Riding on your motorbike for multi-months or in extreme weather conditions is not easy & impossible at some points. For making your ride comfortable here’s a lot you can do. Make sure you hit the road with the right cold gear & tips that help you in navigating cold & icy roads. Here are some…
Month: January 2021
Gifts for Him: Unique Valentine’s Day Ideas
I love giving (and receiving) gifts but I find men really hard to shop for! All the guys I know have one or two hobbies but at a certain point you exhaust the number of themed gifts. He may love Pokemon but he doesn’t need Pikachu on his phone, clothes, wallet, car and laptop. Well,…
Never Knowing by Chevy Stevens: Book Review
I started Never Knowing by Chevy Stevens when I only had a mass-produced paperback copy. It was amazing and I was really into the book and got five chapters in before I could no longer stand handling the difficult format of it. I immediately ordered a hardcover and I finished it just a few days…
Feng Shui Furniture Placement: Youth Time Magazine
Earlier this week, we ran an article about the first steps of Feng Shui. Now we are taking you further into the philosphy, by showing how you can set up your rooms to help balance your life. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.
Bristol Harbor Inn, Rhode Island: Harbor View Room, Hotel Experince
I stayed in Bristol Harbor Inn in Rhode Island for just one night. After a year of no travel and moving and noisy house construction, I badly needed a break from reality. Luckily, for just $100, I got to enjoy a peaceful 24 hours looking at the Bristol harbor from my cozy hotel room! I…
The Benefits of Yoga From Home: Youth Time Magazine
From increased flexibility to working your full body, yoga can be great to get you into shape. Normally underrated, here’s how you can do it from home. This was originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.
Rocky Point, Rhode Island: History, Photos & Drone View
Rocky Point is a great spot in Rhode Island for a day trip. Today, it is a state park with almost 120 acres of land. One of the highlights for me was the pier that offers breathtaking views of the ocean. If you stay long enough, you’ll enjoy a stunning sunset and even a moonrise,…
The Basics of Feng Shui – Part 1: Youth Time Magazine
Feng Shui comes from Tao philosophy and it translates from Chinese to mean ‘wind’ and ‘water’. In simple terms, it is a practice of arranging the pieces in living spaces that create balance with the natural world. This was originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.
Two Blind Brothers: About Our $28 Purchase & The Company
Two Blind Brothers is one of the fastest-growing cause-based companies in the United States, if not worldwide. During the holiday season, we finally decided to see what all the hype was about. We purchased the cheapest blind gift on their website to start off with. The concept behind the store is that you are shopping…
Virtual Fitness Challenges: Youth Time Magazine
As most of us continue to exercise away from our usual places, like the gym, here are some of the best virtual fitness challenges to get you moving in 2021. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.
Caffeine Addiction: Turning a Crutch Into a Tool
Caffeine has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. In fact, I starting drinking coffee on an almost daily basis at just eight years old. I am not a doctor and have not done any research, but I’d like to share my experience with caffeine. Specifically, how I turned…
MaxiClimber XL Vertical Climber: A Cardio Revolution
We got our MaxiClimber XL Vertical Climber (#affiliate) a few days ago. Assembly took about 30 minutes and was not a pain in our butts. The machine, however, was a pain in our butts, legs, arms, core and then some. Just as it’s supposed to be! My dreams of getting this machine and spending 30…
An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen: Book Review
An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen caught my eye while I was browsing new books to buy. I have already read The Wife Between Us that was co-written by the authors so I knew it would be good. While I found An Anonymous Girl really interesting and unique, there was something that…
Insect Decorations for Your Home: Creepy Crawly Bug Art
While butterflies, dragon flies and lady bugs aren’t uncommon to see in people’s homes, insect decorations are unusual. But why? How come some insects are considered appropriate decor while other bugs are simply not art? The following artists hope to take the creepy out of the crawlies. They see the beauty of all insects and…
How The Five Second Rule Can Change Your Life: Youth Time Magazine
Mel Robbins is an American television host, author and motivational speaker. Her theory is that if you have an impulse to act on a goal, you must physically move within five seconds or your brain will kill the idea. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.
Foraging Wild Mushrooms Class Class: Learn Your Land by Adam Haritan
A Foraging Wild Mushrooms Class can be a great way to learn more about mycology. I have picked wild mushrooms from a young age with the guidance of my parents. Without my dad by my side nodding if I find something edible or shaking his head if I have a poisonous lookalike in my basket,…
Danger Bridge at Oakland Beach – The Most Dangerous Bridge in RI?
Danger Bridge is located in Oakland Beach, yet you won’t find it on most maps. It is a great spot to view the sunset and most locals use it as a meeting spot for walks on the beach. The spoiler here is that Danger Bridge is not dangerous at all, the name came about in…
The Other Mother by Carol Goodman: Book Review
The Other Mother by Carol Goodman was recommended to me by a friend who shares my love for thrillers – the darker, the better. This was my first book by Carol Goodman, but I already have more books by her on the way. The Other Mother was different, it was a unique story full of…
Flavor God: Delicious Health All-Natural Seasonings, Toppers & Rubs
Flavor God was on our radar for months before we finally bit the bullet. Since we mostly stick to a plant-based diet, there are many beans, legumes and salads. Although Isaac loves to cook, there isn’t always time to make every meal fancy. Flavor God helps keep our meals simple, delicious and interesting. Rice and…
Microhabits: Small Steps for Big Life Change – Youth Time Magazine
Many people strive to make positive changes to improve their lives. While it can be easy to give up unhealthy food or alcohol short-term, it is habits that determine our success in the long run. This was published on Youth Time Magazine. Read the full article here.
Forever Wick Candles Review: Which Diamond Did We Get?
Forever Wick Candles seem like a crazy concept at first glance. You pay $50+ for a candle and hope to get a $12,000 diamond? That’s one way to think about it, but the concept behind Forever Wick Candles is much more romantic. Imagine your significant other gifting you a candle. You burn it during dates,…
Strange Planet Subscription Box Review: Cartoon by Nathan W. Pyle
I ordered my Strange Planet Subscription Box via CultureFly. CultureFly is like Cratejoy but they focus on subscription boxes dedicated to pop culture. Strange Planet is a cartoon created by Nathan W. Pyle, who’s had multiple books on the New York Time’s Best Selling List. After following Nathan’s Strange Planet cartoons on Facebook, I became…
The Shadows by Alex North: Book Review
The Shadows by Alex North is my second book by this author. I had my eye on both The Shadows and The Whisper Man for ages so I bought both at once. I was absolutely floored by The Whisper Man, you can read my review of it here. The moment I finished it, I picked…
Anese Body Creams: Care for Booties, Boobies & More
Anese is serious skin care for not so serious babes. They have a range of products with hilarious names and amazing reviews. After seeing their fun ads on Facebook I decided to bite the bullet and buy their Front to Back Set. I managed to find a coupon simply by Googling and I got the…
Fort Wetherill State Park: Jamestown Day Trip, Rhode Island
Fort Wetherill State Park is a great spot to visit in Jamestown Rhode Island. I wrote about it once before, but this time I did more research and even took a video. After exploring the bunker we also took a drone video of the sunset over the cliffs, you can find it at the end…
MUD\WTR: A Healthier Mushroom Coffee Alternative
Yesterday we talked about Four Sigmatic, a mushroom-infused coffee. MUD\WTR is a little different… with 1/7th the caffeine of coffee, mud gives you natural energy, focus and more without the jitters and crash. Spoiler alert: it is also delicous! The ingredients are simple: That is all! These simple ingredients can upgrade your morning routine. Can…
Take On The Veganuary Challenge: Youth Time Magazine
The Veganuary Challenge is a 31-day event that encourages people to try a plant-based diet during the month of January. It is run by a UK non-profit organisation that promotes and educates people about veganism. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.
Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee: Caffeine With Benefits
Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee is the perfect way to step up your caffeine routine. Four Sigmatic creates more than just coffee, but today I will be focusing on jitter liquid because it’s Monday morning and I need a cup (or five.) But I’m getting ahead of myself. In this article I will tell you about…
Bristol Harbor, Rhode Island: Perfect Sunset Spot
Bristol is a great place to visit in Rhode Island. It is a cute historic town and it happens to have beautiful sunsets. I spent a night at the Bristol Harbor Inn, which I will write about soon. That is how I discovered that Bristol may be one of the best places for a perfect…
CAUSEBOX Winter Box 2020-2021: About the Products
The CAUSEBOX Winter Box showed up on my doorstep a few days ago! Somehow I had completely forgotten that it was on its way and I didn’t even think that I had personalized it. Looking back through my emails, it looks like I did in fact go through the customization process. Just like with the…
The Whisper Man by Alex North: Book Review
The Whisper Man by Alex North has been on my radar for a while. It was recommended for me on Goodreads and I was immediately intrigued by the cover. It took me a while to finally buy it and read it. I loved it so much and I’m now kicking myself for not reading it…
oVertone Hair Dye for Brown on Bleached Hair: AMAZING Results
I have written about oVertone Hair Dye before, but I had to do it again. Last time I dyed my dark brown hair purple using oVertone after Arctic Fox completely failed me and I was amazed. It was impressive that there was actual purple color on my dark hair. But I couldn’t help feel jealous…
The Lingering by SJI Holliday: Book Review
I binge-read The Lingering by SJI Holliday in just two days. My first experience with SJI Holliday was Violet. Violet was a really unique book that was inspired by the author’s personal travel experiences. The Lingering is different from Violet and any other book I’ve ever read for that matter. There is a lot to…
YMCA COVID-19 Pool Swimming Regulations: Rhode Island, 2021
The YMCA is my go-to gym but I haven’t been since February 2020. Since one of my New Year’s Resolutions is to get back into shape, I began looking into returning. I am fortunate to have a treadmill, stationary bike, rowing machine and dumbbells at home. So I am only interested in pool access. Due…
I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh: Book Review
I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh may have a slow start but it accelerates to the speed of light. At once point, I found myself getting bored and I almost put it down. I am so glad I stuck to it because WOW, this book blew me away. Also, I have to do something…
Sunwink: Alcohol-Free Cocktail to Try This Dry January
Dry January is a the perfect time to try some new alcohol alternatives such as Sunwink. As a Ukrainian-born Czech, drinking is part of my culture. Alcohol alternatives such as non-alcoholic beer are pretty much a joke in both my home countries. I really enjoy a good pint of beer, glass of wine and even…
Virtual Runs & Races: Motivational Medals & Communities
Running isn’t the first thing you think of as something that suffered due to COVID-19. Not only were gyms closed and outdoor activity limited, but organized races were canceled. Before I discovered virtual runs, I had already spent hundreds of dollars signing up for in-person races. Organized races are fun because of others participants. There…
Vision Boards and Dream Boards: What, How & Why?
Vision boards, also known as dream boards, are a great tool for goal settings, self-improvement and more. Having a space full of clear images of your goals, dreams or things that remind you of your purpose can do wonders for your psyche. It may seem silly or even juvenile to sit down, cut up magazines…
Eat Lentils, Get Rich: Czech New Year Traditions
Czechs believe that you should eat lentils on New Year’s Day because they will bring you good fortune. There is a Czech saying that goes: “Jak na Nový rok, tak po celý rok” which translates as “As on New Year’s Day, the same throughout the whole year.” Many countries in Europe believe that the way…
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