Painting on water? While it seems almost inconceivable to create a work of art on the surface of water, this is the process of ebru, or Turkish marble painting that may have originated from China’s Tang Dynasty with the earliest examples in Turkey appearing during the Ottoman-Turkish Empire in the 16th century. Regardless of its…
Step Up Your Aerial Photography & Videography with a 3D Robotics Solo Drone #SoloatBestBuy
This is a sponsored post What’s the perfect gift to give someone with a GoPro? Their very own drone! This splurge of a gift is great for adventurers, photo and video enthusiasts who are yearning for a new perspective, and any early adopter of technology who loves a new gadget. Just in time for Father’s…
Tribe Alive: Building Sustainable Global Partnerships and Empowering Women Through Ethical Fashion
My mother always says, “Everything happens for a reason” and she’s right. Or maybe I just read too many Thomas Hardy novels in high school and became a believer in fate and connections that materialize because they’re supposed to. That’s how I met Tribe Alive. A conference in fall of 2010 connected me with two…
GoPro HERO + LCD Launch at Best Buy #GoProatBestBuy
This is a sponsored post When Nick Woodman founded GoPro in 2002, his vision was to create a product to capture himself surfing epic waves in Australia. After 13 years and generations of cameras that have captured extreme sports, sweet family moments, long summer breaks, and every journey that lies ahead, the new GoPro HERO…
12 Father’s Day Gifts for Frequent Fliers, Outdoor Enthusiasts & Cool Dads Everywhere
For my husband, a great gift is a day when we have nothing on the calendar because those days are few and far between thanks to two kids who love playing sports, I like to give him gifts that help make his frequent travels for work easier or products that help him enjoy the time…
How Do You Secure Your Home While Away? Piper nv Automates & Monitors Your Home
This is part of a sponsored content series written in partnership with Piper With summer here and much needed vacations on the horizon, have you thought about how you will secure your home while you’re away? Often times home security takes a back seat to planning your getaway, packing for your adventures, and travel logistics…
Taking Kids to See Newsies: 7 Things to Do Before You Go (+3 Things for After the Show)
The national tour of Disney’s Newsies opened last night at Washington, D.C.’s The National Theater and with stops coming to Boston, Toronto, Madison, and more throughout 2015 (full tour schedule can be found here), Newsies is the perfect way to introduce elementary ages to Broadway musicals and longer theater performances. The high-energy performance tells the…
3 Things to Do to Prepare for a New Season of Orange is the New Black (coming this Friday to Netflix!) #StreamTeam
Just two more days until the ladies of Litchfield are back for Season 3 of Orange is the New Black (OITNB) and here’s the latest look at one of the most popular Netflix Original Series that so many of us love! So many questions, am I right? What will Litchfield be like now that Alex is…
6 Reasons Why You’ll Love the Surface Pro 3 or Surface 3
I’ve been a hybrid Mac and PC user for years who tries to pack light when it comes to traveling with devices but it hasn’t always been so easy. With tablets becoming more and more powerful, I’m feeling less like I’m giving up on capabilities for portability plus thoughtfully designed accessories make it easier to…
Experience Samsung’s SUHD 4K Ultra HD TVs at Best Buy #SUHDatBestBuy
This is a sponsored post written in partnership with Best Buy One of the reasons I love attending the Consumer Electronics Showcase (CES) every January is for the opportunity to see the latest technology developed by the biggest brands in the space and Samsung never disappoints. For the past two years, attendees have been greeted…
