Hydration is important. I am sure of the fact that you do not need me to tell you that. But, if you are going to keep hydrated, do it right and do it in style! I want to share with you some of my favorite hydrating containers, as I like to call them (mostly because people look at me funny then chuckle a little). Water bottles works just fine too. I digress…call... [Read more...]

Do you  ever get cravings for certain types of food?  If you get the craving for Chinese and you're not sure where to go, I think we've got the answer... Top China Buffet1215 Saint Andrews Rd Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 750-2299They've received great reviews on Yelp.com.  Here is what one reviewer had to say... As Chinese buffets south of DC go, Top China... [Read more...]

A couple Green Tips, courtesy of the EPA... Regular exercise makes us feel great and keeps us healthy. Before you head out for your workout or run, check the air quality forecast for your local area. You can find out when air pollutants such as ground-level ozone or airborne particles are at acceptable levels where you live. Read the label! You might... [Read more...]

We now know that buying in-season fruits and vegetables, particularly produce that has been grown locally, is better for our environment (and probably our taste buds and bodies too).  But it also provides an exciting opportunity to try new foods and to experiment with seasonal recipes! Check out this recipe for Ginger-Cabbage Salad.  If you make it, shoot... [Read more...]

So I'm looking at the NFL schedules that just came out this week and noticed that the New York Jets have 5 primetime TV games.  I know they're going to have an HBO show too.  What is the league trying to tell us?  Are they being promoted as the heirs to the throne.  Whatever.  With all of the moves they just made (Holmes, Taylor, Cromartie), they're still... [Read more...]

Anyone headed to the movies this weekend?  I'm planning to go see the lates Martin Lawrence comedy Death at a Funeral.  It also stars Chris Rock, Tracy Morgan, Danny Glover and Regina Hall.  I've been waiting for this to open for a while now.  It looks absolutely hilarious.  According to Yahoo! ... It's about a day in the life of an American family who... [Read more...]

Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today's global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable. Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental... [Read more...]

When was the last time you and your dog went outon a date? If you and you're pup are ready for some quality time, check out Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe (2001 Greene St., Columbia, SC 29205.) On April 27, they will host Dining with Dogs at 6:30pm. While you order from Mr. Friendly's gourmet menu, your dog enjoys a catered dinner by Pupcakes Pet Boutique! Reservations... [Read more...]

Hey Fogelman folks…the 2010 NCAA Basketball Tournament is wrapping up this weekend and if you’ve been following, you know that it has been ripe with upsets. As for the Fogelman Bracket Challenge, it’s still too close to call. There are numerous scenarios that can play out, each one resulting in a different winner. Here is what we know… If Duke... [Read more...]