Movies to Stream Before the Oscars

Haven’t seen the movies up for the Oscars yet? You have a chance to see some of the earlier releases at home with a glass of wine and microwave popcorn. Here’s a list of what you can catch and where: The Big Sick Nominated for: best original screenplay Where to see it Amazon Prime (If you don’t have Amazon, you […]

Wine Country: The Finger Lakes

You don’t need to visit Napa to have a great experience touring wine country. Skaneateles Lake is the highest, bluest, and clearest of the major Finger Lakes and among the cleanest in the country. The village itself is lined with Greek Revival and Victorian houses. Experience world-class New York wine, unique cultural opportunities and stunning […]

Saving Up with this Penny-Pinching App

A friend recently recommended an app for penny-pinching called Acorns. It allows you to invest by by rounding up every purchase you make to the nearest dollar. So, if you buy a coffee for $4.75, 24¢ would go into an investment portfolio. It costs $1 a month and you can cash out of investments whenever you want. […]

Our Favorite Science Project Ideas

The science fair is coming and your child has yet to choose a science fair project. Our staff put together a few of our favorites below. Discuss project ideas with your child. Pose questions such as “I wonder why…” or “What do you think would happen…” to help your child choose. POP! Find out what […]

Tammy’s Tips Super Bowl Food 911

If you're hosting a Super Bowl Party this year, don't bemoan the fact that there's a Velveeta shortage. Check out these healthier and tastier party food options.

Would You Rather…Give Up Wine or Coffee?

My kids constantly play this game: would you rather? They come up with impossible or totally gross scenarios to choose from and ask their siblings which one would they choose.”Would you rather eat a cow eyeball or lick the floor at Chuckie Cheese?” Last time they played, my daughter who knows me all too well turned […]

Make Shopping a Breeze…and Save the Environment!

All of my friends are buying these. They came across them online this week and spread the word. I found them on Amazon for $24.58. This should make shopping a breeze and save the environment. If only I could remember to take them out of my trunk! They are compact and roll up so they hardly take […]

Unleash Your Inner Cowgirl.

A friend of mine moved to Texas, and after a visit to see her, I become slightly obsessed with cowboy boots. They give a regular pair a jeans some edginess and come on, who didn’t grow up wanting to be Daisy Duke!? The best part about cowboy boots is their versatility. You can wear them with […]