It all started during a sushi dinner in 2011. Co-owners Jessica Lavoie and Morgan Woodard became close friends after meeting in 2007 while working in the massage therapy field. They saw a field that was run by business owners who viewed massage therapy as a luxury, but they dreamed of operating a business run by […]
It is often assumed that as a food lover I must also be a good cook. This is where my parents would interrupt with laughter and tell the story about the time I had an episodic breakdown at 17 years old trying to make stove-top mac-and-cheese (from a box) and got stuck on “Step 1: […]
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will open nationwide on December 16 and for some, this entry in the long-running Star Wars saga is the most anticipated. After the fan-disappointing prequel trilogy and the good will earned by last years Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rogue One is being anticipated with excitement and high expectations, especially […]
I give start-up business owners a lot of credit, because starting a business can be quite a challenge. In addition to the risk that goes into the decision to branch out on one’s own, a lot of work, time and money need to be invested before the doors can open for the first time. Mike […]
Aries: Big ideas emerge while going about your daily business. These ideas prompt a shift in your direction, your career path and other personal goals. A feminine influence paves the way. Could be a woman in authority or a good friend. You’re active within your circle of friends and may find a romantic interest while hanging […]
If you’re like me, then you’re thrilled anytime you hear of a new restaurant that boasts an ethnic cuisine other than Italian. We all love Italian food, but Rhode Island has more than enough for the entire East Coast, never mind our tiny state. Personally, I’m pining for some great Thai or a place that […]
In today’s episode of “Holiday Shopping,” let’s take you out of that packed, anxiety-ridden department store and into a creative and more peaceful shopping environment. Shopping local has so many benefits, such as stimulating the economy and keeping money out of the hands of trumpettes. You get quality crafted goods, and it seems more thoughtful to the gift […]
There’s one in every family, and I’m not talking about that uncle whom everyone claims, “Not it!” when asked about blood relations. I’m talking about the food lover, “the foodie,” the people who lack souvenirs from their travels because they only purchase edible things. These are for those people: stocking stuffers, kitchen crafts and experiential […]
Do you have a nickname? No, but I’ve always kind of wanted one. My mom always corrected people when they tried. She would say, “It’s not Chris … or Tina … just Christina!” What do you never leave home without? I never leave home without Chapstick! What’s your biggest pet peeve? I absolutely hate when […]
In 1930s Korea, a young Korean girl, Sook-Hee, is sent to work as the handmaiden to a Japanese heiress, Lady Hideko, who lives in a secluded mansion with her Uncle Kouzuki. We soon find out that all is not as it seems because Sook-Hee turns out to be a skilled pick pocket aiding a […]