How do You Sample Great Skincare? Try These Clever Kits from Invity and Herbacin Sample kits allow you to try products you might not want to splurge on in whole sizes. I also love these for travel. Most samples are TSA-friendly, too What's in the Invity Discovery Kit? Invity claims clean ... [ Read More ]
Are You Traveling Again? A Reminder To Check These Essential Travel Tips Before You Go
Essential Travel Tips: before you pack your bags, read this article! If it's been a while since you've traveled, you might not remember some of these essential travel tips that really help make your trip easier, safer, and more fun. These are my top 10. but this isn't an exhaustive list. If you ... [ Read More ]
Travel Story: Fall in Love With Frank Lloyd Wrights’ Iconic Fallingwater
Fallingwater. The name sounds so poetic. It is the name of architect Frank Lloyd Wright's truly spectacular architectural masterpiece in Pennsylvania. Any season is a good one to visit. If you're planning a trip here's what you need to know. Your memories will last a ... [ Read More ]
Why You Need A Camera Even If You Have A Great Cell Phone
Editor's Note: So you have a great new cell phone. It takes great photos...but does it really? With the increasing sophistication of cell phone cameras, one has to ask the question: "Do I really need a stand-alone camera?" but actually the question should be "Can I afford to miss the images that ... [ Read More ]
Travel Feature: Illinois is Great For Touring & Tasting Wine
*Editor's note: Just prior to the arrival of Covid19 and social distancing, I asked John Dunham, the advice sisters wine & spirits editor, to write a travel-centric piece on his visit to Illinois. We had been hoping to boost our first-person travel stories this year. Sadly, that will have to ... [ Read More ]
Hotel Review: MGM Park Is This The Future Of Hotels?
Is the MGM Park in Las Vegas the hotel of the future? On my most recent trip to Las Vegas, I chose MGM Park and was surprised at what I found. For starter, instead of the usual check-in desk, there's automation. No friendly folks to ask your preference here. Instead, there's one person ... [ Read More ]