Author: Amanda Mactas

Celebrate Halloween Safely in the City, and Online

Celebrate Halloween Safely in the City, and Online

Halloween is spooky for different reasons that usual this year…namely, the pandemic. Fortunately, there are still some safe ways to celebrate, both locally here in New York, and virtually from the comfort of your home! The wizard-approved spot, The Cauldron, has a couple of fun ways for you to spend Halloween this year. On Saturdays and Sundays you can partake […]

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Stock Up on All The Spooky Goods for Halloween

Stock Up on All The Spooky Goods for Halloween

The countdown to Halloween is on! Although it might look a little different this year than in year’s past, we plan to make the most of it, and hope you do, too! Here, we’ve rounded up our favorite things to eat, wear and decorate with this Halloween. Eat: Obviously Halloween is big on candy. But you can certainly step it […]

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Fall in Line: Cocktail Recipes to Get You Through the Season

Fall in Line: Cocktail Recipes to Get You Through the Season

It’s officially Fall! And that mean’s spritzes are on their way out and cocktails that will warm you up from the inside out are in. Here are some of the tastiest Fall cocktails you can make throughout the season: Spicy Whisky Paloma (Courtesy of J Balvin and Buchanan’s Whisky) 1.5 oz Buchanan’s DeLuxe 3/4 oz red ruby Grapefruit juice 1/5 […]

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Travel guide: The Best Things to Do in Mystic, Connecticut

Travel guide: The Best Things to Do in Mystic, Connecticut

The pandemic has really put a damper on traveling. With trips around the globe cancelled, sheltering indoors away from friends and loved ones, and general safety and health at risk, it’s a gamble getting to a new place for some (much needed) R & R. Road trips have been on the rise as states, restaurants, and activities begin to open […]

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Shop Our Favorite Labor Day Sale Items

Shop Our Favorite Labor Day Sale Items

Let’s face it, the best part of Labor Day Weekend (aside from the day drinking) is definitely all of the sales. We’ve scoured some of the stores with the best sales and picked out some of our favorite items to shop! Get your wallets ready. Saatchi Art Andra’ Tutto Bene #3 Large Floral Painting ($40+) Society6 Palm Springs Art Print […]

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Creative in the Kitchen with Safe + Fair Birthday Cake Granola

Creative in the Kitchen with Safe + Fair Birthday Cake Granola

I became so obsessed with Safe + Fair’s allergen-free granola that I knew I had to experiment with it in the kitchen. Their Birthday Cake flavor is so addictive, I need them to start a subscription service so I can just always be fully stocked. In addition to using it as a topping on yogurt, smoothie bowls and in cereal, […]

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Stefano Mancuso’s Latest Book Takes a Deep Dive Into the Life of Plants

Stefano Mancuso’s Latest Book Takes a Deep Dive Into the Life of Plants

A book on plant neurobiology might not be on the top of your reading list, but that’s not reason enough to not pick up a copy of Stefano Mancuso’s The Incredible Journey of Plants. Mancuso, who is one of the world’s leading authorities in plant neurobiology, somehow manages to make this book fascinating, whether or not you’re into botany or […]

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Your 2020 Father’s Day Gift Guide

Your 2020 Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is coming up this weekend and we know the struggle of trying to find the perfect gift for pops. It’s nearly impossible! Here’s some ideas to help get you started: If dad loves grilling, cooking and eating, the Olive Wood Cutting and Serving Paddle ($59.72+) makes for the perfect grazing and serving board. For the hops-loving pop, Brewferm […]

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Recipe: Celebrate Pride Month at Home with Fruity Pebbles Ice Cream

Recipe: Celebrate Pride Month at Home with Fruity Pebbles Ice Cream

We are currently in the middle of PRIDE season, and with a global pandemic keeping most of us home and indoors, unfortunately, all of the Pride parades, parties and celebrations have been cancelled. But that’s not enough to deter us from celebrating in other ways! As things in America are currently tumultuous and uncertain, we can at least rejoice in […]

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Books by Black Authors You Should Read

Books by Black Authors You Should Read

There is a lot going on in the world, and especially in America right now. I don’t really even know what to say, except that we need to do better. Me included. As a voracious reader, I’ve learned that it is one of the most powerful tools for learning that we have. Through books, I have learned about other cultures, […]

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