The Norman Bird Sanctuary‘s Harvest Fair is one of Newport’s fall traditions. Among many things, there are vendor booths for local artists, craftsmen, and small business owners; games and pony rides for children; and a Narragansett and Newport Storm beer garden with live music. Waiting in line for the best kennel corn is arguably the […]
Read MoreEarlier this month, I became an independent consultant with Arbonne, a 34-year old health and wellness company dedicated to bringing customers the best products in cosmetics, skincare and weightloss. I have always been skeptical of direct marketing “schemes,” but Arbonne is set up in such a way that its not just about selling botanically-based, vegan […]
Read MoreAfter a busy week in Newport, I volunteered and attended the Go Global Expo 2014 held at the Marriott in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Verge Magazine, a travel publication based in Canada, is the driver behind the expo. This first year that the Go Global Expo came to the United States. The best thing about attending travel-related […]
Read MoreEarlier this week, actress and activist Emma Watson gave a powerful speech at the United Nations about eliminating gender inequality and building a more balanced relationship between men and women. The more I’ve spoken about feminism, the more I have realized that fighting for women’s rights has too often become synonymous with man-hating. If there […]
Read MoreI find this song addicting and easy to put on replay–Ever since discovering BROODS, I’ve been loving my electro-indie music kick. To be honest, I’m not in love with the music video, but try to listen to the song.
Read MoreEver since “Bridges” became a hit, I have become a huge fan of the New Zealand brother-sister duo band, BROODS. I was so excited to hear about BROODS coming to Providence and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see them. Even though I had a very busy day at work the next day, this BROODS […]
Read MoreParis: The Novel will be a story I will continue to treasure alongside my other favorite novels. Rutherfurd’s latest historical fiction artfully blends character with France’s past to create, as Bookreporter put it best, a “tour de force.” Rutherfurd transports the reader back and forth between five different families over various periods in history, including the […]
Read MoreFlo’s Clam Shack is one of Newport’s classic, casual places to go in a summer city filled with expensive, upscale restaurants. Steps away from First Beach, people go to Flo’s to satisfy their craving for comfort food by the sea. My friend Lauren and I went to Flo’s yesterday for lunch. Once we finally found parking, […]
Read MoreIf you’re looking for fresh seafood and a cool atmosphere, TwoTen Oyster Bar & Grill is the placeí to go. Enjoy gorgeous waterfront views of the marina, while being tucked away from the normal beach traffic–an ideal situation for locals. There are many hip, organic restaurants that boast having a “farm to table” […]
Read MoreWhen I need to fulfill my Francophile daydreams, a trip to the Paris Creperie in Brookline always does the trick. I ordered the Lilli’s vegetarian crepe for a change–the strawberry and Nutella crepe is my usual go-to. As I proud as I was to order a healthier option, I couldn’t resist getting the Nutella hot […]
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