3 Easy Ways to Bring Color into Your Home This Winter

It is almost the end of January and the bright lights and merry decorations of the holidays have all been taken down. This is the time, in our area, when the “winter blues” set in. Much of this is caused by the dreariness of our environment: the trees are barren, the grass is gone and […]

25+ Cocktails That Make You Feel Like Celebrating

Here are a few of our staff’s favorite cocktails for your next party or get-together… 1. The Raspberry Champagne Razzle Dazzle 2. Keep it Light with a Pear Berry Thyme Fizz 3. Cranberry Mojito 4. Figtini   5. Blushing Beauty 6. Champagne Pineapple Punch 7. Cranberry Jello Shots 8. The Negroni with an Orange Twist 9. Mulled Wine with Cranberries & […]

Which Social Media App is the Most Stressful?

Also Read: When Snapchat is Your Teen’s Main Mode of Communication The other day, Lorelei (age 14) casually mentioned something about social media and said, “I posted there because it is less stressful.” I know social media adds stress to their lives, but I hadn’t given much thought about which platform is more anxiety producing […]

The Best Vacation Get-Aways

Here are some of our favorite get-aways from the last few years–many that we’ gladly take again!  • • • • • • • WARM WEATHER GETAWAYS • • • • • • • COSTA RICA Costa Rica Adventure: Beaches, Volcanos, Sloths and More!   PUERTO RICO Off the Beaten Path in Puerto Rico: Ponce TURKS & […]

14 Reasons Why Parents (& Kids) Love Camp Riverbend

Choosing the right camp can be overwhelming. We thought we’d take the time to share some of things that that make Camp Riverbend special. Even though the camp is only about 35 minutes from New York City, it feels world’s away, a perfect place for a kid to unplug and explore.  Here’s what parents (and […]

The Top 10 Taboos During the Chinese New Year

Taken from chinesenewyear.net The Chinese New Year of 2020 falls on Saturday, January 25 and the festival will last to February 8th, about 15 days in total. 2020 is the Year of the Rat according to Chinese zodiac. The Spring Festival is a time of celebration. It’s to welcome the new year with a smile and let the […]

Our Picks: Reusable Grocery Bags

Also Read: Fun, Eco-friendly Straws With plastic bags finally disappearing from stores, it’s time to get serious about your reusable shopping bag options. We have 2 picks: one for our cold items and the other for everything else. The Bee-Green Set Why We Like Them: Bee Green bags are sturdy and light weight; machine washable; and […]

A Fun Eco-Friendly Straw Options: Pasta Straws

We’re all trying to cut back on our plastic straws (and plastic bags) to save the environment, but sometimes, a drink is just better with a straw! The paper straws don’t last long and usually disenegrate before you’ve finished your beverage. And reusable metal straws have hit the market but honestly, I can barely remmeber to […]