Like a lot of people, I'm starting my Independence Day celebrations a day early — as sort of a warm-up to tomorrow's real deal. Since July is National Picnic Month anyway, I've decided to try some of these 101 20-Minute Dishes for Inspired Picnics for family and friends, in between bouts of swimming and fireworks, [...]...

Here's my Indy press release: As Americans battle a sluggish economy and record-setting gas prices, a night at the movies provides welcome relief. Indy fans ramp up the fun by dressing like their hero: and now they can get a free Crystal Skull Ball Cap with their Indiana Jones Fedora from HartfordYork.com Each ray of sunshine helps [...]...

In his article, Walk of the Town, Joshua Stein describes his jaunt with the Manhattan Shorewalkers on their annual Great Saunter: a 32-mile waterside walk around the entire island, which took place earlier this month. At 7:30 on a Saturday morning, Joshua joined "hundreds of other shore lovers and expert walkers . . . at the [...]...

The true hat-wearers among us don't need excuses to wear hats on a daily basis. The Easter holidays, though, are a great opportunity to experiment with some of the fancier styles or patterns that might take us out of our comfort zone. Easter is pretty much the last major holiday where buying a new hat or [...]...

I've just been reminded of the popularity of home shopping parties–long-famous with Tupperware and Avon, this venue of private home shopping amongst friends and family got another boost with the lingerie parties. (So I'm told, so I'm told!) I'm thinking hats, not underwear, but maybe I'll expand someday. . .(I mean, I do offer socks and [...]...