Cherry Poppins crowned Miss’d America 2026
Cherry Poppins of New York City was crowned Miss’d America 2026 on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Caesars Atlantic City. Poppins, whose given name is Michael Samhat, placed as second runner-up in last year’s competition before claiming the top title this year. She received...
The amazing wines of Northern Spain
Drink Up! The wines of the Iberian Peninsula – Spain and Portugal – are among my favorites. In fact, these are arguably some of the best wines in the world! So please, pour a glass and allow me to introduce you to the wines of the Basque Country, Navarra, and Castilla...
Falling back into your routine: A fresh start for fall
Ahhh, fall. The air is crisp, the pumpkin spice is flowing and the kids are officially back in school. Which means … you finally have a second to breathe, right? Summer was full of beach days, barbecues and late nights — fun, yes, but let’s be honest: routines usually...
Life insurance can be a useful tool
Life insurance: You need it, or you don’t. It’s that simple, right? Well, not exactly. There are countless uses for life insurance that I’ve seen over the years, and a few times when it really wasn’t needed. Today, we’ll talk about the uses of life insurance and what...
Crate training a puppy without giving in to their puppy eyes
I received an email asking for help regarding a four-month-old puppy that struggles to settle when left alone in the crate when the family is home and moving around the house. The puppy barks for attention, then inevitably, someone either feels bad for the puppy or...
