A few weeks ago, I took a mini-vacation to Tradewinds Island Resort and had an amazing time. Tradewinds Island Resort is located on St. Pete Beach in Florida. If you’re a New Yorker like me, any excuse to escape to a sunny paradise is well worth it. I wrote a few days ago about my …

Baking soda is relatively straightforward. It’s sodium bicarbonate. It’s naturally derived from minerals. Add water, an acid and heat and baking soda will cause those elements to rise: voila, cake. Add a box of it to a fridge and things become decidedly less stinky. That’s my sister above recounting the story of how our family …

“The Chop” has quickly become the hairstyle/cut of the year. The swingy, low-maintenance style is one-length, with a slight layer in the front, and has been turning lots of heads – including that of Suave Professionals® spokeswoman Nicole Richie. The ‘do was most recently spotted on Nicole, who took to the salon chair to get “chopped.” As …

I try to look at it a bit differently. Those lines around my eyes? Well, they came about from me smiling so much. You, know… laugh lines! At least, that’s what I tell myself. But deep down inside I HATE THEM. Almost want to photoshop them out of every single picture. I admit – I …

Every once in a while, the stars align, and I am given the opportunity to attend a press trip on behalf of Lady and the Blog. Last week, I experienced the mother of all press trips; I flew down to the breathtaking peninsula of Samaná in the Dominican Republic, and it was so incredible, I’m almost …

How fun is this!!? Are you looking for new gift ideas for your loved ones? How about giving them an olive tree for a year? This is the cutest thing ever! Nudo Italia allows you to adopt an olive tree for one year – either for yourself or as a gift. During that time, you …