Sometimes it’s really hard to find something fun to do with kids while at home. Especially as we come to the end of summer since we have exhausted most every place and activity. So creativity is key!  Today we actually did something really fun, upon my daughter’s suggestion we had an at home spa day. Ours was more like a spa moment since we only spent a couple...

I’d visited New York City several times before but never with child, so I had done the fancy dinners, night clubs and shopping yet never bothered to see any of the tourist sights.  Since I was traveling with my nine year old I eagerly Googled in order to compile a list of “things to do” with kids in NYC, especially in the evenings. Sites like Time Out NY for...

I missed June’s art walk so I guess I may have been a little desperate for some Miami art culture.  Luckily July’s art walk came along in a nick of time yet if I remember correctly, in some past summers art walk took a break?  Anyhow it’s good that it now runs year round and hasn’t lost its flair yet. A lot goes on in the compact area that is Wywood so...

Bird Road Art Walk occurs in an unsuspecting area in the middle of Miami in an industrial warehouse district off of SW 40th St.  Art usually thrives in these types of places and according to their website the district has been in the works since the 80’s when artists started moving in.  One still come across your typical cafeterias (pronounced in Spanish) and car...

Choosing a summer camp for your child can be a daunting task. Many factors play into it including the kind of camp, the location and hours, the quality and of course the price.  All these may shift in priority according your needs. For instance working parents may need to focus on the hours the camp offers while at the same time making sure that the child will learn...

This week is American Craft Beer week!  The event started in 2006 in celebration of small and indie craft brewers all over the U.S and has been recognized twice by congress.  It may sound silly to some but beer has evolved into something great and the creation of it into an art. No, this isn’t your run of the mill beer these finely crafted brews can posses a...

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                If you need something to get you going in the  morning whether you’re going to work, school or the gym the following recipe has a little of everything and tastes delicious. 6-8 Ice cubes 1/2 or whole banana Water  Organic Milk  Scoop Protein powder Teaspoon Pilon  instant Espresso  Place about 6-8 ice...

Does watching the show “Hoarders” stir up fears that you may be walking a thin line between compulsive pack rat and collector of needless items?  It’s a scary thought! However a great way of controlling your old collection of magazines or those clothes you haven’t worn in a decade is to clean and organize according to season. The best way of encouraging...