These New Year’s resolutions just might work
This year, get off the status quo bandwagon of worn out New Year’s resolutions, and be daring. Commit to something a bit more noteworthy and a heck of a lot…
Category: Things That Make Me Happy
10 Posts
A Taste of Paradise at the Fairmont Mayakoba
Winter is here in many parts of the continental U.S., but on the Caribbean Coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, there is a beautiful stretch of paradise known as Riviera Maya,…
A Brief History of Eggnog
Eggnog really makes you wonder: How did humans first think chugging a spiced and spiked egg-yolk-and-milk mixture was a good idea? It’s a bit like Gaston from Beauty and the…
21 Things to Talk About Besides Politics at the Thanksgiving Table
… Thanksgiving, a time to gather around the table with family and friends and give thanks. It is also a time to reconnect. Clearly, we are all part of an…
Jessica Pimentel: Orange is the New Black and so much more
Now in its fifth season, “Orange is the New Black” has gone from having a cult following to being a force of nature. Never afraid to take on issues that…
The Most Popular Halloween Candy: A state by state list
It is estimated that whopping $2.7 billion will be spent on trick-or-treat candy this year. With all that money being spent, you might as well see if you are in…
The Great Candy Corn Debate
Halloween is here and candy corn is back on grocery store shelves. With its arrival comes the great debate about whether or not this confection is a gift from the heavens…
Watch the Best Hot Wheels Video Ever
Some “firsts” in life transcend explanation. The first time you made #1 or # 2 all by yourself is an excellent example, as is your first taste of ice cream,…
Life As It Happens: Meet my new pal Austin and his amazing drone video
Soar over Cape Cod with Austin HERE The best part about having a blog is when something catches my attention I can simply log on and post without having to…
Tickets: Understanding the open-ended plane ticket
Not all airline tickets are created equal and oftentimes, understanding the policies and restrictions of a standard ticket can be confusing. Yet, the open-ended ticket has some unique benefits, as…