Author: Amanda Mactas

Travel to Samui, It’s Only a Train Away

Travel to Samui, It’s Only a Train Away

If you’ve ever seen Meet the Parents then you know that Koh Samui is an island off the coast of Thailand. Named after this island oasis, Samui, a new Brooklyn restaurant, dishes out Southeast Asian inspired fare in the midst of Fort Greene. Chef and owner A. Napadol brings a healthier version of Thai to the borough with a less […]

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Cool Choice is the Supplement You Need

Cool Choice is the Supplement You Need

Staying healthy is really important to me – and it should be to you, too! I take my daily vitamins, go to the gym regularly, and cook at home when I’m not required to go out and review restaurants. But sometimes you need a little extra boost – which is why I was so excited to learn about Cool Choice. […]

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Flashing Those Pearly Whites with Rob Lowe

Flashing Those Pearly Whites with Rob Lowe

Earlier this week, Rob Lowe joined Crest to help launch the Crest Healthier Smiles Project, which is a nationwide education program about the importance of good oral care for children. Along with the PTA and Feeding America, the project will donate 5 tubes of toothpaste to those who need it most if you take a picture of your smile and […]

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There’s Nothing Scary About Switching to Verizon FiOS

There’s Nothing Scary About Switching to Verizon FiOS

For all you New Yorkers still using Time Warner Cable…what’re you waiting for?! When I used that service, my cable cut in and out all the time and my internet was slow. Verizon FiOS uses fiber optics to give you the fastest internet speed and it also has plenty of TV channels and the best on demand selection I’ve seen. […]

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Top Concoctions at The Great Big Bacon Picnic

Top Concoctions at The Great Big Bacon Picnic

Bacon. It’s arguably one of the best foods on the planet. Vegetarians may disagree, but that’s only because they’re missing out. This past weekend, The Great Big Bacon Picnic took over the Old Pfizer Factory in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, giving New Yorkers more than just a taste of their favorite meat. The indoor/outdoor festival lucked out with a beautiful weather weekend, […]

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Heading to the Movie Theater Has Never Been So Easy

Heading to the Movie Theater Has Never Been So Easy

Movie buffs, prepare to get psyched. Recently launched, Atom Tickets is about to revolutionize the way we go to the movies. The app, which is backed by major studios such as Disney, Fox and Lionsgate, provides reviews, trailers and synopses to help users make the right movie choices. You can invite friends to purchase tickets and join you at a […]

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Girls’ Night in: Cheddar, Beers and TV

Girls’ Night in: Cheddar, Beers and TV

Sometimes a girl just needs to kick back and relax with some cold brews and tasty snacks. During our quick binge of Netflix series Stranger Things, we rounded up some gal pals, snuggled up under some blankets (okay, that’s a lie. It was still sweltering outside.) and poured ourselves a cold one. Thanks to Gourmet Gift Baskets, we tried some […]

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Feel Energized ‘N Rested with the Help of Sundown Naturals Gummy Vitamins

Feel Energized ‘N Rested with the Help of Sundown Naturals Gummy Vitamins

I received this product for free from Smiley360 in exchange for my honest review. Being an adult doesn’t always mean giving up life’s little pleasures. Remember going into candy stores and stocking up on all your favorite sweets? Well now you can kind of do the same thing, but in a healthy way. Sundown® Naturals is a company that produces […]

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WWRRD: (What Would Ryan Reynolds Do?) Hug a Tree!

WWRRD: (What Would Ryan Reynolds Do?) Hug a Tree!

Raise your hand if you like Ryan Reynolds. (Who doesn’t?) Raise your hands if you dig Eddie Bauer. (Flannel all dayyyy.) Put the two together and you’ve got one helluva combo. Last week, atop Manhattan’s High Line, Eddie Bauer, along with American Forests and philanthropic ambassador Ryan Reynolds, came together to celebrate the One Tree Initiative. Eddie Bauer has long […]

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Andre Agassi is Back at the US Open with Lavazza Coffee

Andre Agassi is Back at the US Open with Lavazza Coffee

With all of the hoopla surrounding the US Open every year, it’s no surprise that tennis fans from near and far flock to New York to catch a bit of the action. Last week, Lavazza Coffee announced an exciting multi-year partnership with tennis legend and author Andre Agassi at an intimate breakfast at Nomo Kitchen in the city. In 2015, […]

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