Travel
Rhode Island Bound
When planning your trip to Rhode Island you might not be thinking of horseback riding on the beach, but you should be. C and L Stables located in Goddard Memorial State Park and offer access to 18 miles of trails or beach rides along the East Greenwich Bay. Riders of all levels are welcome and the stables has even been awarded the North American Horseman Association “SAFETY AWARD” ten years in a row. If history is more your style visit the Cloud Hill {Read More}
There’s More to NY than NYC
New York’s Finger Lakes region is a beautiful destination filled with history, adventure, and the great outdoors. Hikers, historians, artists, and literary buffs alike can find numerous attractions to draw them to the area. From Mark Twain’s time spent writing in Elmira, to the Corning Museum of Glass, and the natural splendor of forests and lakes, this is a truly inspirational trip. Mark Twain Country One of America’s greatest writers, Mark Twain, was a regular visitor to Elmira NY. He summered there for {Read More}
The Hermitage Club of Southern Vermont
The Hermitage Club at Haystack Mountain is a premiere destination for any New England visitor or local. Southern Vermont is easily accessible, just two hours from Boston and four hours from NYC, and puts you right in the center of the East Coast’s only private ski resort. Members enjoy year round entertainment surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains. Spa, dining, and luxury accommodations are a fixture at the Hermitage Club while providing a safe environment for outdoor and indoor {Read More}
Top Fun Things To Do In Italy
The spectacular region of Italy needs no introduction as it is among the most famous travel destinations in Europe. The state has a high impact globally, and its artwork, beautiful places, crumbling ruins and castles make it an excellent holiday destination. You will also love the vibrant cities such as Rome and other less crowded areas where you can have great getaways with family and friends. The food in Italy is delicious; the state has beautiful countryside and great wine {Read More}
Travels in and around Sacramento, California
California tourists know big city names like Sacramento, but a visit to Northern California offers more than one opportunity to enjoy the area. A great place for a classic road trip, Camino, Coloma, Columbia, Jamestown, Placerville, Sonora, and Tuolumne County are full of attractions just around the next bend in the road. Sacramento Sacramento is one of California’s largest cities and full of family friendly attractions. Museums dedicated to such topics as transportation, art, and history can all be found here along with {Read More}
Le Blanc Spa Resort, Los Cabos Mexico
A Luxury Adults Only Getaway to Mexico When you are looking to vacation without the hassle, to just enjoy yourself in the deluxe accommodations, to indulge on your next trip, you need look no further than Le Blanc All-Inclusive Spa and Resort. Located in popular Los Cabos on the west coast of Mexico, Le Blanc offers everything you are seeking and more. This is Le Blanc’s second location, the first being their top rated Cancun resort from Palace Resorts, recognized by AAA as a Five Diamond {Read More}
Reviews & Giveaways
No ReGifting Required for Carven Dans Ma Bulle
Happy Valentine’s Day to myself! I am a Carven girl and I am in love with Dans Ma Bulle perfume. Sophisticated and edgy, this sensual perfume passed my “waft test” with flying colors. What is the “waft test?” It’s when you walk by someone and they do a u-turn to share how great you smell! This happened to me not one, but two times the first day I wore Dans Ma Bulle. My coworker even followed me back to my {Read More}
Kate Spade’s In Full Bloom Perfume is a Winner
I just love Kate Spade’s perfume bottle designs. Even if you do not care for the scent the bottle may serve as a beautiful work of art. However, Kate Spade In Full Bloom is more than just a pretty bottle … it is in your face bold to the tenth power! If I spray a little perfume on my wrist and the scent gets not one … not two … but FIVE back to back sniffs and an emmmmm, I {Read More}
Entenmann’s® Little Bites® and Gift Card #Giveaway
Entenmann’s® Little Bites® is celebrating its 20th birthday – and they want you to join in on the fun! To ring in its big 2-0, everyone’s favorite mini muffin brand is running the Entenmann’s® Little Bites® 20th Birthday Bash Sweepstakes! 20 lucky winners will receive the ultimate prize pack, including a $500 gift card towards throwing their child a birthday party bash- make sure you enter to win. Information about Entenmann’s® Little Bites® 20th Birthday Bash Sweepstakes: You can enter the Entenmann’s® Little Bites® 20th {Read More}
ActiveWear for being Outdoors/Winter Elements #ActiveWear #GetActive
If you are an active family who likes to get outdoors no matter what the weather, we have some great options for you to check out this season. Brooks Running, a favorite of ours, has recently put out the “Dash Hoodie”, which I am completely in love with. It has become a go to for me, one of those tops you reach for every time it is out of the washing machine. So soft (much softer then I’m used to {Read More}
Valentine Gifting From Companies that Give Back #ValentinesDay #Sustainable
If you want to shop sustainably this year, support small business, or like to avoid big box stores, I’ve got a shop for you. If you just like unique and high quality products at a reasonable price- this is a shop you will love. Marketplace Africa has clothing, bath and body products (and I’m in love with some of these already), purses, bags,- really, gifts for everyone on your list. Thoughtful gifts anyone would love to receive. This website lets Africans can {Read More}
Giveaway- Win a Pair of Atom Compression Wear Socks #GiftGuide
Atom Compression Wear has highly comfortable, soft, and brightly colored compression socks and sleeves made with the benefits of milk fiber. There are so many benefits of compression wear and milk fiber, these will help your tired legs, improve your circulation, and stay up with no endless tugging. For those of you who don’t follow me on Twitter or Instagram, I’m a huge fan of compression socks and sleeves and wear them nearly every day. I like the fun colors that {Read More}
Recipes
Butternut Squash and Kale Soup
This soup makes the perfect vegetable side dish—it's packed with nutritious vegetables and healthy carbohydrates from the butternut squash and other veggies! Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Serving Size: 1 cup Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges 4 cups cubed butternut squash (about 3/4-inch … [Read More...]
RUMI’S JHAL GOSHT (BEEF OR LAMB CURRY)
Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, coarsely chopped Curry spices (see below) 1 1/2 pounds lamb or beef stew meat 1 cup yogurt 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (stems and leaves) CURRY INGREDIENTS 1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (depending on heat … [Read More...]
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...]
Parenting
Saving Your Sanity: Tips For Flying With Children
Most parents would agree that traveling with young children is stressful. Children, as a rule, do not like to be enclosed in limited spaces for long periods of time. This, in addition to the other discomforts of air travel (such as airplane turbulence and ear-aches), tend to make them irritable passengers. Helpful tips for planning … [Read More...]
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...]
Technology
The New @StarlinkGame Now Available at @BestBuy #StarlinkGame #ad
My son is really into video games, like so many kids his age.The new Starlink Game, Starlink: Battle for Atlas brings toys into gaming by giving kids a buildable space ship toy as their controller, and other toys as interactive game pieces. In a similar fashion of "Toys to Life" games such as Skylanders, Lego Dimensions, and … [Read More...]
Legrand In-Wall TV Power Kit @LegrandNA @BestBuy #ad
Disclaimer- The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Do you have a mounted TV, but dislike the wires hanging down the wall? There is a new solution for that. Now you can hide those ugly TV Cables with the Legrand In-Wall TV Power Kit. … [Read More...]
WIN a “Blast!” retro/classic videogame console from AtGames #GiftGuide
AtGames Digital Media Inc., have released their latest classic video games- the Blast! family of products. The Blast! series of HDMI dongle and wireless controller bundles features eight to 20 classic titles per model. “This upcoming range of products represents an unprecedented value for families and gamers of all types,” says Dr. … [Read More...]
Gifts For the Gamer in Your Life #GiftGuide
If you have a gamer on your holiday shopping list this year, there are some fantastic games that have recently come out that we think they will really like. LEGO fan? Who isn't? No matter what age, in this house, everyone likes LEGO. Combine it with video games, then mix in the DC Universe, and you have the recipe for a win right … [Read More...]
Lifestyle
Be Prepared – it starts with a go bag
Saying: "It won't happen to us" is a poor disaster response plan. And thinking: "It can't happen here" is categorically wrong. There are all sorts of "its" out there, and they can and do happen, here, there, everywhere. And when it happens, there might be only minutes in which to get out the door and go. Emergencies don't wait for us to … [Read More...]
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...]
