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Usher In the Spring at Memorial Park

March 27, 2018 by

The sun shines year-round at Houston's Memorial Park, but with the arrival of spring just on the horizon, it might shine a little bit brighter. Take full advantage of the springtime sunshine at this sprawling city park, which boasts more than 30 miles of hiking trails—not to mention ample space for biking, picnicking, and lounging on the grass.

On a warm, sunny day, bring your bike along and conquer the trails in the southwest part of Memorial Park, which are popular among mountain bikers. Play a round of golf at the Memorial Park Golf Course, an 18-hole course spread out across 250 acres. You can book a tee in advance. Or head to the Memorial Park Fitness Center, where you can splash into the pool or pump some iron in the weight room. If you have little ones in tow, stop at the Vale-Asche Foundation Playground, a spot that's accessible to children of all abilities.

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Explore the Bayou City Art Festival March 23-25

March 20, 2018 by

For one weekend each year, Houston's Memorial Park transforms into a fresh-air art gallery in honor of the Bayou City Art Festival. This year, the colorful festival kicks off on Friday, March 23rd and runs through Sunday, the 25th. More than 300 artists from around the area will line the mile-long walking path, displaying their masterpieces in the bright spring sunshine.

That collection of artists encompasses a wide variety of different styles. Some shape clay into functional pieces. Others enlist leather and metal to create stunning decorative items. Still others craft works using strokes of watercolor, glass, or their digital cameras. Come to explore the collection of contemporary and classic art, maybe even take something home to embellish your living room. After you scour the art show, enjoy some international food and wine, get your hands dirty at the hands-on Creative Zone, and take in some live music.

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Design Your Own Doughnut at Duck Donuts

March 13, 2018 by

Duck Donuts does things differently than any bakery you've been to before. For one thing, its bakers make their build-your-own doughnuts to-order. This means you'll never end up with a stale treat. What's more, the team constantly comes up with new specialty doughnuts that reflect the season and current culinary trends—so there's always something new to try. Since a Duck Donuts opened near you in Houston this January, you now have easy access to the unique sweets.

Stop by Duck Donuts to check out the selection of featured artisan confections. Currently, the bakery offers up unique options like a doughnut coated with key lime icing and dusted with crushed graham cracker, a lemon-frosted doughnut speckled with shredded coconut, and a strawberry-iced doughnut flecked with springtime sprinkles.

If you want to design your own doughnut, it's a three-step process. First, pick your coating, like cinnamon sugar or chocolate icing. Then, add toppings such as sprinkles, chopped peanuts, or Oreo crumbs. Finally, choose a drizzle of hot fudge, salted caramel, or blackberry syrup.

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What’s Your Go-To Order at the Bubble Tea House?

March 6, 2018 by

Offering much more than just bubble tea, the Bubble Tea House in the Energy Corridor offers an eclectic menu for all palates. With their specialty being beverages of all kinds, you’ll have a lot of choices to make. The cream teas are a local favorite, coming in flavors like almond, coconut, honey ginger, even rose, so every tastebud can find their match on this menu. Fresh juices are also a highlight, with a variety of unique lemonade flavors you need to try. You can’t forget the incredible variety of smoothies, floats, slurpees and and coffee on the list with more than varieties. Choosing might take a bit!

On the food side of things, there is a mix of Asian influenced dishes and fried favorites. Try the shrimp wonton noodle soup or a mix of decadent fried fish balls or fried chicken. All the options are tasty and perfect for a quick bite. If you’re in a pinch for time, use their online ordering system and pick up on the go.

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Think Spring Thoughts at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary

February 26, 2018 by

If you’re looking for an escape from the everyday, the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary in West Houston is the perfect location. This over 17-acre park is a hidden gem that many say they would have never found without an insider tip. The sanctuary is home to a log cabin built by the Moores in the 1930s; it's now one of the main attractions and hosts educational programs.

On your hikes around the sprawling trails you’ll come across lizards, frogs, snakes, birds, turtles and more. You’ll also find bits of Rummel Creek, offering a calming oasis in the forest. From September to May, docents lead a Saturdays in Nature program for families on the second Saturday of each month which focuses on a different lesson each week. They also offer Second Saturday bird walks for a bit more exploration and education. Gates are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, with entry free donations are suggested for tours and educational programs.

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The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Returns to One NRG Park on Feb. 27

February 19, 2018 by

The first Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo unfolded nearly a century ago in 1932. The tradition continues this year from February 27th to March 18th at One NRG Park. In 2017, the rode attracted more than 2.6 million visitors. And with concerts by Blake Shelton, Little Big Town, and Luke Bryan on the itinerary, among many others, the crowd could be even bigger this year.

The big-name concerts are just a part of the draw. Head to the rodeo ring to watch cowboys attempt to stay atop bucking bulls, wrestle steers, and race barrels. Meet the goats, alpacas, and rabbits at the Livestock Show. From February 22nd to 24th, stop by for the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. More than 250 teams face off for the title of champion, and some of the barbecue tents are open to the public so come and do a taste-test (or several). General admission tickets to the grounds start at $15.

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Get Something Sweet for Your Sweetie at Araya Artisan Chocolate

February 12, 2018 by

Elements of French and Belgian artistry are evident in every confection that comes from Araya Artisan Chocolate in River Oaks. However, the origin of its cocoa beans is actually halfway across the globe from Europe, in Venezuela. The combination of high-quality, single-origin chocolate from South America and classic chocolate-making techniques results in gourmet treats that are perfect for Valentine's Day.

They're so perfect, in fact, that Araya Artisan Chocolate has a separate section of its website dedicated solely to V-Day chocolates. Treat someone special to a snack that's as sweet as they are, like the chocolate-dipped Oreos embellished with white and pink hearts. Express your amore with a more lavish gift, like the multi-layer chocolate gift box packed with 36 small confections that range from artsy truffles to chocolate-coated nuts.

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Find a Valentine’s Day Bouquet at Blomma Flower Shop

February 6, 2018 by

Blomma Flower Shop's user-friendly website might trick you into thinking that this is your typical online flower company. The ease and convenience of the streamlined online ordering process rival that of big-name floral brands. Yet the online presence is merely an offshoot of a physical store where owner Kim and her team of floral artists create one-of-a-kind bouquets.

You can use the website as inspiration and have Kim create something to your exact specifications, or order a bouquet exactly as it appears online. For Valentine's Day, Blomma Flower Shop offers a mix of classic and contemporary arrangements. The Guilty Pleasure bouquet features a simple mix of red roses, sprays of small white flowers, and eucalyptus. You can really stun your significant other with the Pink Explosion, an arrangement that features a vibrant combination of pink Stargazer lilies, roses, and daisies.

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Gourmet Italian Java Enjoys the Spotlight at Minuti Coffee

January 22, 2018 by

Irish cream. Chocolate and hazelnut. Ginseng. These are a few of the unique flavors infused into java beans at Minuti Coffee. You won't find these blends anywhere else. The cafe's roast master crafts them an ocean away in Italy, specifically for Minuti stores, and then ships them directly to the shelves. So if you want to try one of these flavored coffees or any of the other classic roasts, you'll have to come to the Minuti in Katy.

You can purchase a bag of the beans to take home and brew or let the baristas do the work for you. Regular patrons highly recommend specialty treats like the vanilla latte and the dirty chai. Sip on your coffee with a chicken salad sandwich, a plate of pasta, or something light and sweet from the pastry case at Minuti Coffee.

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Don’t Miss the 24th Annual MLK Grand Parade Midtown Houston on Jan. 15

January 12, 2018 by

Martin Luther King, Jr. may be gone, but he's far from forgotten. The iconic civil rights leader's legacy lives on in the change that he inspired across the nation and a day dedicated specifically to his memory each January. This year, Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 15th will host the 24th Annual MLK Grand Parade in Midtown Houston.

The festivities begin at 10 a.m. on Monday after a weekend of preparing with the 12th Annual MLK Youth Parade and the 17th Annual MLK Battle of the Bands Competition. The main parade will showcase more than 300 performance groups and floats, featuring a culturally eclectic mix of people as an homage to the equality that MLK fought for in his lifetime. Come to check out the parade in Midtown Houston with friends or family in tow to commemorate a great American leader and agent of change.

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