Fitness, Luggage & Fashion

Picking out the right treadmill (or any other cardio equipment) is where ideal functionality crosses paths with the reality of available floor space. Do you want the biggest and best model with all the bells and whistles, or is your perfect machine the one that slips out of sight at a moment’s notice? Take a read through this overview and see if you can find the right balance for your home set-up.

Patio season is almost here and I’ve been doing some yard clean up to get ready. Next I’ll be setting up my patio furniture and deciding if I’ll be needing or wanting anything new this season. I love to entertain when the weather is nice, and I’m thinking this is the year to treat myself to a patio swing. Read on to see how you can make your patio beautiful with some great new pieces.

Party planners will tell you that the legendary perfect party involves everything from the right guest list to the perfect décor. But as an actual, living human being, please let me confirm for you what we’re all secretly thinking: the key to an awesome party (as in everything else in life) starts with the food.    

Spring is just around the corner and if you love day trips and vacationing like I do, then you really must have a Pacsafe bag to take with you. There are so many styles to choose from you’ll be sure to find the right bag for your needs. Read on to see the 5 reasons why I think you’ll want a Pacsafe bag this Spring.

For the second part of this two-part series, here are 10 more cool gadgets that are must-haves for bringing along on a camping trip with the kids to make their, and your life, much easier, and much more fun.

I’ve been thinking about starting a petition to get Best Buy to change its company line. What do you guys think of Best Buy: Come for the computers, stay for the sparkly, sparkly stones? Like with Best Buy’s handbag selection, I find that a lot of people aren’t aware the Best Buy carries diamonds. It’s a shame, because Best Buy has a large selection of them—and not just diamonds, either!  

A few years ago I was bitten by the travel bug, and now I try and get away to new and exciting destinations as often as I can. Throughout my travels, there is one thing that has become very clear–quality luggage is an absolute must no matter where your adventures take you. Here are some tips on what to look for when choosing new luggage.

Spring is just around the corner and next thing you know, summer will have arrived. When most people think of summer, they picture beaches, patios, and bathing suits, but I love me a good BBQ party. Food just tastes better on a grill. So it’s no surprise that I’m trying to make the experience portable. A portable BBQ will become your new best friend—and help you make lots of others.

Camping is fun. But with kids, you need to be prepared for everything; from being able to comfortably change diapers, to protecting them from the elements, and keeping older kids from getting bored. Here’s some great gear worth bringing along with you to the camp site.

The biggest style mistake that I see high school and university-aged kids making nowadays is the one where they refuse to carry a backpack to school. And okay, purses are cute, and an awkward backpack can ruin an entire carefully-crafted outfit, but there is no quicker route to back pain in your thirties than a single-strapped book bag in your twenties!