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Shout - Erika B - January 29 2015 6:54 pm EST

I would love to visit #New_Zealand, for sure! #Single #Erika_B #Chat:1-29-15_4:30pm

Shout - takingnotes - January 29 2015 6:53 pm EST

A massive, LotR-themed #New_Zealand pub crawl! This is nothing but win. #Single #takingnotes #Chat:1-29-15_4:30pm

Shout - takingnotes - January 29 2015 6:52 pm EST

I'd like to get a group of friends together, all dress as characters from LotR and then take a trek across #New_Zealand. #Single #takingnotes #Chat:1-29-15_4:30pm

Chat: January 29 2015 4:30 pm EST

Get Your Drink On - January Week Two

It’s a fact of life - many of us love to drink. Whether your drink of choice is beer, wine or well-made spirits, there’s a lot out there to pick and choose from. Here are a few events where you’ll be able to try some new recipes and perhaps even find a new favorite.

Mystery IPA Contest - Mugs Alehouse - Jan 17^th

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Get Your Drink On - November Week Two

It’s a fact of life - many of us love to drink. Whether your drink of choice is beer, wine or well-made spirits, there’s a lot out there to pick and choose from. Here are a few events where you’ll be able to try some new recipes and perhaps even find a new favorite.

Brooklyn Crush Wine & Food Festival - SunsetPark - Nov 15^th

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Escape St. Louis with a Romantic Vacation Abroad

The next time you want to have a remarkable and romantic week with the one you love, try heading out into the world and visiting some of the romantic places that you’ve never been to. Whether you’re seeking a city or the wilderness to explore, there are plenty of perfect destinations. Milford Sound in New Zealand is a region so beautiful that it has been referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Spend several days hiking and calling this place your temporary home.

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Escape New York On a Romantic Vacation

When the big city gets to be too much, grab that special someone and head out to explore the rest of the world. There are plenty of amazing vacation destinations that are both beautiful and romantic. Journey to the “secret village” of Chassignolles in France. It’s a charming place where you can enjoy some private time with the one you love. Or try a favorite spot of Hollywood stars - Majorca, Spain. Spend time on the beach or just relax in one of their many elegant boutique hotels.

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NYC Urban Legends - A Time Traveler in Times Square?

Here’s one of the more interesting urban legends to make its way through New York’s history. Apparently, some time back in 1950, a man appeared in Times Square, popping in from out of nowhere. According to “witnesses” he looked confused and was dressed in Victorian clothes. Then he got hit by a car and died.

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Monday Medley: Mighty Girl Valentine books

Over at A Mighty Girl, there is a list of great Valentine’s Day books up for age appropriate books that feature a strong female heroine. Be sure to check it out even if you have boys because boys need to read about mighty girls, too! We just started our Mighty Girls book club for the semester and I think it was off to a great start. Wood Sprite usually has a hard time “sharing” me with a class, and she did during this one, too, so I’m hoping that we can get past it.

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