Houston and Surrounding Areas Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets in Houston and Surrounding Areas

Urban Harvest: Eastside

Saturdays 8am -12pm

3000 Richmond

Houston, TX 77098

http://urbanharvest.org/farmersmarkets

Urban Harvest: City Hall

Wednesday September 14th - December 21st

11am - 1:30pm

901 Bagby

Houston, TX 77002

http://urbanharvest.org/farmersmarkets

Rice University Farmers Market

Tuesdays 3:30 -6:30pm

5600 Greenbriar

Houston, TX 77005

http://dining.rice.edu/farmers-market/

Finca Tres Robles Farm Stand

Wednesdays 2-6pm & Saturdays 9am - 1pm

257 N. Greenwood 

Houston, TX 77011

http://www.smallplaces.org/markets/

Westchase District Farmers Market

10503 Westheimer Rd. 

Houston, TX 77042

http://westchasedistrict.com/index.php/farmers-market/

East End Market

Sundays 10am -2pm

2800 Navigation Blvd

Houston, TX77003

http://eastendhouston.com/market/

Camino Farmers Market

Open Daily 6am - 8pm

2520 Airline Dr.

Houston, TX 77009

http://www.caninoproduce.com

Farmers Market on Grand Parkway

Saturdays 8am - 12pm

1225 W. Grand Pkwy S

Katy, TX 77494

http://www.farmersmarketongrandparkway.com

Tomball Farmers Market

Saturdays 9am - 1pm

205 W. Main 

Tomball, TX 77375

http://www.tomballfarmersmarket.org

Woodlands Farmers Market

Saturdays 8am - 12pm

7 Switchbud Pl

The Woodlands, TX 77380

http://www.grogansmillvillage.com/fm_about.htm

Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market

Saturdays 9am - 1pm

1020 Marina Bay Dr.

Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565

https://www.facebook.com/CLSFarmersMarket/

What are some of your favorite farmers markets in Houston and surrounding areas?  Are there any that I didn't mention?

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7 Ways to Have & Show More Gratitude

There are so many ways to have and show gratitude. Being grateful for the small things and really looking at things in a different way is something that I try to do. I am in no way perfect and am always improving myself, but I try really hard to be grateful, even when I am not necessarily feeling it at the time.

• Keep a Gratitude Journal. Last year and this year I started writing down things that I am grateful for. I am not perfect at always writing things down that I am grateful, but try hard because it makes me see and think of what I am really grateful for. There is so much to be grateful for. 
• Look for the Silver Linings When There are Challenges. Man, this is really hard to do. Overall, you will be a happier person if you look at the positive in things instead of the negatives. As a Houston concierge and personal assistant things can go wrong and you have to look at the silver linings and figure out different solutions to problems. 
• Volunteer. Volunteering is one of the most gratifying things because you can make such a big difference. I have volunteered for decades and absolutely love it. If I could I would volunteer all my time with various organizations. There are so many organizations in Houston that you can volunteer for. I have volunteered personally and providing my professional organizing services to many different organizations throughout Houston.
• Spend More Time Doing Things You Love. You can find so much gratitude and joy doing the things you love. Spend more time with family and let them know you love them. Spend more time on that hobby you love because it makes you happy. 
• Thank You Notes. I try to write thank you notes often. I am so appreciative when someone does something nice for my husband and I or gives us something. So go tell that person you are thankful! Even if you don't write them a handwritten letter, email or call them and tell them.
• Give Back. Not just by volunteering, but give back in other ways as well. Tell someone you appreciate them, take in your neighbors trash can, pick up that clothing item off the floor in the store, do random acts of kindness, etc. etc. There are so many ways to give back, you just have to figure out what works best for you. 
• Email Random People. I know this sounds weird at first, but this is something that I have been doing this past year. I will email people and tell them I like what they are doing. There is a person on Tumblr I have been following for years and love her photos and the snippets she says about her family, so I emailed to tell her I love her photos and the positivity she exudes. There is a made in Texas article in Texas Monthly that I love, so I emailed to tell them that I enjoyed it. The list goes on and on. Surprisingly, most of the time the people will respond. Even with people you think are out of touch and don't expect to reply, they usually will reply. 

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Made in the USA : Hibiscus Linens

I can't believe I have not written about Hibiscus Linens before, but I absolutely love these linens and most are made right here in Houston. Mariana, the owner, does many by hand and also has an awesome give back collection like the ones pictured above. She is a gem as well and sweet as can be. Plus, she has helped me when I have been in a bind with clients who need gifts. With the holidays coming up I think these are the perfect linens to give as gifts or to have around your dinner table. The baby items are so cute as well and I have been giving them to friends who have been having kiddos lately. She also offers classes, which you learn so much in. 

I have given these as gifts on many occasions and they are always a big hit. 

Do you have any Hibiscus Linens items?

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Gift Idea: The Useful Book

Have any of you read this book yet? It really is useful and full of all kinds of random things from understanding laundry symbols to how to unclog a drain to how to make a pot of coffee. I highly recommend it and think it would make a great gift for someone who is getting their own place, student going off to college or just for anyone. Since the holidays are upon us you may want to do a little shopping early......

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How to Get Organized for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is only a few short weeks away so now is great time to start planning for it if you haven't already started.

• Create a Thanksgiving binder. This binder will hold everything you need from to-do list to meal plans. There are all kinds of checklist that you can search for online that will give you time lines of Thanksgiving prepping. I am not going to reinvent the wheel this year ;) and figured you could just do a quick search. 
• Write a to-do list. Make a list of everything you need to do this includes what you are cooking, linens you will be using, dishes you will be using, decorations, guests, gratitude notes, games, etc.
• Declutter. If there are dishes or decorations you have been hanging onto for years and you no longer have a use for or you just don't like them. Donate them. Decluttering will help you feel less stressed.
• Meal Plan. Plan what you will be serving and what dishes guests will be bringing.
• Create a grocery and liquor store list. Make a list of everything you will need from the grocery and liquor store, this includes food, flowers, beer, etc.
• Schedule to clean your house or hire a house cleaner. Get it on the books at least 2-3 days before guests arrive that way you won't stress too much about it.
• Order your turkey and buy non perishable items. Try to get items ahead of time that you know you can get especially canned or frozen items.
• Plan to finish 2 days before Thanksgiving. Obviously you will not have all of your cooking out of the way, but plan to wrap most everything up on by the Tuesday the week of Thanksgiving. This will give you ample time to think about all of the things you may have forgotten about. Make sure to set the table ahead of time as well.
• Label. Set out all serving dishes about of time and label what will be going in them. Make labels for the meals if you want guests to know what is in them. Make name tags. 
• Plan for to -go containers. I love these Reynolds Heat & Eat containers, which are in a blog post coming up. 
• Accept help. If you someone sees that you are overwhelmed and offers to help you, accept it! It will be a relief in so many ways. 
• Relax. Go get reflexology, pedicure, a massage or something to help you relax. 

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Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! Are you doing anything fun this evening? We are staying around the house and handing out candy to the kiddos that come by. Whatever your plan is, stay safe folks!

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Eco Issues from 2016 Presidential Candidates

I really don't like to talk about politics, but these are some interesting points in the article link of the 2016 presidential candidates thoughts on environmental and energy issues.

https://ballotpedia.org/2016_presidential_candidates_on_energy_and_environmental_policy

GO VOTE next week!

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