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There Are Over 50 Ways to Get a Workout at Your Body Center

August 4, 2016 by

Take on a fitness challenge at Your Body Center, a yoga and Pilates studio in Houston’s Heights neighborhood. Knowledgeable and encouraging instructors make for a great experience, and many students realize significant weight loss and fitness improvements within a month. Over 50 classes are offered each week, and all skill levels are welcome. Classes include Yin, Forrest, and Vinyasa yoga styles, as well as Pilates ball, band, and cardio classes.

Your Body Center has two large studio spaces with walls of windows that let in plenty of natural light. One is kept hot for the specialty classes, like hot yoga. Unlike traditional Bikram, the instructors practice along with the students and encourage you to listen to your body, taking breaks as needed. Rates are reasonable, and new students can take advantage of special discounts. Mat and towel rentals are available. The center also offers therapeutic massage and other bodywork services.

Your Body Center
3605 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 874-0800
www.yourbodycenter.com
www.yelp.com/biz/your-body-center-houston-3

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Try Mi Tierra Colombian & Mexican Restaurant for Authentic Latin American Fare Flavors

July 28, 2016 by

Mi Tierra Colombian & Mexican Restaurant is a popular restaurant specializing in Mexican and Cuban cuisine.

Here, you'll find standards like enchiladas, burritos, and fajitas on the menu, but be sure to consider trying the more traditional dishes, as well, like the ropa vieja, which is juicy, tender, and expertly spiced. The bandeja paisa plate is a good bet if you want to sample a variety of flavors. This popular menu offering includes steak, maduro, and chorizo, as well as plantains, beans, and several other small dishes. Be sure to try the fruit juices, which are slightly thickened, almost like a milkshake. Juice arrives at your table in tall glasses that showcase the juice's bright color.

The restaurant's regular prices are already reasonable, and if you check the website before you go, there's often a special coupon available.

Mi Tierra Colombian & Mexican Restaurant
7416 Fairbanks N. Houston Road
Houston, TX 77040
(832) 295-0790
mitierrahouston.homestead.com/index.html
www.yelp.com/biz/mi-tierra-colombian-and-mexican-restaurant-houston

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How to Host a Dinner Party — Without a Dining Room

July 21, 2016 by

Don't have a traditional dining room table? You'll be happy to know that there are still a number of other ways to have your friends over for dinner. Here are a few smart tips for hosting a dinner party even without a dining room.

  • Think buffet-style. Avoid the sit-down feel right from the beginning by serving your food buffet style. This not only embraces the lack of a traditional dining room, it even makes it more fun.
  • Plan the menu accordingly. Since you don't have a large table, you'll want to avoid a really formal meal. This isn't the time for prime rib and multiple sides; rather, it's the perfect opportunity for a taco bar, a heaping bowl of pasta or dress-them-yourself burgers.
  • Embrace your outdoor space. If your rental comes equipped with its own private outdoor space (or even a shared outdoor area), it's the perfect opportunity to take your meal al fresco. Bring along a tablecloth, a few candles for ambiance and some recyclable plates that don't require much clean-up.
  • Take it to the floor. Toss some comfortable throw pillows around your living room and instruct your friends to gather around the coffee table.
  • Turn it into a theme night. If you're worried about the informal feel of eating on your couch with guests, turn your dinner party into a cozy theme. Pop in a movie for a laid-back movie night, or grab some board games for a dinner-party-turned-game-night.

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Norton Fitness: Personal Trainers That Go Above and Beyond

July 14, 2016 by

Looking to get into shape? Consider signing up for fitness sessions with Norton Fitness, a personal training company serving Houston, Texas. The personal trainers at Norton Fitness undergo rigorous screening and training before they meet with clients. Each trainer must not only be nationally certified, but also insured, highly educated in the field, and personable. Having met these initial requirements, trainers are still required to pass another Norton exam that encompasses all the fundamentals of personal training, from diet and weight lifting to rehabbing bodies and medicinal approaches to fitness. And they must re-take the test every six months in order to stay on as a trainer, thus proving they haven't fallen behind as the various fields continue to advance.

Needless to say, Norton Fitness's trainers are more than equipped to propel any client toward their fitness and health goals. After an initial assessment, trainers create a one-of-a-kind workout plan designed specifically for the individual. They always take into account existing health conditions and other potential roadblocks, so clients only partake in safe exercises. With continuing education from nutritionists, doctors, a chiropractor, and even a psychologist, the trainers always come up with fresh ways to make fitness fun.

Norton Fitness
Houston, TX 77008
(832) 779-1902
www.nortonfitness.com
www.yelp.com/biz/norton-fitness-houston-2

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Strengthen and Lengthen at YogaOne Studios Midtown

July 7, 2016 by

One of five YogaOne Studios throughout Houston, YogaOne Studios Midtown was established in 2008 to offer a range of yoga classes in a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. In fact, the YogaOne mission is "to co-create a positive space, filled with positive people, that is positively life changing through the practice and path of yoga."

Here, new and experienced yogis practice their positions within two modern studio spaces, each of which reflects the company's eco-friendly ethos through sustainably sourced bamboo flooring, no-VOC paints, and a BYORWB (Bring Your Own Reusable Water Bottle) policy. Instruction is offered in flow-based styles of yoga and hot yoga, the latter of which is bolstered by a custom heating system.

A single drop-in class at YogaOne Midtown will cost you $18, while class packages offer quantity discounts. Regulars recommend taking advantage of the $30 for 30 days pass, an introductory offer that entitles new yogis to test out an unlimited number of classes over a one-month trial period. For more info, check out the YogaOne Studios class schedule.

YogaOne Studios
3030 Travis Street
Houston, TX, 77006
(713) 522-0876
www.yogaonehouston.com
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Happy Fourth of July!

July 4, 2016 by

Wishing you a Fourth of July filled with pride, honor, and lots of fun!

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Kabob Korner: Delight Your Taste Buds With Grilled Meats

June 23, 2016 by

Since opening its doors in 2010, Kabob Korner has served an eclectic combination of South Asian and Mediterranean cuisines, with special emphasis on smoky, delicious, grilled and barbecued foods.

Order a whole chicken, marinated with yogurt, herbs, and lemon juice and grilled in the traditional tandoori style, or try the dry-rubbed and skewered beef seekh kabob. And don't forget the thin-shaved lamb gyros, which come from lamb roasts that are slow-grilled on a spit for hours. Whatever you order, don't forget to round out your meal with an array of mouth-watering side dishes. Try dipping garlicky naan into a plate of creamy, house-made hummus, or bite into a crispy vegetable samosa filled with spiced potatoes and served with tangy-sweet tamarind sauce.

Eating in the bright and casual Kabob Korner dining room is pleasant, but if you want to eat at home or at the office instead, the restaurant's online ordering system makes it simple and efficient to place a take-out order.

Kabob Korner
12228 Antoine
Houston, TX 77066
(281) 880-0786
www.kabobkorner.com
www.yelp.com/biz/kabob-korner-houston

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Happy Father’s Day!

June 19, 2016 by

Today is a chance for us to recognize some very important people in our lives. May this day bring you many reasons to smile!

Happy Father’s Day!

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Looking for a Unique Design Element? Try Decorating With Citrus Fruits!

June 16, 2016 by

Now that summer is here, you're likely looking for fun, colorful ways to brighten up your home. If you want to add a pop of color and a burst of freshness to your kitchen or dining space, try decorating with something a bit out-of-the-ordinary: citrus fruits! Here are a few ways to decorate with oranges, lemons and more.

Dried Citrus Ornaments
While these types of dried citrus ornaments are normally used around the holidays, they look (and smell!) just as great in the summertime, too. Try drying your fruits and hanging them on a garland of eucalyptus over the kitchen window, or forage some branches, pop them in a vase and hang the ornaments on the ends.

Lemon Centerpieces
Planning a dinner party or a weekend brunch? Create your very own centerpiece made with bright, fresh lemons! If you're pressed for time, simply fill an attractive bowl with whole lemons for a subtle scent and a pretty pop of yellow. If you have a bit more time to spare, try filling a glass vase with water. Cut lemons into thin slices, and then submerge them in the vase for a more unique look.

Preserved Lemon Jars
This one plays double-duty as both a decoration and a helpful baking ingredient. Quick-preserve your lemons using just lemon juice and kosher salt, and then store them in large jars around the kitchen for a rustic, farmhouse-inspired look. Reach into the jars whenever you need something to zest up a pasta dish, roasted chicken or even a dessert!

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Get in Touch With Mother Nature at Bear Creek Pioneers Park

June 9, 2016 by

Whether you’re looking for a new place for your morning jog or an outdoor area where you can play pickup baseball with friends, you’ll find all types of outdoor activities at Bear Creek Pioneers Park. This spacious, well-maintained park spans 2,168 acres of beautiful Texas landscape, and it features convenient paved roads and parking lots that make it easily accessible for visitors.

Once inside the park, you’ll find miles of walking and jogging paths, as well as equestrian trails for horseback riders. Tennis courts and volleyball courts are perfect for a pickup game, while soccer, baseball, and softball fields offer places for local leagues to play. Take a visit to the small zoo to visit the emus, ostriches, and buffalo, then venture over to the wildlife habitat to check out the area’s local wildlife inhabitants.

Bear Creek Pioneers Park
3535 War Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 496-2177
www.visithoustontexas.com/listings/Bear-Creek-Pioneers-Park/20090

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