Brandi Smith
Brandi is a recovering journalist who spent more than 20 years of her life in TV newsrooms from Oregon to Idaho to Texas. She was born and raised in Umpqua, Oregon, a community that her kids constantly remind her qualifies as a “village” because of its booming population of 112. As you might imagine, Houston has been a big change! Brandi moved here with her partner Justin in 2015 and has embraced big-city energy. Now she lives in Fifth Ward and soaks up everything Houston has to offer – concerts, events, breweries, restaurants … you name it.
Family-Friendly Things to Do in Houston This Weekend (June 26-28)
Crossing Borders International School has been helping Houston become bilingual since 2001. With a top notch and hands-on curriculum, children 18 months to 5...
Things To Do In Summer 2026: A Houston Mom’s Guide For Soccer Fans &...
Maybe you flew in for a certain global sporting event we're not technically supposed to name {you know the one … lots of soccer,...
The Ultimate Guide to Soccer Watch Parties & Events in Houston
Okay, let's just say it … a big soccer event is coming to Houston this summer and the watch parties are going to be...
Around the World in 8 Days (And Other Things I Never Thought I’d Do)
On my way home from a recent work trip, a friend sent me a text that stopped me in my tracks. He'd realized something...
Memorial Day: A Family Guide to Honoring the Heroes Behind the Holiday
Updated May 2026
Memorial Day weekend is an exciting time in many Houston homes. The long weekend means time away from school, gatherings with friends...
Free Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With a Library Card
I thought I understood the library. You go, you grab a few books, maybe let your kids pick something they’ll lose interest in halfway...
A Mom’s Guide to Spring Break in Houston
Updated March 2026
Spring Break is almost here, and if you’re already wondering how to fill all those wide-open days without hearing “I’m bored” on...
Top Greater Houston Area Bluebonnet Sightings
Bluebonnet season means sunny days, muddy shoes, and kids running just a little too fast through fields of flowers. While you’re chasing the perfect...
80+ Museums and Experiences to Explore Across the Houston Area
OK, here’s the thing: Houston quietly has one of the wildest museum scenes in the country and most of us are out here acting...
Easy Meals to Make Without Electricity During a Power Outage
We’re all crossing our fingers that power lines stay up and the Texas grid keeps doing its thing through this cold snap. But if...