Author: Amanda Mactas

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Beauty At Your Fingertips

  Ever feel the need to totally give your toiletry bag a makeover? We do, too, which is why every once in a while, we love testing out new products to swap out with the old and in with the new! You never know if you’re going to like something new, and oftentimes, some skin products can leave you worse […]

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All About Olives From Spain

All About Olives From Spain

  On a sunny Wednesday afternoon, the best of the best in food and spirits industry gathered in New York City for Spain’s Great Match. The annual event showcases over 200 wines from regions all over Spain, as well as signature tapas from some of NYC’s top Spanish restaurants. Reds, whites and cavas were all being poured in ample amounts […]

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Hallowed Haunts in New York City

Hallowed Haunts in New York City

It’s all about Halloween right now in New York City. Bars are serving up their spookiest cocktails, scary movies can be found on almost every TV channel, haunted houses are popping up left and right, and late night parties are more ghoulish than ever. So how’s a New Yorker to know what bloody great activities to prioritize in a city […]

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Spooktacular Movies and Cocktail Pairings

Spooktacular Movies and Cocktail Pairings

Everyone knows that October is all about Halloween. I happen to take this ghoulish holiday very seriously, and that means watching as many scary movies as I can get my hands on. Luckily, with Verizon FiOS, access to scary movies is no problem! We scoured the network’s horror listings and decided to pair up their top 10 new releases with […]

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The ultimate miracle worker for Your Skin Has Been Found

The ultimate miracle worker for Your Skin Has Been Found

I am always hesitant to try new products on my skin. Somehow, I was ‘blessed’ with the trifecta of sensitive, combination and acne-prone skin so finding great products can be a challenge. I’ve always loved philosophy’s bath lotions because they smell amazing and lock in moisture, so when I had the opportunity to try out some of their latest skincare […]

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Bagatelle: Not Just About That Brunch

Bagatelle: Not Just About That Brunch

Popular dining destination Bagatelle, located in the bustling Meatpacking District, is known for its over-the-top brunch parties, where both locals and tourists flock to dance on tables and pop champagne, all while enjoying eggs and french toast. But whether you’ve experienced one of their brunches or not, Bagatelle offers more than just a fun weekend party. Their dinners are tasty […]

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Discover New York Like a Local

Discover New York Like a Local

Do you ever feel like you don’t explore the city enough? Sometimes we get stuck in our routines and forget that there is so much of the city we haven’t covered. Like A Local Tours can help you get out of your rut by showcasing some of the hidden and not-so-hidden gems around the city. With an array of different […]

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A Taste of New Zealand Wines

A Taste of New Zealand Wines

Let me start off by saying I haven’t yet had the pleasure of visiting New Zealand (boooo). However, I have had the pleasure of trying many of their fabulous wines. As you may know, New Zealand is famous for many things — sheep, kiwifruit, the All Blacks, and of course, wine. From Cloudy Bay to Kim Crawford, many New Zealand […]

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A New Cookie to Win Your Heart

A New Cookie to Win Your Heart

One of the best things about cookies is that they’re always in season. The bad thing about cookies is that they always look good, but they don’t always taste good. Luckily, that is far from the case with Cookies Anonymous. Founder Keith, along with his business partner Steve, is passionate about his company. Growing up in a home where baking […]

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Get Moving with the Help of Withings Activité Pop

Get Moving with the Help of Withings Activité Pop

Finally, a fitness watch that’s as fashionable as it is functional. The limited edition Withings Activité Pop coral pink watch is one of the few products out there that you can wear without fearing that it looks bad. Plus, no one can even tell it’s a fitness tracker! So what exactly does this watch do besides tell the time? A […]

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