. There’s a ton of things to do on the island, I discover something new every time I visit. Galveston Island is full of history, breathtaking historic sites, unique culture and amazing food. Below are a few cool things to do and places to eat in Galveston...

Visiting Texas: Winter Storms on the Gulf Coast + Resources

Butterflies, this has been one stressful week thanks to winter storms Uri and Viola. We’ve been having extreme winter conditions with icy roads, no electricity, burst water pipes and no running water. It’s actually feeling a lot like Hurricane Ike all over again. Ike happened about two years prior to me starting Butterfly LifeStyle back in 2008, but let me tell you it was a miserable time for us. We were without electricity for two weeks after Ike. 

More recent than Ike was Hurricane Harvey which was also pretty bad, it rained nonstop for like five days...the whole city was flooded. Anyway, if this is a prelude to what this year’s hurricane season will be like I strongly suggest everyone gets prepared. Also, here are some resources for anyone who may need help recovering from the impact of the winter storms here in Texas:

Visiting Texas: Things to Do in Shenandoah

Butterflies, the next time you’re in the Houston area make plans to spend a few hours in Shenandoah. This little town nestled just a few blocks away from big city fun, has plenty of big town adventure of its own. Here are a few cool things to do in Shenandoah, Texas:

Visiting Texas: Things to Do While Social Distancing

Note: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, some of these places may have adjusted their business hours or closed temporarily. Please do your research prior to visiting.

Butterflies, so the introvert in me has truly enjoyed staying in the last few months while the explorer in me is in desperate need of a little adventure. If you’re also seeking adventure but want to adhere to the social distancing suggestions, here are a few things to to while social distancing in Texas:

Visiting Texas: Simple Hurricane Survival Kit

The last major storm that impacted my area tremendously was Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and since it’s storm season here on the gulf coast, now is the time to prepare. For those of us who are use to the erratic storm season of the South and the possible hurricanes that come with it most of these are no brainners but, for someone new to the coast these tips will definitely come in handy. Things we don’t think about until it’s too late, like making sure anything that can get flooded or blown away is put up or like keeping all electronics fully charged, especially your cellphone. So here we go...