Lifestyle

I have sorted through dozens of new and classic items for men and hope that I have picked out an assortment of great gifts for dads with varied interests! I threw in a couple of super practical items because every man needs a good pair of sunglasses and a nice scent for everyday wear! Oh, did I fail to mention…read more

I recently visited the brand spanking new Stretch’d location on Third Avenue between 77th and 78th Streets and it was a whole new world for me in terms of anything athletic! The main purpose of the Stretch’d locations are for people to recover after workouts with the help of professional “stretchers” (people with prior experience as trainers and masseuses who…read more

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and that means rushing out last minute for a gift that you may or may not be sure that your mom will love! We’ve got some quick picks that we are positive your mom will love! Everything shown here is priced from $25 to $325 so your wallet won’t be empty and we…read more

It’s almost time for Valentine’s Day and it does not have to cost a lot to get a useful gift for a loved one (whether it be a hubby/wife, partner, friend or relative). I think that a V-Day gift does not just have to be for someone that you have romantic ties to! Here are a few quick picks all…read more

The holidays seem to come around faster this year—probably cause of the pandemic time just moved a little faster. This year I have picked an even greater variety of gifts and I think that I’ve got everyone covered from the beauty product fanatics to gourmands to techies and back again! There are great promo codes or cash back ops out…read more

La Roche-Posay had a virtual press event last week where influencers like yours truly enjoyed learning more about this famous French skincare company’s two newest products—Lipikar AP+ Wash and Cicaplast Hands. As an added bonus, we got to virtually mix 'n mingle with Dr. Angela Lamb (director of the Mount Sinai Dermatology Department at their main location uptown)! Above you…read more

I recently checked out CertainTeed STONEfaçade, a revolutionary cladding product made of easy-to-install manufactured stone panels that can be used for accents both inside and outside the home. Many people in the suburbs are selling their homes due in part to the low mortgage rates being offered to buyers and the fact that many people are moving out of crowded…read more

I have been using the Persona Nutrition program since I was introduced to it at a chic press lunch at New York's Tavern On The Green about a year ago. One of the promises made at the event by the company's president and founder Jason Brown would be that subscribers would have more energy than before and I can guarantee…read more

I was thrilled to be invited to Mionetto’s Prosecco Week Pizza Party which was a super fun event where 20 lifestyle influencers had Margherita pizza, arancini and rustic salad delivered piping hot from the legendary and authentic Keste at 271 Bleecker Street in the West Village and three types of Mionetto Prosecco: Mionetto Brut, Mionetto Organic and Mionetto Cartizze. Everyone…read more

Father's Day gifts are always a tough choice since you never want to get Dad one of those typical Dad's Day gifts like ties and aftershave--and yet you don't want to get him something that is an "odd duck" selection that you are not sure is in keeping with his tastes! Here are seven quick picks that Dad will definitely…read more

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and this year most gifts for mom will be purchased online due the pandemic. Here is a “quick hits” list of items that will cover gifts that both posh and practical moms—and those in between—will cherish! Sometimes posh and practical meet and those are some of the best gifts! It’s never a bad…read more

For the duration of the Covid-19 lockdown, we will undoubtedly be consuming a lot of television. Home improvement shows will be among the popular options to watch – not just for the entertainment value but also for the insightful information and inspiration they may provide homeowners to start their own DIY projects while on lockdown. Interested in home improvement and…read more

Simple but romantic gifts that are reasonably priced are what most Valentine's Day celebrants are looking for! We've come up with some "quick picks" that work for people of all ages and tastes! These hot pink bamboo themed hoops by Gold And Honey are unique because they are clear and they have the type of self-closing posts that keep them…read more

All body types are perfect and should be celebrated! However, you may want to develop a better version of yourself through a better lifestyle, body and mindset, possibly from the inspiration of your favorite celebrity. If you are super into pop culture and want to try some celebrity-approved diet and workout regimes, we got some good news below! If these are your goals,…read more

Buying gifts for friends and family is always a more daunting task then it should be. Thanks to the internet, buying gifts is easier than ever but some of us still like to shop the old-fashioned way! We have put together a sampling of unique gifts that we consider crowd pleasers, especially those into luxury nutrition, travel, fashion, beauty and…read more

Need something fun to do today that is on til late at night and is free, with drinks, music and games? Then the McCafe Cheer Garden Pop Up is right up your alley. Just head down to Union Square which has been made into a local fun fest complete with McCafe’s delicious lattes in Vanilla, Caramel and Mocha. (After all,…read more