That sinking feeling when you realize that midyear has arrived, and you have yet to book your winter getaway! Fear not lovelies, because I have you covered. If you are looking for a soul-restoring escape that nurtures your body, mind, and soul, consider a Wellness Retreat Weekend at Brookdale Estate. The five-star luxury Brookdale Estate…
Share with a friend Going on a Royal Caribbean cruise and curious about the Schooner Bar drink menu? Last fall Royal Caribbean updated the nautical themed bar’s menu, replacing everything except the Lavender Daquiri. These are the Schooner Bar’s best and worst drinks. Learn what you should and shouldn’t order on your cruise. Pro-tip: Lemon…
Share with a friend For a limited time, you can match your status to British Airways Silver or Gold if you live in the US or Canada. You get to use American Airlines’s Flagship Lounges and Admirals Club Lounges for free when you have British Airways Silver and British Airways Gold status. This is great…
By Guest blogger: Urban Ag Ambassador, Julia Featheringill It would be impossible to sum up in one blog post the totality of my amazing experience this spring and summer with the Urban Ag Ambassador program and my volunteer work with the Somerville Community Growing Center. Promptly after I graduated from the Urban Ag program I…
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Since I have already written a comprehensive summer guide for Jackson Hole, Wyoming, it’s time for my winter guide! Even if you aren’t a skier or snowboarder, there are many things to do in Jackson Hole in the wintertime. While I will argue that this place is definitely a skiers’ paradise, that is just the…
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Introduction The humble hanger is crucial in maintaining garment quality when caring for plus-sized clothing. Everyone knows how important it is to keep their wardrobe in top condition, especially professionals, for whom appearance is a key element of success. Yet, not everyone realizes how much the right hanger can contribute to this goal. Whether…
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This is it. I’ve found my “forever”. I remember beaming with delight at the sight of that oven baked clay kitchen set. The mottled-orange shade of pottery was as vibrant as my future ahead. This was more than just a beautifully crafted work of art. It was molded to last me a lifetime, cooking delicious…
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Lookout Mountain is massive! It stretches over 90 miles from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Gadsen, Alabama. However, the area just outside Chattanooga is a bonafide vacation destination. There are old time favorites like Rock City and Ruby Falls, and outdoor adventures of every description. Plus, the region is steeped in history with everything from Civil War…
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As its collection of push pin holes suggest, this note has been pinned to the bulletin board above my desk for the past, oh, I don’t know how how many years. It’s a reference to something I learned in graduate school from Wayne Lawson, then Executive Director of the Ohio Arts Council. The idea was,…
Free upgrades on a flight before now were easy to get. Some come as a surprise for those who travel more often. Getting upgraded to first class for free wasn’t the rare thing we see today. But these days, everything related to air travel has a high price tag, you’re to pay 99% for a…
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