Moms (and dads!) need a break too:

Let’s be real, sometimes a break means some alone time, with no spouses or kids running around. Or maybe you need some alone time and a babysitter is too expensive, so you decide to not do what you did yesterday when you were given time for yourself: mindlessly scroll through Instagram and live vicariously through everyone else’s highlight reel. There’s no reason you can’t seize the day and set out on your own adventure.

Banish boredom with this hot list of cool things to do:

From a bit of sunbathing and selfcare, to basking in the glow of the city’s most fabulous sights, and so much more, you really can see and do it all when you’re flying solo:

• Be a tourist in your own city with an audio walking tour in Downtown Houston

• Feel like you are in Paris: get a table for one at Brasserie du Parc (1440 Lamar St.)

• Enjoy this city park, play bingo or get Greek treats at Market Square Park (301 Milam St.)

• Have an out-of-this-world time at Space Center Houston(1601 NASA Pkwy)

• People watch at the Kemah Boardwalk (215 Kipp Ave., Kemah)

• Take a walk on the wild side at Houston Museum of Natural Science (5555 Hermann Park Dr.)

• Go museum hopping in the Houston Museum District (Various locations in the Museum District, especially Menil Collection & the area – tip: check the free museum days)

•  Bike the Buffalo Bayou White Oak Bayou Trail (West 11^th Street and Antoine Drive)

• Meditate at the Rothko Chapel (3900 Yupon St.)

• Have an epiphany at James Turrell Skyspace (Rice University)

• Get an ice cream (and esspresso) at SweetCup (The only ice cream made with natural ingredients; 3939 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006)

• Hit a Sake Social — for the sake of sushi (Super good & cheap happy hour; park on nearby streets for free parking; Uchi, 904 Westheimer Rd.)

• Take a hike at Terry Hershey Park (15200 Memorial Dr.)

• Meet the animals at the Houston Zoo ( check fro free admission times; 6200 Hermann Park Dr.)

• Embrace the great outdoors at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (4501 Woodway Dr.)

• Get all theatrical with Miller Outdoor Theatre  (It is always free; Hermann Park, 6000 Hermann Park Dr.)

• Pack a picnic and head to Buffalo Bayou Park (Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive)

• Go to a spa (check groupon for deals)

• Make something delicious at Well Done Cooking Classes (2811 Airline Dr., Ste. 5)

• Chill out at the Marriott Marquis pool (get any spa service, event the cheapest gives you access to the pool; 1777 Walker St.)

• Bake the best cookies from Tinys Milk & Cookies (3636 Rice Blvd.)

• Get ramen at Agu (1050, 7340 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007)

• See a home run at Minute Maid Park (501 Crawford St.)

• Get the perfect Instagram shot at the Sugar & Cloth Wall (1201 Main St.)

• Be a crazy cat lady at El Gato Coffeehouse (508 Pecore St.)

• Go on a subterranean adventure at Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern (105 Sabine St.)

• Have a night at the (turtle) races at Little Woodrow’s (2306 Brazos St.)

• Nerd out with Geeks Who Drink (Various locations)

• Go underground at the Conservatory (1010 Prairie St.)

• Play games at PacMan Fever  (Joystix Classic Games & Pinballs, 1820 Franklin St.) or at Neil’s Bahr in EaDo (2006 Walker St, Houston, TX 77003)

• Have a top-shelf drink at Anvil Bar & Refuge (1424 Westheimer Rd., Ste. B)

• Have a laugh at Station Theater (1230 Houston Ave.) or a romantic and deep play at Main Street Theater (everyone gets really good seats because it is only 92 people theater; 2540 Times Blvd, Houston, TX 77005).

• Wakeboard without the embarrassment at Wake Nation (4411 County Road 410)

• Walk around the new The Glassell School of Art and climb the rooftop garden (5101 Montrose Blvd.)
• Grab a blanket & catch a show at Discovery Green. Be sure to check out the Planters & Stem (1001 Main St.)