Lifestyle
Love Contracts
When entering the most important partnership of their lives, couples are increasingly turning to agreements with lifestyle clauses that provide general guidelines for behavior in the marriage, with potential penalties for breaking the agreements. Here are some clauses worth discussing — even if you don’t require your partner to sign on the dotted line.
Wellness Apps
Today’s phone apps help us oversee our finances, our home and work projects, and they even tell us when it’s time to take the mini-van in for scheduled service. Why not have them also assist with your personal well-being? Here are a few options.
Virtual Assist
Sometimes you need a special someone to hand off grueling, time-sucking tasks to so you can free up valuable time, be more productive, spend quality time with family, work on your fitness and earn a higher return on happiness. Here are a few great options to consider.
Wet Ride
Want a boat to explore Biscayne Bay and the surrounding waters or an open-top Jeep to cruise A1A? How about both? Yeah, it’s possible.
Hands of time
The claim that you can tell a person’s true age by taking a look at their hands is true. Fight the signs of time by indulging your mitts in a luxurious gulp of hydrating protection.
It’s All Yours!
With so many new condominium developments nearing completion in town, it’s important to keep in mind that the turnover of these properties from the developer to the owners is perhaps the most critical phase for ensuring the association’s long-term financial well-being.
Walkable Art
Next time you’re inspired to spruce up your art collection with a jaw-dropping conversation piece or two, you might want to check out the unique — and functional — rug art offerings at Soho Design House.
Pedal Power
It’s time to get physical as you make your way around town with stops at all the hidden treasures and prime attractions The Magic City has to offer — and the best way to do it is with a monthly membership to the new solar-powered bike-sharing system from just-launched Citi Bike.
Wakey Wakey
Can’t wake up? You’re not alone. Studies show that nearly half of people “abuse” the snooze. If early morning wake-ups aren’t your thing, bring one of these gadgets to the bedroom and you’ll be an early bird before you know it.
Baggage Blunders
Whether traveling for work or play, your luggage is not something that you want to lose along the way. Be sure to pack one of these in your bag to ensure a drama-free arrival of your goods.
Hidden Gem
E-2 Investor Visas allow an individual of a treaty country (a country with which the U.S. maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation) to be admitted to the country when investing capital in a U.S. business.
High-Voltage Heroes
Singer/Guitarist Gabriel Alcala, Bassist Danny Gonzales and Drummer Diego Monasterios are native sons earning worldwide acclaim as rock trio Jacuzzi Boys, thanks largely to live performances that are half shock, half awe.
Building Dreams
Besides helping bring big-hearted folks from around town together for a great cause, Habitat For Humanity makes the dream of home ownership a reality for low-income families all year round.
Soulful Scents
There’s no better way to ease into the baby brand new year (and our individual expectations) than to create the ideal ambiance using candles that bring balance & harmony to our lives.
Paws Party
When it comes to man’s best friend, there isn’t much we wouldn’t do to show our canine companions just how much we love them…and nothing says puppy love like the inaugural Doggy Fest at Bayfront Park.
Let’s Play Beer
The Miami Marlins have gone on vacation and left the keys to their house with the Miami Beer Festival Team whose first order of business is to bring the tailgate inside the stadium.
Cruise Control
Until recently, Miami’s beer world was flat, then some adventurous brewers and restaurateurs started discovering new ways to make waves. Now they’re setting sail on Craft Beer Cruises and your presence is requested on-board.
A Step Up
Once you’ve found the perfect home, Nakkas is ready to put the rugs of royalty and celebrities at your feet. Their collection includes over 20,000 carpets and kilims, including traditional Hereke, Konya, Kayseri, Sivas and Bergama carpets.
Cray Cray
It might sound crazy, but crawfish, or crayfish, or whatever you want to call these delectable sea dwellers, are coming to Miami in a big way — all you’ve got to do is learn how to eat them right.
Rum Rebellion
Rum, the red-headed stepchild to its barrel-aged bourbon and whiskey brothers, is seeing a recovery in American drinking dens — although you might not notice the difference at a bar near you, the shift is palpable in the rest of the country and around the world.
If Walls Could speak
A haunted house, literary greats and some serious bungalow love, baby — only in Miami can you find all the aforementioned harmoniously meshing under the balmy sunrays and shaded breezes that define our magic city by the sea.
Life’s little hacks
Put each day to good use by adopting these new habits and editing out things that aren’t adding to your goal of achieving complete and utter happiness.
Cohabiting Bliss
The time has arrived when both of your leases are up and the timing couldn’t be better to move in together. You’re both ready to take the big leap and get a place all your own. Watch out: The web you weave can yield good or evil — find out how you can live happily ever after.
Morning Ritual
You would be one of those morning people with the capacity to be awake and aware, if it just wasn’t so darn taxing. Perhaps the cure for pre-dawn drag is a hearty breakfast and a hot cup of caffeine-laced energy.
Money Smarts
Sande Taylor, MBA, VP – Sr. Financial Consultant for Charles Schwab offers financial advise for topics that should be on everyone’s mind.
Balance Boycott
How can you truly enjoy your work and family with no unnecessary pressure, worry or ovewhelm?
Mat Karma
Yoga mats are “it” these days, and they come in all colors, shapes, sizes and price ranges. But it’s not all about making a fashion statement at Kulae — for them it’s all about creating an eco revolution.
Sayonara, Halitosis
There’s nothing more embarrassing that living with bad breath, but fortunately, you don’t have to. Here are a few natural remedies that will kick halitosis to the curb.
Bed Hugs
Thanks to expiration dates, we all know when to toss the old milk, meat and produce. But what about our bedding? When should we wash it and when should we toss it? Here’s a quick guide to follow.
ART Smart
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a novice art lover, these expert tips will yield a collection that will make sure your investment is one that you’ll be proud of no matter what medium, genre or style you prefer.
Free Exchange
For years, Banco do Brasil S.A., the leading financial institution in Brazil, has been investing heavily in the arts and entertainment sectors of their commercial hubs. Now in Brickell, its subsidiary, Banco do Brasil Americas, is capitalizing on Miami’s art market and you’re invited to reap the rewards.
Toys Galore!
There’s perhaps no greater gift on Earth than to see a child smile when the spirit of the season yields gifts they never imagined possible. Amigos For Kids is on a mission to make sure as many kids as possible in the community get that experience.
Yoga Life
Everyone knows how amazing yoga is for flexibility and stress-control. But here are some incredible health benefits of this practice that most people might not be aware of.
Perfectly Pampered
Dazzle everyone you encounter during your night out on the town by indulging in these top-notch spa services that are sure to get you beautified and re-energized for whatever big event is on your calendar.
Emerging Greatness
Explore how key technologies and trends — Big Data, Mobility, Start Up, Cyber Security, Cloud & Social Business — drive innovation across industry sectors at eMerge Americas.
Executive Eats
Gyu-Kaku Brickell is best known for social dining; however, the Japanese BBQ restaurant recognizes that lunch has to be close, cost-effective and as any busy professional will tell you — quick.
Label Mates
Wine labels are more than a brand name and a drawing of a Château. It’s an explanation of what’s going on in the bottle and protects consumers from making costly mistakes. Unfortunately, the code isn’t uniformly applied, but there are key words to look for that will help you make sense of it all.
