Lifestyle
Cool Summer
If you eat with your eyes and believe beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then set your sights on the dessert menu at Porfirio’s Restaurante.
Iconic Adventures
If you’re looking for unforgettably positive travel experiences around the globe but aren’t sure where to start, let Epic Road help you plan the trip of a lifetime.
Cooking Vacation
It’s no secret that following a healthy diet, finding time for exercise and practicing mindful eating are all tried and true ways to stay in shape.
Certified Humane
Organic foods have long graced store shelves. But there’s another label that may be just as important. Here’s something to start looking for on your grocery products.
Biz Flow
Just about every business deals with cashflow challenges. Maintaining sufficient cashflow may not be a day-to-day problem for a company with vast financial resources, but for medium-size companies, maximizing cashflow is critical to success.
Fishing For Information
Ever stand in the seafood section of your grocery store, look at those little signs with the fish name, and falter a little bit? What’s better: Farm-raised or wild? Alaskan or Chilean? Well, now there’s a new program to help you with those decisions.
Love Cakes
Mother’s know best. That’s why mother of 3 Mariana Cortez makes everything with love, including her vegan and gluten-free miniature cupcakes from Bunnie Cakes, Miami’s first vegan bakery.
Private Paradise
Have you ever wanted to have your own island? Of course you have, but maybe you simply don’t have the funds to purchase it right now — but no worries, Cap Jaluca in Anguilla will gladly serve as your own semi-private paradise at least for as long as you’re in town.
Earth Trek
Torn between enjoying a luxury vacation and protecting the environment? You don’t have to be! Green travel is the new way to travel responsibly while still enjoying your time at your destination of choice around the world.
Fundraising Finesse
Crowdfunding is one of the best (and quickest) ways to get the money you need to get your new venture off to a great start. Here are a few to check out if you have an idea you’ve just been dying to launch.
MOOD Shift
Summer is supposed to be light and fun, but for those suffering from a mood disorder like depression, it can feel as bleak as a grey, snowy winter day. But how do you distinguish going through a rough patch from true depression? Here are 10 signs that a down mood requires some attention.
As the Waterworld Turns
The life of a saltwater aquarium enthusiast is measured in gallons and rewarded with live art. It’s an obsessive interest that has developed from childhood fishbowls to entire eco-systems with their own dramas at play.
High Steaks
Not only does Steak Brasil insist on premium Angus Beef and low & slow roasting methods, they add an element often missing in the frenzied milieu of rodízios…a homestyle atmosphere.
Refreshingly Pink
This cocktail is perfect for a warm summer day, and pretty enough to ensure all eyes are on you poolside, beachside or any side you choose this season.
EMpire building
“Family businesses account for a staggering 50% of the GDP in the U.S., yet only 30% of family businesses will survive into the 2nd Generation and as little as 12% are still viable into the 3rd Generation,” reports the U.S. Small Business Association.
Wellness Apps
Today’s phone apps help us oversee our finances, our home and work projects, and they even tell us when it’s time to take the mini-van in for scheduled service. Why not have them also assist with your personal well-being? Here are a few options.
Brunch Barons
A royal decree should revise the old saying to: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the weekday”. Brunch is the feast of the ruling class and these restaurants are capable of building an empire on their interpretations.
Fauxy Fashion
Ah, the fashion faux pas. We all have that friend, neighbor, relative or colleague who just can’t seem to get their wardrobe in order.
Pretty Splash
This beautifully hued martini is sure to make your days and nights that much more colorful with a little extra kick to help jumpstart the social season.
Gintoxicated Vibes
Misunderstood, underappreciated yet completely necessary, gin should be appreciated for what it truly is (and poured correctly), no matter what’s on the menu for your day or night out.
Back In Time
In the countryside of Ireland, step back to another era complete with a gracious manor, leisurely pursuit and a Michelin Star chef ready to whip up an authentic Irish meal that will keep you coming back for more all year round.
More Than Bricks & Mortar
What makes a house more than just a simple structure? Well, there’s a lot that goes into it. Read on to discover what exactly imbues our living spaces with that special sense of home we all long for, no matter where we decide to reside.
Waste Not
Meet Bibbitec, a children’s line with a winning solution for keeping your kids clean while saving you money and making Mother Earth smile.
Learning Curve
According to Lainie Hansen of Rosemont Academy and The Rosemont Method, finding the right school for a child with learning differences can be a daunting task, but one that’s she’s more than willing to help parents locate.
All Fixed
Finding a good handyman can be both terrifying and exciting. For one, those minor repairs that have popped up are finally going to get fixed, but how do you even find a trustworthy fixer-uper? It’s easier than you might think.
Global Know
With the holidays fast-approaching, most of us are dreaming of a family vacation. If you’re planning an adventure abroad, make sure to read these tips before purchasing your ticket.
Primary Care
When you’re sick, you probably go to the doctor, but who helps you look after your health when you’re not sick? Seeing a doctor shouldn’t be just for sick visits or annual physicals.
Noodle Nuptials
Whether its spaghetti and sauce or ramen and broth, there’s a marriage of flavors and textures that make noodle dishes hard to resist. If loving pasta is wrong and you don’t want to be right…these eateries are for you.
Saving Right
Long gone are the days when Social Security was enough to cover for retirement. In this day and age, we must plan and save for it with time. Here are a couple of tips to guide you in the right direction.
TRUE HOME
If I look a little winded in the photo to the left, it’s because I was. If you’ve ever been to Machu Picchu, you know the hike up the New World Wonder isn’t easy.
Pumpkin Smash
Get in the holiday spirit with this Thanksgiving-inspired smoothie-style concoction sure to get you tipsy and turvy no matter where you decide
to gobble down.
Land Of Good Spirits
A trip to Peru’s Sacred Valley is sure to be a feast for the senses with surprises at every turn and adventures waiting to be had everywhere you go — but the real journey will begin when you get back home.
A BLOWOUT BASH OF BUZZ-WORTHY PROPORTIONS
The key to hosting a successful house party, no matter the size of your abode, is to think outside the box and get as ridiculous and extreme as your creative mind and your budget will allow. Some of these ideas are a bit out there, but imagine as you read through what would happen if you incorporated some (or all) of them into your next party.
LIFE DESIGN
As the world becomes all the more global, look to the trending evolution of effective people and products to predict the future of work, home & design…but don’t assume it will be bigger or better…instead, understand it will be more mobile, compact, nimble and agile.
Cause Crusader
Getting involved with a cause you care about can up your happiness, broaden your skillset and help you find a more meaningful place in the world.
HOLIDAY SPIRIT
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, you’re probably in need of a stiff drink to help you survive the cool weather, long lines and wishlists that are synonymous with holiday cheer. Make sure to add this tropical twist on a holiday favorite to the menu and you’ll be opening up all your presents with an extra-loud hurrah.
Power Sours
Sour beers are measured by an acidic pH and dry demeanor that shares more in common with champagne than cerveza, but that shouldn’t deter microbrew enthusiasts.
Stalk Exchange
The average fast food combo is prepared with an extraordinary amount of additives — often on par with a high school science fair. We may not all be registered dieticians, but we’ve become more conscious about what we’re putting in our bodies than ever before.
Ecologically Responsible
Think it’s too hard to be ecologically responsible? Think again! We break down some of the biggest impacts you can make without breaking your back or the bank.