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Great gift ideas from Yunhong Chopsticks

Great gift ideas from Yunhong Chopsticks

Although, the holidays have long passed, you never know when a fun and interesting gift idea will present itself. While out wandering Chinatown, I happened upon Yunhong Chopsticks on Mott Street. As you can tell by the name, the store sells nothing but chopsticks and not just any chopsticks. The store carries a wide [...]

Get More Out Of New York With Deals Found On Postabon

Get More Out Of New York With Deals Found On Postabon

Postabon, the first user generated discount platform that helps consumers find and share local in-store deals, launched the beta version of its platform in New York City. Users upload information about great local discounts via Postabon’s mobile web app or web site; these recommendations are then placed in a searchable list of relevant, user-tested discounts [...]

Professional Photographer – Jade Albert

Professional Photographer – Jade Albert

If you are looking for the best possible photographer for your family portrait, I have just the person for you.  Jade Albert is the leading commercial children’s photographer and has several child celebrity portraits in her portfolio.  She also has a book she collaborated on with Cindy Crawford, and has directed a national television commercial [...]

Ballet in the East Village- Peridance New Location Opens

Ballet in the East Village- Peridance New Location Opens

After years of waiting, Peridance has finally opened in new location. The Peridance Capezio Center is now open on E. 13th Street. My daughter has been taking ballet at Peridance since she was four years old but unfortunately at less than ideal, rented space while the renovations took place at the E. 13th Street location.
The [...]

New York City Edition: “There’s An App for That”.

New York City Edition: “There’s An App for That”.

Apple has turned iPhone/iPod Touch users crazy with literally thousands of apps available to download. Whether it’s free or a hundred bucks, people are going nuts over apps.  Ever since I got my new iPod Touch for my birthday, I have been going “app crazy” too.  I can’t help it.  I have apps for games, [...]

An Oasis Retreat Just North of the City

An Oasis Retreat Just North of the City

On Christmas Day when my wife presented me with a gift card for a spa day for the two of us I was openly thankful but quietly unenthused. We need a vacation, not a spa day. It’s on a Sunday, who’s going to watch the kids for us? We should be going to church. These [...]

NYC Thrift Shops Offer More Than You Might Expect

NYC Thrift Shops Offer More Than You Might Expect

Growing up a born and bred New York City fashionista, I never went shopping at Thrift Stores.  Just the thought of it would make my lip curl up self-righteously with the thought, “I don’t need to wear someone else’s clothes.  Gross!”  Here’s the thing though: some of these thrift shops have fabulous clothes in there [...]

The Ultimate Retreat-Massages And Martini’s

The Ultimate Retreat-Massages And Martini’s

Massages and Martini’s, how decadent can it get? Body By Brooklyn is a traditional European Bath House but with a twist. Located in Historic Clinton Hill (my neighborhood yahoo) on the ground floor of a converted chocolate factory. I have gone to this fabulous spa many times over the last two years, by myself, with [...]

Baked by Melissa – Pint Sized Cupcakes For Your Tasting Pleasure

Baked by Melissa – Pint Sized Cupcakes For Your Tasting Pleasure

This week, Baked by Melissa opened up a new location near Union Square.
Baked by Melissa offers miniature-stuffed cupcakes the size of a quarter. Whether you are looking to satisfy a sweet tooth craving or stock up for a party, Baked by Melissa offers 9 flavors that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Flavors include Cookies [...]

The NYC Subway Line: Fashionable Maps

The NYC Subway Line: Fashionable Maps

What does Bill Clinton, Fabolous & Danny Bonaduce have in common?
They have all proudly sported the NYC Subway trains that they ride on tee shirts designed by Actress Lynne Lambert
I was first introduced to “NYC Subway Line” apparel at the Sassy City Chick’s Fashion Bash at The Hotel Pennsylvania and instantly fell in love with [...]