Lifestyle

Will You Wonka?

It’s that month! Time to roll out the chocolate bonbons and delicious truffles to declare our love to our inamorata or inamorato with sweet confections. Take pride in opting for local chocolatiers and have a chocolate fiesta.

Dancing Feet

Ever wonder just who is dancing on the side of the InterContinental Miami? Each year, the hotel hosts a Skyline Dancers competition and this year they took it to social media where people all over the world could submit video auditions for their chance to win a spot on the side of the building for the calendar year.

Iron It Out

Without adequate iron — essential for the production of hemoglobin, which helps your red blood cells distribute oxygen to your body — anemia can develop. Iron deficiency is one of the most common ailments of our time. The following are signs that your iron count might not be where it needs to be.

Perfect Bed

Haven’t had a great night’s sleep in a long time? Well, neither have I...until now. I feel like I want to shout and tell the world about a new mattress that was delivered to my home just a few weeks ago that has allowed me to sleep like a baby ever since.

Skip This, Gift That

Dudes, listen up: Shopping for a Valentine’s Day gift can be overwhelming. So many flowers, so many chocolates, so many forced romantic dinners and so little direction. No one ever tells you what women really want…until now. Skip the clichés and try one of these options to make sure your Valentine’s is as lovely as your girl.

Wedded Bliss

Life with my wife is full of surprises. From the moment I proposed to her at a crowded McDonald’s in India during a rare hail-filled summer sandstorm and lunar eclipse on a day that is the same forward and backward an hour before our flight back home, I knew our life together would be anything but ordinary.

Out With The Old

For the better part of a century, the Old-Fashioned has been starring in cocktails around America and abroad. This year, take it into the future with a little extra kick.

Drinks On You

We’ve all evolved our bar tastes at one point or another throughout our lives. The Jäger Bombs downed in college or the Happy Hour rail drinks ordered during the first couple of years in the workforce to save a little cash just don’t cut it anymore. Or maybe they do. Either way, it’s OK.

Mind Your Manners

Nobody wants to take on the role of Etiquette Police at the table — but just because no one’s saying anything when a fine dining faux pas makes polite stomachs turn, doesn’t mean that everyone isn’t wishing someone had taught the perpetrator some manners.

Hearth, Home & Biochemistry

The place you call home has a direct affect on your quality of life. The reason this is so is simple is because our surroundings dictate how life unfolds.

Mystery, Mint Tea & Marrakech

A passage into Africa leads to the Northern City of Marrakech — witnessing the buttery sun biding adieu to the day, with the faint silhouette of camels on the horizon, the smell of cedar and sweet mint tea, the anticipation of adventure begins the second one utters the name: Morocco.

Mango Magic

What’s your favorite fruit? If your answer is anything but mango, read on to recharge your appetite for these exotic fruits that everyone should have in the freezer, fridge, nearby grocery store or backyard. After all, Miami is the mango capital of the nation.

Wonder Crop

There’s a new miracle crop sweeping the nation and its benefits are nothing short of extraordinary. Hemp seed might be just what the doctor ordered. This non-psychoactive variety of Cannabis Sativa is turning heads and causing commotion due to the crop’s sustainable and environmentally friendly characteristics.

Retreat In A Box

Every day is a new chance to connect to the most conscious, healthy, honest, joyful version of ourselves. Luckily, healing ourselves with earthy products is made easy with Yogi Surprise.

It Takes Two To Travel

Finding the perfect travel partner can be tricky. Best friends don’t necessarily travel well and bumping heads abroad is never fun. Follow these tips to ensure you’ve found yourself a true wanderlust-mate.

Rug Revolution

All anniversaries should be celebrated this beautifully. To commemorate 15 years of collaboration with The Rug Company, Paul Smith has taken his distinctive design aesthetic into a fresh new direction with muted pallets and unregulated pattern composition.

Good Sport

I remember the first time I played tennis when I was a teenager in middle school.

Everyone’s a Critic

If you’ve ever sat down to a meal with someone who thinks they know a lot about food just because they have a blog, set up an account on a review site or had some restaurant experience back in high school, you may want to reconsider who you’re eating with.

Cocktail Showdown

Grab a few bottles of liquor, some mixers and a handful of bar tools and invite a group of friends over to take part in the most iconic cocktail showdown of all time.

Fit Fizz

The iconic Gin Fizz gets a modern-day, healthy makeover with this calorie-conscious version sure to refresh and delight no matter where your day (or night) takes you.

Plates & Pours

We’ve scoured the city to bring you the most delicious, delectable and downright buzz-worthy dishes, desserts, drinks and dining experiences around town.

Crazy Cravings-Curbing Diets From Around The World

Ever wonder what wacky tactics are employed to shed pounds around the globe? Well, some of the ones we’ve gathered might make you lose your appetite — or gain new insight into the science behind weight loss. Check out these bizarre diet and food trends for trimming and slimming that you may want to give a shot…or not!

A Taste Of Life

Did you know your tastebuds have a direct correlation with your biochemistry on a sub-cellular level? Discover how travel, gastronomy and the right state of mind can take you as far as you’re ready to go.

My Workout Is Better Than Yours

We sought out a diverse group of workouts available throughout Miami and online and asked the pros why their workout is better than the competition. So if you’ve reached a plateau in your fitness and weight loss goals, maybe it’s time to ditch your current program and try one of these on for size.

The Generation of generosity

Forget Generations X, Y and Z. Today’s children are our future and introducing them to the spirit of giving as soon as possible will help ensure the next generation is a compassionate bunch willing to lend a helping hand like no other generation before them.

20 Ways To Make A Difference

When we step back to reflect on the characteristics that help define the greater Miami community, volunteerism may not be the first image that comes to mind. Most of the world envisions sun, fun and beautiful people. If you look a bit deeper, there are as many opportunities to engage with the community as there are particles of sand on the beach. Here’s a quick list to get you started.

Super-Fly Food

Not sleeping well? Aren’t feeling great? Looking all sorts of blah? It’s time you eat your way to feeling and looking healthier with immune-boosting foods that yield optimal health and wellness benefits.

Delectable Eats

Mouthwatering is the word to describe Tutto Pizza & Pasta.

Spring Recycling

This season is the perfect time to clean and de-clutter our lives by recycling items that we no longer find useful, beautiful or needed. Here are some fun ways to clean up without creating more trash.

Omega Balance

We constantly hear how important Omega fatty acids are to our diet, but how much is too much? Controlling the ratio of the two kinds of Omega’s might give your physical and mental health a much-needed boost.

Giving Counts

While it’s clear that charities need proper funding to carry out their missions, a dime can become a dollar with the right vision and roadmap.

Ultimate Sophistication

A man’s tie is more than just a piece of attire.

“OMG…I’m Turning Into My Mom!”

“Turn that music down!” “Is that eyeliner? Go wash it off!” “Don’t forget to wear sunscreen.” OMG, Who just said that? You don’t know how it happened, but somewhere along the way you’ve turned into your parents.

Special Touch

Tom Whitehurst, CFP, Ph.D., has dedicated his career to helping high net worth families and those with special needs plan for their future while continuing to create work opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.

Letter From Mother Earth

If nature could speak, what would she say? It’s a question we may not often (or ever) have thought about, but one that we should seriously ponder. Here’s a quick memo that could have been penned by Mother Nature herself.

It’s In The Bag

What do social media influencers and travel writers — who spend 80% of their time jetting off to exotic places — carry in their backpacks or satchels on their trips? Pray, do tell!

FAMILY FUN

Not sure what to do with the kids this summer once school lets out? Don’t fret. Check out these 4 off-the-beaten-path adventures that beg for a picture-perfect photo opp.

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As the Manager of the Baker | McGuire showroom in Dania Beach, Monica Macaluso enjoys helping designers create beautiful spaces for their customers.