Ever have trouble sleeping? Yeah, join the club. Not getting enough, or enough quality sleep, is a public health epidemic, with stress as one of the leading causes. While many people are quick to grab that bottle of NyQuil, there are many healthier ways out there that can help you snooze soundly. Last year, we discovered Dreampad, owned by Integrated […]

I am the type of person that has the basics when it comes to technology: my phone, laptop, and DSLR camera. I do not get too fancy when it comes to the newest products except if it makes my life easier or complements my other gadgets. Since I am always on the go when it comes to my full time job […]

Any of you who read Manhattan with a Twist (thank you!) know that I sure love food. So when I do my grocery shopping only to have my food spoil in a few short days, I get pissed. Since I’ve been cooking at home a lot more lately, it’s become important for me to utilize everything I purchase so as […]

There are those that hate doing their laundry and then there are those like me, that actually enjoy when laundry day rolls around. In my opinion, laundry day constitutes one of the easiest chores to do where you have the opportunity to have some time to yourself and reflect. The one thing that makes it even better? Finding that one […]

People tend to put a lot of pressure on celebrating New Year’s Eve. Some people trek through the cold and crowded mobs at Times Square to watch the ball drop, some spend weeks looking for the perfect outfit to attend the perfect party, and some spend days prepping the perfect spread to entertain their guests with. But prepping for New […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fashion week may have wound down last month, but you would never know it by stepping into the New York’s Flatiron opening of Madura, a Parisian home goods transplant that oozes elegance and style. From the third floor in-house DJ who “takes hugs but not requests” and the constantly flowing champagne, it seemed everyone not invited to the Hudson adjacent […]

There is Spring cleaning and then there is general cleaning. The summer is over and with winter upon us, it’s that time of the year to start cleaning the house from top to bottom. There is also a tradition with some people to thoroughly clean their house before the New Year starts, because it signifies new beginnings and luck. So […]

With a wide selection of internet and cable services at your disposal, it can be a difficult choice trying to find the right one for your needs. New Yorkers are often stuck with whatever company happens to provide their services at your building, and unfortunately don’t have as many options as the rest of the country. Most people stick to […]