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French Bread Heaven: Celebrate National Brioche Day with St Pierre!

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National Brioche Day is a special holiday you can celebrate with your family; this year it lands on Mother’s Day.
If you never had this baked good, it is a delicious bread made with butter, eggs, and flour that has a soft texture and tastes delicious when eaten fresh. A delicacy pastry that was once a novelty crafted by specialty bakeries evolved into a must-have option for enthusiasts.

You can use Brioche to make sweet pastries like croissants or danishes, which are perfect for breakfast, brunch, and dessert. The possibilities are endless. The brand is here to help you get your Parisian fix this weekend and whenever you feel is St. Pierre Bakery, America’s #1 Brioche brand.

St. Pierre is known for three unique recipes. Try them now!

 Sweet Brunch French Toast with Bananas and Caramel Sauce

Bring an elevated flair to your breakfast or brunch or whenever your tastebuds call for something sweet. Combine rich caramel, delicious banana, and golden brioche to create an original French Toast recipe with an elevated flavor.

Nutella Bostock

This recipe is useful when looking for another way to use day-old brioche. Soaked in syrup, generously smothered in frangipane then baked until it’s crispy on top, Bostock is a savory cross between French toast and an almond croissant. Adding Nutella to another slice of Brioche loaf makes this a chocolatey treat that you can pair with a cup of tea any time of the day!

Happy Egg Breakfast Brioche Toasts Stack

Savor juicy tomatoes, meaty mushrooms, caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and fresh chives in every bite of this Breakfast Toast Stack. This sandwich would not be complete without a perfectly fried egg! It’s the ideal way to combine breakfast favorites with the savory taste of brioche toast.

With these three distinct yet delectable recipes, you’re sure to bring France’s Magnifique pastry to your breakfast table far beyond National Brioche Day.

 

The Ultimate Winter Skincare Regime In One Collection!

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Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Collection

The Fall/Winter season is upon us and with that comes colder temps, harsher winds and bundling up from the degrees dropping. We always focus on protecting our bodies from the cold and neglect to think how we can shield our skin from the cold as well.

Going in and out from the cold weather to heated rooms takes a toll on our skin, by drying it out! Winterizing your skin is important and now its easy to do with Olay’s newest Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Collection.

The new Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Collection is the ultimate solution to your winter skincare needs. Featured in this selection is the brands first-ever gel based moisturizer, along with an eye cream, serum, and cleanser. These fragrance-free products were formulated to repair + strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier, making it the perfect addition to your F/W skin care regimen.

The cleanser is gentle, yet very effective. It foams as you use it which helps with adding hydration to your skin creating a soft after affect. The hydration serum is silky and creamy to generate that youthful dewy look we all love. The eye gel has a cooling agent. One active ingredient is caffeine which helps with improving circulation to reduce puffiness. The daily moisturizer seals the deal! The texture is dewy like the serum yet lightweight enough that can be easily absorb by you skin.

Suitable for all skin types this collection is guaranteed to give you a glow that will last all day. If you’re looking for an affordable remedy to winter-care for your skin this collection is for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fall Season Getaways You Need To Book Right Now!

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Being in New York during the fall season is an eventful experience. People from all over flock to New York to encounter the wonders of leaf peeping, festivals, or just a night on the town with that crisp breeze that the fall season is famous for. If you’re looking to book a staycation or autumn-filled getaway, we have a list of accommodations we think you should consider.

If you love live jazz, mulled wine and the expansive sights of a New York City rooftop then “Autumn in New York” presented by Arlo Hotels should be your destination.

Arlo SoHo

They are bringing the Canadian Rockies to Soho with complete outdoor log cabins where visitors can relax in and imagine they are overlooking snow-covered hills. All of this with a cup of spiked cider while listening to live music courtesy of Sofar Sounds, an intimate, pop-up concert organizer.

Arlo Midtown

If skyline dining is your thing then the Rooftop at Nearly Ninth overlooking the city’s skyline is for you and your crew! The extensive views highlight Times Square, Hudson Yards and the Empire State Building to name a few. Visitors will be 26 stories above the city taking in chilly autumn evenings with a beverage and personal rooftop chocolate fondue, complete with all the fixings for a fun fall evening.

Arlo NoMad is the place to be if you’re looking for an evening filled with of up-and-coming musicians across jazz, blues, roots and Americana genres in its new Room 31, an intimate listening room. Be sure to grab an autumn-inspired cocktail from BARlo, then grab a seat for a cozy night in.

 

Set Forth to Graduate Roosevelt Island For a Cityscape Staycation

If you were looking for a reason to visit Roosevelt Island then look no further! This fall season Graduate Roosevelt Island is offering a Falling for the Island package.

This package will allow guests and locals to take in the gorgeous surrounding fall foliage. Bask in all of the cherry tree foliage from the iconic Roosevelt Island Tram then be sure to check out the weekly farmer’s market just down the street from the hotel to pile up on fall staples like apples, pumpkins, and cider of course.

Visitors who book a staycation using the code FALL22 will receive a CitiBike pass to cycle around the island to see the foliage along the city skyline. This is the perfect accommodation if you want to experience fall foliage without leaving the concrete jungle.

Head Upstate to The Point Resort for Crisp Fall Foliage + Outdoor Activities 

The Elco

Situated in the lovely Adirondacks of upstate New York, The Point is surrounded by stunning fall foliage and changing leaves making for the perfect fall getaway. Situated on 75 acres of land, with 11 distinct guest rooms, The Point offers outstanding fall views that include an intimate escape from day-to-day life.

If you’re looking to dine in luxury, The Point now offers curated menus with daily 5-course dinners, and 7-course black tie dining on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Presented by, Executive Chef Löic Leperlier he is emphasizing slow cooking within his recipes from meat to vegetable and of course local herbs that are foraged from the surrounding area. Those looking for an outdoor Fall vibe with the right amount of luxe then this is the place for you.

Whether you’re a local stomper or a getaway bandit these accommodations have offerings to tickle all of your Fall fancies!

 

Rentbrella Is Making Their Mark In NYC As Your Rainy Day Companion

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As ride-sharing becomes the norm for society, it’s no surprise that other industries are starting to engage in the concept. Let’s talk about Rentbrella, a mobility and technology app that focuses on providing consumers with an umbrella-sharing service that is available for free 24-hour use. The mission of the brand is to reduce waste by minimizing the number of umbrellas that are being manufactured and discarded.

Rentbrella has over 35 umbrella-sharing stations throughout Manhattan in high-traffic areas. Imagine this, it’s raining cats and dogs and you forgot your umbrella, through the Rentbrella app you can access which location is closest to you and be pointed in the direction of an umbrella.

The best part about this program is the quality fabrication used to make the umbrellas. Rentbrella produced umbrellas that use state-of-the-art hydrophobic material, feature UV protection capabilities, and are made from fiberglass which provides extra shielding from strong winds.

 

 

Once users are finished using the umbrellas, they can be returned to any Rentbrella station. After the first free 24-hours, they can expect to be charged $2 per day for the second and third days. If the umbrella has not been returned by the third day or wants to keep the umbrella, they will be charged a one-time fee of $16.

Rentbrella is a great concept, especially for busy New Yorkers who may forget their umbrella at home.

Let us know what you think of this app and if you come across any stations around the city!

Bring The Our/New York Vibes Home With Their Mulled Wine Kit!

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New York is waking up from almost two years of slumber and we’re getting subtle glimpses of why this will always be the city that never sleeps! Our/New York is Manhattan’s first distillery & bar in the city since Prohibition and is guaranteed to be a neighborhood gem!

Nestled in the heart of Chelsea, Our/New York is one of the only bars where the vodka is formulated in a full functioning distillery in the back! This establishment is more than a cocktail bar yet a place that crafts one-of-a-kind libations specially made with their in-house line of vodka. The decor provides a relaxing ambiance with an after-work wind-down vibe guaranteed to make you want to return.

There are a few signature cocktails on the menu that are synonymous with some New York Landmarks, like the Brooklyn Bridge, Empire Mule, and the Highline. Kaddy Feast, the bar manager places emphasis on the locally sourced ingredients that are combined to create these cocktails, where the vodka is still the focal point.

For those who want to bring this flavorful cocktail experience home, don’t worry they have a kit for that!

Featured is their Mulled Wine Kit ideal for those who want to create the bar experience at home! This kit came right on time for the holiday season and is the perfect gift for those who like to entertain or provide a mixology experience at home.

The kit is equipped with everything you need from the 750ml bottled wine, 375ml of Our/New York vodka, 2 glass mugs, 2 coasters, spices in bags, and a postcard, only thing missing is the love that can only be provided by the person making the cocktail.

Our/New York is a brand and they are making a name for themselves within the spirits industry, therefore, having this establishment on your to-do list is a must! The Mulled Wine Kit’s are also on sale at the bar so if you prefer to bring those festive cocktails home with you, it is now possible!

When visiting don’t forget to mention who sent you!

 

Shapermint Shows You How To Celebrate National Shapewear Day

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Yes, you read that right, a whole entire day dedicated to the wonderful world of Shapewear!

Shapermint is the leading marketplace for those who seek the right piece of shapewear without feeling shame. They kicked off National Shapewear day with an inaugural campaign “Celebrate Your Shape. Wear Confidence”, which encourages consumers nationwide to further the body positivity movement and destigmatize the conversation surrounding shapewear.

What better way to kick off National Shapewear Day than having an extravagantly wrapped double-decker bus equipped with some shapewear goodies ready to take New York City by storm.

Eboni K. Williams, RHONY star and TV personality took a fleet of real women in Shapermint shapewear on a tour to give away $1,000,000 worth of free shapewear, yes free!

 

With the bus-making stops at Bryant Park, Madison Square Park and Herald Square, three of the busiest and favored neighborhoods, they were guaranteed to get plenty of spectators curious about Shapermint and their body-positivity goals. With this midtown tour, it was their mission to get rid of misconceptions and stigmas about body confidence, shapewear, and the women who wear them!

Shapermint’s week-long campaign surely made everyone feel empowered and more confident in the skin their in, even if shapewear is necessary. In addition to the campaign, Shapermint is currently running a promotion on their website to highlight a few of their best-sellers along with some other items that make shopping for undergarments fun + informative.

Remember real women wear shapewear!

Lets us know how you will celebrate National Shapewear Day going forward!

Adrenaline Pumping Fun For All Ages At Big Snow American Dream

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Do New Yorkers actually enjoy the idea of leaving the city looking for fun? If they didn’t they will now once they get wind of what is happening right in their back yard in New Jersey. NJ is not just the garden state, it is also a place filled with adventure, fervor, and amusement waiting for us Manhattanites to indulge. One place in particular worth checking out is Big Snow American Dream, which takes skiing and snowboarding to a whole new level. [Read more…] about Adrenaline Pumping Fun For All Ages At Big Snow American Dream

Hennessy Partners With Artist Felipe Pantone on New Bottle Design

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If you know Hennessy, then you are aware of how the brand embodies the legacy of “Never Stopping & Never Settling.” This year marks the 9th installment of them collaborating with an artist who embraces that exact motif to recreate an amazing new bottle design. [Read more…] about Hennessy Partners With Artist Felipe Pantone on New Bottle Design

Summer Jam Is The Biggest Concert Of The Year

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We get so many signs and clues that inaugurate the start of something. When we see certain commercials we know fall is upon us and when we start to see the leaves grow we know spring is here. For the Hip Hop community when the 1st Sunday in June rolls around we know Summer is right around the corner, cause Hot 97’s Summer Jam concert says so!! [Read more…] about Summer Jam Is The Biggest Concert Of The Year