Shopping

Tootsies and Norton Ditto Join Forces for Newest Pop-up

Two iconic Houston stores pair up to offer great savings to their customers

Saturday, August 8th, 2020
Tootsies and Norton Ditto

Two of Houston’s longest standing retailers, TOOTSIES and Norton Ditto, have joined together to open a pop-up retail space presenting men’s and women’s apparel from these two iconic stores. The pop-up is located at 2411 West Alabama, next to Norton Ditto’s flagship location. The pop-up will be filled with items reduced up to 75% off […]

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Dining

Houston Restaurant Weeks Highlight on Arnaldo Richards’ PICOS…..

Our first weekly highlight, supporting local dining at one of Houston's premier authentic Mexican restaurants

Houston Restaurant Weeks

First on my HRW weekly highlights is a family favorite of ours when craving some authentic Mexican eats, this dining establishment owned by friends, Arnaldo and Janice Richards is forefront on fulfilling our tasting needs. We have picked up often here in pandemic times, love their authentic dishes and over-the-top margaritas……all available this month. TIPS […]

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Dining

Houston Restaurant Week 2020 is HERE

This year's HRW Motto, "Take Out and Do Good" reflects that times may be different, but our favorite dining event of the year is still happening!

Saturday, August 1st, 2020

This pandemic has impacted the Houston restaurant industry greatly unfortunately so we’re thrilled that Houston Restaurant Weeks is still happening this year so we have an extra opportunity to support these deliciously wonderful establishments all the while giving back to the Houston Food Bank. For 38 days, diners will enjoy specially priced, multi-course prix-fixe menus […]

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Beauty

The Latest Trend in Personal Care….Natural Deodorant

Saturday, July 25th, 2020
natural deodorant

Chelsi here to share with you something that I have been working on developing for some time. As a Beauty Consultant, I have partnered in co-founding this new product category that can make a difference! Certain categories are booming right now in the retail world.  All things hair, skincare, basically anything to do with self-care […]

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Fashion

Yellow…..The Color of Summer

This color will add cheer and guaranteed to brighten any of your days

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020

While yellow and summer are certainly not a groundbreaking combination or the newest citrus on the block (in fact, other brights are being called out even more, like orange and hot pink!) this summer season we’re grabbing hold of this cheery hue more than ever. With all that’s going on in our crazy world, we’re […]

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Fashion

MASKS Update…….The Smart Choice Accessory of the Season

Don't Leave Home Without It.......Do What's Right for your Health and Look Good Doing It!

Sunday, July 12th, 2020

Who would ever believe that we’d be talking about a mask being the accessory of the season? The year, really. Wild times, indeed. But it’s our new normal and we’re adjusting slowly but surely. You might remember our article here from the end of March on our local fashion friends making masks for health care […]

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Beauty

Makeup for Mask-ing, Part 2

As mask wearing becomes a way of life......a follow-up on more tips on how to best wear makup while masking

Saturday, July 11th, 2020
mask makeup

Well here we are….again. Still.  Staying home. Washing hands. Wearing masks.  This time around though things feel much more serious, masks are now mandatory and will be for the foreseeable future.  The hashtag #wearadamnmask has been trending and celebs like Jennifer Aniston have gotten in the game to encourage people to wear a mask to […]

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Fine Arts

Soul of the Nation……newest exhibit at MFAH

Take a break and spend a nice, cool afternoon with a visit to a local Museum

Friday, July 10th, 2020
Soul of a Nation

The summer exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, originally scheduled to open here in April was delayed due to the pandemic lockdown that resulted in museum closures. This acclaimed exhibition, Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power was originally organized by the Tate Museum in London and was most […]

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