September 11, 2026

This Foodie Friday feels a little different.

Usually, I’m talking about football, food, family and friends—and this week’s recipe, Buffalo Chicken Dip, is definitely football-food worthy.

But September 11 isn't just another Friday.

Twenty-five years later, we still remember. And I …

So Apparently I’m Allowed to Talk About Myself Today

Know what's coming. Know what it means. Make an informed decision.

Well, it's September 2, which means it's my birthday.

And since I spend most of the year talking about real estate, Montgomery, houses, markets, dogs, food, things …

Grandparents Day is September 13, 2026 — and this year, let's do something a little different.

Instead of worrying about finding the perfect gift, making a big production out of the day, or asking the grandkids what they want to do and getting the inevitable…

“I …

Two Easy Summer Favorites: Homemade Guacamole & Avocado Toast

If you know my husband, John, you know there is a good chance you will find avocados somewhere in our kitchen! 🥑

They are one of his favorite foods, so when I realized National Avocado Day was …

Easy No-Churn Peach Ice Cream Recipe | Perfect for Fourth of July Weekend

When I think of summer, one of my favorite memories isn't fireworks or backyard barbecues—it's homemade ice cream.

Growing up, we had one of those old-fashioned ice cream makers with the wooden bucket. …

As America celebrates its 250th birthday this Fourth of July, I find myself reflecting on what this country means to me.

Not just as an American.

But as the daughter of two incredible people who showed me, in very different ways, the meaning of freedom, opportunity, …

Every Fourth of July, people ask the same question:

"Where's the best place to watch fireworks around Montgomery County?"

There are some fantastic celebrations in our area, but if you ask me, I already have my answer.

After living here, celebrating here, and experiencing these …

Father's Day always makes me pause and think about the men who helped shape my life.

It's been several years since I've been able to pick up the phone and tell my dad, Jean Marie Blavier, "Happy Father's Day." Yet somehow, I still find myself talking to …

May 2026: A Strong Month for Both Texas Powerhouses

If you're wondering whether Houston or Dallas-Fort Worth had the stronger housing market in May 2026, the answer is simple: both markets had a very solid month, just in different ways.

While neither market saw major price …

As a bona fide Army brat, Memorial Day has always meant something a little different to me.

Growing up on and around military bases, Memorial Day weekend wasn’t just about cookouts, lake days, or the unofficial start of summer. It was a time of remembrance. We attended …