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Costa Rica is a breathtaking natural wonder. In addition to world-class beaches, it has some of the most bio-diverse ecosystems on earth. With 28 diverse protected areas (25% of the country), you can national park hop for weeks here + still not see them all. There is truly something here for everyone! If slumbering sloths, majestic scarlet macaws, tree frogs as pretty as they are poisonous + thousands of nesting sea turtles are your thing, then you're in luck! If you're int

After two + a half years of avoiding Covid, my parents + I finally caught it. Honestly, I’m incredibly grateful that we somehow managed to avoid getting sick during the earlier stages of the pandemic. Sometimes I still wonder if my clinical-level OCD tendencies played a role in keeping it away for so long. I was constantly reminding everyone around me: “Don’t touch that doorknob without a tissue,” “Go wash your hands,” “Put your mask on,” “Clean your phone.” The list truly we

During my college years, I worked as a receptionist at Morgan Stanley in New Jersey. My job mainly consisted of answering + transferring calls. A large television sat across from my desk + the news played on it all day long. On September 11, 2001, around 8:14 a.m., only about fourteen minutes after I had sat down at my desk, the world changed forever. I remember looking up at the TV as footage showed a plane crashing into one of the buildings. At first, like so many people, I

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Zion National Park is only 2.5 hours from Las Vegas, which made it the perfect road-trip adventure. My friends and I drove from Los Angeles to Vegas, checked into the Hard Rock Hotel for the night, and did exactly what our bodies needed before days of hiking + camping: a relaxing dinner, a swim, a bubble bath (very important, for me), and the deepest sleep of my life. Click HERE To Book Your Stay At Any Of The Places Mentioned In This Post Click the > arrow to view more p

Lauryn Evarts Bosstick aka The Skinny Confidential (seen below with her adorable mini me, Zaza) inspired me with her 5 MONDAY MORNING PROMPTS to help start the day / week off FRESH + FOCUSED! I needed a different system to make my days more focused & harmonious. I haven't been posting as consistently or writing enough as much as I would like. I also want to launch my PODCAST sooner than later. These 5 prompts have started helping me feel more balanced. Here's what Lauryn s

I've taken an interest in this topic as it hits close to home. My Dad has Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) + I wanted to learn more to empower my family to know more about it + how to shop + meal plan. The only person that is truly in control however, is my Dad aka Papa Ed, so I hope this post helps him as well as others with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). They're small, but your kidneys have a mighty job—filtering out waste from the blood. If they aren’t working well things can g

ORAL HEALTH Beekeeper's Naturals Did you know you can spray propolis in your dog's water? Propolis, aka "bee glue" is a sticky, resinous substance bees make to seal, disinfect, and protect their hive. They also use it to mummify intruders too big to remove. Relatively unknown to most North Americans this potent bee medicine had been used for centuries as a natural alternative to antibiotics. And unlike the antibiotics we are familiar with, propolis does not disrupt the goo

By: My Papa Ed The tragic murder of John Lennon left an irreplaceable void in the world of music. There are very few people that leave an...

Generous organizations and people create Foster Care Closets for foster parents. They consist of donated items meant to offset the costs...

By: My "Papa Ed" DeRosa November 22, 1963 was a dark day in American history. No matter what your politics were, the moment that...

By: My Papa Ed Veterans Day always brings back memories of my Grandfather, Daniel Goffredo. He was an immigrant from Naples, Italy who...

Staying hydrated is foundational to optimal health. As a rule of thumb, Dr. Mary Pardee recommends drinking 1/2 of your body weight in ounces per day. It's also important to try to consume most of your liquids between meals + not with your meals because this can dilute your stomach acid + enzymes, making it harder to digest your food. Tired of drinking straight water? Dr. Pardee recommends also hydrating with hot water, homemade green juices (without fruit), herbal + green te

“Jolly” Jerry Boulding, also known as “The Doctor of Radio”, was a radio industry pioneer who developed the country’s first urban format...

It was February 9, 1964 and it felt like below zero on Marion Ave in the Bronx. Our crowd hanging out each night on the corner grew to 20...

I recently learned that October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, observed by the World Health Organization since 1992 to raise awareness, honor those affected + encourage global action in support of mental health. Life is challenging, with the pandemic, ongoing social justice movements + the state of the world taking a toll on both our mental well-being + the availability of mental health resources. I firmly believe that everyone deserves happiness + wellness, no matter w

New Jersey is packed with things to do and spots to see, whether you’re interested in discovering hidden gems or exploring local hotspots. We've got it all...mountains, lakes, beaches, farms, cities, small towns, museums, vineyards, historic landmarks, skiing, entertainment...I could go on and on. Best of all, nothing is too far away! Life in the Garden State may be wonderful but, along with all the perks, there are a few downfalls. If you can afford it, it's definitely worth

In Part 2 of my New Jersey Travel Guide, I'll take you from Hamburg ( the northernmost county in the State of New Jersey + the epitome of a small town ) to Holmdel ( where I grew up ) which is full of parks with rolling green hills + vineyards to Bell Works which is an urban hub; a little metropolis in suburbia. A one of a kind destination for business, culture, technology, retail, wellness, dining, hospitality + more! Bell Works is the reimagination of the historic former Be

Tuesday Tip # 1: To Refrigerate or To Not Refrigerate? Fun Fact: Lemons + Limes should ALWAYS be used at room temperature. The natural enzymes are turned off when the fruit is cold. REFRIGERATE DON'T REFRIGERATE Fruits: Fruits: Apricots Apples Blackberries Avocados Raspberries Bananas Strawberries Kiwis Cherries Lemons Cut Fruits Mangoes Figs Oranges Grapes Papayas Peaches Veggies: Veggies: Green Beans Cucumbers..