Archive for April, 2011

When I first walked out of the Broadhurst Theater after watching a performance of “Baby It’s You“, the Broadway musical featuring what is said to be the first American girl group, The Shirelles, I felt happy and energized by so many great oldies this show covers. Just minutes before, the theater was standing in ovation [Continue]

This summer Bal Harbour is offering families great vacation packages. Soak up the sun on South Florida’s best beaches and enjoy 25 percent savings with a free night’s stay as part of the “Book Three, Fourth Night Free” package at three Bal Harbour hotels – the five-star ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa, The Sea [Continue]

We’ve heard it all before – It isn’t wise to waste your time, experience, and knowledge during coffee sessions, conference calls, or long-winded emails with companies or brands asking “to pick your brain” as doing so devalues your work and takes away from time and other opportunities where you could be growing your business and [Continue]

Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas continues to re-define the concept of Summer Camp taking the resort’s 2011 Fantasy Camp Roster to new levels of educational entertainment (“edutainment”) and fun for the entire family. From July 11 through August 4, 2011, the four-night/five-day 2011 Atlantis Fantasy Camps invite campers [Continue]

In honor of Earth Day, Kiehl’s Since 1851, the venerable New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care is pleased to announce a Limited Edition Label Art series, where 100% of net proceeds will benefit the Waterkeeper Alliance a charity long supported by Kiehl’s for the past 30 years. This grassroots advocacy organization, [Continue]

Two of Jackson Hole’s most classic and iconic resorts are partnering to offer summer travelers the ultimate, hassle-free way to enjoy this must-see destination. Guests booking the “Experience the Tetons” package will spend two nights at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park and two nights at the pampering Snake River Lodge & [Continue]

In 2009 my husband and I were introduced to Loving Day, an annual event that celebrates interracial marriage and helps to remind us of the very important criminal case that stood for love, fought against racism in this country, and changed history forever. The Loving Day celebrations were especially moving to my Irish/Scottish husband and [Continue]

One can always expect to see big things happening at the American Museum of Natural History, with the larger than life exhibits and wonderful educational and interactive programs. But from April 16 to January 2, 2012, the museum will host something even bigger, all around theories of what the life of some of The World’s Largest [Continue]

As a freelance writer one of the best advice you will ever receive is to stay connected with your industry peers and leaders through the vast networking opportunities provided. Often times in doing so, you will inevitably be asked one simple question that will, in some people’s mind, determine where they can fit you in [Continue]

New York was gorgeous today. Especially so because it followed a few days of April showers. The cool air and sunny skies were delightful. My crew and I made our way to the Scholastic Store’s Greenhouse for my cooking event with Chef Jehangir Mehta sponsored by Parent and Child Magazine which, if I may say [Continue]