Author: Maggie Mauro
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Arlo Midtown in New York City
Have you ever relaxed on a hammock and just taken in the scenery…of New York City? I’m guessing the answer is no unless you have stayed at the Arlo Midtown. More info on the hammock later. The Arlo Midtown is located just west of Penn Station, right near the Theater District and Times Square.…
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Circle Line is Iconic New York
The Circle Line is synonymous with New York. It provides tours that are so popular that Circle Line has become a proper and common noun. Scotch Tape is an adhesive tape, but no one says adhesive tape; Circle Line is synonymous with Manahttan boat tour. I have even overheard people say things like, “oh, you’re…
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Reviewing the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD High Country
I would not risk writing a story from the angle of the specifics of a car because I am not a car person. But honestly, I’m also very realistic when I write about cars; I think car buyers are humans, and any reviews should be approached from that angle. While many people understand the…
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KOA Salmon Falls Maine – Review
When we were leaving the Lebanon KOA Holiday on Salmon Falls, we asked the typical question of the kids, “What were your favorite things?“and “What did you love about the trip? “ This resort immediately came up as a place my children didn’t want to leave and would love to return to stay. At…
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Kimpton Marlowe Hotel in Cambridge
The courtyard of the Kimpton Marlowe in Cambridge is a courtyard not to be reckoned with. Outside is the chaos of the city while inside is a peaceful courtyard with a beautiful restaurant. It surrounds the architectural piece Celeste, a steampunk sculpture constantly spinning. The restaurant Bambara is off to the side, while…
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Interview with Amanda Beard: Olympic Athlete and Mom
It’s Mother’s Day so what a perfect time to run an interview with Olympic Athlete and Mom Amanda Beard. She not only is a seven-time Olympic Medal athlete but she’s an awesome Mom and Entrepreneur. In this interview I wanted to ask her how she juggles being a mom with the entire world in chaos.…
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Where to get Long Island’s most-coveted bagels
Living Long Island which is pretty much world-famous for bagels. Long Island bagels are considered the world’s best and possibly only rivaled by New York City bagels. The people of Montreal feels they have good bagels, but it’s not the chewy baked goodness found here. And don’t even mention New Jersey bagels. Long Island bagels…
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Brattleboro, Vermont – A Family Friendly Getaway
Brattleboro has a unique mix of three distinct groups. It’s almost as if the town was formed by a family-friendly committee, liberal artists, and the LGBTQ community. The committee got together, debated for a few minutes of which direction they should go in, and then mutually decided just to let all three coexist in perfect…
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Ordering Exotic Fruits is my New Favorite Thing
I think that ordering exotic fruits online has to be my new favorite thing. Tropical Fruit Box basically chooses high quality, exotic fruits and ships them right to your door. Besides that, why is this the most amazing thing ever? First of all, I love the fact that you have the chance to try fruit…
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How do I Calculate If I Have Too Many Pencils?
Is there ever a scenario where you have enough pencils? I found myself constantly keeping pencils because I never know when I’m going to need one, but now I have this entire bin filled with pencils. Is there a way to actually calculate how many pencils are enough pencils? Yes, my default answer, of course,…