Sneezing, sniffles and a sore throat are all tell-tale signs a cold is on the way. The holiday season is here, so there is no worse time to be bed ridden and miserable. With all of the running around and the hustle and bustle of the holidays, we come more into contact with germs, our bodies and immune systems get worn down ... Read more...
Holidays
The Best Places to See Christmas Lights in Connecticut
It's not the Holidays until you visit one of the many Holiday Lights displays around Connecticut. It's definitely tempting to spend the colder days bundled up inside by the Inside fireplace paint but visiting these light displays is a great way to get into the holiday spirit while spending time with loved ones. Whether you ... Read more...
Beardsley Zoo Makes Love Match with Two New Family Members
Hope and Love Spring Eternal with two new residents at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. Love is in the air for two of Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s resident bachelors: Jabba the Sloth, and Rochan the Red panda. The Zoo is now the new home for Hope, a sloth that once made her home in Connecticut before transferring temporarily ... Read more...
New Year’s Brunch Ideas & Recipes
New Year's Day is a wonderful day because it is the day we celebrate new beginnings. Many folks go out to brunch on New Year's Day but if you are staying home why not try some of these delicious recipes from popular bloggers. Apple Cider Pancakes by Jodi Rhodes Pumpkin Pie Waffles by Margaret Bruno-Metzger ... Read more...
Indoor and Outdoor Holiday Lights Safety Check List
Connecticut is a magical place throughout the holiday season. You can take the Lantern Light Tour through the Olde Village in Mystic, or the Northern Lights Limited - Santa Express train ride in Thomaston, finishing up with a Carol Sing. The Carousel Museum and Santa’s Farm are in Bristol. Become enthralled with ... Read more...
Connecticut, California & Budget Wines to Serve this Holiday
Pick up a Connecticut wine for your holiday party or dinner party and maybe a bottle or two of a California wine to help support the recovery efforts. Make your wine selection now for a stress-free dinner that complements turkey and all the side fixings. Ballet of the Angels wine from Sharpe Hill ... Read more...
A Classic Christmas Wassail Mulled Cider Recipe
A traditional mulled cider or Christmas Wassail is perfect for the holiday season and goes well into the Winter months. Wassail is a traditional mulled cider that dates back to Medieval times. Try this mulled cider (or Christmas Wassail) to add incredible aromas to your house this holiday season. Photo Credit: Kristin ... Read more...
A Holiday Day Trip in Newport, Rhode Island
The holidays are here and that means it's time to take a trip to Newport to see the Mansions and do a little shopping. The Mansions at Newport are welcoming visitors for Christmas at the Newport Mansions through January. Create holiday memories and enjoy music, tours, gingerbread mansions, shopping and visits from Santa ... Read more...
5 Wines To Serve at Your Spooky Halloween Party
Halloween doesn’t have to mean bottles with ghouls on the label, or cringe-worthy double entendres…. bottles that have all the subtlety of a hand grenade. Some wines can be harsh, a bit too harsh even for the spookies of guests. Why not try a wine blend. Winemakers will often blend Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or ... Read more...
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas at the Newport Mansions
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House will soon be welcoming visitors for Christmas at the Newport Mansions! Beginning November 19 and running through January 2nd guests are invited to join The Preservation Society of Newport County to create holiday memories as they enjoy ... Read more...
