Author Archive: Bell

The Messy Girl Chronicles: Whitney Hightower

1 November, 20150

Guest Blog By: Jai Green My name is Whitney Hightower and I am a mess. My mother thought she was setting me up for greatness when she named me Whitney after the great Whitney Houston in the winter of 1983. If she looks at my life now she will probably conclude that she did a great job. Born 7 1/2 pounds with hazel eyes, curly hair, and olive skin im sure she thanked god a million times. A woman so beautiful but hated the skin she was in, she took what she thought as precautions to ensure i had Read more [...]

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Big Belly’s Burger: A Place Where Your Taste Buds Beg for More

25 October, 20150

If you know me then you know I love cheeseburgers! If Burger King had a "Burger Queen" then she would be me. You name it; I have tried it. From all the national chains like McDonalds, Burger King, Whataburger, etc. to Five Guys, In N Out, Champs, Sparkle, Miller, and Smashburger. To portabella veggie cheeseburgers, Leonard’s, a plethora of food-truck burgers, including the famous Foreign Policy doughnut burger, and Waffle Bus fryder Cheeseburgers - I've even had a goat cheeseburger in Europe! Read more [...]

Food/Drink

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4 Ways to Keep it Classy While Single

5 September, 20150

Guest Blogger: Jai Green of jaigreenwords.blogspot.com iHustleNation, Authors, people with no credentials have all said it "If you are not married you are single". Single life comes with freedom, an immeasurable amount of freedom! Your body, your time, your life, we get it. However, it also comes with a mass amount of responsibility. You hold the key to how you control your single life. Will you live it in a way that collects a vast amount of collateral damage? Or will you live it in a way that Read more [...]

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Kids Get a Magical First Look at New Disney Store!

27 August, 20150

Houston, Tx - Disney Store will celebrate the grand opening of its new store at Memorial City Mall in Houston, on Saturday, August 29, 2015. The Disney Store at Memorial City Mall is one of several locations to celebrate its Grand Opening across North America in 2015, offering an immersive retail experience with a touch of magic for Disney fans of all ages. New for 2015, the Disney Store grand opening celebration will feature a festive song, composed specially for Disney Store and performed by the Read more [...]

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Brunch All Day for HRW at Hearsay Gastro Lounge

27 August, 20150

Ok Foodies we are literally one week away from ending one of Houston's biggest fundraisers! There is no need to list the restaurants or tease you with pics of my food. If you just want to torture yourself and your tummy you can follow me on Instagram or Twitter. I started off wanting to get you the most bang for your buck. I wanted to help you to not be overwhelmed by Houston Restaurant Weeks and to have a strategy. I have failed you! I have been enjoying #HRW without so much as writing up anything Read more [...]

Food/Drink

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Perry’s Steakhouse Carves it Up for Charity

7 August, 20150

HOUSTON (August 2015) – Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille will be participating in the twelfth annual Houston Restaurant Weeks, August 1 through September 7. The fine dining establishment will offer a special three-course menu for $45 per person, featuring some of Perry’s signature favorites like the pear and wedge salads, Perry’s Famous Pork Chop, an 8 oz. Filet Perry and the Dessert Trio. For every dinner purchased from its Houston Restaurant Weeks menu, Perry’s Restaurants will donate Read more [...]

Food/Drink, Non-Profit

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Houston Foodies Unite For #HRW

3 August, 20150

We are already 2 days post #HRW! Today is the third day and Houston's top foodies are on the hunt for the best breakfast, lunches, and dinners. For those who aren't familiar: Houston Restaurant Weeks celebrates food and charitable giving in Houston from August 1 through September 7, 2015. Try new restaurants or return to your favorites and enjoy special menus created exclusively for this annual fundraiser. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Houston Food Bank. Last year raised $1.6 million Read more [...]

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The Peanuts Movie Celebrates the 47th Anniversary of It’s First African-American Character

31 July, 20150

On November 6th parents across the world will be taking their children to see much anticipated The Peanuts Movie. Happy smiling faces with popcorn or nachos in one hand and a slush in the other will pack out theaters. The refreshing outing will be much needed. Especially since we are bombarded by sickening news of racial tension and lives being lost. What does that have to do with The Peanuts Movie you might ask. Well, July 31st is a historical day in the Iconic Comic Strip. Today is also the 47th Read more [...]

Highlights, Tv/Movies/Hollywood

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Bow Ties and Blazers with a String of Pearls

28 July, 20150

Random Acts of Kindness Partners with Urgent Psych Care, LLC for Bowties & Blazers Red Carpet Event benefiting Mental Illness HOUSTON, TX – Urgent Psych Care, LLC (known for rapid psychiatric stabilization of patients on site to avoid hospitalization whenever possible) and Random Acts of Kindness are gearing up for a signature event in Houston that will not only pay homage to National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, but will also serve to transcend the mission of Urgent Psych Read more [...]

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The Boris and Nicole Show

6 July, 20150

What a way to celebrate your 10th year Anniversary right?! Actors Boris Kodjoe & Nicole Ari-Parker have been steaming up our tv and silver screen since they were paired together on Showtimes hit series Soul Food. It was on that show that they also fell in love and became one. Now they are bringing the heat and "america's sweetheart' couples vibe to daytime TV as they launched today "The Boris and Nicole Show" which airs on FOX networks around the nation. Their first guest included Serayah McNeil Read more [...]

Celebrity, Highlights, Tv/Movies/Hollywood

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