Foods Your Guests Will Obsess Over ║ As Seen On The Daily Meal
Your friends and family will be talking about these foods for weeks to come The difference between a good and a great party is all in the food. Whether you’re hosting five people, 20, or more, the surest way into…
5 Clever Kitchen Tools That’ll Reduce Your Prepping Time & Keep Your Kitchen Organized
Recently, a friend of mine introduced me to a wonderful kitchen line from Paris called Mastrad where they take ordinary essentials and create stylish and elegant kitchen accessories. These tools have helped me organize my kitchen space, reduce my prepping and cooking time, while…
Maybelline Inspired Hot Pink Lipstick Look ║ Makeup Tutorial by Aliah Banchik
Pink! Pink! Pink! Better yet make that HOT Pink Lipstick! Aliah Banchik shows us her how-to makeup tutorial. This look is inspired by Maybelline and their hot pink lipstick! Because there’s something about that bright fuschia hot pink lipstick that…
Tips for a Non-Traditional & Budget Friendly Wedding ║ Here Comes The Bride!
To follow-up on “Sessy Tips for Low-Budget Weddings” I interviewed newlyweds who recently organized their own low-budget union. They graciously answered my questions, and shared what they learned from planning the wedding that they both wanted. Alia and Brandon are close…
The Benefits of a Juice Cleanse
Recently, Jeff and I took on a 3-day cleanse with the help from our friends at Pure Green — after suffering food poisoning from what probably was from the white chocolate cookies and cream cookie dough — we shared one cookie…
Adventures in Central Park ║ Pictorial & Quotes You’ll Want to Share with Your Friends
New York is always full of surprises and I love getting lost in this city. Just spending half a day letting my feet choose the roads instead of my Google maps. I linked up with the wonderful and inspiring Kristen…
What is Adulting, and How Can I Do it Better?!
At some point when I was a kid, I decided that 27 was the age that would see me successful, happy, and an adult. I projected that 27 would be the year that I would get married and probably buy…
Meet the Stunning Aliah Banchik & See Her Top Tips for Make-Up in this Video Tutorial
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting 10 strong hearted and passionate young entrepreneurs ♡ aspiring fashion entrepreneurs with the heart and courage to make a positive mark on this world. I was asked to speak to the advanced class during…
Juana Shows Us Luxurious Private Dining at an Affordable Rate with KitchenSurfing
Ever wanted to have a restaurant feel in the luxury of your own home? I know the answer is YES! On a beautiful Wednesday summer night, I had the pleasure of having a dinner for 2 prepared by a personal…
Maroon Sausage: The King of Jerk Chicken Sausage
Lately, I’ve been in that summer haze where I just want to be back in the Caribbean, more precisely, back to Curaçao where I’m lounging on the beach with an Amstel Bright and a Caribbean soul kick dish! That’s what was…
Vitamin-Boosting Summer Cocktails You’ll Actually Want to Serve
The summer heat springs forth all kinds of cravings — especially for delicious cocktails. It’s important to stay refreshed, and my favorite way to do so is with from fresh fruits and vegetables. I don’t need fake sugars or preservatives, and I…
Take a Dip Into Bermuda with Juana ║ Travel Tips & More
Bermuda is one of my favorite Islands to visit! Among the many amazing places I’ve traveled to, Bermuda feels the most like home! With that being said, this was my 6th visit to Bermuda and by far the best time!…
Vegan & Gluten Free Recipe Tips by the ‘Substitute Teacher’
An Vo presents her Organic Designer Desserts in NYC. With a lifetime of indulging in her sweet tooth and 5 years of baking, the founder of the Organic Designer Desserts, invited me and Tia Rudd, the Gluten-Free Princess, into her world in one…
100 Facts About the Legendary Lucille Ball to Celebrate What Would Have Been Her 100th Birthday
There are a collected few women who’ve changed our perception today by fighting for equality, acceptance, and an extraordinary life. Though today we recognize them as legends and icons, in their own time, they were far from that word. But…
Far and Wide Collective ♡ Connecting Artisans in Emerging Economies to the International Market
The most beautiful crafts are made with heart and the founder of Far and Wide Collective, Hedvig Christine Alexander, found a way to bring us some of the best crafts from locals in regions like Afghanistan, Africa, and India. Hedvig,…
Brode Electrolyte Vitamins║ Join the Cause & #BrodeBenefits
The older I get the more I find myself conscious of what I put into my body. Beside the fact that my metabolism isn’t what it was back in my teens, I also love the benefits of feeling healthy and…
Stylish ║ Versatile ║ Innovative ♡ The B. Side Bikini
When it comes to swimsuits I have some expectations. I want comfort, smart style, versatility, and most of all great quality at an affordable rate — this is usually an impossible combination to get and let’s be real, shopping for…
Eco-Friendly ║ Candles by Get Wickd Will Transform Your Home
This summer, I’ve been introduced to a lot of eco-friendly brands that are not only great for the environment, but are also better than the products I’ve been using. Thanks to Creeds Collective I was introduced to Get Wickd — Well the…
V is for Victory ║ M is for Misery by Jill Firns
I tend to not get personal on my blog, because part of me likes to think I’m supposed to uphold some strange semblance of a division. A division between “the real” me and what goes onto the internet. No one…
Farm-to-Table ║ You’ll Want to Have Brunch at ABC Kitchen
When one of your good friends is in town and you want to show them a good time and that great Sunday-Brunch New York experience, you should take them to the ABC Kitchen. Voted one of the top 8 best…