I’ve never had a pair of wireless headphones. I know you don’t believe me but it’s true. I’ve tried them and the ear piece always seems to fall out. But, when I tried the Jaybird X2 Wireless Headphones, I was impressed. I was introduced to them at the Age Group...
My Five Favorite Places to Eat in or Around Long Beach, NY
I grew up in Long Beach, NY but since then, things have changed dramatically and for the better! Here are my five favorite places to eat in or around Long Beach, NY: Brasserie Persil - This little French bistro is located in Oceanside, about 10 minutes from downtown Long Beach....
Google Maps and Megabus.com Will Help You Plan Your Next Trip Seamlessly
Photo Credit by Elizabeth Montoya Have you ever tried planning a trip within the US, only to find out there was a better mode of transportation that met your schedule or budget? Recently, Google announced a partnership with Megabus.com, one of the largest privately funded providers of city-to-city express bus...
W Hotel Chicago Does It Really Make the Cut?
I recently stayed at the W Hotel in Chicago on Lakeview Drive. The hotel was about a mile or so from Navy Piers where the conference that I was attending was held. I walked in and the hotel looked fancy but does it really make the cut? The lobby was...
Twitter Power 3.0 Book Review By Elizabeth Montoya
“Like me. Know me. Trust me. Pay me.” Joel Comm and Dave Taylor have taken note of the effective strategies (including the one above) that have dominated Twitter for years and wrapped it up in their latest book, Twitter Power 3.0. With more than 302 million monthly active users, Twitter...
Firefly Music Festival 2015 Fan Experience
Ever thought about attending the Firefly Music Festival in Delaware? Check out these interviews with attendees to see what they thought of the 2015 festival.
Cole Haan ZeroGrand Wing Oxford Review
I saw the Cole Haan ZeroGrand Wing Oxford's at a store in SoHo. I tried them on. The only color they had was maroon leather. I bought them. I couldn't believe how comfortable they were. My feet, my legs and my body were happy. I decided to buy another pair....
Wine & French Fries in NYC- #vinofries
I recently attended the 1st annual Southwest Wines of France Gourmet French Fries competition. The event was presented by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. There were five stations. Each had an array of wines and fries served by famous chefs from fine restaurants across Manhattan. Station 1 was dry white wines; I...
Highlights from Firefly Music Festival 2015
What's it like to experience Firefly Music Festival 2015? Check out my highlights from the weekend- long days, lots of mud and amazing music!
FireFly Music Festival Bands
Here's a brief review of the bands I saw at Firefly Music Festival. Day 1: Grizfolk were the first band we saw at Firefly Music Festival. We saw them in the Coffee House. They were a mixture of country and rock and definitely kept my interest. This will be a band whose...