All year long people are on the hunt for the perfect gift for every occasion. Your best friend’s birthday, your sister’s graduation, your boss’s baby shower…interspersed between gift giving holidays, you find yourself searching high and low for something perfect for each mile stone. Enter Gifta, a new website that streamlines the gift giving process. The company, based out of […]

With Summer in full swing, it’s important not only to protect your skin with SPF, but to also protect your eyes. Keep those baby blues from squinting with Firmoo sunglasses. Firmoo, a global online optical store, not only has a tremendous selection of both prescription and non-prescription glasses, but they have a giant array of sunglasses, as well. The site, […]

Summer imbibing just got much, much better. Forget what you think you know about how to drink wines because a new brand just hit the market that’s going to blow your mind. Usually wine drinkers stick to whites and rosé in the hot summer months, but Fichimori, a new red wine, is shattering people’s conceptions about wine. Fichimori ($15.99) is […]

Sweating it out during the hot Summer heat can be brutal…but totally worth it. Whether you’re into yoga, running, weight lifting, or anything else, there are a few workout essentials you need to make sure you have this Summer. Fear not — we’ve got you covered:   Every fitness buff needs a trusty water bottle to keep them hydrated during […]

Picture it: lazing in the sun, hat on head, drink in hand. It’s perfection. Except…what drink is actually in your hand? Do you even know how to make a good cocktail? Daydreamers can now rest easy, because we have plenty of boozy summer cocktails that are easy to make at home. Cherry Blossom Margarita (Courtesy of 21 Club & Qui […]

I remember a few summers ago when Gone Girl came out and I was instantly hooked…as was the rest of the world. Mary Kubica‘s debut novel, The Good Girl  will instantly grip you the same way. Sure to be a national success, this is one of the best new books I’ve read in a long time. However, unlike in Gone […]

Pefecting your pearly whites can cost hundreds of dollars, and those of us trying to save our cash can’t afford expensive dentist treatments. Smile Brilliant offers those of us on a budget a solution to teeth whitening that won’t break the bank. Smile Brilliant is more effective than your typical over the counter whitening products, as it uses an LED […]

This summer when you head to the beach, it’s important to know what to pack. We teamed up with Verizon Wireless to bring you our beach bag necessities this summer! 1. A cute beach bag goes a long way. Jonathan Adler‘s Duchess Tote (on sale for $138.99) is the epitome of summer. With fun, bright colors and enough room to […]

Comedy shows are often times hit or miss. The room is either loud with laughter or quieter than an evening in Upstate New York, so it is usually a gamble heading to a comedy show. BeerProv, which recently came from Canada to New York City, is a sure thing so there’s no chance of hearing crickets in the audience. The […]

Always excited to learn about new wines, Manhattan with a Twist partook in an exhilarating evening that blended together food, travel and wines from Rhône Valley. The area, which is comprised of towns bordering the Rhone River in France, all of which can be viewed here. The valley’s soil is made up of four different types of rock, including granite, sandy […]