Travel
Everything from the practical to the sublime: Le Blanc Spa Resort, Los Cabos
With what limited time we have for vacationing, when we run off, we want our romantic voyages to exceed our wildest imaginations. We want the best of the best, with everything as soothing and simple as can be. Le Blanc Spa Resort, Los Cabos, Mexico, has already been awarded the AAA 5 star status. That’s the pinnacle of luxury destinations, with many strict requirements to qualify for your best vacation ever, assuring your pleasure and enjoyment. The property is located {Read More}
Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach Ca.
Living Art in California The Pageant of the Masters in the artistically inclined Laguna Beach California is an oasis by the sea for art, music, and food. Running from July 5th through September 1st this Festival of the Arts stands out from any other you may have experienced before. This is more than art you stroll up to like a gallery or art walk. This is art that fills a whole stage! Accompanied by live music and narration, works of {Read More}
Underwater Adventures at the Downtown Houston Aquarium with CityPASS
Home to over 200 species of aquatic life, the Downtown Houston Aquarium is an impressive & entertaining place to visit with the entire family. You can truly spend an entire day watching the adventures of your favorite sea creatures under 500,000 gallons of wonderment, dining within a full service restaurant and enjoying a variety of amusement rides to thrill kids of all ages. Grab your Houston CityPASS and save 49% off your visit to the aquarium and four other top {Read More}
Taste Of Houston Food Tour: 4 Must Try Montrose Restaurants
Ranked as one of America’s top three most ethnically diverse cities, Houston is well known for its variety of award winning culinary experiences. On a recent trip to Houston, courtesy of CityPASS & Visit Houston I had the chance to experience the array of restaurants and multi-cultural dishes that make the city a must visit destination. Just make sure you bring your appetite and walking shoes to work off all those good eats because there’s no shortage of places to {Read More}
Niagara Falls- Ontario, Canada
Niagara Falls is nature at its mightiest. More than just a look at a waterfall, a visit is a full vacation surrounded by the natural beauty of the area and the luxury that has drawn tourists from around the world. A great introduction to the Niagara Falls is from the water with tour from Niagara Cruises. Voyage to the Falls boat tour visits Great Gorge, American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the most famous, Horseshoe Falls. Whether you decide to see the Falls in {Read More}
John Glenn Astronomy Park in Ohio
Study the sky night or day! What does it take to make for ideal astronomy viewing? Exactly the conditions you will find in Ohio’s Hocking Hills. That is why it is now the home of the John Glenn Astronomy Park. The Hocking Hills State Park is located forty miles from Columbus, easy to get to but far enough to have excellent visibility without light pollution getting in the way of star gazing. Clear night skies have drawn many astronomy enthusiasts {Read More}
Reviews & Giveaways
Go Exploring with the Tiny Love Meadow Days Super Mat
With a toddler in the house, having a great play mat is a must. Little ones spend a lot of time on the floor, and exploring, so offering them a comfy and engaging place to play is important to most parents. We have had a chance to try out the Tiny Love Meadow Days Super Mat. Let me tell you what I loved about this adorable and engaging option for my little learner. At a first glance, you are going {Read More}
Get Outdoors And Play This Summer
It’s beautiful outside these days, and we are spending as much time outdoors as humanly possible. If you are looking to get outside and play, here are some fun options. A fun twist on the tire tree swing, the Super Spinner® is a “UFO shaped” (according to my 10 year old) disk swing that lets one or more kids (and even a parent) take a ride. It comes with “adjustable double-braided ropes and weather-resistant clips are designed for a safer, more comfortable ride” {Read More}
Must Have Carrier from Disney Baby Collection by LÍLLÉbaby
Disclosure: The below was provided to me to help facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” and “Terms of Use” tabs for more information When you have stuff to get done and a baby that wants to be held you are always looking for wonderful solution to keep it together. I must say that the perfect baby carrier can be a life saver all the {Read More}
Clogged Drain? Try Roto Rooter
What do you do when you have a clogged sink or bathtub? It’s super annoying, and it causes serious issues in the house. How are you supposed to do anything when your sink isn’t working right? And it always happens when you are having company, am I right? We recently tried Roto-Rooter on one of our clogs, and I can tell you that this is not a staged photo. For real. Our sink has been super annoying, clogging up on {Read More}
Lets Go Exploring
Summer is the perfect time to head out and play for the kids. I have a few really fun ideas for ways to encourage the kids to explore nature, to engage in dramatic play, and to keep their skin protected while soaking up the summer sun! In order to go exploring you have to get their safely first. Mifold is small, compact, and you can take it anywhere! Instead of lifting the child up it brings the seat belt {Read More}
Keeping Kids Entertained with Brio Toys
Summer is here and we are heading out to visit family, go camping and have a lot of fun making memories. This summer, I have a strong desire to make our memories hands on based, instead of technology based. I think that hands on play is vital to childhood development, no matter how old your kids get. This year, we are taking Brio along for the adventures to keep the kids happy, engaged and learning. One that the entire {Read More}
Recipes
Crisp Apple Donuts (with fewer calories and less sugar)
Ingredients For The Donuts: 1 cup Crisp Apple Sparkling ICE 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature) ½ cup Splenda Sugar Blend 2 eggs ¼ cup whole milk 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3 ¾ cup all purpose flour For The Cinnamon Sugar: 1½ cups Splenda Sugar … [Read More...]
Pomegranate Blueberry Acai Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: Smoothie Bowl 2 Frozen acai smoothie packs, broken up 1 Banana 1/3 Cup Blueberries 1/3 Cup Raspberries 1/2 Cup Pomegranate Blueberry Sparkling Ice 1/4 Cup Almond Milk 2 1/2 Teaspoon Chia seeds Topping Suggestions 2 Tablespoons blueberries or raspberries 2 Tablespoons pomegranate seeds 1/2 Banana sliced 2 … [Read More...]
Chicken Lollipops
Here is a quick great recipe for Buffalo and Asian BBQ Chicken Lollipops by Chef Josh Capon. These were snapped up in seconds, and smelled amazing as well. This recipe was provided by Chef Josh Capon at the JCPenny Tailgating Party, and is perfect for the next party you are throwing. Ingredients: 5 lbs chicken wingettes 1 … [Read More...]
Sugar & Spiced Coffee
Now that the temperatures have dropped, we’re snuggling up and sipping on these cold weather classics. Community Coffee Company offers seasonal coffee blends (made exclusively with 100% Arabica beans) that are deliciously satisfying on their own AND in a number of food and drink recipes. Servings: 8 Cook Time: 15 … [Read More...]
Parenting
Preparing Children for Upcoming Airplane Travel
Planning a family trip can seem overwhelming enough to most parents, but planning on surviving the trip with children may seem impossible. With proper preparation, any parent can survive taking a trip on a plane with their children, no matter how old they are. It's helpful to prepare yourself and your children ahead of time for the … [Read More...]
A Guide To The Very Best Ways To Save On Travel
There’s something extremely exciting about visiting new places and learning about other cultures. The only problem with travelling is the cost - vacations rarely come cheap. While you might find a deal on your accommodation, for example, your flight tickets may end up costing you an arm and a leg. Travel can be a lot of fun, but if you’re … [Read More...]
Technology
Mynt – Smart Tracker and Bluetooth Remote Control
What is it? Mynt is a compact (2.5cm wide) Bluetooth device that can be used as a smart tracker for objects, or when paired with a smartphone, used for a variety of remote control actions. How can it help me? A Mynt Bluetooth device can be attached to your keys, wallet, purse or bag. You can download a free app to your … [Read More...]
Six Upgrades You Might Need Right Now
Technology advances as fast as bullet trains. You purchase a new device today, only to give a celebratory welcome to another gadget in a span of months. From gaming consoles, signal boosters, wallpaper TVs, to talking laptop assistants, you just might feel the need to equip almost any gadget or techno toy in your backpack. This list … [Read More...]
New Video Series Reveals Details about Toy-Con Garage Mode for Nintendo Labo #Nintendo #VideoGames
In the first video of a short series, Nintendo revealed new details about Toy-Con Garage mode, an inventive feature included with the software in each Nintendo Labo kit for the Nintendo Switch system (sold separately). Toy-Con Garage introduces basic principles of technology in a fun way, allowing Nintendo Labo users to combine various … [Read More...]
The Car Game for Which You’ve Been Waiting
Finding a challenging and fun car game for free online is like finding a needle in a haystack. If you’re a gamer, you know that little to no free online games offer entertaining and challenging gameplay worth your time. You might give them a try every once in a while, but you’re usually disappointed with the turnout and just end up going … [Read More...]
Lifestyle
Serenity Skin Care and Body Wellness in Englewood, NJ
Looking for a great Mother's Day gift? If your mom is anything like most moms, she can use a break. Some rest, relaxation, and perhaps someone taking care of HER for a change of pace. Who wouldn't like a minute to herself? I can't think of too many things I like more then a good massage, and I'm guessing your mom is not too … [Read More...]
One Thousand Nights and One Day,” a new musical at ART/NY Mezzanine Theatre
One Thousand Nights and One Day will play the ART/NY Mezzanine Theatre (502 West 53rd Street between 10th and 11th Avenues) and is produced by Prospect Theater Company (Cara Reichel, Producing Artistic Director.) In mythic Persia, a daring young woman spins tales to save the kingdom and her life. In modern-day New York, a Jewish man … [Read More...]
