Author: Amanda Mactas

‘Tis the Season for Merry Cocktails

‘Tis the Season for Merry Cocktails

Warm up your winter festivities with some of these outstanding boozy cocktails. No matter what holiday you’re celebrating, this time of year should be enjoyed. Twists on your favorite holiday classics, and new and exciting libations comprise our list of cocktails that you need to be drinking right now. War on Winter (Courtesy of Canadian Club) 1 part Canadian Club […]

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Stocking Stuffers: Beauty Edition

Stocking Stuffers: Beauty Edition

The holidays are a great time to get out of your comfort zone and try something new. And that extends to your beauty routine. With festive holiday parties and get togethers happening left and right, it’s the perfect time to glam it up in a whole new way. Here are some of our favorite bold make-up choices to sneak into […]

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Alcohol You Definitely Want for the Holidays

Alcohol You Definitely Want for the Holidays

It’s that time of year where the parties are plentiful, the food is bountiful and the alcohol is overflowing. During the holidays, everyone gets a bit more cheerful and we aren’t complaining. With all of the holiday parties and festivities that are sure to be popping up on your calendar, it’s important to be prepared. Sure, you can bring the […]

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Luke’s Lobster Warms Up This Winter

Luke’s Lobster Warms Up This Winter

Luke’s Lobster is a staple in New York City. Since it first opened in the East Village back in 2009, it has grown to have multiple locations, not only in New York, but across the country. The restaurant is known for serving up sustainable Maine-style seafood dishes, and we are big fans. Their Midtown East location hosted us to try […]

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DesireList: Curate Your Holiday Wish List Easily

DesireList: Curate Your Holiday Wish List Easily

‘Tis the season…to start holiday shopping!! Now that we are officially in the month of December, it’s all about holiday gifting. With DesireList, we were able to easily curate our own wishlist for the holidays so that our friends and family know exactly what we want (no more ugly Christmas sweaters, please). The website allows you to both give and […]

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You Don’t Need to be a Tourist to Check Out Ellen’s Stardust Diner

You Don’t Need to be a Tourist to Check Out Ellen’s Stardust Diner

Many a New Yorker has heard of the infamous Ellen’s Stardust Diner. Located in the heart of Times Square, it’s not ideally situated for a seasoned New Yorker who tends to avoid the crowded hub, but that’s no reason to miss out on the musical fare that tourists flock to. The retro 50’s themed diner attracts many out-of-towners to see […]

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Tech It Up for the Holidays

Tech It Up for the Holidays

There’s no gift like the gift of fast and reliable cable and internet service, which is one of the many reasons why I love Verizon FiOS. Tech gifts are some of the hottest things to give and to get over the holidays, so we’ve rounded up some great products that will make life that much better, especially when used with […]

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Making Holiday Traveling a Breeze

Making Holiday Traveling a Breeze

We’ve gotten over the Thanksgiving hump, which means the holidays are upon us. For many of us, this means traveling. Whether going to visit the family, hitting the slopes or jetting off to a faraway island, it can be quite a shlep to pack up and move. DesireList, our new favorite shoppable wishlist website, makes it easier to get packing […]

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Cocktails To Be Thankful For at Thanksgiving

Cocktails To Be Thankful For at Thanksgiving

Not many holidays are more exciting than Thanksgiving. Family, friends, and food! Every year we look forward to stuffing our faces with all the classics, but we always need something to wash it down with. And because family can be difficult, and politics are sure to come up at many a dinner table this year, cocktails are a great way […]

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Attractive female jogger taking a rest after a run on the beach

The Fit Life: Gifts for Your Favorite Swolemate

It’s coming upon that time of year when everyone vows to make resolutions — which for the majority of us, means getting and staying in shape. However, I think it’s important to live the fit life all year long! We recently discovered DesireList, a website that allows users to curate their own personal, shoppable wishlists, with items gathered from around […]

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