Thomas Wolfe famously wrote, “You can’t go home again.” For more than twenty years, I believed him. Life had carried me from Rhode Island to Florida, through careers, advent ...

Shopping for fathers becomes increasingly difficult over time because most of them eventually reach the stage where they insist they don’t need anything. Fortunately, the best gifts are rarely about ...

Taking care of your skin, your body, and your home is important. But nurturing your mind and spirit is essential. I’ve found that when I dedicate even a little time to personal growth, life feels more ...

NCL’s Great Tides Waterpark opens September 4th at Great Stirrup Cay, and for a grandparent with a water-obsessed toddler, it just became the best reason to book a cruise I’ve ever had. When I sailed ...

Ohhh yes. This is exactly the kind of “wait. NCL is doing WHAT now?” news that hits my cruise-loving brain like espresso. And they’re framing it perfectly. I haven’t sailed NCL in a few years. I’ve ...

Let’s be honest. If you’re a mom or a Nana (like me), you are a little tired of bath bombs and fridge magnets. One more “cute” mug and I’m going to have to build another kitchen cabinet. Oh, we all ...

Summer has finally arrived… at least in my world. For me, the real kickoff has always been the Fourth of July—sparklers in the yard, grilling on the patio, kids laughing (and occasionally screaming) ...

I stopped dreaming about my Alaska cruise & booked my Norwegian Bliss vacation. Have you been thinking about taking an Alaska cruise? Me too but it’s really important to remember first and foremost ...

Disembodied hands grasping for a glass of wine is not your typical image of Napa Valley. But at Lewis Cellars, what’s unusual is the norm. A work like this forces conversation. In a stone building ...

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never ...

Great footwear is not only about style. It is about function, comfort, and knowing that the shoes you wear can keep up with your day. For many men, especially those working long hours on their feet, a ...

There was a time when heavy steel-toe boots were simply accepted as part of the job. Men expected sore feet, tired legs, and uncomfortable shifts because there weren’t many alternatives available.