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WHY I SWITCHED FROM APPLE FOR THE SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S2
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Why I switched from Apple for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

April 7, 2016
by Maddy Osman
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I recently had the opportunity to test out the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 for a month as part of an ongoing partnership with Verizon. Before receiving the tablet, I would’ve never guessed that a piece of Android technology could...

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Hatchery: A Subscription Box For Discerning Foodies
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Hatchery: A Subscription Box For Discerning Foodies

December 22, 2015
by Maddy Osman
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Of all the different specialty food subscription boxes I’ve tested (and I’ve tested quite a few), Hatchery is probably my favorite. I love the idea that you get to try so many products in each box, and although they...

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Do you Need a Smartwatch?

December 8, 2015
by Maddy Osman
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For the past month or so, I’ve been playing around with the Samsung Galaxy 6 and their first-generation smartwatch, Samsung Gear, thanks to Verizon. Samsung has recently updated to a new version of their smartwatch, which...

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DELICIOUS ITALIAN WINES DON’T HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE
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Delicious Italian Wines Don’t Have to be Expensive

December 6, 2015
by Maddy Osman
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A few weeks ago, I attended an event where I was introduced to the wonderful world of Sicilian wines. Let’s get one thing straight – I’m no sommelier. I’ve been known to hit up Trader Joes for 2 buck chuck...

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book of the month club subscription review
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Book of the Month Club Subscription Review

October 27, 2015
by Maddy Osman
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I love to read. This year I made it my goal to read 52 books – one for each week. I’m happy to say that as of the beginning of October, I kicked my goal’s butt! As such, I’m looking for more books to read...

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MARY’S SECRET INGREDIENTS: A SUBSCRIPTION BOX REVIEW
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Mary’s Secret Ingredients: A Subscription Box Review

October 26, 2015
by Maddy Osman
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I’m kind of strange in that one of my favorite types of gifts to receive is food-related or kitchen tools. Honestly, nothing is more exciting to me than either of those things. I could get lost in William’s Sonoma or...

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How to Make Easy & Delicious Meatballs

October 5, 2015
by Mallory Lepage
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It’s an old assumption that every Italian family has a sauce recipe and a meatball recipe.  I think my family lost both.  For years, I’ve been trying to make the perfect sauce and meatballs.  Recently, I came...

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Vinyl Me, Please Subscription Box Review
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Vinyl Me, Please: A Subscription Box Review

October 1, 2015
by Sam Greszes
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Vinyl Me, Please bills itself as “The Best Damn Record Club Out There”. Given the care that goes into every single package they send out, I’d be inclined to agree. If you’re not aware, Vinyl Me, Please is one of many...

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BarkBox Subscription Box Review
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Barkbox: A Subscription Box Review

September 23, 2015
by Maddy Osman
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This post is part of a series reviewing different subscription boxes. I first tried BarkBox over a year ago, when I first got my own dog. I was so excited, because I’d been waiting since I started college to get him – my...

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Target Beauty Box Subscription Box
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Target Beauty Box: A Subscription Box Review

September 21, 2015
by Maddy Osman
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You can find a subscription box for almost anything – pets, alcohol, kids, food… and beauty. Subscription boxes have become my favorite way to discover new products. They also offer an incredible value – at least...

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