Travel
New Winter Service: Jet to Barbados to Escape the Cold with United Airlines
On December 5, United Airlines inaugural flight from Newark (EWR) to Barbados (BGI) took off, providing a new seasonal direct flight for travelers in need of a tropical respite this winter. This exciting weekly service comes right after an historic move where Barbados officially became a republic on November 30th. Travelers can expect a certain flare in the air as locals revel in Bajan pride this December and all next year. For “only in Barbados” experiences, the island recently became {Read More}
STORY LAND FINALIZES 2020 SCHEDULE, EXTENDS SEASON PASSES THROUGH 2021
NH’s best amusement park for kids will conclude 2020 season on Labor Day Glen, NH – August 20, 2020 – A roller coaster of a season at Story Land will come to a close next month. The good news: there’s still time to enjoy some summer fun with family and friends! Labor Day, Monday, September 7 will be your last chance to visit the Land Where Fantasy Lives, and tickets are just $19.99 for the remainder of the season. To thank Guests {Read More}
Flamingo Gardens Fort Lauderdale FL
Bird Watching Up Close and Personal at the Flamingo Gardens Botanical Gardens and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary Anyone that has ever been attracted to bird watching and communing with nature needs to add the Flamingo Gardens in Fort Lauderdale Florida to their list of travel destinations. The gardens are in part a small zoo or sanctuary for animals that can’t live in the wild, while giving visitors a peek into the magic of the Everglades. With interesting local wildlife and the {Read More}
Tentrr, A New Way to Camp
Are you camping-curious, but not sure you want to deal with all the tent and sleeping bag related hassle? Have a hesitant spouse? Or perhaps you love camping, as we do, but are ready to try something new and different with your friends and family this fall. We recently headed out with Tentrr, a new company that gives you the camping experience you are after, from the most basic and remote locations to the “glamping” end of things as you {Read More}
Visit Barbados. Like, Right now.
I’ve been obsessed with Barbados since I was a kid, when I read the Newbery Medal winning book “The Witch of Blackbird Pond” by Elizabeth George Speare. For anyone who somehow managed to escape their summer reading, the book is about a fictional 17th Century young woman who, orphaned, must leave her home in Barbados and travel to New England. Now in Puritan Connecticut, she often reminisces about her home and her childhood growing up in beautiful Barbados. Yes, as {Read More}
Coconut Bay Resort, St. Lucia
No matter what kind of vacation you are looking for- family trip, a romantic couples retreat, girlfriends getaway- you can find what you are looking for on the diverse island of St. Lucia. Coconut Bay is located near the airport (in fact, just five minutes away), so you won’t have a long trek to your room once you arrive. That’s never a welcome surprise, is it? Once there, you are greeted by friendly staff with cool towels and cold drinks {Read More}
Reviews & Giveaways
Watermelon Vegan Sleep Solution Launched: CBD+CBN Gummies
Having trouble sleeping? All natural CBD is a great way to help you get some sleep, and it’s non habit forming as well. Inflamade provides a natural health solution to those in the athletic and abilities communities with Paraben–Free CBD Creams that have over 20+ uses, amongst its drug test safe CBD oils. Their latest product Deep Sleep CBD + CBN Vegan Gummies combines the power of CBD + CBN – and works to put your mind at ease and sleep throughout the {Read More}
Looking to Spice Up Your Cooking?
Looking to shake things up in the kitchen? Check out these spices, rubs, and foodie finds. Rainier Foods Price: $3.99 – $44.99 Rainier Foods is the maker of delicious premium spice blends. From vegetables to chicken, pork, beef, seafood, and snacks, they have the right seasoning for any recipe. Bulk rubs are also available. A family-owned business located in the shadow of Mt. Rainier in Washington, they source the finest ingredients, with all products made locally to ensure the best {Read More}
WIN! Disney, Nike, Lego, Google series by Lowey Bundy Sichol
Idea Makers shares the incredible stories of 15 women who changed the world through their entrepreneurship. Author Lowey Bundy Sichol presents five industries that women are leading in recent years: food, fashion and clothing, health and beauty, science and technology, and education. Jenn Hyman brought couture fashion to everyday women with her idea to Rent the Runway. Morgan DeBaun supports Black journalists through Blavity. And Sandra Oh Lin is inspiring kids everywhere with KiwiCo activity boxes. Readers learn about how the {Read More}
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month With These Books
These books from Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing are perfect for celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Check out the following suggestions based on your child(ren)’s ages. Each month, try to expand your children’s horizons (and perhaps your own) with different authors, cultures, gender, religions- in short, points of view that might be different from your own. There is a lot to learn, and many different points of view to learn it from. S&S gives really great suggestions monthly based {Read More}
New and Interesting Gifts for Mother this Year #MothersDay
Wondering what to get your mom this year? Tired of the same old, same old? Here are some new and interesting ideas to check out. Heirloom Video Books Upgrade your greeting cards to a whole new level this year- don’t send mom a bland drug store card, try something new. Plus, it’s fun to make with the kids for grandma. Heirloom allows you to create custom video books to send to someone you love. It is fast, easy, and personal- you {Read More}
Syosaku Japanese Knives #MothersDay
Is your mom the best cook around? If her happy place is the kitchen, she will love some fancy cookware for her big day. What better way to show you care then to show you know what she loves- as well as love to eat what she makes you? After all, food is love. Well, at least an expression of it. One brand that has cookware down is Syosaku, one of Japan’s –and arguably the world’s– finest tableware brands. They specialize {Read More}
Recipes
Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe #StPattysDay #Recipe
Looking to get ready for the seasonal favorite, Corned Beef and Cabbage? We prefer a Dutch Oven, and that's how we make ours, but you could use a crock pot as well if you prefer. DID YOU KNOW Corned beef was used as a substitute for bacon by Irish immigrants in the late 19th century, because it was much cheaper and easier to come by. … [Read More...]
Simple Coffee Drinks- CINNAMON WHISKEY COFFEE COCKTAIL
SAY “YES” TO GREAT COFFEE AND “NO” TO WASTE WITH THESE ECO-FRIENDLY DRINKS FROM STEEPED COFFEE CINNAMON WHISKEY COFFEE COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS 1 oz cinnamon whiskey 6 oz cold brew STEEPED COFFEE 2 oz milk INSTRUCTIONS Add whiskey, cold brew coffee, and milk into a glass full of ice. Stir and Enjoy! About Steeped Coffee Steeped, … [Read More...]
Winter Coffee Recipes
Add a delicious cup of Steeped Coffee with breakfast in bed for mom with these coffee recipes. Easy AND delicious! GINGERBREAD LATTE Ingredients 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp molasses - blackstrap or regular 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 tbsp strong Steeped Coffee 1 cup milk of choice – almond milk, coconut milk, … [Read More...]
STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU Recipe
Serves 8 Ingredients: For the cream: 500g mascarpone cheese, room temperature 500ml heavy cream 5 egg yolks 3/4 cups granulated sugar For the strawberries: 2 1/2 cups of strawberries, chopped 1/3 cup Alchermes liqueur,* Fragfoli wild strawberry liqueur or Chambord 1 tablespoon sugar 2-3 tablespoons rum 1 cup orange … [Read More...]
Parenting
Sorry We’ve Been MIA- We’ve Had #Covid19
So, we've been a little hard to reach lately, and the emails have been stacking up. I wanted to share with you that we've had Covid-19, and were very, very sick for quite a minute there. Now that we are starting to get back online and back to "normal" lives again, we wanted to let you know that we didn't forget about anyone and we are … [Read More...]
10 Worst States for Lead Poisoning in Children – Are Your Children in Danger?
For most people, lead poisoning is something we hear about in the news and then forget about the next day. But in a recent study, more than 350,000 children in the US were afflicted with lead poisoning in just one year alone--many without their parents knowing until it's far too late. What level of exposure are your children facing and … [Read More...]
Technology
First RoboSkin for Human-Like Sensing of Objects to Any Robot Part
BEBOP SENSORS INTRODUCES FIRST ROBOSKIN FOR HUMAN-LIKE SENSING OF OBJECTS TO ANY PART OF ROBOTS: LIMBS, FINGERS, FEET, HEAD, & TORSO A NERVOUS SYSTEM FOR ROBOTS Less than 1mm Thick Advanced Fabric-Based Sensor Skin Exceeds Human Abilities for Spatial Resolution & Sensitivity RoboSkin is the Only Tech that Fits Any … [Read More...]
Einova Mundus Pro UV-C Disinfectant
With the Covid crisis going on, hygiene and cleanliness has never been more important or brought to the attention so often. Lysol, bleach, alcohol, and other cleaning supplies were completely depleted from shelves in the beginning of the pandemic, and remain items that are scarce at times. People were frightened, and rightly so. We … [Read More...]
Immortals Fenyx Rising #Ubisoft #Videogames
The Immortals Fenyx Rising free demo sends Fenyx on a quest to discover the mysterious secret of the cyclops. Set in an archipelago built exclusively for the demo and inspired by Aphrodite’s region of the game, the demo features a mix of combat, exploration and puzzles designed to get players primed for the full experience. Available now … [Read More...]
Luigi’s Mansion 3 by Nintendo #GiftGuide
Looking for a fun game to get for the kids this holiday season? Nintendo has just come out with the 3rd in a their series, Luigi's Mansion 3, just in time for this gift giving season. Luigi just wanted to get away, a little vacation- but that just never seems to work out for him, does it? My son's review of Luigi's … [Read More...]
Lifestyle
STUDY: 70% of Women View Their Pets…..
Did you know? STUDY: 70% of Millennial Women View Their Pets as Children According to Rover.com, many women view themselves as “dog moms” rather than owners. A study conducted by Veterinarians.org found that 70% of millennial women who chose not to have kids view their pets as children and treat them as such. I can … [Read More...]
Japan Day Parade in New York City
The first ever Japan Parade in New York City will be held on Saturday, May 14, beginning at 1pm. The purpose of the parade is to celebrate, express and bring awareness to the friendship between NYC and Japan with a thank you from the Japanese community. Actor, author, civil rights activist, and Influencer George Takei will be the … [Read More...]
