Author: Amanda Mactas

Jar Worthy: Candles to Covet

Jar Worthy: Candles to Covet

Scent is one of the most important of the five senses. It has the ability to calm and relax us, bring back memories, and inspire us. Dana and Danielle, owners and founders of Jar Worthy, are bringing the power of scent to the masses with their amazing line of soy candles. Jar Worthy candles come in delightful mason jars, each […]

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Masala Bhangra: Making Fitness Fun

Masala Bhangra: Making Fitness Fun

Need to spice up your fitness routine? Sarina Jain has the solution. The fitness trainer and entrepreneur is commonly referred to as the ‘Jane Fonda of India’ and is the first to bring Indian dance into the fitness industry. Masala Bhangra is a total body dance workout that Jain introduced to masses around the globe. The program, which infuses Bhangra […]

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Sweater Weather: Shop Our Favorites

Sweater Weather: Shop Our Favorites

Sweater season is here! It’s one of my favorite times of the year — fall foliage, great holidays, and a lot of fun, seasonal activities to partake in. And while you’re out picking apples or cheering on your football team, it’s important to look good and feel good. Everyone loves a good sweater, and thanks to DesireList, a new site […]

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Just Chill: The World’s First Calming Drink

Just Chill: The World’s First Calming Drink

It’s time to chill out! Just Chill, a new beverage, is the world’s first calming drink that is specially designed to help reduce stress and improve focus. The tasty bev utilizes a unique amino acid called SunTheanine (a form of L-theanine, found in green tea), which is the only clinically studied and patented form of L-theanine available. The supplement has […]

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90s Forever: A Totally Rad Pop-Up Shop Takes Over Nolita

90s Forever: A Totally Rad Pop-Up Shop Takes Over Nolita

90s kids — it’s time to get psyched! Online vintage retailer SPARK PRETTY is celebrating the decade we all know and love with their first pop-up shop in Manhattan. The ’90s Forever’ store is filled from wall to wall with vintage 9os items that will have you reliving your childhood and exclaiming “As If!” The pop-up shop, located in Nolita, is […]

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Make Lunch Great Again: Basmati Rice Bowls

Make Lunch Great Again: Basmati Rice Bowls

With so much processed food in America, it can be challenging to find a healthy meal. One of my favorite types of cuisine is Indian, not only because it’s usually quite healthy, but it has an abundance of flavor. AMIRA is a producer and exporter of Indian food products, including oils, snacks, ready-to-eat meals, dairy products and basmati rice. Naturally, […]

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Our Favorite Wines for Fall

Our Favorite Wines for Fall

Fall has…fallen? But that’s no need to fall into a dull routine. Spice up the chilly nights with a glass of wine. It’s what gets us through the long days ahead! Need some variation on your rack? Here are our favorite newly discovered wines that will be great all season long. Something a little bit different in the wine realm, […]

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Spooky Pranks for Halloween

Spooky Pranks for Halloween

If, like me, you love a good scare, then Halloween is your holiday. I do my best to fill my October with as many scary movies, haunted houses and costume-clad experiences as I can. But sometimes, it’s fun to go that extra mile. Sure, you can watch one of the many scary movies on demand (with some wine, of course), […]

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Celebrate Halloween with Some Brew-Ha-Ha

Celebrate Halloween with Some Brew-Ha-Ha

If tantalizing your tastebuds is on the menu for Halloween this year, then you’ve hit the jackpot. Adults need fun flavors, too, and luckily, you can indulge in the form of a cocktail. Here are some of our favorite Halloween cocktails to liven up your party or night out. Pumpkin Spice Latté (Courtesy of The Lindeman) 2 oz pumpkin spice […]

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A Diamond in the Rough: Aladdin on Broadway

A Diamond in the Rough: Aladdin on Broadway

  An evening on Broadway is always a treat, but unfortunately some shows get more hype than others (we’re looking at you, Hamilton). Just because you can’t afford the sky high ticket prices for Hamilton is no reason to skip out on seeing a Broadway show altogether. And what shows have better music than Disney? (Trick question: none.) We recently […]

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