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DIY Dog Food: This home chef throws her dogs more than just a bone [recipe]
Since your dog is a bona fide family member, diet is important. Many store-bought dog foods contain allergens like wheat and dairy that are unhealthy for our cuddly pals. There was even a major recall...
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Expert advice to avoid email overload
It’s a myth that our brains are able to multitask, according to Stacy Kim, life coach and founder of LifeJunctions.Credit: Photodisc Inbox zero might as well be the lost city of Atlantis for most...
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Going a couple of rounds to shed some pounds
(Credit: Katherine Kostreva) Caught in a battle with a staggering number, 330 pounds to be exact, Brooklyn restaurateur Dimitri Verteouris entered into a bout with obesity. Inspired by a crew of both...
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Now trending: Juice bars
Liquiteria’s East Village location is already a big hit. With new juice bars popping up on every city corner, it’s becoming easier to drink healthy. Here are the latest juice havens ideal for grabbing...
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Surviving the student loan hike
Student loans are a family decision, our experts advise. / Getty Interest rates on U.S.-government-backed student loans doubled yesterday, going from 3.4 to 6.8 percent, though it’s possible that...
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NYC health news and notes
Wave Hill in the Bronx also offers yoga.Credit: Metro Say “namaste” Yoga Local NYC, an app that helps you find yoga classes across the city, has teamed up with LUNA to offer more than 500 free class...
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Making ‘beauty’ more than a mirror reflection for teens
Akilah C. Thompson (Provided) Release the beast. This is the three-word motto of a woman who has been through bullying, physical abuse, eating disorders and more but overcame it all and now uses her...
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Foodies rejoice! NYC Restaurant Week is back
NYC Restaurant Week is back from July 22 through August 16 / CREDIT: NYC Restaurant Week Nothing says summer like good weather and great food. With thousands of restaurants around the city choosing one...
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Sidescrollers: Games only at the Apple Store
Here’s one of the many odd images in the bizarre “Demon Chic.”Credit: Beret Applications Today multi-platform games are all the rage. From an economic standpoint, it makes a whole lot of sense. Why buy...
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The authors of ‘Social Media Engagement for Dummies’ speak (in person)
Aliza Sherman and Danielle Smith collaborated on the book “Social Media Engagement for Dummies.”Suzanne Sutcliffe It’s fitting that Aliza Sherman and Danielle Smith first connected in an online space....
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Don’t ask NYPD for help if you get mugged
This is the cab that harassed us in New York, right next to the NYPD car that didn’t care I was mugged. I’ve never been a victim before. As a journalist I’ve read many eyewitness accounts. I’ve watched...
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More than tacos and tequila: Mexico City’s culinary scene is on the rise
Patrons at a Roma restaurant dine al fresco When one thinks of Mexican food, a number of Americanized staples almost certainly come to mind. Tacos, enchiladas, burritos and, of course, tequila — these...
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Summer home improvement projects: high expectations, low budgets
Bet you couldn’t guess the owners of this kitchen installed these cabinets themselves / credit: Alan Daly Summer is prime time to get around to those home improvement projects we’ve been putting off...
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Health insurance costs will drop 50% for many New Yorkers
Credit: Metro File Photo. New Yorkers may see their health insurance premiums decrease at least 50 percent next year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday. Related Articles Retired cops exempt from...
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NYC camp offers ‘passport’ to city adventures for high schoolers
Credit: 92Y Typically, thoughts of summer camp conjure memories of tents and hiking. However, the camp experience has evolved in many ways. One example is the 92nd Street Y’s Passport NYC program:...
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Be your own barista at Counter Culture Coffee brewing workshop
You’re probably making coffee wrong. If you’re anything like us, getting a great cup of coffee in the morning means finding a pair of clean pants and schlepping over to your neighborhood cafe, where...
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‘Baby Bangs’ hairpieces are a real thing and really creepy
Well, this is a relief. We’re so glad that someone out there has finally found a solution to the epidemic plaguing hair-challenged infant girls everywhere — being mistaken for infant boys. For far too...
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Fitness classes: Get fit in NYC this summer
Get back your body after a pregnancy with Baby Bounce Back class. / Provided Baby Bounce Back Princess or not, you don’t have to be having the royal baby to get your body back in shape after delivery...
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J.Crew’s creates a collection for the High Line
1 1 As part of their new “Garments for Good” charitable program J.Crew is getting involved with the community. The preppy-turned-high fashion American brand has created a new exclusive collection to...
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Ice cream or a cocktail? No need to choose with these boozy ice cream drinks
Try “The Float” at NIOS. In the height of summer, sometimes you can’t decide whether your afternoon treat will be ice cream or a crisp, white cocktail. Happily, you don’t have to choose. Many places in...
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