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Sep 17, 2019

Build Your Own Terrarium: A How-To

You’ve out-visited your favorite restaurants. All the bars in town know you by name. Movie night? Forget it – you want to chat with your ...

Sep 9, 2019

Rise N’ Shine Diner’s New Westcott Location Shines Bright

Crying as I write this because this is the place of my dreams. And because it’s already been three days since I’ve been and I desperately...

Aug 20, 2019

Preventive Esthetics – A Lifestyle of Healthy Living & Learning

I’ve been getting laser hair removal done for about five years now. Since my first treatment, the idea of getting my medical laser spa ce...

Jul 19, 2019

Drawing Creative Inspiration from Instagram

Sometimes, inspiration flows through me. I have to sprint to get to my laptop or to a piece of paper because the thoughts and ideas are c...

Apr 10, 2019

Oh, My Darling: The New Space in Syracuse Everyone is Flocking To

If you’ve grown up in Syracuse, you know that typically, you don’t just walk down South Salina. The street has gotten a bad rep over the ...

Mar 10, 2019

Girl Scout Cookie Pairing at Empire Farm Brewery

How does one properly pair delicious microbrews with age-old cookies? I know that’s the question that’s been front and center on your min...

Feb 11, 2019

Valentine's Day Treats from Sweet Praxis

So Valentine’s Day is now literally days away. And let’s be honest, some of you (guys and girls alike) are half-panicked. Some of you may...

Sep 19, 2018

Let’s Get Fat & Weird- The Ultimate Cookie Co.

Fat & weird. Exactly what you’ll become if you eat enough of these delicious, doughy, baked goods. (I might add, yes I have celiac, no th...

Aug 6, 2018

I Signed Up For a Wine Subscription Box & This is What I Thought

Wine delivery services, apparently they’re all the rage these days. Actually, delivery services in general are becoming more and more pop...

Jun 10, 2018

Spa One Eighty: Auburn’s Best-Kept Secret

I hate to brag, but I’m kinda one for finding best kept secrets wherever I move. Okay, who am I kidding, I’m so many places it’s only a m...

May 11, 2018

Breathe Deep at the NYS Yoga Festival

Looking for a healthy way to kickstart your summer? Be a part of the largest yoga event in Upstate NY by coming out to the NYS Yoga Festi...

Mar 22, 2018

What's Inside an Influenster VoxBox

Just this past month I discovered a well-kept secret. Okay, so a good friend of mine discovered said secret and let me in on it. I can’t ...

Nov 7, 2017

Steel City Pops

Steel City Pops. Ever heard of them? If you’re from the north like me, probably not, since right now the company only operates in Alabama...

Oct 28, 2017

A Diabetic Nightmare- Black Tap NYC

After MUCH anticipation, I finally checked something great off of my bucket list a couple weeks ago. Think sugar, think calories, then th...

Oct 4, 2017

Meal Prep With Hello Fresh

I apologize that I haven’t written in awhile, but that’s only because I’ve been cooking up something good for you guys. Literally. HA HA ...

Apr 25, 2017

Capturing the Story of DerachioVision

It’s not too often I find myself lacking a clear vision or not at least knowing what project I’m going to tackle next. Brainstorming a new...

Apr 14, 2017

Jewelry With Soul- Michelle DaRin Jewelry

I need serious fashion help. Anyone who knows me well knows that the majority of my closet is made up of greys, navys and blacks- you know...

Mar 23, 2017

Pucker Up for Pretty Lips: An Interview With LipSense Distributer, Olivia Ivison

It’s almost the weekend and you have big plans. You want to look your best because hey, what girl doesn’t. But your old liquid lipstick j...

Jan 31, 2017

Hair With Heart, Hair By Hartt

Finding a hairdresser that you trust and love is not always easy. For girls and guys alike, your hair is one of the few things that peopl...

Dec 18, 2016

A Day In Skaneatles- Hometown of JoJo Rings Founder, Jordan Dudden

Skaneatles has always been one of my favorite places, whether I’m cruising around on the lake in the summer or shivering my way from shop...

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