Rebecca Slocum
Celebrating Houston Independent Bookstores
Updated April 2026
In our world of online shopping, one-click purchasing, and two-day shipping, it's easy to avoid going into an actual store altogether. Pull...
Beauty and Blueberry Muffins: An Ode to Resistance
Yesterday, in preparation for the upcoming Houston Icepocalypse, I cooked. I baked lemon poppyseed blueberry muffins and pumpkin chocolate chip muffins. I manned the...
Simple Summer Smoothie Recipes
Updated July 2025
Summer is, in my opinion, the ultimate time for smoothies. With tons of fresh fruit at its peak, there is no end...
Reflecting on the Legacy of Pope Francis
My heart is heavy.
This morning at 7:35am, Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, died at the age of 88. He was...
5 Self Care Ideas for a High Risk Pregnancy
Pregnancy is already a stressful time. Fatigue {and its bestie, insomnia}, physical discomfort, migraines, the constant need to pee. The physical and mental energy...
Houston Pride: Events and Books to Celebrate
Updated June 2024
One of my favorite things about living in Houston is its widespread diversity. It is one of the most, if not the...
Rise: An Easter Reflection
Easter is the most important liturgical season in the Christian year. It begins with Easter Sunday, the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus,...
7 Spicy Romance Reads for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and what better way to get in the mood than by picking up a spicy romance novel?!
I'm a longtime...
Five 2024 Release Books I’m Excited to Read This Year
New year, new booklist, right?!
In December of every year, I sit down with a pen, paper, and my extensive TBR {To Be Read} list...
Fall-Themed Date Night In (with Recipes!)
"Date Your Spouse!"
Reminders to "date my spouse" were among the most popular bits of advice my husband and I received before our wedding. Everyone...













