This Made My Hair Behave!

I admit it. I can be a little cheap when it comes to beauty products. (Evidence: My favorite mascara is by Cover Girl and retails for $7.) Why? Because after blowdrying my hair, it still has frizz…so then I want to flat iron it…destroying it even more. My hairdresser encouraged me to splurge on Oribe Royal […]

Madison’s Niche, Garden City – A Local Favorite

Located at 186 7th St, Garden City, there is the most eclectic and inspiring shop that is favored by town locals. It is called Madison’s Niche and carries an extensive array of thoughtful gifts including jewelry, home decor and women’s clothing. Having sister locations in both Huntington Village and Sayville, this store is definitely trending on […]

A Steal on Jeans.

Abercrombie is having a sale on jeans: their regularly priced jeans are now on $35. My 2 favorites are their super skinny and low-rise boyfriend jeans. Abercrombie. Finding Your…G Spot. You Gotta Try Frozen (Grown Up) Lemonade How to Open a Bottle of Wine with a Shoe Should You Add Turmeric to Your Diet?  You’ll Be Shocked […]

Pets: In or Out of the “Family” Bed?

There are obviously two sides to every story – and this one gets a lot of heat from both sides. Some people are so in love with their pets that they dress them up in daily outfits, take them to Pet Spas, Portrait Studios and even therapists.Then, there are those that treat their pets as animals […]

End summer boredom at Round 1 in Hicksville

  “I’m bored.”  I think this is one of the most irritating things to hear from my child during the summer.  Kids spend all year waiting for summer break and when it comes they suddenly have nothing to do.   In my quest to entertain my children (I know that’s wrong, but I need to […]

“The Sinner” on USA is a MUST see!

Usually the only time I tune in to channel USA is to watch reruns of “Modern Family.”  A few weeks ago….while watching a rerun of “Modern Family”…. I saw a preview for a short mini-series starring Jessica Biel. I’m a big fan of thrillers and the fact that Jessica Biel was starring in it definitely […]

Do You Hygge?

So I’m sitting in my living room today with rain pouring outside tapping against the glass, an unfinished puzzle in my den, my niece and nephew playing with my kids somewhere in the house, laundry waiting to be folded while I stare zombie like on my phone alternating between Facebook and Candy Crush.  Does this […]

Plan a Solar Eclipse Party

When something hasn’t happened in 99 years, it is definitely time to celebrate. Plus, summer drawing to a close, and more wine is called for. Invite some friends or just have a family gathering with your kids. Make a Pinhole Viewing Box prior to the big event: You will need cereal boxes, a pin, aluminum […]