TravelDuring the winter holiday, our family backpacked around the cities and jungles of Nicaragua. We, my husband Dan and our children, Brodie and Mia, a fifth and third grader, are by nature drawn to the exploration of new lands. Nicaragua appealed to us. Friends who had visited relayed their experience of the natural beauty of the country and its people. We felt that it would be a good educational and cultural experience for our children who have been studying Spanish for years in a Spanish immersion school. So, for winter break, we traded our snowy mountain town of South Lake Tahoe, California, for the jungles of Central America.
By Wildling Magazine
Jun 28, 2018 · 10 min read
BusinessSocial networks, particularly Facebook, have pulled what might be the greatest bait-and-switch in recent history. They lured hundreds of millions of people, and tens of thousands of businesses, onto their platforms with one set of rules. Then, without warning, the rules changed.
By Emerald Expo Photo+
Apr 3, 2018 · 4 min read
Food & DrinkToast 2 thick slices of whole wheat bread and let cool. Meanwhile, peel and slice 1 large mango. Spread each slice of toast with 3 Tbsps. cream cheese, top each with half of the mango slices, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with Aleppo pepper, bee pollen and flaky sea salt.
By Baked Magazine
May 1, 2018 · 4 min read
Food & DrinkAs you enter the wild countryside of Connemara, you are greeted by the Twelve Bens—the mountain range that reigns majestically over Connemara—the beautiful gleaming rivers, and the still, reflective lakes that define this spectacular landscape. You can sense, beneath the surface of these lakes and rivers, the prized wild salmon and trout that draw fishermen from around the world to this region.
By {the idea boutique}®
Jul 3, 2018 · 6 min read
Arts & EntertainmentActress and musician Hayley Kiyoko may be recognized from her early roles as Stella from the Disney Channel original movie Lemonade Mouth (2011) or as the glasses-wearing sleuth Velma from the live-action Scooby Doo films. But these days, Hayley may be known for a lot more. Whether it’s a new feature film, a hit procedural drama or an EP release, Hayley’s been making strides in her careers, both on screen and on stage.
By NKD Mag
Sep 1, 2015 · 6 min read
Home & GardenThere was a time, not long ago, when a kitchen was just that—a kitchen. You probably had one: functional but unexciting. Vinyl or laminate countertops, white appliances. Your neighbour’s likely looked similar. Most of us were only ever in the kitchen to prepare a meal; entertaining was done within the strict confines of the living room or backyard. You may have done everything in your power to keep people out of your kitchen.
By Pie Media Group
Aug 21, 2018 · 3 min read
Arts & EntertainmentThe year 2018 brought many milestones for minorities in Hollywood, with the surprising success of Black Panther – now among the top 10 highestgrossing films – and Crazy Rich Asians, which continues to break recent box-office records with domestic revenues surpassing $165 million. The 2018 Hollywood Diversity Report by UCLA, however, reveals that minorities and women “remain underrepresented on every front” – despite the fact that minorities purchased the majority of tickets for five of the top 10 films in 2016 (ranked by global box office). The report also reinforces a commonly understood fact, that people of colour and women “have faced an uphill battle” in the entertainment industry, with fewer than 13 percent of broadcast scripted shows created by women, and only 7.3 percent created by minorities – which makes Issa Rae’s success even more notable as the first African- American woman to produce and star in a premium cable show (while still in her early 30s). This year, Rae received a Peabody award and two Emmy nominations for HBO’s Insecure, which is currently in its third season.
By Bay Street Bull
Oct 16, 2018 · 7 min read
BusinessIt's hard to imagine a better region than Colorado's Front Range for any cyclist to cut his or her teeth. The cycling communities there are deeper than anywhere in the country, maybe the world. So after 11 years in Denver and 8 years in Boulder, cyclist/entrepreneur Juan Alberto DelaRoca had a good idea bout what he wanted in a place to live, "All those years taught me that I would have to be somewhere pretty cyclist-friendly, just as a lifestyle requirement for myself."
By Patagonia - The Cleanest Line
Sep 25, 2018 · 5 min read
ShoppingWith the sun shining brightly on Saturday morning, a girlfriend and I head down south to our beloved sister city Malibu to spend the day at Malibu Country Mart.
By Santa Babara Life & Style Magazine
Aug 27, 2018 · 7 min read
Home & GardenSet atop Woodstock’s picturesque Ohayo Mountain, 20 Sugar Bear Lane is at once inviting and enchanting. Stepping inside from the wilderness through massive cherry front doors, a visitor immediately feels at home. The house’s open layout focuses on the centerpiece kitchen and bluestone fireplace, and its Southwestern palette instantly conveys a warm welcome. With the property’s extraordinary views showcased in every room, this is the ultimate place for celebrating life.
By Upstate House
Feb 16, 2018 · 6 min read