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If you’ve ever been to Italy, you’ll know that a trip there is 20% sightseeing and 80% eating! Eataly is a chain that takes this idea to the next level. Originally from Italy, the term “grocery store” barely scratches the surface of this innovative Italian food-shopping experience. It combines high-end grocery shopping with artisan market stalls, food halls (with restaurants and takeout counters), cooking schools, and more. And with over 40 stores worldwide, the concept is a hit! I finally had the chance to visit and wanted to share my review: Eataly Paris. Menu Grocery Restaurants Takeaway Overall Thoughts Located...

Love them or hate them, https://www.askmen.com/dating/online-dating-sites/apps/">dating apps have transformed the way we date — and for some, have made it far easier to find love. According to a https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2023/02/02/key-findings-about-online-dating-in-the-u-s/" target="_blank">2023 Pew Research report, though, a whopping 64% of men are insecure about the lack of messages they receive on dating apps. So, if you’re not getting as many right swipes as you’re hoping for, you’re definitely not alone. The good news? By avoiding certain mistakes in your dating app profiles, experts say you can rack up significantly more matches. “Your dating app profile is the first impression you make,” says...

This post contains affiliate links. Here are my goals for 2023: weeks 16 of 52. Personal Development My kids are older now, so I have a bit more time to devote to personal development.  So, these are the items I’d like to accomplish this year: Write in my journal for 150 days 6.6% accomplished.  I wrote once this week; I’m up to ten times for the year.  If I want to accomplish this goal, I am going to have to start writing every other day! Crochet an afghan for our bed No progress this week. Try 52 new recipes 19%...

Introducing XXPOSED Garfield, the ultimate collectible art toy for fans of Garfield. This stunning piece, produced by Mighty Jaxx, captures Garfield in one of his most beloved poses—lazily lying on his bed. But here's the twist: the bed is made entirely of lasagna, Garfield's favorite food! Featuring Jason Freeny's signature dissected art style, every layer of pasta, meat sauce, and melted cheese is meticulously revealed, creating a stunning and mouth-watering visual—the true definition of comfort food. Sitting 7" tall, this will be up for pre-order HERE this coming Saturday, April 22nd at 6am PST for $269 a pop! Oh, and...

When I was in college I spent the weekend with a fraternity brother at his parent’s house in Houston for his birthday. My finances were usually tight and I was never one to turn down a few days of free meals (and access to someone else’s liquor cabinet). They had a small group of family friends and relatives over and Bryan’s mother made us a Stouffer’s lasagna.  I remember thinking how sad it was that he made the seven hour drive to Houston, to see his parents on his birthday, and his mother put a six pound frozen pasta-brick in...